ACF OPRE: American Indian-Alaska Native Head Start Research and Outcomes Assessment (AIAN)

Establishing a Research Agenda for American Indian and
Alaska Native Head Start Programs

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Title Page
List of Exhibits
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Chapter I: Background
	Research on Head Start
	American Indian-Alaska Native Head Start: Establishing a Research Agenda
	Major Project Activities
		Research Synthesis
		Consultant Panel
		Listening Sessions
		The Report
Chapter II: American Indian-Alaska Native Head Start Programs
	Head Start for American Indian and Alaska Native Children
	American Indian-Alaska Native Programs Included in this Project
		Head Start Facilities
		Language and Culture
		Head Start Curricula
		Screening and Assessment
		Summary
Chapter III: Goals and Aspirations for Children
	Educational and Vocational Opportunities
		Academic Skills
		Other School Readiness Skills
		Educational Resources
		Educational Outcomes
		Employment Opportunities
	Tribal Identity and Culture
		Native Language Skills
		Pride in Native Identity
		Preservation of Native Practices and Traditions
		Respect for Diversity
		Challenges to Strengthening and Continuing Tribal Identity and Culture
	Health Outcomes
		Physical and Dental Health
		Access to Health Care Resources
	Social and Personal Growth
		Self-Esteem
		Social and Life Skills
		Respect
		Moral Sensibility and Personal Responsibility
		Contributing to Society
		Confronting Prejudice and Racism
	Home and Family Life
		Parent Involvement
		Safety and Stability
	Head Start's Contributions to Goals and Aspirations
		Educational Opportunities
		Health Outcomes
		Family Well-Being
		Children's Personal and Emotional Development
	Areas for Continued Growth
		Parent and Family Well-Being
		Child Education and Well-Being
		Head Start Programming
	Summary
Chapter IV: Research Topics and Methods
	Recommended Research Topics
		Tribal Identity and Culture
		Education
		Head Start Operations
		Screening, Assessment, and Outcomes Measurement
		Procedures for Measurement
		Health and Development
		Staff and Staff Development
		Parent Involvement
		Environmental Conditions
	Conducting Research Among American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Programs
		Transparency
		Cultural Sensitivity
		Resources
		Implementing Research Studies
	Summary
Chapter V: Themes and Implications for Research
References
Appendix: Supplementary Exhibits

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Establishing a Research Agenda for American Indian and
Alaska Native Head Start Programs