ECCD ACT

Who?

ECCD ACT

DEC 52000

RA 8980

Pres. Joseph Estrada

6 years old

Conception

Framework and Components

What is ECCD?

Full range of health, nutrition, early education, and social services programs that provide for basic holistic needs of children

ECCD Curriculum

Regardless of Culture

Including the Disabled

Parent Education and Involvement, Advocacy, and Mobilization of Communities

Examples of:

Establishment of ECCD System

Quality Standards and Accreditation

Center-based program

-kindergarten or school based programs-community or church based early childhood education programs -child-minding centers -health centers and stations

Human Resource Development Program

Home-based Program

-neighborhood-based play groups -family day care programs -parent education -home visiting program

in at least three (3) regions each year to achieve national coverage over a five-year period.

ECCD Management

OBJECTIVES

ECCD Curriculum the age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate educational objectives, program of activities, organized learning experiences and recommended learning materials for children that are implemented by service providers through center and home-based programs.

Improved Infant & Child Survival

Improved quality standards of public and private ECCD program

Hollistic debelopment of the child across all domains to prepare them for formal learning and help in the smooth transition from home care education to community or school based setting

Recognizes the importance of parents as the primary care givers and educators of their children and has provided programs to help equip parents better for the task.

Establish a system for early identification, prevention, referral and intervention for developmental disorders and disabilities in early childhood

ACUÑA, PAULINE DANIELLE L. & DELA PEÑA, ANGELA B. R.A. 8980 http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2000/ra_8980_2000.html