March 2023
Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Salt Lake City, Utah
Presentations
“Benefits of Pre-K for Children’s Achievement and Social Behavior Through the End of Fourth Grade.”
March 2023
Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Salt Lake City, Utah
Poster
“Classroom Skills Composition and Preschoolers’ Academic and Executive Function Outcomes.”
Yang, Q. (OSU), Ansari, A. (OSU), Purtell, K. M. (OSU), Pianta, R.C. (UVA), Whittaker, J. E. (UVA), & Vitiello, V. E. (UVA)
March 2023
Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Salt Lake City, Utah
Poster
“Sustained Relationships Across the Early Elementary Years: Association with Children’s Social-Behavioral Skills”
Sheridan, S. M., Knoche, L. L., Koziol, N., Witte, A. L., Iruka, I. U., Spradlin, C., & Stadheim, J.
March 2023
Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Salt Lake City, Utah
Symposium
“School Characteristics in Relation to PK-G1 Gains: Multisite Evidence from the Early Learning Network”
Bratsch-Hines, M., Ansari, A., Franco-Jenkins, X., Koziol, N., Kuhn, L., McCormick, M., Purtell, K. M., Tzu-Jung, L., & Witte, A. L.
November 2022
Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management Biennial Meeting, Washington, DC
Poster
“Did Public Pre-K Experience Mitigate COVID-19 Effects on Student Achievement in Third Grade? Evidence from a Longitudinal Cohort Study.”
Ansari, A. (OSU), Vitiello, V. (UVA), Pianta, R. C. (UVA), & Whittaker, J. V. (UVA)
September 2022
Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Fall 2022 Meeting, Washington, DC
Symposium
“How Do Differences Between Pre-k and Kindergarten Contexts Affect Students’ Academic Performance? Evidence from a Longitudinal Study of Public Pre-k Programs”
Vitiello, V. (UVA), Nguyen, T. (Mathematic Policy Research), Ruzek, E. (NWEA), Pianta, R. C. (UVA), & Whittaker, J. V. (UVA)
August 2022
Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Minneapolis, Minn.
Poster
“Closing Gaps for Children in Poverty: The Role of Play”
Sheridan, S. M., Knoche, L. L., Koziol, N., Witte, A. L., Iruka, I. U. & Escobedo, L., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
April 2022
CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood, Lincoln, Neb.
Ignite Session
“Parent and Teacher Experiences During Initial Pandemic-Related School Closures”
Witte, A. L., Boise, C., & Sheridan, S. M., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
April 2022
CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood, Lincoln, Neb.
Research Exchange
“Closing Gaps for Children Living in Low-Income: The Role of Play”
Sheridan, S. M., Knoche, L. Koziol, N., Witte, A. L., & Escobedo, L., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
August 2021
Annual convention of the American Psychological Association
Poster
“Enhancing Relationships During Early Childhood to Promote Children’s Social-Behavioral Skills”
Sheridan, S.M., Knoche, L. L., Boise, C., Witte., A. L., Koziol, N., Kerby, H., & Schumacher, R., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
July 13–16, 2021
2021 Annual Meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Nicosia, Cyprus (virtual format)
Poster
“Student-Teacher Relationships and Children’s Early Learning Behaviors”
Hannah Kerby, Rachel Schumacher, Sue Sheridan, Renata Trefiglio Mendes Gomes & Abril Rangel-Pacheco, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
July 13–16, 2021
2021 Annual Meeting of the International School Psychology Association, Nicosia, Cyprus (virtual format)
Poster
“Student-Teacher Relationships and Children’s Early Learning Behaviors”
Hannah Kerby, Rachel Schumacher, Sue Sheridan, Renata Trefiglio Mendes Gomes & Abril Rangel-Pacheco, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
April 2021
2021 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (virtual format)
Presentation
“Persistence and Convergence: The End of Kindergarten Outcomes of Preschool Graduates and Their Non-Attending Peers.”
Pianta, R. C. (UVA), Ansari, A. (OSU), Whittaker, J. V. (UVA), Vitiello, V. (UVA), & Ruzek, R. (NWEA)
April 2021
2021 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (virtual format)
Presentation
“School Enjoyment and Its Relation to the Development of General Knowledge.”
Jirout, J. (UVA), Ruzek, E. (NWEA), Whittaker, J. V. (UVA), & Pianta, R. C. (UVA)
April 2021
2021 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (virtual format)
Presentation
“Differentiation of Time and Teaching in Kindergarten: Associations with Literacy and Math Gains.”
Vitiello, V. (UVA), Pianta, R. C. (UVA), & Whittaker, J. V. (UVA)
April 2021
2021 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (virtual format)
Presentation
“Patterns of Readiness at School Entry and Their Association with Kindergarten Academic and Social-Emotional Outcomes.”
Whittaker, J. V. (UVA), Hofkens, T. (UVA), Vitiello, V.(UVA), & Pianta. R. C. (UVA)
April 7-9, 2021
2021 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (virtual format)
Paper Symposium
“Classroom Approaches Related to Children’s Academic and Social-Emotional Outcomes in Early Elementary School”
Courtney Boise, Sue Sheridan, Lisa Knoche, Iheoma U. Iruka, Amanda Witte & Amanda Prokasky, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
In S. M. Sheridan (Chair), Teacher Practices and Individual Student Experiences: Measuring Influences on Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade Students.
Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2020
2020 National Research Conference on Early Childhood (virtual format)
Poster
“Alignment and Misalignment of Classroom Experiences from Pre-K to Kindergarten”
Virginia Vitiello, Robert Pianta, Jessica Whittaker and Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia
Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2020
2020 National Research Conference on Early Childhood (virtual format)
Poster
“The Alignment of Classroom Experiences Across the Early Grades”
Purtell, K.M., Jiang, H., Justice, L., Lin, T.-Z. Ohio State University
Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2020
2020 National Research Conference on Early Childhood (virtual format)
Poster
“Differences in Instructional Experiences for Struggling vs. On-Target Early Readers”
Amanda Prokasky and Lisa Knoche, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ashley Adams, San Diego State University; and Carol Connor, University of California, Irvine
December 2020
2020 National Research Conference on Early Childhood Biennial Meeting (Virtual Format)
Presentation
“Fostering Early Motivation: The Influence of Teacher-Child Interactions and Relationships on Motivation in the Kindergarten Classroom.”
Lu, M. (UVA), Whittaker, J. V. (UVA), Ruzek, E. (NWEA), Pianta, R. C. (UVA), & Vitiello, V. (UVA)
November 2020
2020 National Research Conference on Early Childhood Biennial Meeting (Virtual Format)g
Presentation
“Persistence and Convergence: The Antecedents and Outcomes of Absenteeism in the Early Childhood Years.”
Ansari, A. (OSU), Pianta, R. C. (UVA), Whittaker, J. V. (UVA), Vitiello, V. (UVA), & Ruzek, E. (NWEA)
April 2020
Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association
Publication presented at conference in San Francisco, California.
“Triple Alignment: Congruence of Perceived Preschool Social Networks Between Teacher, Students, and Researchers”
Chen, J., Lin, T.-J., Purtell, K.M., Justice, L., & Logan, J. Ohio State University
Feb. 18-21, 2020
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention
2020 Vision: Leadership in Focus
Presentations
“Student-Teacher Relationships and Classroom Quality: Implications for Children of Color”
Hannah Kerby, Rachel Schumacher, Susan Sheridan, Natalie Koziol and Amanda Witte, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Iheoma Iruka, UNL and HighScope
Jan. 8, 2020
Institute of Education Sciences’ 2020 Principal Investigators Meeting
Presentation
“Examining Achievement Gaps Starting in Pre-K: Identifying Malleable Factors to Close the Gap”
Susan Sheridan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Introduction)
Meghan McCormick, MDRC team
Iheoma U. Iruka, University of Nebraska-Lincoln/HighScope
Peg Burchinal, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carol M. Connor, University of California, Irvine
Michael López, National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families; NORC at the University of Chicago (Discussant)
October 14-16, 2019
5th International Congress of Clinical Health Psychology on Children and Adolescents
Publication presented at conference in Oviedo, Spain.
“Kindergarten-Transition Difficulties: Characteristics and Outcomes of Children with Challenges During Preschool-to-Kindergarten Transition”
Purtell, K.M., Justice, L., Lin, T.-Z., & Logan, J. Ohio State University
October 17-19, 2019
Cognitive Development Society Bi-Ennial Conference
Poster
“The Relation Between Children’s Media Use and Growth in Language and Literacy Skills”
Dore, R.A., Logan, J.A.R., Lin, T.-J., Purtell, K.M., Justice, L.M. Ohio State University
October, 2019
Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy Symposium
Poster
“Children’s Social Experiences in Elementary School: A Profile Analysis on Self, Peer and Teacher Reported Relationships”
Sayers, R. Ohio State University
August 2019
American Psychological Association Annual Convention
Poster
“Neighborhood Characteristics and Geographic Contexts: Impacts on Children’s Social-Emotional Skills”
Hannah Kerby, Rachel Schumacher, Susan Sheridan, Dongho Choi, Natalie Koziol, Barabara Racine, Rebecca Overfield, and Cassidy Spradlin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
July 17-20, 2019
Society for the Scientific Study of Reading (SSSR) 26th Annual Conference
Posters
“Relations Among 2nd and 3rd grade Students’ Social Skills, Inhibitory Control and Genre Writing”
Taffeta Wood, Young-Suk Kim and Elham Zargar, University of California, Irvine; and Sarah Siegal, Learning Ovations Inc.
“Observing Individual Children in Early Childhood Classrooms Using OLOS: Optimizing Learning Opportunities for Students”
Elham Zargar, Carol Connor, Ashley Adams, Taffeta Wood, Belinda Hernandez and Deborah Vandell, University of California, Irvine
April 17-18, 2019
Annual Meeting of the Child Care and Early Education Research Consortium
Publication presented at conference in Washington, D.C.
“Understanding Politices and Practices That Support Successful Transitions to Kindergarten: Opportunities for Connection and Collaboration”
Purtell, K.M. Ohio State University
April 5-9, 2019
2019 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting
Presentations
Home Learning Activities and Family Engagement Across Preschool and Kindergarten
Christina Weiland, Amanda Ketner, Gloria Yeomans-Maldonado, University of Michigan; Meghan McCormick, JoAnn Hsueh, MDRC; Maureen Myrtil, Laura M. Justice, Kelly Purtell, Jessica Logan, Tzu-Jung Lin, Ann A. O’Connell, Ohio State University
“The Added Value of Learning Activities at Home During the Preschool Year” (MDRC)
“Stability and Variability in Family Involvement Across the Preschool-Kindergarten Transition” (OSU)
“The Home Literacy Environment of Spanish-Speaking Latino Families with Kindergarten Children” (OSU and University of Michigan)
Patterns of Preschool Enrollment Across Diverse Localities: Results from the Early Learning Research Network
JoAnn Hsueh, Meghan McCormick, MDRC; Christina Weiland, University of Michigan; Catherine E. Snow, Harvard University; Jason Sachs, Boston Public Schools; Margaret R. Burchinal, Ellen S. Peisner-Feinberg, Mary Bratsch, Kyle Bezdek, Tiffany Foster, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill; Kelly Purtell, Jessica Logan, Tzu-Jung Lin, Laura M. Justice, The Ohio State University; Erik Ruzek, Jessica Vick Whittaker, Robert Pianta, University of Virginia; Virginia E. Vitiello, Teachstone Training, LLC; Lisa Knoche, Susan M. Sheridan, Natalie Koziol, Amanda Witte, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Iheoma Iruka, HighScope Educational Research Foundation
“Who Enrolls in Public Preschool Programs and Why? Evidence from the Boston Public Schools” (MDRC)
“School Readiness Skills: Pre-Kindergarten Compared to No Preschool Experiences” (UNC)
“Preschool Attendance and the Transition to Kindergarten” (OSU)
“The Pre-K Boost into Kindergarten” (UVA)
“Exploring Preschool Participation: What Are Benefits for Students from Rural and Urban Communities in the Midwest?” (UNL)
Early Childhood Education and the Transition to Kindergarten
Lora A. Cohen-Vogel, Michael Little, Margaret R. Burchinal, James Sadler, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
“Explaining Pre-K Fade-Out? Content Coverage Redundancy in Pre-K and Kindergarten” (UNC)
Young Children’s Cognitive and Social-Emotional Development
Anna Rhoad-Drogalis, Robin Sayers, Laura M. Justice, Tzu-Jung Lin, Jessica Logan, Kelly Purtell, Ohio State University
“Early Teacher-Child Relationships of Multilingual Children” (OSU)
Attendance in Public Pre-Kindergarten Increases School Readiness Skills at Kindergarten Entry
Robert Pianta, Erik Ruzek, Jessica Whittaker, Virginia Vitiello, & Arya Ansari, University of Virginia
Preschool Attendance and the Transition to Kindergarten
Purtell, K.M., Logan, J., Lin, T., & Justice L. Ohio State University
“Preschool Attendance and the Transition to Kindergarten” (OSU)
March 21-23, 2019
2019 Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Meeting
Presentations
Family Engagement in Early Childhood: New Findings Across Developmental Periods, Intervention Types and Ecological Settings
Meghan McCormick, JoAnn Hsueh, MDRC; Amanda Ketner, Christina Weiland, University of Michigan; Catherine Snow, Harvard University; Jason Sachs, Boston Public Schools; Susan Sheridan, Lisa Knoche, Amanda Witte, Natalie Koziol, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
“The Added Value of Learning Activities at Home During the Preschool Year” (MDRC)
“Parent Engagement in Rural and Urban Contexts” (UNL)
Disparities in Early Childhood Education: Three Observational Approaches to Literacy Achievement and Development
Paola Andrea Guerrero Rosada, Christina Weiland, University of Michigan; Catherine Snow, Harvard University; JoAnn Hsueh, MDRC; Jason Sachs, Boston Public Schools
“Associations Between Classroom Quality and Early Development: The Moderating Role of Early Gaps in Language” (MDRC)
Teacher-Child Relationships in the Early Years of Schooling
Anna Rhoad-Drogalis, Kelly Purtell, Robin Sayers, Laura Justice, Tzu-Jung Lin, Jessica Logan, Ohio State University; Iheoma U. Iruka, HighScope Educational Research Foundation; Susan Sheridan, Lisa Knoche, Amanda Witte, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Arya Ansari, Tutrang Nguyen, Jessica Whittaker, Bob Pianta, Virginia Vitiello, Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia
“Child-Teacher Relationships and Classroom Quality Across Racial Groups” (UNL)
“Early Teacher-Child Relationships and Behavioral Adjustment of Multilingual Children” (OSU)
Kindergarten Transition and Context: Factors that Influence the Effects of Pre-K Programs
Meghan McCormick, JoAnn Hsueh, Barbara Condliffe, MDRC; Christina Weiland, University of Michigan; Catherine Snow, Harvard University; Jason Sachs, Boston Public Schools
“Summer Skill Development Between Pre-K and Kindergarten” (MDRC)
Preschool Selection, Sequences, and Persistence: Examining Programming and Child Development in the P-3 Continuum
Arya Ansari, Robert Pianta, Jessica Whittaker, Virginia Vitiello, Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia
“Starting Early: The Benefits of Attending Early Childhood Education Programs and Age 3” (UVA)
Examining Associations Between Executive Function, Classroom Engagement and Mathematics Outcomes: Does Gender Play a Role?
Jessica Whittaker, Tara Hofkens, Robert Pianta, Virginia Vitiello and Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia
The Role of Peers in Learning Across Distinct Life Stages
Cheung, C., & Lin, T.-J. Ohio State University
Peer Influence On Dual Language Learners’ Language and Literacy Development
Lin, T.-J., Chen, J., Justice, L., & Purtell, K.M. Ohio State University
The Sequence of Preschools’ Insistent Behavior, Teachers’ Intervention Strategies, and Conflict Outcome During Peer Conflicts
Myrtil, M., Lin, T., Purtell, K.M., & Justice, L. Ohio State University
Classroom Experiences Across the Early Grades: The Importance of Individual Experiences
Purtell, K.M., Jiang, H., Justice, L., Lin, T., & Logan, J. Ohio State University
March 15, 2019
Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children (VAAEYC) Annual Conference
Presentation
“The Transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten: Perspectives Across the Divide”
Nica Basuel and Marianna Lyulchenko, University of Virginia
March 6-9, 2019
Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Spring 2019 Conference
Tensions and Trade-Offs: Responding to Diverse Demands for Evidence
Presentations
“Effects of Instructional Alignment across PreK and Kindergarten: Evidence from the Boston Public Schools”
Meghan McCormick, Samantha Xia, Mirjana Pralica, MDRC; Christina Weiland, University of Michigan; JoAnn Hsueh, Michelle Maier, MDRC; Catherine Snow, Harvard University; Jason Sachs, Boston Public Schools
“Classroom and Instructional Quality in Community-Based and Public School PreK Programs: Evidence from New York City”
Meghan McCormick, Shira Mattera, Michelle Maier, MDRC; Anne Kou, Pamela Morris, New York University
“Children’s Individual Experiences in Kindergarten and Preschool Fadeout”
Purtell, K., Hiang, H., Justice, L.M., Lin, T.-J. Ohio State University
Feb. 18-21, 2019
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention
Critical Questions and Practical Solutions: Improving the Practice and Usefulness of Education Research
Presentations
“Family-School Partnerships During the Transition into Kindergarten: Does Geography Matter?”
Rachel Schumacher, Hannah Kerby, Susan Sheridan, Amanda Witte, Natalie Koziol, Lisa Knoche, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jan. 9-10, 2019
2019 Institute of Education Sciences Principal Investigators Meeting
Critical Questions and Practical Solutions: Improving the Practice and Usefulness of Education Research
Presentations
“Early Learning Research Network: Supporting Early Learning from Preschool through Early Elementary School Grades”
Arya Ansari, University of Virginia; Margaret Burchinal, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Carol Connor, University of California, Irvine;
JoAnn Hsueh, MDRC; Jessica Logan, Ohio State University; Susan Sheridan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Virginia Vitiello, University of Virginia.
“Evaluating features of personalized learning: including whether it is working for different students”
Concurrent Session: The Promise of Personalized Learning to Meet All Students’ Needs
Carol M. Connor; University of California, Irvine
Oct. 18-20, 2018
Society for Research in Child Development Meeting
Promoting Character Development Among Diverse Children and Adolescents: The Roles of Families, Schools and Out-Of-School-Time Youth Development Programs
Poster
“Pre-K Children’s Academic Orientations: A New Child Survey Measure”
Erik Ruzek, Jamie Jirout, Virginia Vitiello, Jessica Vick Whittaker, Robert C. Pianta, University of Virginia; Katerina Schenke, UCLA
Aug. 9-12, 2018
American Psychological Association Annual Convention
Poster
Context Matters: Neighborhood Characteristics and Preschool Children’s Vocabulary and Achievement
Hannah Kerby, Rachel Meisinger, Susan Sheridan, Amanda Witte, Lisa Knoche, Paul Dizona; University of Nebraska-Lincoln
June 25-27, 2018
National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2018
Symposium
Early Learning Network Year 1 Results: Preschool Educational Practices and Child Outcomes
Chair: Susan Sheridan, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Discussant: Sara Vecchiotti, Foundation for Child Development
Boston and North Carolina Pre-kindergarten Programs: Educational Practices and Child Outcomes
JoAnn Hseuh, Meghan McCormick, Michelle Maier; MDRC, Christina Weiland, University of Michigan; Margaret Burchinal, Irina Mokrova, Mary Bratsch-Hines, Ellen Peisner-Feinberg, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Classroom Quality and Classroom Network Structure Predicting Student Outcomes
Jessica Logan, Kelly Purtell, Tzu-Jung Lin, Laura Justice, Ohio State University
Understanding the Effects of Classroom Processes on Child Outcomes in Pre-Kindergarten
Robert Pianta, Virginia Vitiello, Jessica Whittaker, Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia
Presentation
Alignment of Early Childhood Policy and Classroom Processes and Practices in a Large, Diverse, Public School District
Jessica Whittaker, Robert Pianta, Virginia Vitiello, Erik Ruzek, Arya Ansari, University of Virginia
April 25, 2018
CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood
Presentation
Preschool Profile in Urban/Rural Nebraska: Preliminary Findings From Network Research
Susan Sheridan, Lisa Knoche, Iheoma Iruka, Natalie Koziol, Amanda Witte, Bonnie Mackintosh, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
April 13-17, 2018
American Educational Research Association 2018 Annual Meeting
Symposium
Cross-Sector Policy Alignment and Early Learning: Evidence From the Early Learning Network
Chair: Margaret Burchinal, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
Aligning Standards, Curricula, and Assessments in Early Education: Evidence From Rural North Carolina
Lora A. Cohen-Vogel, James Sadler, Michael Harris Little, Rebecca Merrill, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Aligning Content and Mode of Instruction Across the Early Grades: A Study of Policies and Practices in the Boston Public School District
Meghan McCormick, MDRC, Christina Weiland, University of Michigan, JoAnn Hsueh, Nicole Leacock, MDRC, Laura Schick, University of Michigan
The Politics of Classroom Observation and Effective Teaching: The Optimizing Learning Opportunities for Students (OLOS) Observation System
Carol M. Connor, University of California – Irvine, Michele M. Mazzocco, University of Minnesota, Ann Schulte, Arizona State University, Deborah L. Vandell, University of California – Irvine
Kindergarten Transition in Ohio: Understanding Formal and Informal Supports
Kelly Purtell, Anne Valauri, Anna Rhoad-Drogalis, Laura M. Justice, Tzu-Jung Lin, Jessica Logan, Ohio State University
Understanding Policy and Contextual Factors in 12 Nebraska School Districts
Mark DeKraai, Susan M. Sheridan, Lisa Knoche, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Iheoma Iruka Thompson, High Scope Educational Research Foundation
March 3, 2018
Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy Spring Distinguished Speaker Series
Poster
Family Engagement across Early Childhood Grade Levels
Anne Valauri, Anna Rhoad-Drogalis, Kelly Purtell, Laura Justice, Tzu-Jung Lin, & Jessica Logan, Ohio State University
Feb. 28, 2018
Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Spring 2018 Conference
Symposium
Early Learning Network Year 1 Results: Preschool Educational Practices and Child Outcomes
Organizer: Susan Sheridan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Characteristics and Pre-Kindergarten Gains of Children Living in Rural Areas
Irina Mokrova, Margaret Burchinal, Mary Bratsch-Hines, & Ellen Peisner-Feinberg, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
How Does Quality of Curricular Implementation Support Diverse Children’s Skills in Prekindergarten?: Evidence from Boston
Meghan P. McCormick & Michelle Maier, MDRC, Christina Weiland, University of Michigan, JoAnn Hsueh, MDRC, Jason Sachs, Boston Public Schools, and Catherine Snow, Harvard University
Understanding the Effects of Classroom Processes on Child Outcomes in Pre-Kindergarten
Robert Pianta, Virginia Vitiello, Jessica Whittaker, & Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia
Classroom Quality and Classroom Network Structure Predicting Student Outcomes
Jessica Logan, Kelly Purtell, Tzu-Jung Lin, & Laura Justice, Ohio State University
Discussant: Carol Connor, University of California – Irvine
Presentation
Addressing Rigor and Timeliness Tensions in a Research-Practice Partnership in the Boston Public Schools, part of University-Agency Partnerships to Strengthen Preschool: Four Examples of Improving Preschool at Scale
Christina Weiland, University of Michigan; Jason Sachs, Boston Public Schools
Feb. 13-16, 2018
2018 National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention
Poster
Assessing Parent-Child Relationships and Correlates: Implications for Early Childhood
Rachel E. Meisinger, Hannah M. Kerby, Susan M. Sheridan, Amanda L. Witte and Amanda L. Moen; University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jan. 9-10, 2018
2018 Institute of Education Sciences Annual Principal Investigators Meeting
Presentation
Developing a Classroom Observation System
Carol Connor, University of California Irvine
April 6-8, 2017
Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting
Presentation
Using Assessment and the OLOS Observation System to Inform and Promote Effective Early Learning Opportunities for Young Children
Carol Connor, Deborah Lowe Vandell, University of California Irvine, Nicole Sparapani, University of California Davis
Nov. 16 – 18, 2016
Preschool Development Grant/Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge Grantee Meeting