Can we measure growth in language and early literacy skills for preschoolers?

What is it about?

Individual Growth and Development Indicators are relatively new measures for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. These measures have a variety of purposes -- but in particular are well-suited to monitor young children's development toward important academic and social outcomes, so that teachers and programs can provide intervention that helps children reach desired goals. This study asks a simple question: Can we measure growth -- change over time -- for preschool 4-year-olds?

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Why is it important?

Measuring growth, and associating this growth with characteristics of children and the intervention they receive, is a first essential step in identifying children who might benefit from additional intervention.