Planning for High-Quality Prekindergarten Programs
Planning for High-Quality Prekindergarten Programs reflects the commitment of the New York State Education Department to continue to work toward increasing the availability of high-quality prekindergarten programs. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to those responsible for planning and implementing prekindergarten programs for three- and four-year old children. It provides a framework for teachers and others who work with young children to create environments and develop curricula, instruction, and assessment strategies that support children as learners. It is based on the recognition that teachers need many and varied opportunities to nurture and refine their craft in order to respond effectively to the diverse needs of the children with whom they will interact during their teaching careers.
Mealtimes, Nap Times and Toilet Learning in State-Administered Prekindergarten
The Office of Early Learning (OEL) has provided guidance memos that respond to common questions about providing mealtimes and nap times in prekindergarten programs.
Outreach, Recruitment, & Lottery Guidance
This document is intended to serve as guidance in helping school districts with outreach and recruitment of eligible children for its Prekindergarten programing. It also offers guidance for conducting the lottery and informing families of the lottery results, when applicable. Districts are expected to make local decisions around this guidance based on their own locations, resources, programming, and populations served.