From the time of birth until Kindergarten, there are approximately two thousand days. Research shows that these two thousand days are a critical period of growth and development in a young child’s life.
The Iowa Early Learning Standards summarize developmental expectations for children birth through age 5. This document also contains an alignment with the Iowa Core Kindergarten Literacy and Math Standards.
The Zero to Three Parent Resources offer information for parents in a wide variety of developmental areas.
Early childhood information
Assessment in early childhood
Authentic assessment, formative assessment and universal screening for children.
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Early literacy & early numeracy
Promoting early literacy & early numeracy in young children.
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Services for children from birth to 5
Early Access and Early Childhood Special Education.
Learn more about services for children from birth to 5