RESEARCH STUDIES

Ellsworth Staff conduct numerous field studies, survey research, and data analysis utilizing a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods, including: program evaluation, case studies, focus groups, telephone interviews, panel design, data modeling, quality assurance, instrument design, and literature reviews. Examples of recent and current studies include:

• Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES)-data collection and analysis, 1997-2002.
• Head Start Program Information Report (HSPIR)-annual data collection, data verification, and reporting.
• Study of Characteristics of Families With Children Eligible for Head Start Enrollment, pending.
• Study of the Characteristics of Head Start Seasonal Farmworker Families, pending.
• Descriptive Study of Head Start / State Collaboration Projects, 1999.
• Study of Benefits for Head Start Employees, 1998