Standard 2: NAEYC Accreditation Criteria for Curriculum

The following chart presents the accreditation criteria for this topic area. Each criterion provides specific details to guide program plans, policies and practices. The criteria are numbered (01, 02, 03, etc.) within their topic area. Each criterion within each program standard is identified by its relevant age group (or groups). Many criteria are identified as "universal" (U), meaning that all classrooms and programs pursuing NAEYC Accreditation must address these criteria. These aspects of quality should be seen in any programs or classrooms serving birth through kindergarten, though they may look somewhat different in practice depending on the children's age.

Age Groups:
U = universal
I = infant
T = toddlers/twos
P = preschool
K = kindergarten

2.H.
Curriculum Content Area for Cognitive Development: Technology

2.H.01
T   P   K
The use of passive media such as television, film, videotapes, and audiotapes is limited to developmentally appropriate programming.

2.H.02
P   K
All children have opportunities to access technology (e.g., tape recorders, microscopes, computers) that they can use by themselves, collaboratively with their peers, and with teaching staff or a parent.

2.H.03
P   K
Technology is used to extend learning within the classroom and to integrate and enrich the curriculum.