Measuring the Quality of Early Childhood Programs--Guidelines for Effective Evaluation Tools.

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Title: Measuring the Quality of Early Childhood Programs--Guidelines for Effective Evaluation Tools.
Language: English
Authors: Epstein, Ann S.
Source: Child Care Information Exchange. Sep-Oct 2000 (135):66-69.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 4
Publication Date: 2000
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Tests/Questionnaires
Descriptors: Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Institutional Evaluation, Preschool Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
ISSN: 0164-8527
Abstract: Summarizes what High/Scope discovered to be the critical characteristics of a comprehensive and valid measure of early childhood program quality. Provides suggestions for how the tool can be used, and highlights with examples. Asserts that the guidelines effectively assess efforts of child development, staff development, and soundness of management practices. (SD)
Entry Date: 2001
Accession Number: EJ622004
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Summarizes what High/Scope discovered to be the critical characteristics of a comprehensive and valid measure of early childhood program quality. Provides suggestions for how the tool can be used, and highlights with examples. Asserts that the guidelines effectively assess efforts of child development, staff development, and soundness of management practices. (SD)
ISSN:0164-8527