Programs (1)
Name the two primary purposes
ed and care
Independently operated, publicly funded programs
Charter School
what year was head start created?
1965
Start of compulsory education
1st grade
The greatest percentage of programs for children under 5 are
a. publicly funded by federal resources.
b. private and supported by tuition paid by the families of the children who attend.
c. publicly funded by state money.
d. financed by local school districts.
b
What are the 4 EC age-groups?
0-3 (infant/toddler), 3-4 preschool, 5-6 K, 6-8 primary grades (1st-3rd)
A preschool program for children from low-income families that also provides healthcare, nutrition services, and social services
Head Start
Early Head Start
when was early head start founded?
1964
First year of formal schooling, but not mandatory
K
Early Learning Standards were created to
a. describe what children should know and be able to do before they start kindergarten.
b. designate specific curriculum for early childhood programs.
c. increase inclusion for children with special needs into programs with typically developing children.
d. ensure that kindergarten classrooms are appropriate for young children.
a
child care classified by where
center vs home based
Care for children usually from 6 weeks to age 5, run privately with no government assistance for fun
Private school
what is the difference btw HS and EHS?
early (includes serving pregnant women) and 3-5 for head
Pre-K programs for 4 yrs
State-funded pre-k
A Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) is
a. a systemic approach to assessing, improving, and communicating the level of quality in early and school-age care and education programs that has been adapted by many states.
b. a systemic approach to assessing, improving, and communicating the level of quality in teacher education programs that has been adapted by many teacher training institutions.
c. a systemic approach to assessing, improving, and communicating the level of quality in Head Start/Early Head Start program.
d. a set of Early Learning Standards that are used by many states.
a
To socialize and engage in creative activities & focus in social and emotional development
Nursery School
To support children’s development and learning and also provide care for children (3-5 yrs) while their families are at work
Preschool
What is the main goal/target students of HS/EHS?
Low income
At risk
A national system for early care and education that makes access to preschool similar to kindergarten by using the public schools
Universal pre-k
Training and professional preparation requirements for teachers of children from birth through age 5
a. are mandated by federal licensing standards.
b. are the same as those required for teachers of children aged 5-8.
c. are determined by program licensing requirements developed by each state.
d. always require that the teacher hold a CDA credential.
c
Organized and run by family members who are expected to actively participate in all aspects of the school
Parent Coop
Associated with a university, college, or other teacher education program & participate in informal research
Lab school
what has the research said about the effectiveness of head start?
Significant gains/impacts
Target age for IFSP (Individualized Family Services Plan) and IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
0~3
After 3
Family-Child Interaction Programs
a. were developed to meet the needs of children with disabilities.
b. are housed in private homes.
c. are based on the assumption that families are children's first and most important teachers.
d. are funded through Early Head Start funding.
Where do we live?
c