Curriculum Forms

Approved Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Checklist     Center Name: Date:

The curriculum used at this facility is one of those listed below that has been approved by the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County

Definition Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum, for the purposes of a review and /or approval, is defined as a set of written materials that: Is replicable May address the use of materials, scheduling, arranging the environment, and interaction between children and adults separately or in combination Includes more than activity suggestions and more than theory and pedagogy Is aligned with the Florida Early Learning Standards Birth – Five Is aligned with scientifically-based research

Approved Curricula Ages Birth to 5 (not to be confused with Florida DOE VPK approved curriculum) Standards: Florida has adopted performance standards for all children birth to 5 years old. The PERFORMANCE STANDARDS can be accessed on line.     Birth to Three Year Olds http//www.floridajobs.org/earlylearning/downloads/pdf/birth_to_3book.pdf     Three, Four and Five Year Olds http//www.floridajobs.org/earlylearning/downloads/zip/3-5_perf_stands.zip     Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Standards http://www.firn.edu/doe/earlylearning/perform.htm     Approved Framework Curricula A framework is a philosophical structure which can be used to facilitate the alliance of practices with performance standards. The coalition recognizes adherence to an educational framework as an indicator of high-quality early education programming. The research-based developmentally appropriate curriculum frameworks currently recognized by this coalition are:          Creative Curriculum®;  Beyond Centers and Circle Time Series;  High/Scope®;  La Petite Academy – Journey  Montessori*                 Approved VPK curricula (ELC reviewed Pre-K only)  High Reach® Passports for Pre-K  Houghton Mifflin Pre-K  InvestiGator Club®,  Let's Begin with the Letter People® for Pre-K     * The name Montessori is not legally protected, and can be used by anyone, for any purpose; it is vital that anyone searching for authentic Montessori practices be aware of this. Check www.montessori.edu for more information.     Approved Materials and Resources Curricula: Within an appropriate framework, there are materials and resources that can enhance and augment developmentally appropriate practices. The materials and resources currently recognized by this coalition are approved as curriculum:      Building Language for Literacy®  DLM Early Childhood Express®  Doors to Discovery®  Funshine Express™  Opening the World of Learning™  WEE Learn®

Verification that a developmentally appropriate curriculum is in use.     Assessor Print Name: ___________________________ Signature:_______________________     Date:_____________________