The contents of this guide were developed through SRI International Internal Research and Development funds awarded to SRI Education’s Center for Learning & Development.
The Center for Learning & Development conducts research and evaluations to improve policies and programs for children, youth, and families—from community services and school partnerships to statewide early childhood programs and federal special education and disability policies.
The Early Childhood Program at SRI’s Center for Learning & Development helps policymakers, funders, and practitioners improve the implementation and effectiveness of these programs and policies through its early childhood education research services and products. The program also supports accountability efforts to verify that public and private funds are invested wisely.
Acknowledgements
The guide was developed by SRI International with essential guidance and input from senior advisors and national experts. SRI gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who contributed to the development of the guide:
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SRI International Wei-Bing Chen Kirby Chow Kaycee Ensign Anne Fikes Kerry Friedman Lily Gabaree Erika Gaylor Todd Grindal Tali Klima Traci Kutaka Jenna Nguyen Abby Schachner Donna Spiker Michelle Woodbridge |
Expert Panel Rosemarie Allen, Metropolitan State University of Denver Isabel, Ballivian, ACCA Child Development Center Karen Bierman, Penn State University Libby Doggett, U.S. Department of Education Lise Fox, University of South Florida Walter Gilliam, Yale University Mary Louis Hemmeter, Vanderbilt University Lauren Hogan, NAEYC Neal Horen, Georgetown University Deborah Leong, Tools of the Mind Linda Smith, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Lindsay Usry, ZERO to THREE Jermall Wright, School District of Philadelphia |
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Consultant Jessica Hardy, University of Louisville |
SRI is also grateful to the program administrators and center directors who informed the scope and purpose of the guide and provided invaluable feedback on its usefulness.