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Evaluation
Measurement Tools for Evaluating Out-of-School Time Programs: An Evaluation Resource Language: English
Publisher: Harvard Family Research Project (2011)
Description: The information in this guide can help practitioners and evaluators find evaluation instruments that match their program and evaluation goals and characteristics. The evaluation instruments in this guide are presented in tables organized by content area. This resource is not an exhaustive list of the instruments and tools that may be useful to OST programs, but rather a place to provide more information about the tools that have been used in OST studies that we have profiled in the database.
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Neither Art nor Accident: New Research Helps Define and Develop Quality PreK and Elementary Teaching Language: English
Author: Miller Wiltz, Sue
Publisher: Published by the Harvard Graduate School of Education (January/February 2008)
Description: In a recent Harvard Education Letter interview, Robert Pianta, Dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, discusses the value of the Classroom Assessing Scoring system, a classroom observation instrument known as CLASS. This article is part of an ongoing series of the importance of integrating high quality Pre-K with the early elementary education of children.
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The Harvard Family Research Project (Out-of-School Time Program Research and Evaluation Database) Language: English
Publisher: Harvard University (January/February 2008)
Description: This Web site, from the Harvard Family Research Project, has compiled a database of evaluations of out-of-school programs to find out what type of program is most effective.
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General Information
Children Home Alone
Language: English
Author: Olson, Kathleen
Publisher: University of Minnesota Extension Services (2008)
Description: The University of Minnesota's Extension Services has provided this piece for parents with some guidelines and questions they should ask themselves before making the decision regarding whether or not to leave their child home alone. Questions that should be asked, include questions concerning the child's level of maturity, their age, their ability to problem solve, and the neighborhood in which one lives.
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Developing and Implementing Effective Public Policies to Promote Early Childhood and School-Age Care Program Accreditation Language: English
Publisher: 1999 NAEYC (1999)
Description: The NAEYC's position statement on the need for developing and implementing high-quality after school programs for children. The position covers what criteria need to be met for accreditation of programs.
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Developmentally Appropriate Practices in School-Age Child Care Language: English
Publisher: Child Care Online (1999)
Description: This fact sheet gives information on developmentally appropriate school-age child care; principals of care and how to set up the environment.
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Helping Your Child with Homework - A Concern for the Whole Family/Ayudando a su hijo a hacer las tareas escolares - Una preocupación de toda la familia
Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Texas Cooperative Extension (April 2006)
Description: This 2-page publication shows how homework is an opportunity for children to learn and for families to be involved in their children's education. Also available in Spanish.
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Helping Your Child with Homework - Monitor Assignments/Ayudando a su hijo a hacer las tareas escolares - Monitoreando las tareas
Language: English, Spanish
Publisher: Texas Cooperative Extension (April 2006)
Description: Children are more likely to complete homework successfully when parents monitor their assignments.This 2-page publications provides tips on how to make sure the work is getting done. Also available in Spanish.
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Helping Your Child with Homework - Provide Guidance/Ayudando a su hijo a hacer las tareas escolares - Guíe
Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Texas Cooperative Extension (April 2006)
Description: This 2-page publications will help with ideas for providing guidance without taking over your child's homework. Also available in Spanish.
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Helping Your Child with Homework - Show That You Think Education and Homework Are Important/Ayudando a su hijo a hacer las tareas escolares - Demuestre que usted cree que la educación y las tareas escolares son importantes
Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Texas Cooperative Extension (April 2006)
Description: This 2-page publications contains suggestions on how to show that you value education and homework and how to help your child succeed in school. Also available in Spanish.
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How Behavior Changes During the Transition to School, Ages 5-6.5
Language: English
Author: Allen, Rose
Publisher: University of Minnesota Extension (2009)
Description: The University of Minnesota's Extension office provides this short, informative piece on the behavior changes parents may witness in their children between the ages of five and six and a half. When children transition into elementary school, a lot of behavior changes and new attitudes may accompany this transition.
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PBS TeacherSource- From the Start
Language: English
Publisher: Public Broadcasting Service (2009)
Description: The Public Broadcasting Services TeacherSource website features preschool through second grade lesson plans and activities. The site also has links to parent connections, professional development, PBS happenings, and recommended books and links. Browse by subject to learn more about arts, literature, health, math, science, social studies, pre k-2, or library media.
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STILL Unacceptable Trends in Kindergarten Entry and Placement Language: English
Publisher: NAEYC and Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (2000)
Description: The position statement of NAEYC and Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education that addresses the need to get rid of practices that screen and place children entering school. Such readiness tests cause segregation and prohibit children from reaching their full learning potential.
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Programming Resource
After-School Programs that Promote Child and Adolescent Development: Summary of a Workshop Language: English
Publisher: National Academy Press (2000)
Description: This book, available to view on this Web site, is a summary of a workshop used for after-school care for school-aged children.
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Afterschool.gov Language: English
Publisher: Afterschool.gov (2000)
Description: Information about federal resources that support children and youth during after school hours.
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America's Child Care and Pre-K Crisis: A Crime Prevention Tragedy Language: English
Author: Brazelton, T.
Publisher: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids (2003)
Description: This brief summarizes the report of an expert panel convened by FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS, an anti-crime group of over 2,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, victims of violence, and youth violence experts.
Research shows that quality educational child care for preschool-age children and after-school programs for older kids lead to lower rates of crime, drug use and welfare dependence, and to higher rates of high school graduation as the children grow up. Tragically, inadequate funding denies thousands of eligible children access to these programs.
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Building Positive Relationships With Children
Language: English
Author: Corsini, David
Publisher: University of Connecticut (1996)
Description: This Connections newsletter article gives ways in which a positive relationship between caregiver and child can be formed.
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Developmentally Appropriate 4-H Experiences for the 5-8 year-old
Language: English
Author: DeBord, Karen
Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension (1995)
Description: In this article, the author explains the meaning of the term "developmentally appropriate practice" and explains the implications of DAP for school-age child care programs serving children 5 to 8. The author focuses on three primary areas: adult-child interactions, curriculum, and program-home partnerships.
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Neither Art nor Accident: New Research Helps Define and Develop Quality PreK and Elementary Teaching Language: English
Author: Miller Wiltz, Sue
Publisher: Published by the Harvard Graduate School of Education (January/February 2008)
Description: In a recent Harvard Education Letter interview, Robert Pianta, Dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, discusses the value of the Classroom Assessing Scoring system, a classroom observation instrument known as CLASS. This article is part of an ongoing series of the importance of integrating high quality Pre-K with the early elementary education of children.
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Preteen, Young Teen Development Changes (in PDF)
Language: English
Author: Molgaard, Virginia
Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (December 1993)
Description: This publication discusses typical changes, as well as individual differences among adolescents, preteen through teen years.
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RECORDKEEPING FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Language: English
Author: Carter, Steven
Description: Establishing good financial records helps school age care programs demonstrate financial success and program performance in terms of income and expenses. Operating decisions can then be based on solid financial facts.
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School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) Language: English
Author: Harms, Thelma
Publisher: University of North Carolina, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (December 1993)
Description: This website provides information on the environmental rating scale that is used to evaluate school-age child care programs, SCHOOL-AGE CARE ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE. Information includes the history of the tool, overview of the subscales and items, and how to purchase the tool.
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Shopping for Children's Clothes and Shoes
Language: English
Author: Stone, Janis
Publisher: Iowa State University (1994)
Description: This fact sheet offers ideas about managing the money for children's clothes and shoes. It also lists clothing features that can provide for growth, comfort, and safety as well as help your child develop independence.
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The Harvard Family Research Project (Out-of-School Time Program Research and Evaluation Database) Language: English
Publisher: Harvard University (1994)
Description: This Web site, from the Harvard Family Research Project, has compiled a database of evaluations of out-of-school programs to find out what type of program is most effective.
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Research
America's Child Care and Pre-K Crisis: A Crime Prevention Tragedy Language: English
Author: Brazelton, T.
Publisher: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids (2003)
Description: This brief summarizes the report of an expert panel convened by FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS, an anti-crime group of over 2,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, victims of violence, and youth violence experts.
Research shows that quality educational child care for preschool-age children and after-school programs for older kids lead to lower rates of crime, drug use and welfare dependence, and to higher rates of high school graduation as the children grow up. Tragically, inadequate funding denies thousands of eligible children access to these programs.
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Family, School and Community Involvement in School-Age Child Care Programs: Best Practices
Language: English
Author: DeBord, Karen
Publisher: Journal of Extension (June 1996)
Description: This article is a report of the results of a study that evaluated 30 school-age programs serving high-risk populations. Directors were asked to identify practices they found successful in working with high risk children and families that enhance child care program support and foster involvement of the school, the family, and the community.
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Neither Art nor Accident: New Research Helps Define and Develop Quality PreK and Elementary Teaching Language: English
Author: Miller Wiltz, Sue
Publisher: Published by the Harvard Graduate School of Education (January/February 2008)
Description: In a recent Harvard Education Letter interview, Robert Pianta, Dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, discusses the value of the Classroom Assessing Scoring system, a classroom observation instrument known as CLASS. This article is part of an ongoing series of the importance of integrating high quality Pre-K with the early elementary education of children.
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The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance Language: English
Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (July 2010)
Description: This report is a literature review that examines the existing research on the relationship between school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance. It spans 23 years of research and includes 50 studies. The majority of the studies in this review report that physical activity was positively related to academic performance. Most importantly, adding time during the school day for physical activity does not appear to take away from academic performance.
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The Harvard Family Research Project (Out-of-School Time Program Research and Evaluation Database) Language: English
Publisher: Harvard University (July 2010)
Description: This Web site, from the Harvard Family Research Project, has compiled a database of evaluations of out-of-school programs to find out what type of program is most effective.
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