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• Mantzicopoulos, P., French, B. F., & Patrick, H. (2018). The Mathematical Quality of Instruction (MQI) in kindergarten: An Evaluation of the stability of the MQI using generalizability theory. Early Education and Development, 29, 893-908. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2018.1477903
• Mantzicopoulos, P., French, B. F., Patrick H., Watson, J. S., & Ahn, I. (2018). The stability of kindergarten teachers’ effectiveness: A generalizability study comparing the Framework for Teaching and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System. Educational Assessment, 23, 24-46. https://doi.org/10.1080/10627197.2017.1408407
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Patrick, H., Strati, A., & Watson, J. S. (2018). Predicting young children’s achievement and motivation from observational measures of teaching effectiveness. Journal of Experimental Education, 86, 214-232. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220973.2016.1277338
• Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2016). Is effective teaching stable? Journal of Experimental Education, 84, 23-47.
• Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2015). The role of meaning systems in the development of motivation. In C. Rubie-Davies, J. M. Stephens, & P. Watson (Eds.), The Routledge international handbook of social psychology of the classroom. Routledge (pp. 67-79).
• Patrick, H. & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2015). Young children’s motivation for learning science. In K. Trundle, & M. Sackes (Eds.), Research in early childhood science education (pp. 2-34). Springer.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Samarapungavan. (2013). Reading, writing, and conducting inquiry science in kindergarten. In NAEYC (Ed.) Spotlight on young children: Exploring science (pp. 443-469). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Patrick, H. (2013). Do caterpillars eat cake? Selecting and using informational books in the early grades. Educational Leadership, 71(3). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov13/vol71/num03/Do-Caterpillars-Eat-Cake%C2%A2.aspx
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Sears, D. (2012). Effective classrooms. In H. Harris, S. Graham & T. Urdan (Eds.). APA educational psychology handbook. Volume 2: Individual differences and cultural and contextual Factors (pp. 443-469). American Psychological Association.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2013). Science literacy in school and home contexts: Kindergarteners’ science achievement and motivation. Cognition and Instruction, 31, 62-119.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Patrick, H., (2011). Reading picture books and learning science: Engaging young children with informational text. Theory into Practice, 50, 269-276.
• Spilt, J. L., Koomen, H. M. Y., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2010). Young children’s perceptions of teacher-child relationships. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 31, 428-438.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Patrick, H. (2010) “The seesaw is a machine that goes up and down:” Young children’s narrative responses to science-related informational text.”Early Education and Development, 21, 412-444.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Samarapungavan, A. (2009). Reading, writing, and conducting inquiry about science in kindergarten. Young Children, 64(6), 32-38.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Samarapungavan, A., & Patrick, H. (2009). “We learn how to predict and be a scientist:” Early science experiences and kindergarten children’s social meanings about science. Cognition and Instruction. 27, 312-369.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Samarapungavan, A. (2009). Motivation for learning science in kindergarten: Is there a gender gap and does integrated inquiry and literacy instruction make a difference? Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 46, .166-191
• Samarapungavan, A., Mantzicopoulos, P., Patrick, H., & French, B. F. (2009). The development and validation of the Science Learning Assessment (SLA): A Measure of kindergarten science learning. Journal of Advanced Academics, 20, 502-535.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2008). Young children’s motivational beliefs about learning science. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 23, 378-394.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., Samarapungavan, A., & French, B. F. (2008). Patterns of young children’s motivation for science and teacher-child relationships. Journal of Experimental Education, 76, 121-144.
• Samarapungavan, A., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Patrick, H., (2008). Learning science through inquiry in kindergarten. Science Education, 92, 868-908.
• French, B. F., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2007) A first- to second- grade examination of the factor structure and stability of the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance with a group of economically disadvantaged children. Journal of School Psychology, 45, 311-331.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2006). Younger children’s changing self-concepts: Boys and girls from preschool through second grade. The Journal of Genetic Psychology, 167, 289-308.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2005). Conflictual relationships between kindergarten children and their teachers: Associations with child and classroom context variables. Journal of School Psychology, 43, 425-442.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., French, B. F., & Maller, S. J., (2004). Factor Structure of the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance with two Pre-Elementary Samples.Child Development, 75,1214-1228.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2004). The effects of participation in a Head Start-public school transition program on kindergarten children’s social competence. Perspectives in Education, 22, 51-66.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2004). “I am really good at puzzles” but “I don’t get asked to play with others:” Age, sex, and ethnic differences in Head Start Children’s self-perceptions of competence. The Journal of Genetic Psychology, 165, 51-65.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2003). Academic and school adjustment outcomes following placement in a developmental first grade program. The Journal of Educational Research, 97, 90-102.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (2003). Development and validation of a measure to assess Head Start children’s appraisals of teacher support. Journal of School Psychology, 41, 431-451.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2003). Flunking kindergarten after Head Start: An inquiry into the contribution of contextual and individual variables. Journal of Educational Psychology, 95, 268–278.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Maller, S. J. (2002).The Brigance K&1 screen: Factor composition with a Head Start sample. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 26, 164-182.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2001). Ask NHSA Dialog: Response on definitions of school readiness. National Head Start Dialog,4(2), 323-326.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y., & Knutson, D. J. (2000). Head Start children on the move: Relationship of School Mobility to Achievement in the Early Grades. The Journal of Educational Research, 93(5), 305-311.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2000). Can the Brigance K&1 screen detect cognitive/academic giftedness when used with preschoolers from economically disadvantaged backgrounds? Roeper Review, 22 (3), 185-191.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1999). Risk Assessment of Head Start Children with the Brigance K&1 Screen: Differential Performance by Sex and Age and Predictive Accuracy for Early School Achievement and Special Education Placement. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 14(3), 383-408.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1999). Reliability and validity estimates of the Brigance K&1 screen based on a sample of disadvantaged preschoolers. Psychology in the Schools, 36(1), 1-9.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1998). Transitional first grade referrals: An analysis of school-related factors and children’s characteristics. Journal of Educational Psychology, 90(1), 122-133.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y, & Oh-Hwang, Y. (1998). The relationship of parenting quality and intellectual ability on the psychosocial maturity of Korean and American Adolescents. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 23(2), 195-206.
• Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Mantzicopoulos, P., Sturgeon, A., Goodwin, L., & Chung, S. (1998). A place where living things affect and depend on each other: Qualitative and quantitative outcomes associated with inclusive science teaching. Science Education, 82(2), 163-179.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1997). The relationship of family variables to Head Start children’s preacademic competence. Early Education and Development, 8(4), 357-375.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1997). Do certain groups of children profit from early retention? A follow-up study of kindergartners with attention problems. Psychology in the Schools, 34(2), 115-127.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1997). Children coping with school failure: Socioemotional correlates. Psychology in the Schools, 34(3). 229-237.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Fulk, B. M. (1995). Readiness rooms: Why are they still around? Educational Forum, 50(3), 298-304.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1994). A comparison of boys and girls with attention problems: Kindergarten through second grade. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 64(4), 522-533.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1994). Early prediction of reading achievement: Exploring the relationship of cognitive and noncognitive measures to inaccurate classifications of at risk status. Remedial and Special Education, 15(4), 244-251.
• Fulk, B. M., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Hirth, M. A. (1994). Arguments against setting nationwide performance standards. Educational Forum, 58 (4), 365-373.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Morrison, D., Stone, E., & Setrakian, W. (1992). Use of the SEARCH/TEACH tutoring approach with middle-class students at risk for reading failure.The Elementary School Journal, 92(5), 573-586.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1992). Kindergarten retention: Academic and behavioral outcomes through the end of second grade. American Educational Research Journal, 29(1), 182-198.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1990). Coping with school failure: Characteristics of students employing successful and unsuccessful coping strategies. Psychology in the Schools, 27, 138-143.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1990). Characteristics of at-risk children in transitional and regular kindergarten programs. Psychology in the Schools, 27, 325-332.
• Morrison, D., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1990). Predicting reading problems at kindergarten for children in second grade: SEARCH as a screen. Remedial and Special Education, 11(4), 29-36.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Morrison, D., Hinshaw, S., & Carte, E. (1989). Non­promo­tion in kinder­garten: The role of cognitive, perceptual, visual-motor, behavioral, achievement, and demographic characteristics. American Educational Research Journal, 26(1), 107-121.
• Morrison, D., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Carte, E. (1989). Preacademic screening for learning and behavior problems. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 28(1), 101-106.
• Morrison, D., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Stone, E. (1988). Screening for reading ­problems: The utility of SEARCH. Annals of Dyslexia, 38, 181-192.

• Patrick, H. & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2013). Engaging young children with informational text. Corwin Press.
• Patrick, H. & Mantzicopoulos, P. (in press). The role of children’s motivation in learning science concepts. In K. Trundle, & M. Sackes (Eds.), Research in early childhood science education. Spring Science.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Samarapungavan. (2013). Reading, writing, and conducting inquiry science in kindergarten. In NAEYC (Ed.) Spotlight on young children: Exploring science (pp. 443-469). National Association for the Education of Young Children. (D)
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Sears, D. (2012). Effective classrooms. In H. Harris, S. Graham & T. Urdan (Eds.). APA educational psychology handbook. Volume 2: Individual differences and cultural and contextual Factors (pp. 443-469). American Psychological Association.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2005). Early problem behaviors and the teacher-child relationship. In T. E. Scruggs & M. A. Mastropieri (Eds.). Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities (Vol. 18, pp. 119-146).
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (2001). Transitional first grade referrals: An analysis of school-related factors and children’s characteristics. In E. McCay (Ed.). Moving beyond retention and social promotion (pp. 99-110). Phi Delta Kappa International.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1998). Does one-to-one tutoring with the TEACH intervention model improve at risk children’s behavior problems? In T. E. Scruggs & M. A. Mastropieri (Eds.) Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities (Vol. 13, pp. 167-181). Greenwich, CN: JAI press.
• Neuharth-Pritchett S., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1998). A bumpy transition from Head Start to public school: Issues of philosophical and managerial continuity within the administrative structure of one school system. In J. Ellsworth & L. Ames (Eds.). Critical issues on project Head Start (pp. 291-317). New York: State University of New York Press.

• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & French, B.F. (2014-2018). Measuring effective teaching across core academic content areas in kindergarten, ($1,599,681).
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2005-2008).The Scientific Literacy Project: Enhancing Young Children’s Scientific Literacy through Reading and Inquiry-Centered Adult-Child Dialog, ($1,490,693 ).

• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1996-97). The Indiana Head Start/Public School Transition Project. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Head Start Bureau, $192,866.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1995-96). The Indiana Head Start/Public School Transition Project . U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Head Start Bureau, $209,906.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1994-95). The Indiana Head Start Transition Project. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Head Start Bureau, $170,000.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1993). Longitudinal follow-up of non Head Start children in the Indiana Head Start transition project. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Head Start Bureau, $20,000.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1991-94). The Kokomo Head-Start Transition Demonstration Project. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Head Start Bureau, $450,000 (1991-1994)

• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1996-97). Attrition prevention in the Indiana Head Start transition project. Civitan International Research Center, University of Alabama ($5,000).
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1996). Attrition prevention in the Indiana Head Start transition project. Civitan International Research Center, University of Alabama ($1,855).

• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2014). For whom the bell tolls: Understanding teachers’ perceptions and beliefs about the new accountability policies. PRF, year-long grant (approx. $25,000).
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1996). Attrition prevention in the Indiana Head Start transition project. Civitan International Research Center, University of Alabama ($1,855).
• Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2014-2105). Evaluating Effective Teaching with a Content-Independent Measure: Does Subject Matter Make a Difference in Kindergarten? Incentive grant, Office of the Vice President of Research, $99,977.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2013). Effects of lesson sampling on teaching effectiveness scores: an examination of kindergarten shared-book reading and science inquiry lessons. Seed grant, College of Education, $24,088.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2010-2011). Teacher-child relationships in Turkish first-grade settings: An examination and applicability of the Student-Teacher Relationship Scale (STRS) (approx. $14,000).
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2004-05). Parent explanatory talk in response to young children’s science-related questions. Purdue Research Foundation XR grant.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1997). The impact of differing developmentally appropriate classroom practices and educational continuity on the academic and social development of former Head Start students. Purdue Research Foundation (approx. $23,332 for a 2-year period–11,666/year).
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1997). 7th European conference for research on learning and instruction. Purdue Research Foundation, International Travel Grant ($1,186).
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1995). IV European congress of psychology. Purdue Research Foundation, International Travel Grant ($986).
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1993-95). Effects of parenting styles on the academic achievement and cognitive development of Korean and white American average ability children. Purdue Research Foundation, $20,400.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1991-1993). Transitional classrooms: Longitudinal effects of early instructional practices on student academic achievement, motivation, and adjustment. Purdue Research Foundation, David Ross Grant, $19,800.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1991). Measuring young children’s coping skills in their encounters with academic failure. Purdue Research Foundation. X/L Grant, $5,000.

• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & French, B. F. (2018, August). The utility and validity of observation measures of instruction: Differences for research and practice. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Assocation, San Francisco.
• Lu, Y., Li, Q., Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos. P. (2018, April). “Math gives me a tummy ache!“ Measuring young children’s math anxiety. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y., French, B. F., Patrick, H., Liu, C., Lu, Y. (2017, April). Quality of mathematics instruction in kindergarten: Score stability and associations with students’ achievement and motivation. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Antonio.
• Watson, S., Ahn, I. Patrick, H., French, B. F. & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2017, November). Examining classroom interaction quality around the interactive whiteboard. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Antonio.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y., French, B. F., Patrick, H., Liu, C., Lu, Y., & Lee, Q. (2016, August). Stability of mathematics instruction in kindergarten: A Generalizability study of two measures. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
• Watson, S., Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2016, November). Teacher-student interaction around the Interactive White Board: As good as promised? Poster to be presented at the biennial conference of the European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning (EAPRIL), in Porto, Portugal.
• French, B. F., Mantzicopoulos, P.Y., Ahn, I., & Watson, S. (2015, April). Kindergarten Teachers’ Effectiveness Ratings During Science Instruction: A Generalizability Study of Stability Over Time. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., Watson, S., Tipton, S., & Ahn, I. (2015, April). Predicting Changes in Young Children’s Achievement and Motivation: Differences in Measures of Teaching Effectiveness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Patrick, H. & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2015, August). Stability of observational measures of effective teaching or classroom environment. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
• Patrick, H. & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2012, August). Maintaining instructional practices when the intervention is over: The role of teacher beliefs. In J. C. Turner (Chair), Teachers’ motivation as related to teacher-researcher collaborative research on student motivation. Symposium presented at the biennial International Conference on Motivation, Frankfurt, Germany.
• French, B. F., Gotch, C. M., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Vasquez A. V. (2012). A factor model for the Brigance IED-III social-emotional scale. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver.
• Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2012). Understanding teacher motivation to adopt student-centered learning practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver.
• Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2011, April). Musings on Meaning: The Role of Meaning Systems for Motivation Interventions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Samarapungavan, A. (2010, September). Teacher practices that promote young children’s motivation for learning science and close the gender gap. Poster presented at the International Conference on Motivation, Porto, Portugal.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2010, April). Integrating Science Inquiry and Literacy in Kindergarten: Outcomes Associated with Participation in the Scientific Literacy Project. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver.
• Harris, K., Samarapungavan, A., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Patrick, H. (2009, April). The relationship between kindergarten students’ science explanations during classroom discourse and their science learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
• Johnson, K., Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2009, August). Associations between positive parent-child conversations about school and school adjustment. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
• Dean, G. J., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Patrick, H.(2009, April). An exploratory analysis of the student-teacher relationships of African American students in science: Patterns and implications. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
• Johnson, K. R., Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2009, April). “What did you do in school today? Reports of conversations with parents about school. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2009, April). Kindergarteners’ motivation for learning science and early science achievement: Findings from the Scientific Literacy Project. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., Samarapungavan, A., & French, B. F. (2008, July). Children’s adaptive and maladaptive motivational patterns and teacher-child relationships. Paper presented at the XXIX International Congress of Psychology, Berlin, Germany.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y., Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2008, June). Learning science in kindergarten: Academic and motivational effects associated with participation in the Scientific Literacy Project. Poster presented at the IES National Research Conference, Washington, DC.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y., Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2008, March). Kindergarten children becoming science learners: Early science experiences and children’s perspectives about science. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Samarapungavan, A., (2008, June). Instructional practices associated with gender-inclusive kindergarten science classes. Poster presented at IES National Research Conference, Washington, DC.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Samarapungavan, A., (2008, March). Sex differences in young children’s motivation for science. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
• Samarapungavan, A. Mantzicopoulos, P., & Patrick, H. (2008, March). Learning science through inquiry in kindergarten: Results from the SLP project. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
• Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., & Samarapungavan, A., (2007, June). Motivation for learning science: Is there a gender gap in kindergarten? Poster presented at IES National Research Conference, Washington, DC.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2007, April). Kindergarten children’s beliefs about learning science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• French, B. F., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2007, April). Factor structure and stability of the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Samarapungavan, A. Patrick, H., Mantzicopoulos, P., et al. (2007, April). Examining kindergarten students’ science learning from a life science inquiry unit. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. , Patrick, H., & Samarapungavan, A. (2006, June). Understanding children’s perceptions of science competence and liking: Development and validation of a measure with a kindergarten sample. Poster presented at IES National Research Conference, Washington, DC.
• Samarapungavan, A., Patrick, H., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (2006, June). Learning science through inquiry in kindergarten: Early results from the Scientific Literacy Project. Poster presented at IES National Research Conference, Washington, DC.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2006, April). Young children’s self-concepts: Stability and change from preschool through second grade. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (2004, April). Head Start children’s appraisals of teacher support: Scale development and validation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (2003, April). Transition rooms are still around: Academic and social adjustment outcomes associated with placement in a pre first grade program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Maller, S. J. (2003, April). Factor Structure of the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance with a Head Start Sample. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Maller, S. J. (2001, April). Factor composition of the Brigance K&1 screen. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1999, April). Screening Head Start Children: Relationships of the Brigance K&1 Screen to early school achievement and special education placement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal.
• Knutson, D. J., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1999, April). Contextual factors of geographic mobility and their relation to the achievement and adjustment of children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1998, July). When Head Start children fail kindergarten: An examination of contextual and individual variables. Paper presented at the 4th National Head Start Research Conference, Washington DC.
• Neuharth-Pritchett, S., & Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1998, July). A Head Start transition program in the public schools: Teacher and Principal beliefs of program implementation. Paper presented at the 4th National Head Start Research Conference, Washington DC.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1998, April). School context, family, and child correlates of placement in a first grade readiness program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1997, August). Preacademic competence among disadvantaged preschoolers: The role of parenting and home literacy variables. Paper presented at the meeting of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, Athens, Greece.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1997, March). Head Start children make the transition to public school: Academic and social outcomes from kindergarten to third grade. Presented at the vocational education research colloquium, Purdue University, W. Lafayette.
• Cassady, J. C., Mantzicopoulos, P. Y., & Johnson, R.E. (1997, March). Academic self-concept of first and second grade prior Head Start attendees: Relationships with external measures of ability. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Neuharth-Pritchett, S., & Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1997, March). A Head Start Early childhood transition project in the public schools: An examination of stakeholder perceptions of change. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Neuharth-Pritchett, S., & Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1997, April). A Head Start Early childhood transition project in the public schools: An examination of stakeholder philosophical and administrative beliefs. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Washington.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1966, April). Head Start to second grade: School competence and parent involvement in a public school transition project. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
• Konstantopoulos, S., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1996, April). Math self-efficacy and intrinsic values as predictors of math performance. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1996, July). Early transition to public school: Children’s school achievement and adjustment from Head Start to second grade. Paper presented at the 3rd National Head Start Research Conference, Washington DC.
• Neuharth-Pritchett, S., & Mantzicopoulos, P. Y. (1996, July). A Head Start transition project in the public schools: Teacher and principal beliefs concerning program implementation and developmentally appropriate practices. Paper presented at the 3rd National Head Start Research Conference, Washington DC.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. Y., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1995, March). The relationship of developmentally appropriate instructional practices to disadvantaged children’s cognitive and social competence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Indianapolis.
• Oh-Hwang, Y., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1995, March). Culture and child rearing practices: Exploring the effects of giftedness, gender, and psychological maturity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Indianapolis.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1995, April). Classroom environments and parental involvement for Head Start children: Two-year results from a Head Start transition project. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
• Oh-Hwang, Y. J., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1995, April). The effects of culture and parenting quality on the psychosocial maturity of gifted adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1994, June). Classroom environments for Head Start children in the public schools: Lessons from the Indiana Transition Project. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Head Start Transition Demonstration Evaluators, Washington.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1994, April). Stressful life events, parenting dimensions, and children’s competence in a disadvantaged sample. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1994, April). Who is recommended for developmental first grades and why?: An analysis of children’s characteristics, parent involvement, and teachers’ instructional beliefs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Morelock, J. B., & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (1994, April). Academic competence, social skills, and behavior among disadvantaged children in developmentally appropriate and inappropriate classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
• Morelock, J. B., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1994, April). The nature of transition classrooms: A qualitative study of teacher beliefs and classroom practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1993, November). The Indiana Head Start Transition Project: First year results for children, families, and the school environment. Invited colloquium presentation at the Head Start Research Conference, Washington.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Morelock, J. B., & Dupree, M. (1993, March). Analysis of social and personality variables as predictors of preacademic competence among disadvantaged preschoolers. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, New Orleans.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Jarvinen, D. (1993, April). An analysis of the Brigance K & 1 screen with a disadvantaged preschool sample. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1992, August). Socioemotional correlates of inaccurate perceptions of academic ability. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington DC.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., Morrison, D., & Moore, S. (1992, April). Kindergarten children with behavior problems: Does grade retention help them? Paper presented at the annual meeting the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1991, August). Kindergarten retention: Issues in the assessment of long-term behavioral outcomes. Invited symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1991, April). Longitudinal effects of kindergarten retention: Academic and behavioral outcomes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1990, April). Children coping with school failure: Predicting coping strategies from children’s personal resource factors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1990, April). Academic effects of perceptually and phonetically based interventions for vulnerable readers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1990, April). Predictors of achievement at kindergarten: A three-year follow-up. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston.
• Morrison, D., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1990, April). The predictive validity of the SEARCH scanning instrument for the early identification of vulnerable readers: Kindergarten through second grade. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston.
• Morrison, D., & Mantzicopoulos, P. (1989, August). Longitudinal study of behavior problems: Kindergarten through second grade. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1989, March). Coping with school failure: The relationship of children’s coping strategies to academic achievement, self-concept, behavior, and locus of control. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1989, March). Children in transitional and regular kindergarten programs: Are transitional kindergartens good for at-risk children? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
• Mantzicopoulos, P., & Morrison, D. (1988, April). Predictors of nonpromotion at kindergarten. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1987, April). Reasoning about school rules: A study of adolescents with antisocial behaviors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington DC.
• Mantzicopoulos, P. (1986, April). Educational aspirations of parents for their children: A study of Greek-American and American parents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.