Module 03 Content

Background

Your state policy makers are looking to implement a universal Pre-K program serving 3- to 5-year-olds. Often policy makers do not have the time to review the research specific to early childhood. It is up to us to provide research in a short format to assist with appropriate decision-making.

Their preliminary plan does not include following developmentally appropriate guidelines or quality best practices. You will create a fact sheet on one specific area that includes researched information on what is best for young children. Some topics may include quality curriculum, quality classroom environments, and educator qualifications.

Directions

You will create two fact sheets on developmentally appropriate guidelines or quality best practices for your state policy makers following the guidelines below. Each fact sheet should be 1-2 pages long.

Select Topics: Choose two items from the following list that should be included in appropriate universal Pre-K programs serving 3- to 5-year-olds.

Curriculum Quality

Environmental Quality

Educator Qualifications

Family Engagement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices

Research:

Research your two topics.

Create a list of 3-5 observable criteria the program would need to meet.

Connect your topics to at least two specific guidelines for NAEYC’s DAP.

Include at least three comments of researched information to support each criterion. Explain why the criterion are important and needed.