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Research Reports

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2024 Supporting Georgia's Comprehensive Review of Quality Rated- Full Report Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2024 Supporting Georgia's Comprehensive Review of Quality Rated-Summary Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2024 Supporting Child Well-Being in Georgia's Quality Rated System Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2024 Parent Perspectives on Quality in Child Care and Early Education in Georgia Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2024 Much-Needed Changes in Child Care QRIS Should Promote Equity Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2023 Evaluation of DECAL Scholars Program Other Research Topics
2024 CAPS Student Parent 2Gen Pilot Theory of Change Other Research Topics
2024 2024 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Analysis/Summary and Appendices Market Rate Studies
2024 2024 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Analysis/Administrative Data Summary Market Rate Studies
2024 2024 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Analysis/Appendix A: Dataset Preparation Market Rate Studies
2024 2024 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Analysis/Appendix B: Statewide Market Rate Statistics Market Rate Studies
2024 2024 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Analysis/Appendix C: Expanded Rate Statistics Market Rate Studies
2024 2024 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Analysis/Appendix D: QualityRated Rate Statistics by Zone Market Rate Studies
2024 Report 1: Wages for Lead Teachers Vary by Education and Subsidy Participation, But Not Provider Quality Cost of Child Care Studies
2024 Report 2: Wages for Assistant Teachers and Center Directors Vary by Education and Subsidy Participation, But Not by Provider Quality Cost of Child Care Studies
2024 Report 3: A Wage and Staffing Model for Non-Teaching Roles at Georgia Child Care Centers: Expectation Versus Reality Cost of Child Care Studies
2024 Report 4: Using Quality Rating and Improvement System Data to Model the Cost of Quality Child Care in Georgia Cost of Child Care Studies
2024 Report 5: Employee Benefits, Facilities, and Child Meal Costs Paid by Child Care Providers Cost of Child Care Studies
2024 Report 6: Family Providers' Effective Hourly Wage, Employee Benefits, and Child Meals Cost of Child Care Studies
2024 Initial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Georgia's Early Care and Education Industry: Study at a Glance COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2024 Initial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Georgia's Early Care and Education Industry: Executive Summary COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2024 Initial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Georgia's Early Care and Education Industry: Full Report COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2024 Understanding the Need for Nontraditional Hour Child Care in Georgia Other Research Topics
2023 Evaluation of Georgia's Language and Literacy Endorsement, 2022-23 Other Research Topics
2023 Child Care Center Quality Before and After the Pandemic COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2022 Supporting Georgia’s Early Care and Learning System with CRRSA and ARP Funding: Perspectives from Stakeholders and Families: Full Report COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2022 Supporting Georgia’s Early Care and Learning System with CRRSA and ARP Funding: Perspectives from Stakeholders and Families: Executive Summary COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2023 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Report (Year 6-4th grade) (final report) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2023 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Report (Year 6-4th grade) Executive Summary Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2021 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Report (Year 5-3rd grade) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2021 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study (Year 5-3rd grade) Executive Summary Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2019 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Report (Year 4-2nd grade) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2019 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Executive Summary (Year 4-2nd grade) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2017 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Report (Year 3-1st grade) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2017 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Executive Summary (Year 3-1st grade) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2016 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Report (Year 2-Kindergarten) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2016 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Executive Summary (Year 2-Kindergarten) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2015 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Report (Year 1-Pre-K) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2015 Georgia's Pre-K Longitudinal Study Executive Summary (Year 1-Pre-K) Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2014 RDD Report Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2014 RDD Executive Summary Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2013 Pre-K Enrollment Report Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2013 Pre-K Outcomes Report Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2013 Pre-K Outcomes Executive Summary Evaluation of Pre-K Program (Longitudinal Study)
2017 Quality Rated Validation Study Report #1 What Makes Up a Quality Rated Star Rating? An In-Depth Look at the Criteria, Standards, and Components Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2018 Quality Rated Validation Study Report #2: A Further Look at the Programs in Quality Rated Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2018 Quality Rated Validation Study Report #3: Director, Teacher & Provider Perceptions of Quality Rated Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2019 "Quality Rated Validation Study Report #4: Quality Rated Star Ratings and Independent Measures of Quality, Children’s Growth, and Work Climate" Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2017 "Voices From the Field: Providers’ Experiences with Implementing DECAL’s Quality Rated Subsidy Grant Pilot Program" Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2018 Findings from QR Validation Study webinar Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2020 "Google and Yelp Reviews as a Window into Public Perceptions of Early Care and Education in Georgia Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2016 Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Georgia Executive Summary Economic Impact Studies
2016 Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Georgia Report Economic Impact Studies
2016 Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Georgia Trifold Economic Impact Studies
2015 Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Georgia Presentation Economic Impact Studies
2016 Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Georgia Appendix A Economic Impact Studies
2016 Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Georgia Appendix B Economic Impact Studies
2016 Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Georgia Appendix C Economic Impact Studies
2017 Third Grade Achievement for Children who Participated in Georgia's Pre-K report Pre-K Third Grade Achievement Study
2017 Third Grade Achievement for Children who Participated in Georgia's Pre-K Summary of Analysis Pre-K Third Grade Achievement Study
2022 Quality Rated’s Temporary Alternate Rating Option: Findings from Surveys and Interviews COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2022 "Quality Rated’s Temporary Alternate Rating Option: Findings from Administrative Data" COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2022 ACCESS Reduces Burden of Child Care Costs for Georgia's Families COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2020 STABLE Child Care Survey Report COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Research
2022 Evaluation of Georgia’s Pilot Language and Literacy Endorsement Other Research Topics
2020 Preliminary Analysis of Data Collected from LITTLE Grants Other Research Topics
2020 Understanding links between work climate and early care and education classroom quality Quality Rated Program Evaluations
2019 Report on Georgia's Pre-K Enrollment: Executive Summary Pre-K Enrollment Study
2019 Report on Georgia's Pre-K Enrollment: Summary Report Pre-K Enrollment Study
2019 Report on Georgia's Pre-K Enrollment: Full Report Pre-K Enrollment Study
2009 Study of Quality in Georgia/Child Care Center Findings Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2009 Study of Quality in Georgia/Child Care Center Findings Executive Summary Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2009 Study of Quality in Georgia/Georgia's Pre-K Findings Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2009 Study of Quality in Georgia/Georgia's Pre-K Findings Executive Summary Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2010 Study of Quality in Georgia/FCCLH Findings Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2010 Study of Quality in Georgia/FCCLH Findings Executive Summary Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2010 Study of Quality in Georgia/FCCLH Findings DECAL Presentation Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2010 Study of Quality in Georgia/FCCLH Findings Abbreviated Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2010 DECAL Presentation on FPG Study Findings Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2010 DECAL Initiatives Related to FPG Study Findings Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2010 DECAL Initiatives Related to FPG Study Findings Abbreviated Quality of Child Care in Georgia
2008 2008 Economic Impact Study Executive Summary Economic Impact Studies
2008 2008 Economic Impact Study Report Economic Impact Studies
2008 2008 Economic Impact Study Policy Brief 1: Highlights Economic Impact Studies
2008 2008 Economic Impact Study Policy Brief 2: Industry Profile Economic Impact Studies
2008 2008 Economic Impact Study Policy Brief 3: Cost Savings Economic Impact Studies
2008 2008 Economic Impact Study Presentation Economic Impact Studies
2021 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2021 Market Rate Studies
2021 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2021 Appendices Market Rate Studies
2017 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2016 Market Rate Studies
2013 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2013 Market Rate Studies
2001 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2001 Market Rate Studies
2003 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2003 Market Rate Studies
2005 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2005 Market Rate Studies
2007 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2007 Market Rate Studies
2009 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2009 Market Rate Studies
2011 Georgia Child Care Market Rate Survey 2011 Market Rate Studies
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