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Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.
Resources for Michigan’s Out-of-School Time programs and providers.
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The purpose of these Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten is to support the growth and development of all children throughout the state, birth to kindergarten; to support early childhood professionals in recognizing individual developmental trajectories and expressions of learning; and to guide programs toward the highest quality in their operations.
These standards are organized into 17 sections that define a cohesive and research-based foundation for all early childhood professionals as these professionals use a wide variety of curricula, methodologies, and implementation strategies to meet the individual and collective needs of all children across the full range of backgrounds and experiences.
Current Standards
Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten (approved November 15, 2022)
Companion Resources
MI Tip Sheet- Overview of Early Childhood Standards of Quality
MI Tip Sheet- Key Elements of High-Quality Infant Toddler Environments
MI Tip Sheet- Key Elements of High-Quality Preschool Environments
MI Tip Sheet- Supporting Child Transitions
MI Tip Sheet- Key Elements Family Partnerships
Training
This free, self-paced course is an overview of Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten. The course will provide a high-level overview of what the standards are and how they are to be used to guide high-quality practices within programs and to support children’s development. (1 SCECH)
