Program develops continuous individual learning goals for all children that are informed by formative assessment process; Program shares data regarding children’s development to ensure 4/5 smooth transitions between program and Early Intervention and/or public school STANDARD 2: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND INTERACTIONS Criterion Rationale 2A. Learning Environment: Program demonstrates a safe and healthy environment that fosters learning, exploration, and play. Level care quality has been a consistent positive predictor of children’s cognitive and Environment Rating Scales (ERS) technical assistance language skills in large, multisite studies and smaller local studies (Howes et al., 2008; consultation 2 Lamb, 1998; NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 2006; Peisner-Feinberg et al., 2001; Vandell, 2004) and a consistent predictor of children's social skills (NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 2006; Peisner-Feinberg et al., 2001; Vandell, 2004). ERS reliable rater visit and Classroom Assessment Indicator Scoring System (CLASS) technical assistance 3 consultation Level ERS and CLASS reliable rater visit 4/5 STANDARD 2: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND INTERACTIONS Criterion Rationale
4/5 Program develops continuous individual learning goals for all children that are informed by formative assessment process; Program shares data regarding children’s development to ensure smooth transitions between program and Early Intervention and/or public school STANDARD 2: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND INTERACTIONS Criterion Rationale 2A. Learning Environment: Program demonstrates a safe and healthy environment that fosters learning, exploration, and play. care quality has been a consistent positive predictor of children’s cognitive and language skills in large, multisite studies and smaller local studies (Howes et al., 2008; Lamb, 1998; NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 2006; Peisner-Feinberg et al., 2001; Vandell, 2004) and a consistent predictor of children's social skills (NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 2006; Peisner-Feinberg et al., 2001; Vandell, 2004). Indicator Level 2 Environment Rating Scales (ERS) technical assistance consultation 3 ERS reliable rater visit and Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) technical assistance consultation Level 4/5 ERS and CLASS reliable rater visit STANDARD 2: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND INTERACTIONS Criterion Rationale