The joint meeting of the Extended Learning Opportunities and Early Childhood Education task forces convened on February 26, 2007 at the Council’s offices in Washington, D.C. Presentations and discussions at the meeting highlighted research, policy, and practice in the areas of extended learning opportunities and early childhood education, as well as considering the connections between the two. Presenters included Rachel Chazen Cohen, Research Analyst, Administration for Children and Families Office of Policy, Research and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Janelle Cousino, Vice President, FowlerHoffman LLC; Priscilla Little, Associate Director, Harvard Family Research Project; and Gene Wilhoit, Executive Director, Council of Chief State School Offices. The following materials from the meeting are available:
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Summary
Presenter Bios
Administration for Children and Families (DHHS), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
Students Continually Learning Throughout the School Day and the School Year. Presentation by Priscilla Little
Complementary Learning Resources
Out-of-School Time Resources from Harvard Family Research Project
Findings from the Study of Predictors of Participation in Out-of-School Time Activities
Evaluation of Kentucky’s Extended School Services Program
CCSSO Early Childhood and Family Education Policy Statement
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