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Feb 2003 |
This document reports the child care
center results of the first year San Diego CARES stipend program (Prop
10 and AB212), in its effort to improve the quality of care for young children
in child care centers and family child care homes. |
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Health & Human
Services Consultants |
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San Diego CARES |
Feb 2003 |
This document reports the family child care Provider results of the first year (fiscal year 2001-2002) of the San Diego CARES stipend program, in its effort to improve the quality of care for young children in family child care homes and centers. |
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Health & Human
Services Consultants |
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Child
Care and Development Planning Council Five Year Strategic Plan 2001-2006 |
May
2002 |
The
Strategic Child Care Plan developed by the Child Care and Development
Planning Council |
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Child
Care and Development Planning Council 1700
Pacific Highway, Rm. 104 San
Diego, CA 92101 (619)
515-6906 |
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May , 2001 |
San Diego at a Glance:· 4,300 square miles · The fourth largest population of any county in the United States· Bigger in area than the State of Connecticut · The economy exceeds that of Portugal and Israel · Diverse attributes: beachfront property, mountain ranges and desert; international border; urban and rural areas; a myriad of ethnic groups speaking 68 different languages; and an economy encompassing agriculture, military, tourism and high tech industries; income ranges from extremely high to very low. |
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Jigna D. Babla |
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Inclusion
of Children with Special Needs in Child Care |
Sept
2000 |
A
survey of parents and child care providers
San Diego County, regarding
the needs of special needs children and how they are served. Data on number of requests for inclusion
of special needs children, obstacles to inclusion, and type of care needed. |
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Kids
Included Together San
Diego, Inc. Mary
M. Shea, Jacqueline Siptroth, and Betty Bassoff. To
obtain a copy, contact SD
Child Care Planning Council (619)
515-6906 |
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Education
and Training for Home-Based Child Care Providers |
Sept
2000 |
A
report on childcare issues and challenges as they affect employees. Includes information obtained from a
survey of providers and a series of focus groups. A literature search and review of prior surveys was used to
identify best practices. Recommendations made. |
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Kristin
Shea and Lisa Brugato The
Children’s Initiative Zero
to Six Task Force and the Center
for Healthier Communities for Children, Children’s Hospital |
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Parent
Satisfaction Study |
July
2000 |
Report
of a survey of parents to determine child care practices and needs of
households with children 0-12 years. |
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Social
and Behavioral Research Institute/ for a copy of study, call (619) 515-6906 |
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Childcare
Economic Summit Palomar
family Counseling Services, Inc. |
May
2000 |
A
compilation of reports given at the Childcare Economic Summit . Covers
economic factors that impact childcare in San Diego County, and the need to
view childcare as a public issue |
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Child
Care and Development Planning Council 1700
Pacific Highway, Rm. 104 San
Diego, CA 92101 (619)
515-6906 |
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Jan
2000 |
An
updated needs assessment summary for San Diego County, by region. |
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Child
Care and Development Planning Council 1700
Pacific Highway, Rm. 104 San
Diego, CA 92101 (619)
515-6906 |
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June
1999 |
Reviews
countywide Child Care capacity and needs for: families eligible for
subsidies, migrant populations, abused and neglected population, and unique
cultural backgrounds. Review gaps in childcare, and makes recommendations for
meeting SD County Child Care needs. |
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Bassoff
and Brown To
obtain a copy, contact Child
Care and Development Planning Council 1700
Pacific Highway, Rm 104 San
Diego, CA 92101 (619)
515-6906 |
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March
1999 |
Reports
on Countywide need for Child Care for Families not eligible for subsidies and
those with unique geographic, cultural and linguistic need. |
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Bassoff
and Brown/ to obtain copy contact Child Care and Development Planning Council (619) 515-6906 |
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Child
Development Centers Longitudinal Study
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April
1999
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A
study of the Child Development Centers within San Diego Unified school district,
investigating the long term benefit of
the CDC experience as measured by academic success in school. |
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Vickie
Bowie Early
Childhood Education San
Diego Unified School District. |
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Report
on Non-Traditional Care |
June 1998 |
Reviews
requests for non-traditional hours in San Diego county, makes
recommendations, lists resources. |
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Child
Care and Development Planning Council 1700
Pacific Highway, Rm. 104 San
Diego, CA 92101 (619)
515-6906 |
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Report
on non-Traditional Care – A Position Statement |
June 1998 |
Reports
data on number of requests for non-traditional hour care from 1997,
1998. Reviews the definition of
non-traditional care, outlines the issues from the perspective for Parents
and Providers, and recommends solutions.
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San
Diego County Commission on Children, Youth and Families |
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Studies
in the South Bay Union school district |
!993
– 1997 |
A
group of studies evaluating the effectiveness of preschool programs on school
readiness, using the South Bay Union school District Preschool Assessment
Profile. |
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Kathy
Roberson, Director Extended
Student Services and Preschool, (619) 575-5980 Fax:
424-2176 |
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Central
Region Business Plan July
2001 – June 2003 Building
the Central Region Onre Block at a Time |
2001 |
The
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency business plan for the
Central Region |
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County
of San Diego Health
and Human Services Agency For
a copy, contact Central Region Administration (619)
338-2888 |
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Child
Development Training Calendar |
2001-2002 |
A
listing of childcare classes and workshops for childcare providers. |
B |
YMCA
Childcare Resource Service 3333
Camino Del Rio S. #400 San
Diego CA 92108 (619)
521-3055 x 205 CD
Registrar@ymcacrs.org |
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Arrestee
Drug Abuse Monitoring (ADAM) 2000 |
Oct
2001 |
A
report on drug use among the San Diego County Offender Populations
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Mara
Libuser, Susan Pennell SANDAG
Criminal Justice Research Div. 401
B Street, Suite 800 San
Diego, CA 92101 619-595-5300 |
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CAL-SAFE
2001 REPORT on SAN DIEGO County Service Coordination Plan (CSCP) |
Sept
2001 |
Summary
of services provided by the School Districts in SD County, contact persons in
each District, names of participants in CSPC review and minutes of meetings |
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County
Superintendent of Schools |
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SD
County Child and Family Health and Well-Being Report
Card 2001 And Report
Card 1999
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Nov
2001 And
Nov 1999 |
A
snapshot of overall health and well-being of SD Children and Families,
focusing on economic security, good health, access to services, a safe
environment and educational achievement |
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San
Diego County Dept of Health and Human Services |
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Crime
Prevention Act of 2000, Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Plan |
Jan
2001 |
A
summary of the San Diego County Juvenile Justice system: identifies and
prioritizes areas facing significant risk. Outlines gaps within the system
and the proposed program for the Crime Prevention Act of 2000.
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San
Diego Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council |
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San
Diego County Service Coordination Plan for Serving Pregnant and Parenting
Teens |
June
2000 |
Numbers
of teen mothers by zip code, and services provided to them, by School
District. |
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San
Diego County and California Dept of
Education Cal-SAFE #00-01 |
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Child
Care Provider’s Guide to Health and Wellness in San Diego County |
May
2000 |
A
guide on health topics for child care providers. Topics include: Food, Budgeting, Emergencies, Health problems,
Safety and Violence. |
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YMCA
Childcare Resource Service 3333
Camino Del Rio S. #400 San
Diego CA 92108 (619)
521-3055 x 205 |
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Child
Care Provider’s Guide to Behavioral Health and Development Services in San
Diego County |
Current |
A
guide for Behavioral Health Services in San Diego County. Sections on Developmental Services, Mental
Health Services, Parent Education, Special Need Services and Crisis Hotlines
and other Important Telephone Numbers. |
B |
YMCA
Childcare Resource Service 3333
Camino Del Rio S. #400 San
Diego CA 92108 (619)
521-3055 x 205 |
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The
San Diego Millennium Project |
Jan
2000 |
An
independent assessment of the major opportunities and hurdles facing San
Diego county , entering the 21st century. The study examines San
Diego’s positioning for global competition.
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The
San Diego Foundation and San Diego Magazine. |
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Regional
Homeless Profile |
Aug
1999 |
An
update on homelessness throughout San Diego County and its 18 cities.
Includes a section on Families with Children
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Regional
Task Force on the Homeless 3989
Ruffin Rd. San
Diego, CA 92123 (858)
694-8722 |
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Welfare
to Work in San Diego County |
Aug
1997 |
An
Assessment of the Welfare system in San Diego County and the impact of
Welfare Reform Legislation on recipients. Discusses Strategies, Goals and
Objectives. And Issues in Welfare Reforom. |
B |
County
of San Diego Health
and Human Services Agency |
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San
Diego County Elementary and Middle School Survey of Programs for Infant,
Preschool, School Age Children |
March
1997 |
A
report prepared for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in Infant,
Preschool and School Age Children, broken down by school district. |
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County
of San Diego Health
and Human Services Agency |
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The
California Child Care Portfolio 2001 (and 1999 |
Nov
2001 Nov 1999 |
A
compilation of data regarding Child Care and Family Income in California,
county by county. |
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California
Child Care Resource and Referral Network (415)
882-0234 |
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Testimony
of Frank Mecca, County Welfare Directors Assoc. Exec. Director |
Oct
2001 |
Testimony
at the Women’s Caucus Hearing on Child Care, regarding the CWDA perspective
on inequities within the California child care system. |
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CWDA 925
L. St. Suite 1405 Sacramento,
CA 95814 (916)
443-1749 |
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CLASP Report on Welfare Developments |
Oct
2001 |
An
analysis of TANF funding for child care |
C |
Joan
Levin-Epstein, Editor |
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Makinag
Ends Meet: How much Does It Cost to Raise a Family in California? |
Sept
2001 |
Report
updates and expands upon the California Budget Project’s 1999 report. It estimates typical costs of housing and
utilities, child care, transportation, food, health coverage, payroll and
income taxers, and miscellaneous expenses for four typical families.
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California
Budget Project 921
11th St., Suite 502 Sacramento,
CA 95814 (916)
444-0500 |
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Child
Care Fiscal Policy Analysis |
May
2001 |
A
study conducted by the California State and Consumer Services Agency in
response to concerns about the cost and availability of subsidized child care
in California. The goal of the study
was to determine how existing resources may be more efficiently used to equitably
serve the state’s neediest families.
Issues include current eligibility standards, family fees, and federal
and state subsidy levels. |
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The
Results Group 819
Sonoma Ave Santa
Rosa, CA 95404 (707)
577-0818 |
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Publicly
Funded Programs for Low-Income Families: An Overview of Early Education and
Child Care in California |
April
2001 |
A
summary of the state’s child care system for children from low-income
families and a brief history of key public policies that shape the
system. Lists issues that will come
before the Legislature in 02-03. |
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California
Senate Office of Research 1020
N St. Rm 200 Sacramento,
CA 95814 (916)
445-1727 www.sen.ca.gov/sor |
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Broadening
the Context: Background for Discussion of California Child Care Policy
Options |
2001 |
The
report explores the subsidized child care system in California. Discusses policy options. |
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Child
Care Law Center 973
Market St. Suite 550 San
Francisco, CA 94103 (415)
495-5498 x302 www.childcarelaw.org |
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California’s
Child Care Crisis: A Crime Prevention Tragedy. |
2001 |
Report
complies research showing that quality child care and early education can
greatly reduce crime. Discusses shortage of quality, affordable child care in
California. |
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Fight
Crime: Invest in Kids California. 2910
Telegraph Ave. Suite 300 Oakland,
CA 94609 (510)
836-2050 www.fightcrime.org/ca |
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California
Report Card 2000 How
Young People Are Faring Today |
Oct
2000 |
A
report on the problems and issues involving adolescents in California. Issues include diversity, poverty, teen births, after school
programs, school drop-out rates, foster care. Makes recommendations. |
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Children
Now 2001
So Barrington Ave #100 Los
Angeles, CA 90025 (310)
2682444 www.childrennow.org |
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Little
Hoover Commission Caring
For Our Children: Our Most Precious Investment
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Sept
1998 |
Reports
on the quantity and quality of child care in California. Recommends a California child care master
plan to guide the State’s effort to help families and local communities meet
their child care needs. A comprehensive report on demographics and funding
for child care , with specific recommendations regarding availability and
quality of child care. |
C |
Little
Hoover Commission 925
L St. Suite 805 Sacramento,
CA 95814 (916)
445-2125 www.lhc.ca.gov |
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and Reference |
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American
Indian Early Childhood Education Programs 1999-2002 |
2002 |
A
directory of American Indian Early Childhood Education Programs, by county.
Cites the California Education Code, Article 6, California Indian Education
Centers. |
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Calif.
Dept. Education American
Indian Education Office 721
Capitol Mall, 2nd fl. Sacramento,
CA 95814 |
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Understanding
Child care Demand and Supply Issues:
a Pace Policy Brief |
June
2001 |
Summary
of research efforts in Los Angeles County.
Discusses barriers to obtaining good information regarding supply of
child care slots and difficulties in finding the type of child care needed
for infants, non-traditional hours. Discuss options for county policy makers. |
D |
Diana
Hirshberg CDSS-PACE
Child
Care Planning Project Coordinator 515-642-7223
http://pace.berkeley.deu |
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The
Wellness Guide Ideas
for Living and Staying Well in California |
2001 |
A
guide to wellness, including sections on: Food,
Housing, Money , Death, Pregnancy, Child Care, Emotional Health, Exercise,
Sexuality, Violence. Includes a list
of resources, with phone numbers and web sites. |
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Univ
of Calif., Berkely |
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Pre-Kindergarten
Learning Development Guidelines |
2000 |
A
compilation or information on Child Care Issues, Social , Cognitive and
Physical Development, and the role of the teacher. Lists of California
Associations and References. |
D |
California
Dept Education CDE
Press Sales Office P.O.
Box 271 Sacramento,
CA 95812 |
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Innovations
in Child Care |
Jun
99 |
Information
on California’s major child care organizations and individual child care
programs, specific services, funding sources, contact information. |
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California
Dept Social Services Community Care Licensing |
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Alphabet
Soup – Children’s Services Glossary of Terms 2001-2002
Edition |
June 2001 |
Lists
child care terms and Federal, State,
Agencies and Legislative committees |
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California
Child Development Policy Advisory Committee |
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California
Immunization Handbook, 6th Ed. |
July
1999 |
A Guide to implementing the School and
Child Care Entry Immunization Requirements of the California School
Immunization Law
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Immunization
Branch Sept
Health Services 2151
Berkeley Way
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Models
for Increasing child Care Worker Compensation |
June
2001 |
A
report summarizing the initiatives underway at the end of 2000 in 50 states
and the District of Columbia, to increase child care worker compensation.
Identifies Indirect and Direct strategies and discusses patterns. References
given. |
E |
Maria
Montilla, Eric Twombly and Carol De Vita The
Urban Institute |
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The
GAO Report on Early Childhood Programs: The Use of Impact Evaluations to Assess
Program Effects |
April
2001 |
A
comprehensive review of Impact evaluations done to assess the effect of early childhood education programs on its
participants |
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U.S.
General Accounting Office P.O.
Box 37050 Washington,
DC 20013 (202)
512-6000 fax:
(202) 512-6061 http://www.gao.gov |
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Current
Data on Child Care Salaries and Benefits in the United States |
March
2001 |
Report
presents the most recent salary and benefits data for the U.S. child Care
workforce. Provides data for each
state, information on Health benefits, and a comparison of childcare wages to
that of other occupations. |
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Center
of the Child Care Workforce 733
15th St., N.W. Suite 1037 Washington,
D.C. 20005-2112 To
order copy, call 1-800-UR-WORTHY http://www.ccw.org |
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American
Grandparents Providing Extensive Child Care to Their Grandchildren:
Prevalence and Profile |
2001 |
A
national survey providing a profile of American grandparents who provide
extensive secondary child care to their grandchildren – contrasted with those
who are not providing such care. |
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Esme
Fuller-Thomson, PhD, and Meredith Minkler, Dr PH The
Gerontologist, Vol 41, No 2, 201-209 |
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The
Chicago Longitudinal Study: A Study of Children in the Chicago Public Schools |
Aug
1999 |
A study evaluating the effects Head Start
type early childhood intervention on school performance and social competence
through school years. |
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Arthur
J. Reynolds Journal
of School Psychology, 1999 |
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The
Children of the Cost, Quality, and Outcomes Study Go to School – Executive
Summary |
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