The information in this resource center is intended to help current and future early childhood educators provide the highest-quality pre-k education for all children. In more and more states, pre-k teachers are required to meet increasingly high standards, adhere to the latest research-based, developmentally appropriate best practices, and teach using state-approved curricula. In addition to state requirements, new federal education laws can impact pre-k programs and planning. Nevertheless, the most important and first teachers, parents, remain critical; their active involvement can have the biggest impact on the future success of their child. This resource center offers information on all these areas because all children deserve great teachers.
Meeting Standards
Learn about the different types of standards and what teachers, parents, and policymakers should know in order to make the best decisions for children.
Estándares de pre-kindergarten
Infórmese sobre los tipos de estándares y lo que los maestros, los padres de familia y las autoridades encargadas de formular políticas deben saber para tomar las mejores decisiones para los niños.
Adhering to Best Practices
Find out about the latest research-based best practices for educating young children and how, when, and why to implement them.
No Child Left Behind
Gain an understanding of how the federal education act applies to pre-k and how pre-k can help school districts meet the act's requirements.
Certification Requirements
No two states are created equal when it comes to certification requirements for pre-k teachers. Find your state's requirements, compare them to other states' requirements, and find resources to help meet them.
Finding Research-Based Curricula
As states make efforts to better align pre-k with K-12, they are approving and implementing over 20 different curricular models. This section will help you navigate and understand the differences.
Engaging Parents
Research has shown that strong family involvement is the best indicator of school success. Find out what you can do to actively engage all parents.
Padres de familia que participan en la educación de sus hijos
Las investigaciones han mostrado que una participación familiar fuerte y constante es el mejor indicador de éxito escolar. Averigüe lo que puede hacer para estimular la participación activa de los padres de familia.
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