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ED425835 PS027140

 

Title: Prekindergarten Programs Funded by the States: Essential Elements for Policy Makers.
Author(s): Mitchell, Anne; Ripple, Carol; Chanana, Nina
Author Affiliation: Families and Work Inst., New York, NY.(BBB29132)
Pages: 100
Publication Date: September 1998
Available from: EDRS Price MF01 Plus Postage. PC Not Available from EDRS.
Language: English
Document Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data (110); Reports--Descriptive (141)
Geographic Source: U.S.; New York
Journal Announcement: RIEMAY1999
Target Audience: Policymakers

This report summarizes the essential elements of state-funded prekindergarten programs across the United States. To be included in the report, a program had to be supported primarily by state funds, have early education as a goal, focus on children younger than kindergarten entry age, and provide direct service to children rather than concentrate primarily on educating their parents. Eleven states were not represented because they did not appropriate state funds for any specific program. The report, comprised of tables and charts, begins with a table of states that fund prekindergarten and/or Head Start programs. The second table indicates agencies eligible to offer prekindergarten programs by state, including public school districts and other agencies. The third table addresses quality control, evaluation, and planning in prekindergarten programs by state, while the fourth table indicates age and income targeting in prekindergarten programs by state. The remainder and bulk of the report details each qualifying state and indicates the following: (1) name of the program(s); (2) history; (3) population served; (4) hours of operation; (5) number of children served; (6) eligible pre-k providers; (7) administrative auspices; (8) program standards; (9) funds; (10) ongoing planning; (11) assessment of program performance; (12) evaluation of program; and (13) program contact. (SD)

Descriptors: Educational Environment; Educational Finance; *Educational Legislation; *Financial Support; *Preschool Education; Program Descriptions; School Funds; State Action; State Aid; *State Programs
Identifiers: Project Head Start; *State Initiatives; State Policy; State Role; *United States