BALTIMORE and RICHMOND, Va., April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Success for All Foundation is
excited to announce the approval of our Curiosity Corner program by
the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for inclusion on the
state's list of high-quality instructional materials for Birth to
Five Programs.
"Success for All is thrilled about the approval of our Curiosity
Corner program by the Virginia Department of Education. This
recognition validates our commitment to providing innovative and
effective educational solutions that empower every child to reach
their full potential. We are excited to continue partnering with
educators and communities across Virginia to inspire curiosity, ignite
learning, and prepare young students for kindergarten," says
Julie Wible, CEO of Success for All
Foundation.
Curiosity Corner has undergone rigorous examination by the
Department, meeting all established criteria and demonstrating
alignment with effective literacy instruction strategies to prepare
all children for success in kindergarten and beyond. Curiosity
Corner is a research-based, comprehensive preschool program that is
aligned to the National Reading Panel, National Research Council, and Head Start Child
Outcomes Framework. It has also been proven effective through the
Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research (PCER) Consortium. This
PCER study found that of the 14 early childhood curricula
evaluated, Curiosity Corner was one of only two programs to have an
impact on end-of-kindergarten reading. The study found that
children in kindergarten who had participated in preschool
classrooms that implemented the Curiosity Corner curriculum had
higher scores on two of three measures of literacy development than
children in kindergarten who had not experienced the Curiosity
Corner curriculum in preschool classrooms.
Curiosity Corner is strategically designed to address specific,
sequenced learning goals tailored to meet the individual needs of
every child. Moreover, it offers a developmentally appropriate
structure and sequence in classroom activities, seamlessly aligning
with Virginia's Early Learning and
Development Standards (ELDS).
When selecting an early learning program, it's crucial to
acknowledge the pivotal role that curriculum plays in enriching
teacher-child interactions, fostering trust, and nurturing
emotional security. Curiosity Corner ensures comprehensive coverage
of all areas of learning and development, providing educators with
invaluable support in their mission to facilitate holistic growth
in young learners.
Success for All Foundation's Curiosity Corner emerges as the
premier choice for Virginia's
early childhood education programs, meeting VDOE's Baseline
Criteria for High-Quality Birth to Five Curriculum and offering
unparalleled flexibility and effectiveness in supporting children's
holistic development.
For further information regarding Curiosity Corner and Success
for All Foundation's comprehensive programs, please visit
https://www.successforall.org/our-approach/schoolwide-programs/curiosity-corner/
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