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Demonstrating the Links between Research, Practice & Policy in Early Childhood Mental Health

June 16, 2009 NAEYC Office of Applied Research 18 th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development Charlotte, North Carolina. Demonstrating the Links between Research, Practice & Policy in Early Childhood Mental Health. “Expulsion” from Preschool?. The Expulsion Question

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Demonstrating the Links between Research, Practice & Policy in Early Childhood Mental Health

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  1. June 16, 2009 NAEYC Office of Applied Research 18th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development Charlotte, North Carolina Demonstrating the Linksbetween Research, Practice & Policyin Early Childhood Mental Health

  2. “Expulsion” from Preschool? • The Expulsion Question • Over past 12 months • Required terminating participation in program • Behavioral problem • No transition to more appropriate setting

  3. PreK Expulsion Results: Nation • 10.4% of PreK teachers expelled at least 1 child in past year due to behavior problems • 1 child (78%); 2 children (15%); 3 children (6%); 4 children (1%) • PreK Expulsion Rate = 6.7 / 1,000 • K-12 Expulsion Rate = 2.1 / 1,000

  4. Child Care Expulsion Rates • Child Rates • Detroit, MI (Grannan et al., 1999; n=127; 28%) • Rate = 28/1,000 • Massachusetts (Gilliam & Shahar, 2006; n=119; 64%) • Rate = 27/1,000 (39% Classes) • Massachusetts (MA DOE, 2003; n=764; ?%) • Rate = 2% expelled; 1% “suggested,” 1% transferred • Colorado (Hoover, 2006; n=1,075; 17%) • Rate = 10/1,000 • Center/Classroom Rates • Chicago, IL (Cutler & Gilkerson, 2002; n=195 I/T; 38%) • Rate = 42% of Centers • Alaska (Alaska CCPO, 2005; n=493; 71%) • Rate = 35% Centers

  5. Expulsion Rates (per 1,000) Gilliam, WS & Shahar, G (2006). Preschool and child care expulsion and suspension: Rates and predictors in one state. Infants and Young Children, 19, 228-245. Gilliam, WS (2005). Prekindergarteners left behind: Expulsion Rates in state prekindergarten programs. FCD Policy Brief, Series No. 3. Available: www.fcd-us.org/resources/resources_show.htm?doc_id=464280

  6. State PreK Expulsion Rates

  7. Classroom characteristics may contribute to (or fail to help) challenging behaviors.

  8. Length of School Day Predicts Expulsion

  9. High Child-Teacher Ratio Predicts Expulsion

  10. Group Size & Teacher Stress Predict Expulsion (Child Care)

  11. Worksheets, Flashcards & Rate of Expulsion

  12. Dramatic Play Frequency & Rate of Expulsion

  13. Teacher depression & job stressalso predict expulsion.

  14. Teacher Job Stress Predicts Expulsion

  15. Increased interest in early childhood mental health consultation

  16. Behavioral Consultation Predicts Decreased Expulsion Gilliam, WS (2005). Prekindergarteners left behind: Expulsion rates in state prekindergarten programs. FCD Policy Brief, Series No. 3.

  17. Early Childhood Consultation Partnership • Created in 2002 – Combination of State (DCF/SDE) and Private (CHDI) Funds • Admin -Advanced Behavioral Health • Available to Child Care and ECE Programs Serving 0- to 5-Year Olds • Services Requested by Child Care Directors (Teachers & Parents)

  18. ECCP Results (F = 10.68**; d = 0.57) (F = 10.62**; d = 0.51)

  19. Oppositionality % Significantly Impaired

  20. Work Supported by: • Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut (CHDI) • Connecticut Department of Children & Families • Connecticut Department of Education • Foundation for Child Development • Pew Charitable Trusts National Institute for Early Education Research • A.L. Mailman Family Foundation • Schott Foundation for Public Education

  21. For copies of complete reports and policy briefs Please visit: ziglercenter.yale.edu

  22. Walter S. Gilliam, PhD Director, The Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy Child Study Center Yale University School of Medicine 230 South Frontage Road PO Box 207900 New Haven, CT 06520-7900 Phone: 203-785-3384 Email: walter.gilliam@yale.edu ziglercenter.yale.edu

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