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Benchmarks of High-Quality Pre-K

In May 2007, Pre-K Now hosted Benchmarks of High-Quality Pre-K to discuss the key ingredients of high-quality programs and how they can be achieved and maintained. Bob Pianta and Barbara Bowman each spoke on research into the quality factors proven to impact and improve outcomes for children in pre-k, and Kim Means of the National Association for the Education of Young Children outlined her organization's accreditation system and advocacy for high-quality programs.

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Facilitator:

Kim Means
Associate Executive Director, NAEYC Academy
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Agenda:
1.  

Welcome by Libby Doggett, Executive Director of Pre-K Now
2.  

Introduction of topic and speakers by Kim Means

3.  

Presentations by:

Bob Pianta (slide presentation)
Director
Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning

Barbara Bowman (slide presentation)
Chief Early Education Officer
Chicago Public Schools, Early Education Division

4.  

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