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Download full textHouston Independent School District, 2014
The goal of Head Start is to develop the cognitive and social-emotional skills of children from low-income families to prepare them to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Houston Independent School District (HISD) collaborates with four federally funded Head Start agencies: AVANCE, Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA), Harris County…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Preschool Education, Kindergarten, Preschool Curriculum
Holmes, Venita R. – Houston Independent School District, 2018
This study hypothesized that HISD prekindergarten participation consistently correlated with better educational outcomes for students. Taking into account students' age differences through kindergarten enrollment, propensity score matching controlled for students' background characteristics. Three cohorts of students in this study were eligible or…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Mathematics Achievement, Reading Achievement, Language Arts
Houston Independent School District, 2014
In compliance with the Texas Education Code, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has provided free prekindergarten classes for eligible Houston area four-year old students since the 1985-1986 scholastic year. The program curriculum focuses on beginning literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional development, supporting the individual…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Curriculum, Literacy, Numeracy
Houston Independent School District, 2014
In compliance with the Texas Education Code, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has provided free prekindergarten classes for eligible Houston area four-year old students since the 1985-1986 academic year. The program curriculum focuses on beginning literacy, numeracy, social emotional development as well as supporting the individual…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Curriculum, Literacy, Numeracy
Houston Independent School District, 2013
The goal of Head Start is to develop the cognitive and social-emotional skills of children from low-income backgrounds to prepare them to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Houston Independent School District (HISD) collaborates with four federally-funded Head Start agencies: AVANCE, Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA), Harris…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Preschool Education, Kindergarten, Preschool Curriculum
Houston Independent School District, 2014
Abydos is a professional development program that includes a three-week writing institute. It provides school districts with teachers who, after a year of implementation and another year of professional development, can train other teachers, thus providing ongoing staff development. The Houston Independent School District (HISD) implemented Abydos…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Writing Instruction, Teacher Competencies, Writing Achievement
