Access the following to complete this Assessment:
PART 1:
Document #1: Walden Field Letter. You may wish to provide the program you choose with this letter from Walden University’s Program Director for the Master of Science in Early Childhood Studies.
Document #2: NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria Overview
Document #3: NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria
Document #4: NAEYC’s Engaging Diverse Families Self-Assessment Checklist
Website: NAEYC Accredited Program Search
Review the “NAEYC's Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria” (Document #3) and the “NAEYC Engaging Diverse Families Project Program Self-Assessment Checklist” (Document #4) provided as part of this Work Product. In a 1- to 2-page paper:
Explain the purpose of the “NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria” and the importance of using them to for assessing program quality.
Explain how the “NAEYC Engaging Diverse Families Self-Assessment Checklist” is a useful tool in program evaluation.
Part II of your Assessment requires that you use the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria and the NAEYC Engaging Diverse Families Self-Assessment Checklist to evaluate an early childhood program. Using the NAEYC Accredited Program Search, begin researching and contacting NAEYC Accredited programs in your area to determine if you can complete your assignment at that facility. Your local NAEYC Affiliate Groups may be beneficial, if you are having difficulty connecting with a program.
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