Can Early Intervention Prevent High School Dropout? Evidence from the Chicago Child-Parent Centers.

Temple, Judy A.; Reynolds, Arthur J.; Miedel, Wendy T.

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ERIC Number: EJ602751

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Can Early Intervention Prevent High School Dropout? Evidence from the Chicago Child-Parent Centers.

Temple, Judy A.; Reynolds, Arthur J.; Miedel, Wendy T.

Urban Education, v35 n1 p31-56 Mar 2000

Investigated the effects of early participation in the Chicago Child-Parent Center and Expansion Program on school dropout. Comparison of low-income children from program sites and comparison sites indicates that preschool participation relates to reduction in dropout rate. Participation for 5 or 6 years relates to reduction in early school dropout relative to less extensive participation. (SM)

Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education, Low Income Groups, Program Effectiveness, Student Behavior, Urban Schools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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IES Cited: ED502502

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