EI/ECSE Standards (2020) Resources

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•  EI/ECSE Glossary - The glossary contains terms

and definitions used throughout the standards. The

glossary can be used as a reference as you read

the EI/ECSE standards and associated resources

to aid understanding.
 

• ​ CEC/DEC EI/ECSE Standards, Components, and

Supporting Explanations - This document provides a complete report of the EI/ECSE standards and their components. Additionally, supporting explanations are provided that describe why it is important for learners to gain the knowledge and skills represented by each component of the standard. These explanations can be used to support decisions about learning activities and practical experiences during pre-service preparation programs and in-service professional development activities.

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• EI/ECSE Standards, Knowledge Bases, and References - The standard knowledge base provides a concise summary of the relevant laws, other standards (i.e., InTASC, CEC, NAEYC, CAEP Elementary), DEC Recommended Practices, CEC HLPs, research and other literature and resources from the field that support each standard component. A full reference list is also included.  These can be used to understand the support that exists and was used in the development of the standards and components. These may be used to help ensure coursework and professional development includes the most poignant resources and sources of information.

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• Themes Throughout the Standards - The following statements were developed to provide further explanation as to  central  themes which apply across all the new standards due to their fundamental influence on quality of EI/ECSE services. For pre-service, these statements may be topics addressed across curricula (e.g., as teacher educators do curricular planning, develop or revise courses). For PD they could be used to support development of materials and discussion topics (e.g., providing coaching around inclusive education). 

  • Technology Statement

  • Inclusion Statement

  • Cultural Diversity Statement 

 

• Crosswalk of the EI/ECSE Standards (2020) with DEC RPs (2014) - This document reviews the alignment of the EI/ECSE Standards (2020) and the DEC Recommended Practices (2014).

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• Crosswalk of the EI/ECSE Standards (2020) with DEC RPs (2014) and CEC HLPs (2017) - This document reviews the alignment of the EI/ECSE Standards (2020), DEC Recommended Practices (2014), and CEC High Leverage Practices (2017).