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31.066 - Patterns of Preschool Enrollment Across Diverse Localities: Results From the Early Learning Research Network
Sat, April 6, 12:20 to 1:50pm, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Floor: 200 Level, Room 205ASession Type: Symposium
Abstract
Although there is a substantial literature examining the effects of center-based preschool on children’s school readiness skills, less is known about the characteristics of children who do not enroll in center-based preschool across different contexts. The proposed session draws on data from five localities (Boston, Ohio, Nebraska, northern Virginia, and North Carolina) – all participating in the IES-funded Early Learning Research Network – and compares the characteristics and kindergarten readiness skills of children who do and do not enroll in center-based preschool. Results across the studies reveal diversity in findings with respect to the demographic make-up of the attender and non-attender groups, and the magnitude of the preschool effects on children's skills. A discussant will synthesize findings and discuss implications.
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Who Enrolls in Public Preschool Programs and Why? Evidence From the Boston Public Schools - Meghan McCormick, MDRC; Christina Weiland, University of Michigan; JoAnn Hsueh, MDRC; Catherine E. Snow, Harvard University; Jason Sachs, Boston Public Schools
School Readiness Skills: Pre-Kindergarten Compared to No Preschool Experiences - Margaret R. Burchinal, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Ellen S. Peisner-Feinberg, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Mary Bratsch, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Kyle Bezdek; Tiffany Foster
Preschool Attendance and the Transition to Kindergarten - Kelly Purtell, The Ohio State University; Jessica Logan, The Ohio State University; Tzu-Jung Lin, The Ohio State University; Laura M. Justice, The Ohio State University
The Pre-K Boost Into Kindergarten - Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia; Jessica Vick Whittaker, University of Virginia; Robert Pianta, University of Virginia; Virginia E. Vitiello, Teachstone Training, LLC
Exploring Preschool Participation: What Are Benefits for Students From Rural and Urban Communities in the Midwest? - Lisa Knoche, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Susan M. Sheridan, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Natalie Anne Koziol, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Amanda L. Witte, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Iheoma U. Iruka, HighScope Educational Research Foundation