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Your Name: Tyanne Vazquez
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Date of Suggestion: 01/07/2009 21:36:51
Could you clarify what exactly qualifies as an advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education as stated in the new mandate? Does a B.S in Family & Consumer Sciences qualify if one has years of teaching experience with Head Start? What B.S. degrees would meet the new guidelines?HEAD START TEACHERS- The Secretary shall ensure thatnot later than September 30, 2013, at least 50 percent of Head Startteachers nationwide in center-based programs have—(i) a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhoodeducation; or(ii) a baccalaureate or advanced degree and courseworkequivalent to a major relating to early childhoodeducation, with experience teaching preschool-agechildren
 
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