The Early Childhood Longitudinal
Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS-B) This is a nationally representative
longitudinal study of children born in the year 2001. Children are
assessed using state of the art assessment tools, parents are
interviewed as well as child care providers and school personnel.
Together with the Kindergarden component of this early childhood
studies program, the survey informs the research and general
community about children's health, early learning, development and
education experiences. The focus of this survey is on
characteristics of children and their families that influence
children's first......
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with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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