House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3356 Early Childhood Development / Tracking and Training
Requester:	Dr. Alicia Mendoza		Organization:		Florida International University
Project Title:	Early Childhood Development / Tracking and Training		Date Submitted:		02/11/2000 2:46:58 PM
District Member:	Marco Rubio		Service Area:		Statewide
Counties Affected:	Dade
Recipient:	Dr. Alicia Mendoza / Florida International University		Contact:		Dr. Alicia Mendoza
	Tamiami Trail / 107 Ave		Contact Phone:		(305) 348-3607
	Miami 33199
Project Description:
The project is designed to track the development of young chidlren (ages 3-5), enrolled in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten in a public elementary school in Miami-Dade County. Both qualitative and quantitative data will be collected on aspects of academic, social, emotional and physical development. Based upon a thorough analysis of this data, training programs will be designed to address weaknesses disclosed. Classroom teachers along with undergraduate early childhood majors, will receive training in effective techniques and strategies and implement these under the guidance of the principal investigator.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
The services to be provided under this study include the tracking, training and evaluation aspects of the study. The benefit of the study would be in the form of cutting edge knowledge on effective strategies in major developmental areas of child development. Childhood teacher training and development would be significantly enhanced through on site, hands on training for both in service practitioners and preservice students.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
It is anticipated that the outcomes of the project would be measured by standardized tests, such as the Metropolitan Readiness Test, as well as other appropriate instruments such as the scales of physical and social development
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$200,000
Total cost of the project:		$200,000

Request has been made to fund:			Operations
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?				Unknown
Was this project previously funded by the State?				No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?				No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?				No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?				No
Is there a documented need for this project?				Yes
	Documentation:	Numerous studies on the impact of early childhood stimulation and future development
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?				No