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Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards: Frequently Asked Questions Many of the questions have been identified from feedback received through November 2007. This document will be updated as necessary to assure the most current information is available. This information continues to be updated as necessary to assure the most current information is available. 1. How were the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards developed? 2. What age group are the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards for? 3. Why expand the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards to include children ages birth to 3? 4. Are the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards appropriate for all children? 4a. How can the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards be used for children with disabilities? 4b. How can the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards be used in programs with children who speak English as a Second Language? 5. Are the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards research based? 6. Why are the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards necessary? 7. Why are the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards important? 8. What is the intended use of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards? 9. Why does Wisconsin need its own Standards? 10. Who should use the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards? 11. Do all early childhood education and care settings have to integrate the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards into their programs? 12. How are the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards aligned with the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards? 13. Why are the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards numbered in the Performance Standards section like they are? 14. What is the difference between the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and curriculum? 15. Can the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards also be used as curriculum? 16. What specific curriculum should I be using in my program? 17. How can the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and accompanying Developmental Continuum be used in the development of curriculum for early education classrooms? 18. How do the Early Learning Standards relate to the assessment of the development of young children? 19. How can the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards be incorporated into a natural learning environment? 20. Should the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards be used as an assessment tool? 21. How can the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards be used for program assessment? 22. Should the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards be used as a screening tool when making program entry or exit decisions about individual children? 23. Is there a specific assessment tool that is recommended by the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards? 24. Do the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards include specific benchmarks for each age group? 25. What does “show evidence of” really mean within the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards? 26. Will early care and education settings be assessed on their implementation of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards? 27.

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