Document Type
Executive Summary
Publication Date
Winter 12-13-2011
Abstract
Children's experiences in early childhood programs can impact their developmental outcomes. While some high-quality programs promote children's success in school and life, the majority of child care programs are of minimal to adequate quality. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Urban Institute explored the seemingly simple uestion, why is there so much variation in program quality? The study focused on center directors—their beliefs and decisions, and the contexts within which they work. The goal was to identify what promotes quality in some centers and what hinders quality in others.
Recommended Citation
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, "Quality in Context—How Directors' Beliefs, Leadership, and Management Practices Relate to Observed Classroom Quality" (2011). McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership Publications. 15.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/mccormickcenter-pubs/15