Write about what constitutes a high-quality early childhood program or policy by evaluating a current policy or policy initiative.

Write about what constitutes a high-quality early childhood program or policy by evaluating a current policy or policy initiative.

Describe the characteristics of high-quality early childhood programs.
Discuss and give examples of at least three benefits of early childhood education. Use scholarly research findings to support your position.
Apply psychological theories to a policy or policy initiative relating to early childhood education, such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Early Intervention, Head Start, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) or another program of your choosing. Include details about how the program is implemented and what population it aims to serve.
Explain how early childhood education and policy affect the physical, social, and cognitive aspects of child development. Use scholarly research findings to support your position.
You are urged to use the Capella Writing Center to help you develop clear and effective writing. Through the Writing Center, you will be able to receive feedback on your writing, use writing resources, discover new writing strategies, and explore different ways to draft, revise, edit, and proofread your own work.

If you wish, you may use the APA Paper Template [DOCX] to complete your assessment.

Additional Requirements
Written communication: Ensure that your writing is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Format your paper according to APA style.
Length: Write 3-5 typed and double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
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Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Describe physical, social, and cognitive aspects of child development.
Describe the characteristics and benefits of high-quality early childhood programs.
Explain how early childhood education and policy affect the physical, social, and cognitive domains of child development.
Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to topics in child development.
Apply psychological theories to a policy or policy initiative as it relates to early childhood education.
Competency 3: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in child development.
Apply scholarly research findings to topics in childhood education.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
Use APA format and style.

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