The Abecedarian Project

Developed by National Geographic

Published: 8/27/2012 10:24 AM

This video clip from the National Geographic documentary My Brilliant Brain documents the Abecedarian Project, a longitudinal research study to determine the effectiveness of quality early childhood education on closing the achievement gap. This hallmark study provided the basis for promoting the importance of early intervention and quality early learning environments for children of poverty. To access the video, click here.

This resource pertains to the following topics:

Early Learning
Foundational Reading (K-3)
Learning Disabilities
Research: Meta-analyses and Summaries
Practitioner Guides
Instructional Practice
Reading Instruction and Interventions