ECLS-K follows a nationally representative sample of about 22,000 kindergartners through the fifth grade, measuring their home and academic environments, opportunities, and achievements. The CD-ROM contains three data files, at the child, teacher, and school levels.
Documentation is provided in separate files.
Documentation is provided in separate files. Included in the contents are guidelines, checklists, and real-life examples. The 1999 survey included a compilation of key items from previous NHES surveys on early childhood program participation, family involvement in children s education, school readiness, civic and community involvement, and adult education activities. The User s Manual contains four volumes. Volume I provides information about the purpose of the study, survey questionnaires, the sample design, data collection and data processing procedures, and a brief guide to the data files.