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This study analyzed data from six Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten programs using the Galileo Assessment Scales to track children's developmental progress. The research compared children's fall and spring outcomes, showing better-than-expected gains in all areas measured by Galileo. Children also demonstrated strong skills in various domains upon completing the program. Overall, the findings indicate that children in Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten are thriving.
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How are the children doing? Child Outcomes inOregon Head Start Prekindergarten 2007-2008
We looked at… Data from six Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten (OHS PreK) programs that use the Galileo Assessment Scales to assess the developmental progress of children
We compared… How children were doing in the fall when they entered Head Start to how children were doing in the spring, when they finishedHead Start
What did we find? Children made better than expected gains from the fall to the spring in all eight areas that Galileo measured.
Languageand Literacy Expected gain: 50 points. OHS PreK gain: 68 points.
Early Math Expected gain: 50 points. OHS PreK gain: 65points.
Social and Emotional Development Expected gain: 50 points. OHS PreK gain: 63points.
When children left OHS PreK, they also had strong skills in… Approaches toLearning Fine and Gross Motor Creative Arts
And…….. Nature and Science Physical Health Practices
Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Children… They’re doing great!