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Evaluation of the Early Literacy and Learning Model (ELLM): a Curriculum and Instructional Support System

NCER
Program: Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research
Award amount: $3,105,597
Principal investigator: Cheryl Fountain
Awardee:
University of North Florida
Year: 2002
Award period: 4 years (07/15/2002 - 07/14/2006)
Project type:
Efficacy
Award number: R305J020040

Purpose

In this project, the researchers evaluated the effectiveness of the preschool intervention, Early Literacy and Learning Model (ELLM), on literacy achievement of children from low-income families during preschool and their subsequent achievement in kindergarten and first grade. This research aimed to explore the relationship between child, teacher, and instructional environment characteristics and the impact of ELLM teacher support infrastructure on preschool teachers' classroom practices, efficacy, retention rates, and job satisfaction.

People and institutions involved

IES program contact(s)

Elizabeth Albro

Elizabeth Albro

Commissioner of Education Research
NCER

Products and publications

ERIC Citations: Find available citations in ERIC for this award here.

Select Publications:

IES published report (GPO) Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research Consortium (2008). Effects of Preschool Curriculum Programs on School Readiness (NCER 2008-2009). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Research, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

WWC review:

Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research Consortium (2008). Effects of Preschool Curriculum Programs on School Readiness (NCER 2008-2009). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Research, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. [WWC Review]

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