This video collection is primarily intended for preschool program administrators and coaches, and may be helpful also for other preschool staff. The purpose of these videos is to provide an overview of the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards. The videos highlight the required criteria within each program standard, and other key points to consider. Helpful resources, which can be accessed as hyperlinks within presentation slides, are offered throughout each of the videos in this collection.
The videos were developed through a collaborative partnership with early childhood consultants from Iowa’s Area Education Agencies.
| Topic | Description | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | This video summarizes requirements for which programs must follow the approved preschool program standards and an overview of Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards. | Introduction Presentation Slides |
| Standard 1: Relationships | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 1 and shares guidance and resources relevant to relationships in preschool classrooms. | Relationships Presentation Slides |
| Standard 2: Curriculum | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 2 and shares guidance and resources relevant to curriculum in preschool classrooms. | Curriculum Presentation Slides |
| Standard 3: Teaching | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 3 and shares guidance and resources relevant to teaching in preschool classrooms. | Teaching Presentation Slides |
| Standard 4: Assessment of Child Progress | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 4 and shares guidance and resources relevant to assessment in preschool classrooms. | Assessment of Child Progress Presentation Slides |
| Standard 5: Health | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 5 and shares guidance and resources relevant to health and nutrition in preschool classrooms. | Health Presentation Slides |
| Standard 6: Teachers | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 6 and shares guidance and resources relevant to staff in preschool classrooms. | Teachers Presentation Slides |
| Standard 7: Families | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 7 and shares guidance and resources relevant to involving families in preschool classrooms. | Families Presentation Slides |
| Standard 8: Community Relationships | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 8 and shares guidance and resources relevant to building community relationships to support quality early childhood classrooms. | Community Relationships Presentation Slides |
| Standard 9: Physical Environment | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 9 and shares guidance and resources relevant to a high quality physical environment in preschool classrooms and settings in which preschool children participate. | Physical Environment Presentation Slides |
| Standard 10: Leadership and Management | This video provides information of the required criteria in Standard 10 and shares guidance and resources relevant to leadership and management of preschool classrooms. | Leadership and Management Presentation Slides |
| Monitoring and Resources | This video summarizes how the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards are monitored and shares general resources. | Monitoring and Resources Presentation Slides |
| Full-Length Video | This full-length video provides an overview of the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards and required criteria. | Full-Length Video Presentation Slides |