| CPP Eligibility Factor: Frequent Relocation of the Child's Family | |
| Clarification
of Eligibility Factor |
Frequent relocation by the
child’s family to new residences (22-28-106 (1) (a.5) (VII) C.R.S.). |
| Significance of Factor in regards to School Readiness | Children whose families move
frequently face both academic and social disruption. High
mobility is associated with lower test scores, grade
retention, and referral to special education. Beyond negative academic consequences, frequent relocation can affect a child’s nutrition and health, and has been linked to behavioral problems. In many cases, highly mobile students have personal or family problems that contribute to their mobility. It should be noted that a strong likelihood of the presence of other risk factors in the child and family’s life exists, and that cumulatively these factors can impact a child’s school success. |
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Research References: Center on Rural Education and Communities. (2008). Poverty, housing insecurity and student transiency in rural areas. Retrieved June 2, 2011, from http://www.ed.psu.edu/educ/crec/research/povertyHolloway, H. ( January 2003). Equity and opportunity: Addressing the needs of homeless students. Educational Leadership, 60(4), 89-90. Hartman, C. & Leff, A. (May 2002). High classroom turnover: How children get left behind. Poverty & Race. Retrieved July 31, 2009, from http://www.prrac.org/full_text.php?text_id=748&item_id=7789&newsletter_id=62&header=Search%20ResultsEiseman, M., Cove, E., and Popkin, S. (February 2005). Resilient children in distressed neighborhoods: Evidence from the HOPE VI panel study. Brief No. 7. Retrieved June 2, 2011, from http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/311186_Roof_7.pdfRumberger, R. W. (2002). Student mobility and academic achievement. Eric Digest: EDO-PS-02-1, Retrieved June 2, 2011, from http://ceep.crc.illinois.edu/eecearchive/digests/2002/rumberger02.pdf |
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Additional Resources for Families and Staff: Education Week Issues: Student Mobility Military Child Initiative - School
Connectedness Improving Student's Lives The Young Military Child Colorado Department of Human Services Colorado Refugee Services Program (CRSP), http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-SelfSuff/CBON/1251581475349 CDE Migrant Literacy and Education Research Resources, http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeadult/clri/migorgpages.htmlELLs in Early Childhood Education: Recruiting Immigrant Families, http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/25820Routines and Rituals, Tips for Early Childhood Educators, http://connectability.ca/2011/03/21/routines-and-rituals-tips-for-early-childhood-educator/ Effective Transition Practices: Facilitating
Continuity Training Guide
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