The preschool teaching and learning standards are grounded in a strong theoretical framework for delivering high quality educational experiences to young children. The Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards document:
Defines supportive learning environments for preschool children.
Provides guidance on the assessment of young children.
Articulates optimal relationships between and among families, the community, and preschools.
Identifies expected learning outcomes for preschool children by domain, as well as developmentally appropriate teaching practices that are known to support those outcomes.
The preschool standards represent what preschool children know and can do in the context of a high quality preschool classroom. Childhood experiences can have long-lasting implications for the future. The earliest years of schooling can promote positive developmental experiences and independence while also optimizing learning and development.
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