North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development

2013
The 2013 North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development is an updated combination of the 2005 and 2007 Foundations documents. Organized according to five domains of the learning and development of young children from birth through kindergarten, this Foundations document outlines the goals and developmental indicators for each domain. Within each domain, strategies for early educators and families to support infants and toddlers, and preschoolers are provided respectively. Also included is a section on supporting dual language learners.

Topic: 

  • Environment
  • Instruction
  • Literacy
  • STEM
  • Early Intervention
  • Planning and Facilitation Tools

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children with Disabilities
  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse
  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Introduction to Early Childhood
  • Children with Exceptionalities
  • Child, Family, and Community
  • Child Guidance
  • Creative Activities
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
  • Language and Literacy Experiences
  • Child Development and Learning
  • Early Childhood Capstone Practicum