ECE Chapter 1
Early Childhood Education - correct answer-Education and child care services provided for
children from birth to age 8
Professionals - correct answer-Members of an occupational group that make decisions
based on a specialized body of knowledge, continue to learn throughout their careers, and
are committed to meeting the needs of others
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - correct answer-The
world's largest organization of early childhood educators, whose mission is to act on behalf
of the needs and interests of children from birth through age 8. NAEYC establishes
standards for teacher preparation and accreditation of early childhood programs
Head Start - correct answer-Federally funded, national program that promotes school
readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 3, 4, and 5
through providing education, health, nutritional, social, and other services to the nation's
poorest children and families
Early Head Start - correct answer-Federally funded program serving low income pregnant
mothers, infants, and toddlers that promotes healthy family functioning
Early Childhood Special Education - correct answer-Services for children with disabilities or
special needs who meet eligibility guidelines that are determined on a state by state basis
according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - correct answer-Federal law governing
provision of services for children with disabilities and special needs
Early Intervention - correct answer-Services for infants and toddlers who are at risk of
developmental delay and their families
Inclusion - correct answer-Participation and services for children with disabilities and special
needs in programs and settings where their typically developing peers are served
Kindergarten - correct answer-Typically considered the first year of formal schooling. Serves
5 and 6 year olds
Primary Grades - correct answer-First, second, and third grade. Sometimes includes
kindergarten
Charter schools - correct answer-Independently operated, publicly funded schools that have
greater flexibility than regular schools in meeting regulations and achieving goals
Early Childhood Education - correct answer-Education and child care services provided for
children from birth to age 8
Professionals - correct answer-Members of an occupational group that make decisions
based on a specialized body of knowledge, continue to learn throughout their careers, and
are committed to meeting the needs of others
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - correct answer-The
world's largest organization of early childhood educators, whose mission is to act on behalf
of the needs and interests of children from birth through age 8. NAEYC establishes
standards for teacher preparation and accreditation of early childhood programs
Head Start - correct answer-Federally funded, national program that promotes school
readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 3, 4, and 5
through providing education, health, nutritional, social, and other services to the nation's
poorest children and families
Early Head Start - correct answer-Federally funded program serving low income pregnant
mothers, infants, and toddlers that promotes healthy family functioning
Early Childhood Special Education - correct answer-Services for children with disabilities or
special needs who meet eligibility guidelines that are determined on a state by state basis
according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - correct answer-Federal law governing
provision of services for children with disabilities and special needs
Early Intervention - correct answer-Services for infants and toddlers who are at risk of
developmental delay and their families
Inclusion - correct answer-Participation and services for children with disabilities and special
needs in programs and settings where their typically developing peers are served
Kindergarten - correct answer-Typically considered the first year of formal schooling. Serves
5 and 6 year olds
Primary Grades - correct answer-First, second, and third grade. Sometimes includes
kindergarten
Charter schools - correct answer-Independently operated, publicly funded schools that have
greater flexibility than regular schools in meeting regulations and achieving goals
