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Accountability: Alignment and Assessment of Birth through Five Early Learning Standards 2008 National OSEP Early Childhood Conference Cynthia Ramagos – LDOE 619 Staff. Early Learning Guidelines and Program Standards. Early Learning Guidelines - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Accountability: Alignment and Assessment of Birth through Five
Early Learning Standards
2008 National OSEP Early Childhood ConferenceCynthia Ramagos – LDOE 619 Staff
Early Learning Guidelines and Program Standards
• Early Learning GuidelinesIndicators of what children at certain ages
should be “working on”Contain ideas for caregivers for arranging
the environmentProvide what interactions and
communication best support this development
Early Learning Guidelines and Program Standards
• Early Learning Guidelines They are organized using six goals for
infants and toddlers1. To learn about others2. To learn about self3. To learn to express feelings4. To learn about communicating5. To learn about the world6. To learn about moving and doing
Early Learning Guidelines and Program Standards
• Program Standards*Comprised of indicators for quality programs
1. Close Caring Relationships2. Safe and Healthy Practices3. Connection with Family4. Knowledgeable, Responsive Caregivers5. Opportunities for Professional Growth
Early Learning Guidelines and Program Standards
• Age Groups Young Infants - Birth to 8 months Mobile Infants - 8 to 18 months Toddlers - 18 to 24 months Twos – 24-36 months
Note: An additional section addresses the three-year-olds
Early Learning Guidelines and Program Standards
• Inclusion of AllThe guidelines and standards in this document reflect relationship-based practice that is individualized to meet the specific needs of every child
Caregivers can easily modify the approaches to include children of all abilities
Early Learning Guidelines and Program Standards
• To learn about Others, Self and Feelings
• To learn about Communicating
• To learn about the World
• To learn about Moving and Doing
• Social and Emotional Development
• Language and Literacy Development
• Math, Science, Social Studies, and Creative Arts Development
• Health and Physical Development
Louisiana Standards for Programs Serving Four-Year-Old Children
• This document provides early childhood educators with a common understanding of what young children should know and be able to do.
Louisiana Standards for Programs Serving Four-Year-Old Children
• Organized into five developmental domains
Cognitive Development Math, Science, Social Studies
Creative Art DevelopmentHealth and Physical DevelopmentLanguage and Literacy DevelopmentHealth and Physical Development
Louisiana Standards for Programs Serving Four-Year-Old Children
• Correlated to:Louisiana K-4 State StandardsNAEYC CriterionECERS-R ItemsHead Start Performance StandardsHead Start Child Outcomes
Louisiana Standards for Programs Serving Four-Year-Old Children
• In 2005, Louisiana developed Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) to further the define the Content Standards in all grades PreK to 12th
• In 2006, Louisiana developed the Comprehensive Curriculum for all grades PreK to 12th to provide teachers with lessons to address the GLEs
Louisiana Standards for Programs Serving Four-Year-Old Children
• Inclusion for All:Accommodations are provided with each area of development
Partial participation is acceptable for some children according to their abilities
Access Guide is being developed to accompany the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum
ASSESSMENT
• Birth to Four-year-olds (non-public)Quality Start – Quality Rating System
Voluntary rating evaluation for child care and Head Start
Screening for Social-Emotional Development
Training for all staff on both documents required for higher points on QRS
ASSESSMENT
• Four-year-olds (public)Grade level expectations (GLEs)Comprehensive curriculum (LCC)
Both are correlated to Louisiana Content Standards for 4-year-olds
Portfolio Assessment
ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
• Birth to Three-year-olds (Part C)Battelle Developmental Inventory
• Three to Five-year-olds (Part B)AEPS (APR/SPP)4 and 5-year-olds - GLEs and LCCPortfolio Assessment
Louisiana Department of Education
Division of Curriculum StandardsPreschool to 4th grade Section
Part B 619 Staff:Dr. Mary Louise Jones-Section Leader/ 619 Coor.
Cindy RamagosLinda Champion
Loren BarriosAnita Ashford