The Concept of Developmentally Appropriate Practices Gained Widespread Recognition When

question 2

Multiple Choice

The concept of developmentally appropriate practices gained widespread recognition when:

• A)Children with disabilities started to be educated in early childhood settings.
• B)NAEYC published position statements in the mid 1980s.
• C)Head Start programs began in the 1970s.
• D)The government decided to help fund early childhood programs.

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Constructive Obligation

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Legal Obligation

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Equitable Obligation

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