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Are Ratings from Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement Systems Valid Measures of Program Quality? A Synthesis of Validation Studies from Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge States

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  • Lindsay Fox
  • Moira McCullough
  • Pia Caronongan
  • Mariesa Herrmann

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This report synthesizes findings from validation studies of tiered quality rating and improvement systems (TQRIS) conducted by nine states that received Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) grants.

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  • Lindsay Fox & Moira McCullough & Pia Caronongan & Mariesa Herrmann, "undated". "Are Ratings from Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement Systems Valid Measures of Program Quality? A Synthesis of Validation Studies from Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge States," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 62a2330051e74a618dba170dc, Mathematica Policy Research.
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