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, Dual Language Learner Children who are trying to learn two languages at the same time. Usually their home
language and english.
Early Learning Standards What children should know and be able to do before entering kindergarten.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ASEA) Law governing how the federal government distributes education funds to states
and holds public schools accountable for use of funding.
Common Core State Standards Rigorous national standards in English language arts and mathmatics for K thru 12,
developed by the Council fo Chief State Officers and the National Governor's
Association.
Early Childhood Teachers Makes decisions based on a specialized body of knowledge, are life-long learners,
committed to providing best care and education, has opportunities to make a
difference.
Why Early Childhood Education is a Field on the Rise Public respect and recognition, school readiness, long term success in life, crime
prevention, closing the achievement gap.
Primary Purpose of PreKindergarten Improves school readiness.
Majority of Public Prekindergartens are Designed for For Low-income families and for children at risk for school failure.
Settings of Kindergarten and Primary Grades Public, secular, faith based and charter schools.
Kindergarten and Primary Grade Facts 5 and 6 year old's attend kindergarten, 1st thru 3rd grades are primary grades, the
focus is on foundation and fundementals.
How Childhood Education is Expanding Growing preschool attendance, seen the first year. Working parents. Assistance
from Federal Government with (TANF), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
and (CCDBG), Child Care and Development Block Grants.
How Early Childhood Education is Changing Demographics, our population is becoming more diverse, many children are dual
language learners. Economics, an increase in unemployment and poverty causing
families not able to afford quality childcare. Need more government funding.