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2. Early childhood education - Wikipedia

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   MaGeography in Montessori Early Childhood at QAIS. Early childhood education ( ECE ), also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children (formally and informally) from birth up to the age of eight. [1] Traditionally, this is up to the equivalent of third grade. [2]

3. Early childhood education in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Early childhood education, in its professional form, emerges in the United States in the early 20th century. In 1926, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC) was founded, and is still active today. Around this time, we also see the inception of development education standards along with teacher training programs.

4. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Wikipedia

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   The Individualized Family Service Plan is different compared to an Individual Education Plan in other key ways: Eligibility for early intervention (birth to three) under Part C of IDEA is set by each state individually and is often different from eligibility for special education (3–22) under Part B of IDEA.

5. Early childhood intervention - Wikipedia

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   Early childhood intervention. Early childhood intervention ( ECI) is a support and educational system for very young children (aged birth to six years) who have been victims of, or who are at high risk for child abuse and/or neglect as well as children who have developmental delays or disabilities. Some states and regions have chosen to focus ...

6. Head Start (program) - Wikipedia

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   Head Start is a program of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families. It is the oldest and largest program of its kind. [1] The program's services and resources are designed to foster ...

7. National Association for the Education of Young Children

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   The National Association for the Education of Young Children ( NAEYC) is a large nonprofit association in the United States representing early childhood education teachers, para-educators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, policy makers, and advocates. [2] NAEYC is focused on improving the well-being of ...

8. Early Childhood Education Act - Wikipedia

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   The Early Childhood Education Act is the name of various landmark laws passed by the United States Congress outlining federal programs and funding for childhood education from pre-school through kindergarten. [1] The first such act was introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Congresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawaiʻi in the 1960s ...

9. Developmentally appropriate practice - Wikipedia

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   Developmentally appropriate practice ( DAP) is a perspective within early childhood education whereby a teacher or child caregiver nurtures a child's social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. [1] It is also described as a philosophy in child education that is based on child development knowledge where professionals base their ...