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[quote=Anonymous]CC is a play-based curriculum that is thematic and relies on a center environment approach.  it is highly used in many centers and is often referred to as the "bible of ECE" by many in the field.  There is a great deal of information in the books about developmentally appropriate activities and what teachers should expect from children at various stages.  There is a companion assessment system that can be done online and incorporates "authentic assessment" as well as portfolios.

It generally a very good tool.  The only downside is how the curriculum is implemented and how well the teachers are trained in its usage.  Things you should look for or ask the Center Director:

- Are you using the assessment tool for CC?  How often do you have parent conferences to discuss the developmental milestones?  Can I see an example of some children's portfolios from the class my child will be in?

- What kind of training have your teachers had on the curriculum?  Have your teachers been trained the assessment tool?  Have they learned how to recognize an event to document for an assessment?  How do they document the events and milestones? Do they get annual training on specific sections?  What other types of training do they get?

Thats probably enough to blow any CDs mind.  If they dont have good answers to those questions then they are probably not really running the curriculum correctly [/quote]

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