Curriculum
DCCDS's curriculum is a comprehensive, research-based program that integrates instruction across developmental domains and early learning disciplines. It supports every aspect of children’s development-physical, social, emotional, cognitive and linguistic. One important focus is the development of language and literacy skills.
Texas School Ready
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Responsive teaching promotes social and cognitive development
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Cognitive readiness can be achieved in ways that support the whole child
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Early childhood is a critical period for social, emotional, language, and cognitive foundational skills known to predict later school success
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Research-based comprehensive curricula are essential tools of the classroom
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Progress monitoring that directs teaching better assures school readiness
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“Effective” professional development for teachers is key to guaranteeing goals are achieved
Frog Street
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Extensive integration of themes, disciplines, and domains
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Social and Emotional development includes Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline ®
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Differentiated instruction
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Equity of English and Spanish materials and instruction
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Joyful approach to learning