Early Childhood Program Accreditation
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Early Childhood Program Accreditation
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Description of Training Session:
Accreditation is a process used to identify quality early childhood programs. The accreditation process is accomplished through a nationally recognized accreditation organization and adheres to specific regulations. This course discusses the accreditation process, accrediting organizations, and the benefits early childhood programs may expect from becoming accredited. It also discusses the impacts and effects accreditation and Quality Rating Systems (QRS) have on early childhood programs, youth and future development, and the communities in which we live.
Accreditation is a process used to identify quality early childhood programs. The accreditation process is accomplished through a nationally recognized accreditation organization and adheres to specific regulations. This course discusses the accreditation process, accrediting organizations, and the benefits early childhood programs may expect from becoming accredited. It also discusses the impacts and effects accreditation and Quality Rating Systems (QRS) have on early childhood programs, youth and future development, and the communities in which we live.
- Language(s) used in training: English
- CDA Competency: Commitment to Professionalism [3 hours / .3 CEU]
Learning Objectives:
- After reading about accreditation, participant will be able to identify national accreditation organizations and their roles in early childhood programs. through a multiple-choice quiz.
- After reading about accreditation standards, participant will be able to identify common early childhood accreditation standards through a multiple-choice quiz.
- After reading about QRIS, participant will be able to recall the definition of Quality Rating Systems through a multiple-choice quiz.
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