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ERIC Number: EJ590134
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
NAEYC Position Statement on Developing and Implementing Effective Public Policies To Promote Early Childhood and School-Age Care Program Accreditation.
Young Children, v54 n4 p36-40 Jul 1999
Contends that accreditation alone is not the solution to problems facing early childhood and school-age education programs. Presents seven recommendations for program accreditation. Suggests that stakeholders should also continue to refine standards and practices, focus on integrating accreditation policies into comprehensive plans, view accreditation as ongoing process, continually implement standards, and involve broader public in developing creative initiatives. (LBT)
Descriptors: Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Citizen Participation, Early Childhood Education, Educational Objectives, Financial Support, Program Development, Public Support, School Age Day Care, Standards, Teacher Education Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Accreditation Standards; Goal Based Planning; National Association Educ of Young Children