Michigan School Readiness Program

Connie A. Robinson Michigan Department of Education Curriculum, Birth -Grade 12 PO Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909		Telephone:	(517) 241-4291
		Fax:	(517) 335-0592
		Email:	RobinsonConnie@state.mi.us
		Website:	www.highscope.org

Program Description

Focus Area		Age Group
School Readiness; Early Literacy		Preschool (4 year-olds)

Research Description

Outcomes

higher overall development in: language and literacy, initiative, social relations, creative representation, music, and movement
increased parent involvement in school activities
higher ratings on: readiness to learn, retention, attendance, and interest in school work
lower rate of grade retention by Grade 2

*Research Category*		4		Research Reviewed by High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
*Design*		Quasi Experimental
*Multiple Studies*		Yes		Longitudinal data for experimental & control grps were analyzed in two cohorts. Cohort 1:students followed from K- Grade 3. Cohort 2: students followed from k- Grade 2.
*Sample Size*		>50		Experimental Group=182 students; Control Group=154 students.
Valid/ Reliable Instrument		N/A		Reliability and validity of instruments were not reported in the information provided.
*Results*		Yes		Statistically significant differences in measures of school readiness and in reduction in grade retention were reported for Cohort 1.
*Published*		No		There were no published studies.
*Follow-up Data*		Yes		The program has been longitudinally evaluated for four years.
*Award*		No		There were no reported awards made to the program.