Preschool competency in context: An investigation of the unique contribution of child competencies in early academic success

Description:

A Head Start study investigating various dimensions of children's preschool classroom competencies to determine which might be the most reliable predictors of their future academic performance

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

McWayne Christine M.; Fantuzzo John W.; McDermott Paul A.

Publisher(s):

American Psychological Association

Funder(s):

United States. Administration for Children, Youth, and Families; North Carolina. Department of Health and Human Services

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

2004

Source:

Developmental Psychology, 40(4), 633-645

Journal Title:

Developmental Psychology

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

633-645

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.3. Early Head Start/Head Start

12. Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > 12.3. School Performance & Success

ISSN:

1939-0599

Online

0012-1649

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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