An individualized, competency-based assessment and accreditation program for early childhood staff. Credentials are granted to candidates who demonstrate competencies related to child development and early childhood goals. Administered by and credentials granted by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. The results of classroom assessment provide the basis for individualizing the curriculum for children. The numbering system used by the United States Government to organize and catalog all federal final rules published in the Federal Register.
All federal regulations governing a specific federal program are codified for easy reference.
For example, the number assigned to Head Start Performance Standards is 45 CFR, Parts 1300-1308. The ongoing and annual assessment, or survey, required by Head Start which determines the need for and nature of the local program, based on the community s strengths, resources and needs. The U.S. government s Cabinet-level agency for protecting the health of Americans and providing essential human services. The department includes more that 300 programs that cover a wide range of activities, including child abuse prevention, food and drug safety, medical research, and financial assistance for low-income families. The federal agency responsible for programs dealing with education.