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    System Update: Improved Policies to Replace Extensions Policy and Site Visit Cancellation Policy
    Effective April 1, 2012 the Extensions Policy and Site Visit Cancellation Policy will be replaced by improved policies. Read more.

     

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    NAEYC All Criteria Document Now Includes Topic Areas
    The NAEYC All Criteria Document was among the most popular resources of 2011 and we’ve recently made it even better! The NAEYC All Criteria Document now includes the titles of topic areas within each of the 10 Standards. Download the enhanced version of the NAEYC All Criteria Document today!

     

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