Early Childhood Indicators of Progress

Alignment of 2010 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts
with the
Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota's Early Learning Standards (3-5)
and the
Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework: Promoting positive outcomes in early childhood learning programs serving children 3-5 years old.

To view a draft of the alignment created by the Minnesota Department of Education, click on the PDF below

DRAFT_Early_Indicators_ELA_Alignment_August_2011.pdf

PreK-3 Educators: HELP!

Please provide feedback by October 1.

The Minnesota Department of Education needs the input of PreK-3 educators on the draft publication of the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIP) alignment to the K-12 Academic Standards.

Please review the PDF below (Draft Early Indicators ELA Alignment) and click on the link below to answer a brief evaluation survey. There are only 8 simple questions, plus an opportunity to add comments.

Your input will help determine next steps, and give important direction to aligning preschool and elementary instructional practices.

To complete the evaluation survey, click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z8DMZCL

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