The Alignment of CEC/DEC and NAEYC Personnel Preparation Standards

This article describes the process for alignment of the personnel preparation standards developed by the Council for Exceptional Children and Division for Early Childhood with the standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The results identify areas of conve...

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Published in:Topics in early childhood special education 2012-05, Vol.32 (1), p.52-63
Main Authors: Chandler, Lynette K., Cochran, Deborah C., Christensen, Kimberly A., Dinnebeil, Laurie A., Gallagher, Peggy A., Lifter, Karin, Stayton, Vicki D., Spino, Margie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Standards
Alignment (Education)
Career preparation
Early Childhood Education
Early Intervention
Fundamental Concepts
Preschool Teachers
Professional Development
Professional standards
Program Descriptions
Special Education
Young Children
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Summary:This article describes the process for alignment of the personnel preparation standards developed by the Council for Exceptional Children and Division for Early Childhood with the standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The results identify areas of convergence across the two sets of standards and areas that were primarily addressed through only one set of standards. Areas of nonalignment may constitute specialized knowledge and skills within the disciplines of special education, early childhood special education and early intervention, and early childhood education. This standards alignment can be used by states and university and college personnel preparation programs to develop blended programs that highly qualified early childhood professionals to meet the needs of all children in a variety of settings.
ISSN:0271-1214
1538-4845
DOI:10.1177/0271121412437047