Georgia's Pre-K Program - FPG Child Development Institute ...

Contents
Study Description .................................................................................... 2
Program Selection ............................................................................ 2
Classroom Selection ......................................................................... 3
Measures ......................................................................................... 4
Procedures ....................................................................................... 6
Findings .................................................................................................. 7
Group Size and Ratios ...................................................................... 7
Classroom Quality ............................................................................ 8
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS–R) ....... 8
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) ......................... 9
Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation:
Pre-K (ELLCO) ......................................................................... 11
Georgia’s Pre-K Classroom Activities ........................................... 12
Education and Professional Development .......................................... 13
Directors and Principals .............................................................. 14
Lead Teachers ........................................................................... 16
Assistant Teachers ..................................................................... 18
Program Characteristics and Services ............................................... 20
Curricula and Child Assessments ................................................ 20
Screenings ................................................................................ 21
Involving Families ....................................................................... 21
Study Limitations .................................................................................... 22
Conclusions and Recommendations ......................................................... 23
References .............................................................................................. 27