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Show search options Title: Impact of Full-day Prekindergarten Program on Student Academic PerformanceTopic: Evaluation of Programs
Produced by: Evaluation Team
Section: Early Childhood Initiatives
Published: Feb 2009
Authors: Huafang Zhao, Shahpar Modarresi, Shihching Liu
Keywords: Full Day Pre-K, Head Start, Academic Performance, Title 1 schools
Years of Study: 2007-2008
School Levels: Elementary
Format: Report
Pages: 31
Description: The findings show that the additional instructional time in Head Start full-day classes has contributed to greater academic achievement in reading. Gains are significantly larger for female and Hispanic students, and students receiving English for Speakers of Other Languages services. Recommendations: - Expand Head Start half-day classes to Head Start full-day classes in Title I schools, if financially feasible.
- Examine and share best practices in schools with the greatest pre-K achievement growth.
File name: FD PreK outcome evaluation report_final_2_19_09.pdf
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