This document contains a matrix offering a side-by-side comparison of almost 40 criteria among 7 sets of early childhood program standards. The standards are: (1) Head Start Program Performance Standards; (2) Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Care Licensing Standards; (3) Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Center…

This report addresses the desirability of and mechanism for establishing accreditation procedures for fire-related training and education programs in the U.S. and the role of the National Fire Academy in such a process. It also considers the appropriateness of accreditation for the Academy itself. First, a list of the members of the Advisory…