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The influence of family demographics and individual factors on school readiness : a focus on low-income Spanish-speaking English language learners

Creator:

Díaz, Guadalupe

Abstract:

English Language Learners (ELLs) represent a culturally and linguistically diverse population in US schools. ELLs enter kindergarten with a range of academic and self-regulation skills, but can face multiple challenges navigating the school context (Zwiers, 2013). Previous research documents that low-income ELLs lagged behind in academic achievement, self-regulation, and English...

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Dissertation

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kindergartners using data from a research-based longitudinal study (the Kindergarten Readiness Study; study 1
The development, application, and evaluation of a culturally-appropriate, fully-integrated parenting curriculum

Creator:

Alaniz, Jody A.

Abstract:

Few parenting curricula exist that are culturally-appropriate to the Mexican-immigrant population served by many programs. The Even Start family literacy program has four integrated components, making it more difficult to find appropriate curricula for the families they serve. During Winter 2006, discussion groups were conducted with participants in two Even...

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Masters Thesis

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Evaluation of a Culturally-Appropriate, Fully- Integrated Parenting Curriculum. Abstract approved