Standards

To Whom It May Concern:

As part of the program completion requirements, students in the Walden University Master of Science

in Early Childhood Studies program must demonstrate competencies related to many aspects of

professional practice in the early childhood field, such as knowledge of the child development

continuum, culturally responsive practices, and planning developmentally appropriate curriculum.

In order to fulfill these competencies, students need to interview early childhood professionals and

observe in a variety of early childhood settings.

Walden University does not perform background checks on its students; therefore, if your establishment

is willing to host student observers, it will be important for your faculty and/or staff to ensure proper

safeguards are in place to limit or prevent unsupervised contact with the minor children enrolled in your

establishment. Please be aware that at no time during these observations will students need to be in

direct contact with or have supervision over any children in your program.

Thank you for your support.

Best Regards,

Stacy Ness, PhD

Program Director: Early Childhood Studies and Tempo Learning

School of Education and Professional Licensure

100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Email: [email protected]