Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010–11 (ECLS–K:2011)



2. USES OF DATA

The ECLS-K:2011 provides information critical to informing policies that can respond sensitively and creatively to diverse learning environments. In addition, the ECLS-K:2011 data enable researchers to study how a wide range of family, school, community, and child characteristics are associated with early success in school and later development. The longitudinal nature of the study allows researchers to examine children's achievement and growth in reading, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills. It also permits researchers to relate trajectories of growth and change to variations in children's school experiences in kindergarten and the early grades.