NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Position Statement (full document)

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Written By Kadisha Conteh

NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Position Statement (full document)

This position statement, one of five foundational documents developed by NAEYC in collaboration with the early childhood profession to advance high-quality early learning for all young children, defines the term, “developmentally appropriate practice.”  The definition emerges from a set of evidence-based core considerations and principles of child development and learning, all of which are explained in the principles section of this statement. To support educators’ use of developmentally appropriate practice, this statement also identifies guidelines for decision making in six key areas of responsibility that correspond to the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators.

Organization/Author: NAEYC 

Type of Resource: Position Statement

Publication Date: 2020

Kadisha Conteh
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