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2022 Assessment Tools and Resources
The current version of assessment items for NAEYC Early Learning Program accreditation is Version 2022. This version includes item, guidance, and terminology updates to 12% of current items as compared to the previous version (Version 2019). Many changes are minor and do not apply to most programs. Programs currently awaiting a site visit will be assessed using the assessment items from Version 2022.*
Version 2022
NAEYC Accreditation Assessment Items
*A small number of programs are grandfathered into the 2019 Version. This includes programs that are awaiting a Provisional Part 2 Visit and select programs that prepared and submitted candidacy documents in 2021 or earlier. Programs that meet these criteria should discuss the assessment version with their assigned assessor on the initial call.
Version 2022 Resources
Details and resources are available below to help programs understand and implement changes in portfolio evidence and observable practices.
Version 2022 Visit Tools
2022 Digital Portfolio Templates
NAEYC has developed program portfolio and classroom (by age category) portfolio templates to assist programs that choose to use our free resources.
- Program Portfolio (Word Template | PowerPoint Template)
- Classroom Portfolio - Infants (Word Template | PowerPoint Template)
- Classroom Portfolio - Toddlers (Word Template | PowerPoint Template)
- Classroom Portfolio - Preschool (Word Template | PowerPoint Template)
- Classroom Portfolio - Kindergarten (Word Template | PowerPoint Template)
- Classroom Portfolio - School Age (Word Template | PowerPoint Template)
- Classroom Portfolio - All Ages (Word Template | PowerPoint Template)
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