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Trajectories of Early Education Learning Behaviors among Children at Risk: A Growth Mixture Modeling Approach
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McDermott, Paul A.; Rovine, Michael J.; Reyes, Roland S.; Chao, Jessica L.; Scruggs, Richard; Buek, Katharine; Fantuzzo, John W. – Psychology in the Schools, 2018
This study examined the latent developmental patterns for classroom learning behaviors among children from underresourced families. Based on standardized teacher observations, a large sample (N = 2,152) of children was assessed for manifestations of Competence Motivation and Attentional Persistence twice annually through Head Start, kindergarten,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Children, Kindergarten, Grade 1
Improving the Academic Success of Disadvantaged Children: An Examination of Success for All.
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Ross, Steven M.; Smith, Lana J.; Madden, Nancy A.; Slavin, Robert E. – Psychology in the Schools, 1997
Describes a comprehensive program developed on the basis that children can succeed academically when given appropriate resources and support early in life. Describes the philosophy and major elements of the program and reviews major findings from cross-site and longitudinal evaluations. Highlights recent research on factors regarding program…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Children, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education
A Diagnostic Prescriptive Approach to Preschool Education
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Hayes, Mabel E.; Dembo, Myron H. – Psychology in the Schools, 1971
The purpose of this study was to determine whether a highly structured program would improve the school readiness of disadvantaged preschoolers. Results suggest that curricula should be developed from many diagnostic instruments in both cognitive and social areas. (Author/BY)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education, Learning Problems
A Preliminary Investigation of an Early Intervention Program: Examining the Intervention Effectiveness of the "Bracken Concept Development Program" and the "Bracken Basic Concept Scale-Revised" with Head Start Students
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Wilson, Patti – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
This research study evaluated the efficacy of the "Bracken Basic Concept Scale-Revised" (BBCS-R; Bracken, 1998) and the "Bracken Concept Development Program" (BCDP; Bracken, 1986a) in a test-teach-test paradigm with students from a Head Start program. Prior to the intervention, 54 children were administered the BBCS-R and were…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Concept Formation, School Readiness, Scores