Validation of the Quality Ratings Used in Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS): A Synthesis of State Studies

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By: Kathryn Tout, Katherine Magnuson, Shannon Lipscomb, Lynn Karoly, Rebecca Starr, Heather Quick, Diane Early, Dale Epstein, Gail Joseph, Kelly Maxwell, Joanne Roberts, Christopher Swanson, and Jennifer Wenner, Child Trends December 1, 2017

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The purpose of this report is to compile and analyze findings from 10 validation studies examining quality ratings of ECE programs participating in state QRIS.

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