The Early Childhood Longitudinal
Study-Birth Cohort 2000 (ECLS-B) is a component of the Early
Childhood Longitudinal Studies program. Studies also include the
Kindergarten Class of 1998-1999, currently underway. The ECLS
program responds to increased policy interest in a critical period
in the development of children, the years from 0 to 3. The
principal purposes of the study are to assess children's health
status and their growth and development in a variety of key domains
that are critical for later school readiness and academic
achievement. The key domains include physical health
and....
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