Early Childhood

Peterson, S. M., Valk, C. (in press). Beyond babysitting: Challenges and opportunities for early childhood education. In S. B. Neuman and M. L. Kamil (Eds.), Professional development for early childhood educators. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.

Baker, A. C., Peterson, S. M. (in press). Participatory action research: An effective methodology for promoting community-based professional development. In S.B. Neuman and M. L. Kamil (Eds.), Professional development for early childhood educators. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.

Peterson, S. M., Valk, C., Baker, A. C., Brugger, L., Hightower, A. D. (in press). “We’re not just interested in the work: Social and emotional aspects of early educator mentoring relationships. Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 18(2).

Peterson, S. M. (2009). Readiness to change: Implications for improving quality in early care and education. Presentation.

Lehmann, C., Saweikis, M., Hightower, A.D., MacGowan, A., Van Wagner, G., Brugger, L., Hooper, R. (October 2009). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2008-2009 twelfth annual report. Children’s Institute Technical Report T09-008. Executive summary. Presentation.

Saweikis, M., Van Wagner, G., Brugger, L., Hightower, A.D. (July 2009).Chemung County School Readiness Project prekindergarten assessment community report 2008-2009 ECERS-R results. Children’s Institute Technical Report T09-003.

Lehmann, C., Hightower, A.D., Broser, M. (May 2009). Pre-K PACE community report. Children’s Institute Technical Report T09-002.

Hightower, A.D., Gramiak, W., Brugger, L., Lehmann, C., Van Wagner, G., MacGowan, A., Saweikis, M., Dangler, P., Webb, D. & Guttman, J. (December 2008). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2007-2008 eleventh annual report, statistical supplement. Children’s Institute Technical Report T08-008.

Hightower, A.D., Gramiak, W., Brugger, L., Lehmann, C., Van Wagner, G., MacGowan, A., Saweikis, M., Dangler, P., Webb, D. & Guttman, J. (October 2008). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2007-2008 eleventh annual report. Presentation. Children’s Institute Technical Report T08-006.

Young-Miller, G.M., Lotyczewski, B.S., VanAuken, L., Moore, S. (October 2008).Childcare Dollars evaluation 2006-08. Children’s Institute Technical Report T08-005.

Gramiak, W., Saweikis, M., Brugger, L., Van Wagner, G., Hightower, A.D. (August 2008).Chemung County School Readiness Project prekindergarten assessment 2007-08 community report ECERS-R results. Children’s Institute Technical Report T08-003.

Lotyczewski, B.S., Brugger, L. & Hightower, A.D. (April, 2008). Strong Start RECAP analysis results. Children’s Institute Technical Report T08-001.

Pozzi, D., Lotyczewski, S. (February 2008). Rochester Early Enhancement Project retrospective study report with addendum. Children’s Institute Technical Report T07-006.

Gramiak, W., Hightower, A.D., Brugger, L., Van Wagner, G., MacGowan, Montes, G. (October 2007). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2006-2007 tenth annual report, statistical supplement. Children’s Institute Technical Report T07-005-exec-summary.

Gramiak, W., Hightower, A.D., Brugger, L., Van Wagner, G., MacGowan, A. & Montes, G. (October 2007). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2006-2007 tenth annual report. Children’s Institute Technical Report T07-005.

Gramiak, W., Hightower, A.D., Brugger, L., Van Wagner, G., MacGowan, A. & Baker, A.C. (October 2006). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2005-2006 ninth annual report, statistical supplement. Children’s Institute Technical Report T06-004.

Gramiak, W., Hightower, A.D., Brugger, L., Van Wagner, G., MacGowan, A. & Baker, A.C. (October 2005). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2004-2005 eighth annual report, statistical supplement. Children’s Institute Technical Report T05-003.

Gramiak, W., Hightower, A.D., Brugger, L., Montes, G., Greenberg, S.R., & MacGowan, A. (September 2004). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2003-2004 seventh annual report. Children’s Institute Technical Report T04-007.

Montes, G., Hoffman, D.S. (January 2004). Who benefits from high quality pre-kindergarten? Investigating ethnicity/race differences in the RECAP 2002 sample. Children’s Institute Technical Report T04-004.

Montes, G., Hightower, A.D., Brugger, L., Moustafa, E., Greenberg, S.R., Gramiak, W., & MacGowan, A. (September 2003). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2002-2003 annual report. Children’s Institute Technical Report T03-004.

Montes, G., Hightower, A.D., Brugger, L., Moustafa, E., Greenberg, S.R., & MacGowan, A. (December 2002). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 2001-2002 annual report. Children’s Institute Technical Report T02-020.

Montes, G. (December 2002). Is child care good for business? A scientific review. Children’s Institute Technical Report T02-021.

Fantuzzo, J., Hightower, A.D., Grim, S., & Montes, G. (2002). Generalization of the child observation record: A validity study for diverse samples of urban, low-income preschool children. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 17 (1).

Montes, G., A.D. Hightower, Brugger, L., Moustafa, E., & Greenberg, S.R. (September 2001). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership final report: Academic year 2000-01. Children’s Institute Technical Report 01-006.

Crean, H. F., Hightower, A. D., & Allan, M. (2001). School-based day care for children of teen parents: Evaluation of an urban program designed to keep young mothers in school. Evaluation and Program Planning, 24, 267-275.

Halterman, J. S., Montes, G., Aligne, A., Kaczorowski, J.M., Hightower, A. D. & Szilagyi, P. G. (2001). School readiness among urban children with asthma. Ambulatory Pediatrics, 1(4), 201-205.

Hightower, A.D. & Wohl, N. (2001). Primary Mental Health Project: A school-based prevention program. In A.A. Drewes, L.J. Carey & C.E. Schaefer, (Eds), School-Based Play Therapy. (pp 277-296). NY: Wiley.

Kilmer, R. P., Cowen, E. L., & Wyman, P. A. (2001). A microanalysis of developmental, parenting, and family milieu variables that differentiate stress resilient and stress affected children. Journal of Community Psychology.

Pedro-Carroll, J.L. (2001) The promotion of wellness in children and families: Challenges and opportunities. American Psychologist, 56, 993-1,004.

Pedro-Carroll, J.L., & Frazee, E. (2001). A.C.T.-For the Children: Program can help protect children in break-ups. New York Law Journal.

Pedro- Carroll, J.L. Nakhnikian E., & Montes. G. M. (2001) A.C.T.-For the Children: Helping parents protect their children from the toxic effects of ongoing conflict in the aftermath of divorce. Family Court Review, 39, 377-392.

Greenberg, S.R., Hightower, A.D., Moustafa, E., & Montes, G. (November 2000). ECERS Rating: Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Children’s Institute Technical Report T00-614.

Greenberg, S.R., Hightower, A.D., & Montes, G. (November 2000). Parental Satisfaction: Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Children’s Institute Technical Report T00-613.

Montes, G., Hightower, A.D., Moustafa, E., Reynolds, M., Greenberg, S., & Brugger, L. (November 2000). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 1999-2000 annual report. Children’s Institute Technical Report T00-611.

Montes, G., Hightower, A.D., Searl, K.A., Moustafa, E., & Reynolds, M. (September 1999). Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership 1998-1999 summary report. Children’s Institute Technical Report T99-527.

Searl, K.A. & Montes, G. (April 1999). Healthy Moms: The impact of a prenatal education and support program on health awareness and frequency. Children’s Institute Technical Report T99-522.3.

Searl, K.A. (April 1999). Needs and quality assessment in a home visiting environment. Children’s Institute Technical Report T99-522.2.

Montes, G. & Fritton, J. (June 1998). Parental preferences for the SWFRC summer program: Activities, results and environment. Children’s Institute Technical Report T98-518.1.

Montes, G. & Fischer Schulman, K. (June 1998). Evaluation of system changes: The REEP case. Children’s Institute Technical Report T98-517.1.

Montes, G. & Fritton, J. (January 1998). REEP evaluation report 1995-96. Children’s Institute Technical Report T97-509.1.

Marshall, H. M., Russell, R. S., Montes, G. M., & Fritton, J. E. (1997). Enhance!/Social Competence Program (ESCP): Building young children’s social competence and interpersonal problem solving skills in preparation for school readiness and school success. Rochester, NY: Primary Mental Health Project.

Crean, H., Hightower, A.D., & Allan, M.J. (July 1996). Evaluation of the Rochester City School District’s Early Childhood Centers for Children of Teen Parents Program. Children’s Institute Technical Report T96-430.1.

Montes, G. (March 1996). Final report on the Survey of Parental Preference for New Programs and Advocacy Issues. Children’s Institute Technical Report T96-429.2.