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News Release
DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE/April 1, 2008
BSU Children's Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation
The Boise State University Children’s Center is one of the first early
childhood programs to earn accreditation from the National Association for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) — the nation’s leading organization
of early childhood professionals.
“We’re proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC and to be
recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional
standards,” said Hob Boazman, center director. “NAEYC accreditation lets
families in our community know that children in our program are getting the
best care and early learning experiences possible.”
To earn NAEYC accreditation in the new system, the Children’s Center went
through an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its
services against the 10 new NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more
than 400 related accreditation criteria. The program received NAEYC
accreditation after an on-site visit by NAEYC assessors to ensure that the
program meets each of the 10 standards. NAEYC-accredited programs are also
subject to unannounced visits during their accreditation, which lasts for
five years.
In the 20 years since NAEYC accreditation was established, it has become a
widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. More than
11,000 programs serving a million young children are currently accredited by
NAEYC – approximately 8 percent of all preschools and other early childhood
programs.
“The new NAEYC Accreditation system raises the bar for preschools, child
care centers and other early childhood programs,” said Mark Ginsberg,
executive director of NAEYC. “The Boise State University Children’s Center’s
NAEYC accreditation is a sign that they are a leader in a national effort to
invest in high-quality early childhood education, and to help give all
children a better start.”
The NAEYC accreditation system has set voluntary professional standards for
programs for young children since 1985. As of September 2006, the
association’s revised program standards and criteria have introduced a new
level of quality, accountability and service for parents and children in
child care programs. The new standards reflect the latest research and best
practices in early childhood education and development. NAEYC is committed
to utilizing the newest studies and analysis on positive child outcomes to
ensure young children continue receiving the highest-quality care and
education possible.
For more information contact Boazman at (208) 426-4404 or
children@boisestate.edu.
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Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208)
426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu
Boise State University’s new Finish in Four program guarantees that
eligible students who follow a planned course of study can complete their
degree in four years. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional
required courses. More information about Boise State’s graduation guarantee
can be found at
www.boisestate.edu/finish4.
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