Keyword: Accreditation
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Quality in Early Childhood Education
This Q&A explains how quality is measured for early childhood education, what the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS) is, and how program or school accreditation relates to quality.
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Early Childhood Initiatives in Illinois
The following list describes initiatives in Illinois aimed at increasing the availability, accessibility, or quality of early childhood programs and services within the state. Some initiatives are funded with public dollars, some are funded with private dollars, and some reflect a partnership of public and private support. Please contact us if you know of other…
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An Introduction to Montessori Education
On this podcast we talk with Dr. Natalie Danner, the LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck endowed chair of Montessori education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Accreditation Renewal Sparks an Anti-bias Journey
Do we point out differences in the safety of our classrooms so we can discuss them in a positive manner, or do we wait for children to ask questions or make comments?
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Starting a Childcare Center in Illinois
Starting a child care center offers an opportunity to positively impact the lives of young children and their families in your community. Before you start caring for young children, there are many things to consider.
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Starting a Family Childcare Program in Illinois
This Q&A offers strategies and suggestions for starting a family childcare program in Illinois