Curriculum and Assessment
Connecticut Early Learning Development Standards
The learning progressions within the Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) promote:
Equity for all children, through the setting of high, but appropriate, expectations;
High-quality early learning experiences, by providing clear goals and trajectories of learning;
Provision of individual support, based on each child’s growth and development;
Families’ understanding of what their children are learning and how they can support them;
Teachers’ understanding of age-appropriate content and approaches to children’s learning; and,
Communication across sectors, based upon these common goals for children.
What is the Pyramid Model?
The Pyramid Model is a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development.