This technical brief reports on the use of the Toddler Classroom Assessment Scoring System in the Early Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (Baby FACES).

Using data from FACES 2006, this report profiles the 3- and 4-year-old Head Start children and families newly enrolled in fall 2006 and still attending in spring 2007. Although they enter Head Start below national norms on most measures of language, literacy, and math skills, these children make...

In this report we present our proposed design and analysis plan for a study of Quality Support Coaching in Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) programs, to be implemented during phase 5 of the Universal Preschool Child Outcomes Study (UPCOS-5). The purpose of the study is to provide formative...

As a pioneer in broad-based marriage initiatives, the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative (OMI) has charted new territory. Lacking information to guide implementation designs and strategies for pursuing its goals, OMI planners enlisted the help of a range of research experts from around the country....

In this report, we identify studies that link coaching and specific coaching models with outcomes for classrooms, providers, and children, while also highlighting critical aspects of coaching. Specifically, we summarize the research base for coaching as a professional development tool, including...

The Early Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (Baby FACES) is a study of Early Head Start (EHS) programs designed to inform policy and programmatic decision -making at both national and local levels. This report provides a snapshot of EHS services, including their intensity and...