The Early Learning Opportunities (ELO) Act - Child & Family Studies

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Evaluation of the Early Learning Opportunities Act Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................................................................1 Overview.................................................................................................................................1 Program Evaluation Questions ...............................................................................................2 Program Evaluation Design ....................................................................................................3 Method .......................................................................................................................................5 Participants.............................................................................................................................5 Cohort I – Spring 2004 ........................................................................................................5 Teachers......................................................................................................................... 5 Children .......................................................................................................................... 5 Cohort II – Summer 2004....................................................................................................6 Teachers......................................................................................................................... 6 Children .......................................................................................................................... 6 Cohort III – Fall 2004 ..........................................................................................................7 Teachers......................................................................................................................... 7 Children .......................................................................................................................... 7 Behavior Cohort ..................................................................................................................7 Measures and Data Collection ................................................................................................8 Teachers.............................................................................................................................8 Knowledge Survey .......................................................................................................... 8 Belief About Implementing Literacy Skills Scale .............................................................. 8 Early Literacy Observation Checklist ............................................................................... 9 Focus Groups ................................................................................................................. 9 Follow-up Coaching Survey .......................................................................................... 10 Children ............................................................................................................................ 10 Screening for Early Literacy Learning............................................................................ 10 Individual Growth and Development Indicators ............................................................. 10 Picture Naming........................................................................................................ 11 Alliteration ............................................................................................................... 11 Rhyming.................................................................................................................. 11 Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills........................................................... 12 Early Screening Inventory ............................................................................................. 12 Ages and Stages Questionnaire.................................................................................... 12 Child Behavior Checklist ............................................................................................... 13 RESULTS................................................................................................................................. 14 Question 1: Are LCP Activities and Objectives Implemented in a Timely Fashion?............... 14 Question 2: Does the Home Visiting Model Enhance Child and Family Outcomes?.............. 17 Question 3: Does the Classroom-Teaching Component Increase Knowledge and Skills of Child Care Providers?....................................................................................................... 18 Teacher Skills ................................................................................................................... 18 Environmental changes and skill implementation .............................................................. 19 Question 4: Does Mentoring and Coaching of Ch9ild Care Providers Improve Their Competence and Confidence?.............................................................................................. 20 Beliefs About Implementing Literacy Skills Scale .............................................................. 20 Focus groups .................................................................................................................... 21 Follow-Up Coaching Survey.............................................................................................. 21 Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida – page i
Evaluation of the Early Learning Opportunities Act Question 5: Do Participating Children Show Improvement in Skill Acquisition?..................... 23 Question 6: Do Participating Children Demonstrate Readiness for Kindergarten? ................ 28 Question 7: What Are the Factors Associated With Efficient Implementation of This Model in the Community?.......................................................................................... 30 Summary of Coaching Activities........................................................................................ 30 Review of Literacy Coaches’ Session Notes ..................................................................... 30 Review of the Parent Education Component..................................................................... 31 Question 8: Are Families and Providers Satisfied With This Model? ..................................... 33 Teacher feedback ............................................................................................................. 33 Parent feedback following participation in behavior component ........................................ 34 Question 9: What is the Cost of Implementing This Model? .................................................. 35 References ............................................................................................................................... 39 Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida – page ii
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