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Redefining Measurement of Early Learning, This white paper, by Holly King, Ph.D. Early childhood education is widely understood to be critically important to children’s success in school and in life. There’s less agreement, however, on which indicators of quality give us the best return on investment, and on ways to measure and promote those quality indicators. White paper. Holly M. King
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Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds are authorized under the CARES, CRRSA, and ARP1 acts. With similar criteria, all three acts enable such funds to be broadly used to address students’ learning loss and recovery and teacher professional development. The funds are authorized for use on Cognia professional learning opportunities, resources and services on the Cognia Improvement Platform (available through membership), and specialized improvement services. The Cognia expert for your region can help you choose the best options to fit your goals, and advise you on how to use your ESSER funds from the CARES, CRRSA, and ARP* acts. Cognia has an ESSER Guide for Cognia Services for more information. https://go.cognia.org/esser-funding
*Terms
ESSER: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief
CARES: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
CRRSA: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
ARP: American Rescue Plan
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What are high expectations for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities? This question has been raised for decades, with the answers changing over time. Although the conclusion has been that all individuals deserve the chance to show what they know and can do, exactly what that means for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities is just emerging.
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