Quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) seek to define quality in early childhood settings, support programs in increasing their quality, and rate programs so parents can better understand varying levels of quality when selecting a … Continued
The answer depends on your state. Child-care programs are either licensed through the state education agency, the state-level Department of Health and Human Services, or another state level department. In most states the licensing body … Continued
Advocacy work takes everyone’s involvement and is ongoing. Here are a few ways to get started: Get involved in your state advocacy group. Find your group here: XXXX MPPI can help you start one if … Continued
There are many laws and regulations that impact Montessori programs. For example: Some states do not allow 5 or 6-year olds to be in the same classroom with three and four-year olds. Many states cap … Continued
No! Public policy impacts both the public and private sector. Child-care regulations, requirements to align with state standards, and other policies impact private Montessori schools.
Public policy encompasses laws, regulations, courses of action, and funding priorities created by a government entity or its representatives. It is created at the federal, state, and local level, and seeks to address a problem … Continued