State: Alabama

Chapters 1 & 2 of the text focus on early childhood learning standards and how standards influence curriculum planning. For this discussion please respond to each of the following questions:

a. Does the state you live or work in have identified learning standards for early childhood education?
b. What are the benefits of identified Early Learning Standards?
c. Are there barriers presented by early learning standards in an early childhood education program?
d. How do you see yourself using early learning standards in curriculum planning?