Alignment of National Evaluation Series Early Childhood Education Framework Subtest 1 with National Standards

This alignment study identifies the national standards that are addressed in whole or in part by each competency of the assessment framework. An indication of alignment does not necessarily imply complete congruence of the content of a test competency with the relevant standard. The information in this document is subject to change if revisions are made to the assessment framework. Any changes will fully supersede the information contained in this document.

108: Early Childhood Education Subtest 1
Competency Standards
0001: Understand the stages and progressions of child development from ages birth to age 8 and factors that influence children's early development and learning.
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Standard 1a,b,c,d: Child Development and Learning in Context
Standard 2a: Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections
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Standard 1a,b: Understanding and Addressing Each Child's Developmental and Learning Needs
0002: Understand ways that young children construct knowledge, learn, and develop and various instructional approaches to promote all children's development and learning.
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Standard 1c,d: Child Development and Learning in Context
Standard 4b: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices
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Standard 1a,b: Understanding and Addressing Each Child's Developmental and Learning Needs
0003: Understand diversity and inclusion and how to create positive learning environments that are safe, that are responsive, and that promote positive interactions and learning.
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Standard 4a,b,c: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices
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Standard 3d: Assessing, Planning, and Designing Contexts for Learning
0004: Understand social and emotional development and developmentally appropriate, positive behavior practices to develop and promote children's social and emotional competence.
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Standard 1a,b: Child Development and Learning in Context
Standard 4a,b,c: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices
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Standard 3d,e,f: Assessing, Planning, and Designing Contexts for Learning
0005: Understand strategies for building positive, collaborative relationships with children's families, other professionals, and community agencies and organizations.
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Standard 2a,b,c: Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections
Standard 6d: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
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Standard 5a,b: Developing as a Professional
0006: Understand the roles and responsibilities of early childhood educators.
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Standard 6a,b,c,d: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
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Standard 5c: Developing as a Professional