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An indicator of high quality early childhood programming is educated and informed teachers. Programs that take teacher preparation and professional development seriously exemplify this indicator. Great teachers create great students. Research shows that an inspiring and informed teacher in every classroom sprouts creative and bright students that learn and do well. Children and young people deserve no less than teachers who are well grounded in the theory and research that form the essential foundation for effective reading instruction, instruction that is evidence based, and adaptable to the needs of individual students and communities. These learners deserve teachers who have a command of a variety of teaching methods and approaches that can be applied according to individual needs and circumstances. There is no single method or strategy that will promote high levels of reading achievement for all learners in all circumstances.

To the question of whether or not we are performing this indicator acceptably, I answer no. Judging by the recent cheating scandal in the Atlanta Public School system, obviously students aren't being taught the necessary strategies to regurgitate what they are being taught and itnis thoughtn that they cannopass standardized tests without a little "help". I think it begins with the teachers not being effective with their teaching strategies to ensure comprehension from every student. Strong, comprehensive programs of teacher preparation and professional development that stress all aspects of instructional content and strategy for teaching are in dire need and not only is specialized education being overlooked, but unethical conduct is becoming the norm.