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The first Montessori School was opened in America
The first Montessori School to be opened in America was located in Scarborough, New York. -
Head Start was founded.
Head start was founded and became one of the first programs to support Early Childhood Education for young students in America. -
Early Childhood Development and Academic Assistance Act was passed.
The Early Childhood Development and Academic Assistance Act was passed in South Carolina. -
No Child Left Behind Act was passed.
The No Child Left Behind Act was passed by the House of Representatives in 2001 after being proposed by George W. Bush. This act requires federal funding for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Students who don't meet AYP must be provided services by the school for success. -
Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 was signed.
The Head Start Act of 2007 reauthorizes the Head Start Program until September 30, 2012. -
The Early Childhood Development Collection System (ECDCS) was created.
The Early Childhood Development Collection System is a South Carolina website that helps teachers, parents, and the general public share with the state what their young learner needs to improve.