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Ferguson, Daniel – Child Care & Early Education Research Connections, 2018
This Research-to-Policy Resource List provides resources in the "Research Connections" library on statewide KEAs [Kindergarten entry assessments]. It does not address local KEA efforts or broader issues related to child assessment more generally. The first section presents publications that discuss issues surrounding the development and…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Readiness, Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Ferguson, Daniel – Child Care & Early Education Research Connections, 2018
Many states with preschool programs, as well as other interested organizations and individuals, have undertaken research and evaluation efforts to improve their understanding of state preschool program implementation, results, and impacts. A 2004 review by Gilliam and Zigler examined state efforts to evaluate preschool programs from 1997 to 2003.…
Descriptors: State Programs, Preschool Education, Program Evaluation, Educational Quality
Ferguson, Daniel – Child Care & Early Education Research Connections, 2016
Many states with preschool programs, as well as other interested organizations and individuals, have undertaken research and evaluation efforts to improve their understanding of state preschool program implementation, results, and impacts. A 2004 review by Gilliam and Zigler examined state efforts to evaluate preschool programs from 1997 to 2003.…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Evaluation, Educational Policy, Educational Research
Hite, Jenny – Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2014
Recent studies indicate that persistent achievement gaps among children begin as early as 18 months, years before most publicly funded prekindergarten programs offer enrollment. Early childhood development necessitates more than access to pre-K at age four. Proper brain development requires adequate nutrition, access to quality healthcare, and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Preschool Education, Preschool Evaluation, Early Childhood Education
Francis, Caroline M. – National Poverty Center, 2013
This bibliography summarizes recent research on the structure and effectiveness of workforce development programs. While the term "workforce development" can mean many things, this document focuses on programs to help low-skill, low-wage and displaced workers increase their employment and earnings, as well as labor market trends that…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Labor Force Development, Low Income Groups, Labor Market
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs, 2012
Within the US Department of Education's new flexibility initiative, there are three key and fundamental areas of interest, each referred to as a "principle." The first of these is that State Education Agencies (SEAs) must adopt and implement college- and career-ready (CCR) standards for all students. This brief provides information on…
Descriptors: College Readiness, Career Readiness, Educational Principles, English Language Learners
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs, 2012
Within the US Department of Education's new flexibility initiative, there are three key and fundamental areas of focus, each referred to as a "principle." The second of these is that State Education Agencies (SEAs) must develop and implement differentiated recognition, accountability, and support to assure that all students are taught by…
Descriptors: Recognition (Achievement), Accountability, Educational Principles, Educational Resources
Applied Management Sciences, Inc., Silver Spring, MD. – 1979
This reference book contains resumes of program descriptions geared toward youth and adults who need or want information on drug abuse prevention programs, locally or nationally. Several major entries include: (1) national program models; (2) evaluated alternative programs from all states; and (3) descriptions of prevention programs. All section…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, National Programs
Johnson, Carolyn, Comp.; Kravitz, Marjorie, Comp. – 1978
This bibliography on halfway houses contains seventy-two entries (includes books, journals, films, technical reports, and government publications) which address the critical issues in halfway house operations, evaluations, and innovations. Each entry includes an annotation preceded by the appropriate bibliographic information, such as author,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Community Programs, Correctional Rehabilitation, Cost Effectiveness
National Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Washington, DC. – 1990
This 1990 edition lists print, audiovisual, organizational, and program resources in the area of supported employment programs for individuals with disabilities. The first section focuses on training, technical assistance, and research, listing 27 state-supported employment demonstration projects funded by the Office of Special Education and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Software, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities
Goldenberg, Paula C.; Young, Thomas M., III – 1989
This bibliography is intended to be a survey of interagency collaborative literature, with a focus on programs for children (especially children with emotional disabilities) and their families. The bibliography is divided into chapters covering the following areas: (1) writings describing actual collaborative efforts by agencies, on both the local…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Cooperative Planning, Delivery Systems
Boston, Guy D. – 1977
This annotated bibliography of documents discussing program evaluation methodologies was compiled in order to help federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies improve their evaluation activities. The three major categories include: (1) techniques and methodology for evaluation of criminal justice projects, (2) evaluation methods and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Community Programs, Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminal Law
Weinberg, Daniel; Germanis, Peter – 1988
Twenty years after the War on Poverty was launched, dependency on public support remains widespread. Part 1 of this report summarizes current research concerning the following issues affecting welfare programs: (1) evaluating the economic effects of welfare; (2) dynamics of dependency; (3) welfare and work; (4) welfare and family structure; (5)…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Community Programs, Employment Programs, Family (Sociological Unit)
Browning, Philip, Ed. – 1992
This proceedings document provides the texts of 13 presentations given at a 2-day conference in 1991 which focused on policies, materials, programs, and activities being implemented in Alabama to foster the successful transition of youth with disabilities to adult life. Two papers address the national scene: "Transition: Old Wine in New…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Family Involvement
Kennelly, Patti, Ed. – 1984
This guide offers suggestions for in-library, community, and school program promotion and activities, including specific ideas for the 1984 theme, "Hats Off to Children." It is intended for libraries participating in the Wisconsin Summer Library Program, which promotes summer use of the library by children, familiarizes them with public…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Educational Games, Enrichment Activities
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