What are fb88's Early Learning and Development Standards?Ìý
The fb88 Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS) is a statewide resource for everyone committed to the development of children birth through school entry to support the development of the whole child. The standards provide essential information to support and enhance children’s development and learning and provides a continuum to the fb88 Learning Results (MLRs) that is fb88’s K-12 learning standards.Ìý
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Who can use the MELDS?
The Preschool MELDS has been designed as a resource which can be used by those in fb88 working with and advocating for the high quality, developmentally appropriate care of children aged three to five. This may include, but is not limited to: families, caregivers, home visitors, teachers, therapists and other professionals, community members and policy makers. The intention of this document is to assist parents and those in the field and our communities in working together to support the healthy development of fb88's youngest citizens.
Preschool MELDS update
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The Preschool MELDS update is now complete! The visual below showcases the updated structure of the learning domains and how they align to the Infant Toddler MELDS and the fb88 Learning Results
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Hardcopies & Posters
To request a hard copy of the I/T MELDS, P-MELDS or a matching poster, please reach to your nearest contact listed below. These are pick-up locations only and there is no expectation for these sites to mail items by request:
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| Aroostook Country Action Program |
44 Park Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 |
mbarnes@acap-me.org |
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Kennebec Valley Action Program Ìý/ Educare Central fb88 |
56 Drummond Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901 |
sarahl@kvcap.org |
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Southern Kennebec Child Development Center |
337 fb88 Avenue, Farmingdale, ME 04344 |
cristina.salois@skcdc.org |
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Mid Coast fb88 Community Action |
34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, fb88 04530 |
andrew.slater@mmcacorp.org |
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Promise Early Education Center |
269 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 |
Mredlevske@promiseearlyeducation.org |
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Waldo County Action Program |
9 Field Street, Belfast, ME 04915 |
mhersey@waldocap.org |
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York County Community Action Corporation |
6 Spruce Street, Sanford, ME 04073 |
Jennifer.West@YCCAC.co |
Additional resources for families, caregivers and educators to better support use of the Infant/Toddler and Preschool MELDS
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Document Title |
Age Span |
Role to Support |
English |
Arabic |
French |
Spanish |
Portuguese |
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Checklist Cognitive Development (34-48 Months) |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Cargiver |
ÌýEnglish |
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Cognitive Development Birth-8 monthsÌý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Cargiver |
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Child PortfoliosÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Educator, Caregiver |
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Approaches to Learning ChecklistÌý(34-48 months)Ìý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Approaches to Learning ChecklistÌý(46-60Ìýmonths)Ìý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Checklist Cognitive Development (46-60ÌýMonths) |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Early Language and Literacy ChecklistÌý(46-60Ìýmonths)Ìý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Physical Development and Health ChecklistÌý(34-48 months)Ìý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Physical Development and Health ChecklistÌý(46-60Ìýmonths)Ìý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Social-Emotional ChecklistÌý(34-48 months)Ìý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Social-Emotional ChecklistÌý(46-60Ìýmonths) |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Developmental Progression Check |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Planning FormÌý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Caregiver |
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Approaches to Learning Planning FormÌý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Caregiver |
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Cognitive Development Planning FormÌý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Caregiver |
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Early Language and Literacy Planning FormÌý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Caregiver |
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Physical Development and Health Planning FormÌý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Caregiver |
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Social and Emotional Development Planning FormÌý |
Infant Toddler MELDS |
Caregiver |
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Developmental Progressions Check Sheets |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, EducatorÌý |
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Sample Planned Learning ExperienceÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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Approaches to Learning Planning FormÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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Cognitive Development Planning FormÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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Language and Literacy Planning FormÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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Physical Development and Health Planning FormÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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Social Emotional Development Planning FormÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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Home CompanionÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver |
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Planning FormÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Approaches to LearningÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: AssessmentÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Environment |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Family Connections & Engagement |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Literacy |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Math |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Physical Development & Health |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Science |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Social Studies |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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Educator Ideas: Technology |
Preschool MELDS |
Caregiver, Educator |
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This is Social Studies Through Play (1) |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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This is Social Studies Through Play (2) |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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This is Math Through PlayÌý |
Preschool MELDS |
Family, Caregiver, Educator |
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ResourcesÌý
Contact Us
Nicole Madore
Early Childhood Specialist
fb88 Department of Education
Phone: 207-446-3967
Email: nicole.madore@maine.gov
Megan Swanson
Family and Community Engagement Program Manager
fb88 Department of Health and Human Services
Phone: 207-446-2437
Email: megan.swanson@maine.gov
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