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Hebbeler, Kathleen M. – 1983
In 1978, the Montgomery County (Maryland) public schools initiated an early admission (EA) pilot program that allowed 5-year olds to enter first grade. Two approaches were utilized: Under Plan I, a small number of 5-year olds entered regular grade 1 classes; under Plan II entire classes of 5-year olds attended school the full day, with the…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Achievement Gains, Early Admission, Grade 1