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Kallemeyn, Leanne M.; DeStefano, Lizanne – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2009
Using concepts from the evaluation literature, this case study describes the instrumental, conceptual, and political influence of the Head Start National Reporting System (NRS) and on-going child assessments in a local Head Start program. This study found that a local program intentionally aimed to limit the influence of the NRS. The NRS validated…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Early Childhood Education, Program Improvement, Disadvantaged Youth
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Yoshikawa, Hirokazu; Rosman, Elisa Altman; Hsueh, JoAnn – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2002
Identifies underlying paradoxical bases for expansion and replication of early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs. Presents history of ECCE in the United States. Proposes typology of expansion and replication processes, and considers paradoxes associated with replication process. Offers recommendations for funders, policymakers, and…
Descriptors: Criteria, Day Care, Demonstration Programs, Early Childhood Education
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Stipek, Deborah; Ryan, Rosaleen; Alarcon, Raul – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2001
A two-way bilingual program was developed for children in preschool through second grade. Observation identified gaps between the program that was planned and the one implemented; data indicated few differences in academic gains between the bilingual program and the English-only classrooms. Findings pose implications for how teacher-researcher…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers