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The APPLES Blossom: Abbott Preschool Program Longitudinal Effects Study (APPLES), preliminary results through 2nd grade [1]

Author: 
Frede, E., Jung, K., Barnett, S., & Figueras, A.
Source: 
National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
Format: 
Report
Publication Date: 
1 Jun 2009
AVAILABILITY
- Full report in pdf [2]

Description: The second in a series, this report discusses the results of a rigorous study of New Jersey's Abbott Preschool Program. The study estimates the learning gains of children participating in the Abbott program, particularly looking at the long-term effects of participation. This report builds upon earlier research, following-up with former Abbott pre-K children now in first and second grade. Findings from the study include: gains in language, literacy and math skills continued through second grade for children who attended the pre-K program; participation in the program significantly reduced retention in kindergarten and first grade; and attending the Abbott program for two years resulted in greater educational impacts than attending for only one year or not attending at all.

Tags: 
child development [3]
kindergarten [4]
outcomes [5]
pre-school [6]

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Links
[1] https://childcarecanada.org/documents/research-policy-practice/09/07/apples-blossom-abbott-preschool-program-longitudinal [2] http://nieer.org/pdf/apples_second_grade_results.pdf [3] https://childcarecanada.org/category/tags/child-development [4] https://childcarecanada.org/category/tags/kindergarten [5] https://childcarecanada.org/category/tags/outcomes [6] https://childcarecanada.org/category/tags/pre-school