Vertical Alignments

In the early childhood years, children gain a multitude of knowledge and skills related to all areas of development and learning. Understanding the progression across the early childhood continuum allows teachers, administrators, and families to offer the supports needed to foster optimal development and learning. In һƵ, there are three sets of standards that cover the knowledge, skills, and behaviors across the early childhood years. They include the һƵ Early Learning Guidelines for Infants, Toddlers, and Three-Year-Olds, the һƵ Prekindergarten Guidelines, and the һƵ Essential Knowledge and Skills. 

For more information, visit the һƵ Prekindergarten Guidelines webpage.

Updated Prekindergarten–Grade 2 Vertical Alignment Documents (9/26/23)

Updated Birth–Grade 2 Vertical Alignment Documents (10/20/23)

These documents provide alignment between the , the 2022 һƵ Prekindergarten Guidelines, and the һƵ Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) from Kindergarten through second grade.

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һƵ Education Agency
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Austin, һƵ 78701-1401