According to the first article, Essential Information for Education Policy, there are benefits of high-quality programs that are important for the child as well as the family. Early childhood education, I agree enhances school readiness and reduces racial and ethnic achievement gaps. The Headstart program where I am employed is a high quality program because it is effective to the child, the family, and the community. The Headstart program allows the child to prepare socially, emotionally, physically, as well as mentally for school. The child’s cognitive skills increase which interaction with other children. This program is free of cost and is available for families of low income economic status. The program also has a curriculum that provides an educational value that prepares the young children for kindergarten in the public school. The teachers and teacher assistants are highly qualified with either an early childhood bachelor degree or a two years’ associate degree. The teachers are in training once a week as well as collaborating with each other concerning the children. The Headstart program involves …show more content…
They believe all early childhood programs should provide high standards for childcare. Three of contributions were: assessment of children, a health plan, and teachers. Assessments are important, especially because they provide information about the child’s strengths and weakness. Therefore, this allows the teachers to better prepare instructional plan as well as identifying the children who have a disability. The program that provides health and safety allows the children to learn and grow effectively as well as reduce injury. The article stated that teachers should use effective teaching methods that enhance each child’s learning and development in the context of the curriculum