Flagstaff Preschool Expansion Pilot
Research and Evaluation References
Measuring Quality in Early Childhood Education:
The building blocks of high quality early childhood education programs: https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/building-blocks-high-quality-early-childhood-education-programs
Lessons learned from the classroom: Implementing high quality prek that makes a difference for young children: https://docs.gatesfoundation.org/documents/lessons%20from%20research%20and%20the%20Classroom_September%202014.pdf
Puzzling it out: The current state of scientific knowledge on pre-kidergarten effects: https://www.brookings.edu/research/puzzling-it-out-the-current-state-of-scientific-knowledge-on-pre-kindergarten-effects/
Curriculum Evaluation:
Why curriculum selection is important: https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/NIEER%20Curriculum%20Policy%20Brief.pdf
Effects on curriculum and school readiness: https://www.researchconnections.org/childcare/resources/14452/pdf
The Perry Preschool Project and High Scope: https://highscope.org/perry-preschool-project/
CASEL cited that High Scope had evaluation outcomes of improved academic performance, increased positive social behavior, reduced conduct problems, and reduced emotional distress http://casel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2013-casel-guide-1.pdf
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) Arda & Ocak, 2012-research shows large effects on classroom climate
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) / Relationship Building / I Can Problem Solve Denham & Burton, 1996 –research shows positive effects on emotional regulation and motivation/initiative, as well as positive effects on intrapersonal skills
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/opre/appendix_c_final_b508.pdf
SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) The PATHS curriculum is one of only 12 SAMHSA Model Programs that have documented Academic Achievement outcomes and is one of only two programs designed for children ages 5- 12. PATHS also received a perfect score on its program materials and a near perfect score of 3.6 points out of 4 for dissemination in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/ViewIntervention.aspx?id=20
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) PATHS has been designated as a “CASEL Select” program because it provides outstanding coverage in five essential SEL skill areas (self-awareness, regulation of emotions, social awareness, good relationship skills, and responsible decision-making); has at least one well-designed evaluation study demonstrating its effectiveness; and offers professional development supports beyond the initial training. http://www.casel.org/home.php http://casel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2013-casel-guide-1.pdf
Executive Functioning and its Importance:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6051751/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ets2.12148
Review of self-regulation interventions: PATHS is noted in here. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/opre/appendix_c_final_b508.pdf