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| Date/Time |
Topic |
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Presenter/Author(s) |
| Thursday, November 6 |
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| 1:45 p.m. |
"The Evaluation of Teacher Preparation Models" Abstract |
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Daniel Player, Jill Constantine, and Tim Silva |
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"Impacts of Comprehensive Teacher Induction on Student and Teacher Outcomes: Results from a Large-Scale Randomized Experiment" Abstract |
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Steven Glazerman, Sarah Dolfin, Amy Johnson, Martha Bleeker, and Eric Isenberg |
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Lessons from Covering Kids and Families for State Comprehensive Coverage Initiatives |
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Judith Wooldridge, Discussant |
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"Covering Kids and Families Influences on Children's Enrollment and Retention in Public Coverage" Abstract |
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Christopher Trenholm |
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"Coverage Advocacy Can Be Sustained After the Funding Ends" Abstract |
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Beth Stevens and Sheila Hoag |
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Methodological Advances in Social Policy Evaluations Using Experimental and Nonexperimental Designs |
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Steven Glazerman, Chair
Philip Gleason, Discussant |
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"Is the Craze Over Regression Discontinuity Designs in Program Evaluations Justifiable? The Issue of Statistical Power" Abstract |
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Peter Schochet |
| 3:30 p.m. |
"Modernization in Florida: A New Model for Public Assistance" Abstract |
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Scott Cody and Emily Sama Martin |
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"Private Management of Public Schools" Abstract |
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Brian Gill |
| Friday, November 7 |
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| 9:30 a.m. |
"Predictors of Low-Income Families' Participation and Engagement in the Federal Early Head Start Program" Abstract |
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John Love and Cheri Vogel |
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"Are Public Schools Really Losing Their ‘Best’? Assessing the Career Transitions of Teachers and Their Implications for the Quality of the Teacher Workforce" Abstract |
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Daniel Player |
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"Studying the New Universal Preschool Initiative in Los Angeles County: Measurement and Analytic Challenges in the Context of a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community" Abstract |
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John Love, Sally Atkins-Burnett, Cheri Vogel, and Nikki Aikens |
| 11:15 a.m. |
Aging and Retirement: A Look at the Real Issues (Roundtable) |
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David Stapleton, Panelist |
| 1:00 p.m. |
"Family-Friendly Benefits: Helping Women But Hurting the Firm?" Abstract |
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Annalisa Mastri |
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"Health Insurance and Health Care Access Among Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Beneficiaries Before and After SSDI Entitlement" Abstract |
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Gina Livermore and David Stapleton |
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"Can an Intensive, Comprehensive Program Help At-Risk Youth to Succeed? Final Impacts of the Quantum Opportunity Program Demonstration" Abstract |
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Allison McKie and Allen Schirm |
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"Evaluating the Impact of the Teacher Advancement Program Using Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Methods" Abstract |
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Steven Glazerman and Allison McKie |
| Saturday, November 8 |
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| 8:45 a.m. |
"The Role of Faith Community Liaisons in Charitable Choice Implementation" Abstract |
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Ann Person, Liz Clary, and Pam Winston |
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"Home Investment: Comparing the Benefits and Costs of a Home Visitation Program for Hard-to-Employ TANF Recipients" Abstract |
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Andrew Burwick, Alicia Meckstroth, and Quinn Moore |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Conditional Cash Transfer Programs: Are They Effective? |
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Anu Rangarajan, Chair |
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"Evaluation of Jamaica's PATH Program" Abstract |
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Jim Ohls |
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Academic Enrichment During After-School Hours |
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Mark Dynarski, Discussant |
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"Evaluating the Impacts of Supplemental Educational Services Under the No Child Left Behind Act" Abstract |
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Brian Gill and John Deke |
| 1:15 p.m. |
"Variations Across States in Eligibility for the Food Stamp Program" Abstract |
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Karen Cunnyngham and Jim Ohls |
