School Readiness Practices and Children At-Risk: Examining the Issues.

May, Deborah C.; Kundert, Deborah K.

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ERIC Number: EJ551688

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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School Readiness Practices and Children At-Risk: Examining the Issues.

May, Deborah C.; Kundert, Deborah K.

Psychology in the Schools, v34 n2 p73-84 Apr 1997

Examines school readiness practices, along with the conceptual problems with the ways that "readiness" and "at risk" are defined. Analyzes methodological problems, delayed school entrance, and focuses on studies that examined future school retention rates, later use of special education services, and drop-out rates. Offers suggestions for best practices. (RJM)

Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Children, Definitions, Elementary Education, High Risk Students, Research Methodology, Research Problems, School Entrance Age, School Readiness, Student Placement

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special theme issue on "School Readiness."