Early Head Start Research

Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project (EHSRE), 1996–Current

Overview | Reports | Presentations and Papers | Instruments | Related Resources

 

Overview

• Overview
• Evaluation Design and Components
• Evaluation Team
• Early Head Start Research Consortium
• Fatherhood Research
• Research Partners, Birth to Three Phase (1996-2001)
• Research Partners, Pre-Kindergarten Follow-up Phase (2001-2004)
• Unique Features of the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project (EHSRE) for Assessing Impacts of an Infant-Toddler Intervention
• About Early Head Start

 

Reports

"Research to Practice Materials" (EHS Information Kit)
The findings released include key messages and are organized for easy use for program, regional, federal staff, and training and technical assistance providers. View How to Save and Customize PowerPoint Presentations.

Two groups of materials are included below: Overall Findings and Special Topics.

Research to Practice: Overall Findings

To Order Publications Contact puborder@headstartinfo.org.

• Early Head Start Benefits Children and Families: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006*
  [HTML | Color PDF, 444k]

• Overall Findings and Implications for Programs From the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project, Long Version: PowerPoint Presentation, January 2003
  Related Presentation
  [HTML | Color PDF, 986k | PPT, 5,170k]

• Overall Findings and Implications for Programs From the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project, Short Version: PowerPoint Presentation, January 2003
  Related Presentation
  [HTML | Color PDF, 980k | PPT, 197k]

• Research to Practice: Preliminary Findings from the Early Head Start Prekindergarten Followup, April 2006*
  [HTML | Color PDF, 197k]

 

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Research to Practice: Special Topics

To Order Publications Contact puborder@headstartinfo.org.

• How the Performance Standards Support New Early Head Start Programs: Lessons Learned from Research, April 2009*
  [HTML, Coming Soon| Color PDF, 445k]
  

• Children with Disabilities in Early Head Start: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006*
  [HTML | Color PDF, 456k]

• Early Head Start Home-Based Services: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006*
  [HTML | Color PDF, 329k]

• Health and Health Care Among Early Head Start Children: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006*
  [HTML | Color PDF, 313k]

• Child Care: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006*
  [HTML | Color PDF, 307k]

• Child Care: Lessons from the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project: PowerPoint Presentation, January 2003
  Related Presentation
  [HTML | Color PDF, 410k | PPT, 257k]

• Depression in the Lives of Early Head Start Families: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006*
  [HTML | Color PDF, 1540k]

• Depression in the Lives of Early Head Start Families: PowerPoint Presentation, January 2003
  Related Presentation
  [HTML | Color PDF, 938k | PPT, 187k]

• Program Models in Early Head Start: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006 *
  [HTML | Color PDF, 174k]

• Supporting Language and Cognitive Development in Early Head Start: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006*
  [HTML | Color PDF, 484k]

• Services and Outcomes for Early Head Start Families Enrolled During Pregnancy: Is There a Magic Window?: Research to Practice Brief, April 2006 *
  [HTML | Color PDF, 467k]

 

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Study Reports

• Making a Difference in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers and Their Families: The Impacts of Early Head Start, Executive Summary, June 2002
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 529k]

• Making a Difference in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers and Their Families: The Impacts of Early Head Start Volume I: Final Technical Report, June 2002
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 6.14m]

• Making a Difference in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers and Their Families: The Impacts of Early Head Start Volume II: Final Technical Report Appendixes, June 2002
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 6.66m]

• Making a Difference in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers and Their Families: The Impacts of Early Head Start Volume III: Local Contributions to Understanding Programs and Their Impacts, June 2002
  [HTML | Color PDF, 2.02m]

• Pathways to Quality and Full Implementation in Early Head Start Programs, December 2002
  [HTML | Color PDF, 3.38m]

• Role of Early Head Start Programs in Addressing the Child Care Needs of Low-Income Families with Infants and Toddlers: Influences and Child Care Use and Quality, The, February 2004
  [HTML | Color PDF, 1.28m]

• Health and Disabilities Services in Early Head Start: Are Families Getting Needed Health Care Services?, January 2004
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 880k]

• Building Their Futures: How Early Head Start Programs Are Enhancing the Lives of Infants and Toddlers in Low-Income Families. Summary Report, January 2001
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 482k]

• Building Their Futures: How Early Head Start Programs Are Enhancing the Lives of Infants and Toddlers in Low-Income Families. Volume I: Technical Report, June 2001
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 3.06m]

• Building Their Futures: How Early Head Start Programs Are Enhancing the Lives of Infants and Toddlers in Low-Income Families. Volume II: Technical Report, Appendixes, June 2001
  [HTML | Color PDF, 12.59m]

• Leading the Way: Characteristics and Early Experience of Selected Early Head Start Programs. Executive Summary Volumes I, II, and III, December 2000
  [HTML | Color PDF, 193k]

• Leading the Way: Characteristics and Early Experience of Selected Early Head Start Programs. Volume I: Cross-Site Perspectives, December 1999
  [HTML | Color PDF, 755k]

• Leading the Way: Characteristics and Early Experience of Selected Early Head Start Programs. Volume II: Program Profiles, December 1999
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 1.18m]

• Leading the Way: Characteristics and Early Experience of Selected Early Head Start Programs. Volume III: Program Implementation, December 2000
  [HTML | Color PDF, 619k]

 

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Presentations and Papers

• Early Head Start Collection of Consortium-Written Research Articles and Reports, The
  [HTML]

• Presentations from the Early Head Start National and Local Evaluations: 1996–2008
  [HTML]

 

Instruments

Local and Cross-Site Measures

• Cross-Site Measures, Birth to Three List (with Full References), Summer 2005
  [HTML]

• Cross-Site Measures, Pre-Kindergarten Follow-Up List (with Full References), Summer 2005
  [HTML]

• Local Measures, Birth to Three List (with Full References and Links to Site Abstracts), Summer 2005
  [HTML]

• Local Measures, Pre-Kindergarten Follow-Up List (with Full References and Links to Site Abstracts), Summer 2005
  [HTML]

Instruments used in the Birth to Three Phase (1996-2001)
Spanish versions of the instruments are available; please contact Jackie Allen at jallen@mathematica-mpr.com.

Parent Interviews

• Parent-Child Questionnaire Screener, Summer 2001
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 93k]

• Parents of 14-Month-Old Infants, Summer 2001
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 1,005k]

• Parents of 2-Year-Olds, Summer 2001
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 1.17m]

• Parents of 3-Year-Olds, Summer 2001
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 810k]

 

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Parent-Child Videotaped Protocols

• Videotaped Protocol Booklet – 14 Months, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 458k]

• Videotaped Protocol Booklet – 2 Years, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 569k]

• Videotaped Protocol Booklet – 3 Years, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 445k]

Parent Services Interview

• Parent Services Follow-up Screener, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 100k]

• Parent Services Follow-up Instrument, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 2.61m]

• 36-Month Exit Interview, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 415k]

 

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Father Interviews

• Father Interview – 2-Year-Olds, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 879k]

• Father Interview – 3-Year-Olds, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 873k]

Father-Child Video Protocols

• Father-Child Video Protocol – 2-Year-Olds, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 764k]

• Father-Child Video Protocol – 3-Year-Olds, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 548k]

 

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Child Care Observation and Interview Protocols

• Center Director Questionnaire, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 116k]

• Direct Provider of Care Questionnaire, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 90k]

• Child Care Providers in Centers Questionnaire, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 78k]

• Observation Form, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 171k]

• Child-Caregiver Observation System Instructor’s Manual, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 525k]

Early Head Start Staff Questionnaire

• Self-Administered Staff Questionnaire, Summer 2005
  [HTML | B&W PDF, 415k]

 

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Related Resources

• OPRE website: Infant Mental Health
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/ehs/mental_health/index.html

• OPRE website: Early Head Start Program Performance Measures
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/ehs/perf_measures/index.html

• OPRE website: Survey of Early Head Start Programs
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/ehs/survey_ehs/index.html

 

 

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