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Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards for Pre-Kindergarten

Over 30 years of research confirms the foundational importance of early education and care for children's school and life success. As Pennsylvania seeks to emphasize its early learning programs, a standards-based approach to pre-kindergarten programs is vital. Children are born with an incredible capacity and desire to learn. It is critical that their first steps are in the right direction. Research-based standards are essential to building the foundation for a strong start--one that effectively provides children with skills and gives them the confidence to stay the course, graduate from high school or college, and contribute productively to communities and workplaces. This document presents the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards for Pre-Kindergarten. The Early Learning Standards were developed as a joint project of the Departments of Education and Public Welfare as part of Governor Rendell's commitment to early childhood education and care. The Early Learning Standards are meant to guide the development of pre-kindergarten programs, and were developed by a Task Force consisting of early childhood practitioners and administrators, policy analysts and researchers, and university faculty. The Task Force membership is listed in Appendix A. Support for the development of the standards was provided through the national Build Initiative, which is a multi-state partnership that helps states construct a coordinated system of programs and policies that responds to the needs of young children.
Authorizing Institution
['Pennsylvania Department of Education', 'Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare']
Education Level
['Early Childhood Education', 'Preschool Education']
Location
Pennsylvania
Peer Reviewed
F
Publication Type
Reports - Descriptive
Published in
United States of America

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