Georgia
The State of Georgia has a very long history as a leader in promoting early learning and development outcomes for young children. Georgia introduced its latest set of high-quality, research-based first learning standards for children birth to age five called the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS). The GELDS program promotes quality learning experiences for children. They are a set of appropriate, attainable standards that are flexible enough to support children’s individual rates of development, approaches to learning, and cultural context. The GELDS are a continuum of skills, behaviors, and concepts that children develop throughout this time of life. They are divided into age groups and serve as a framework for learning. (, 2013). The GELDS are aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Georgia Dept of Early Learning. How-to guide early learning staff in assessing assessment information to meet children&#