BP1004: Issues and Trends That Inform Professional Practice: Analyze current early childhood issues and trends to inform professional practice. Short Answer Submission Form Your Name: First and last Your E-Mail Address: Your email here Instructions Write your responses where it reads, “Enter your response here.†Write as much as needed to satisfy the requirements indicated. Each item contains the Rubric, which will be used to evaluate your responses. Within each response, be sure to cite the sources used to support your thinking. At the end of the template, you will list the references you used to support your responses. Item 1 Initiatives to expand availability of high quality public pre-K programs are emerging across the United States at both the state and federal levels. Describe research that supports the expansion of high quality public pre-K programs. (1 paragraph) Your Response Enter your response here Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Topic 1: Changing Regulations and Requirements Impacting Early Childhood Programs Describe research that supports the expansion of high quality public pre-K programs. LO1: Describe research and regulations that inform policy and practice in early childhood programs. Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Response is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 2 Analyze two differing views on higher education requirements for preschool teachers. (2 paragraphs) Your Response Enter your response here Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Topic 1: Changing Regulations and Requirements Impacting Early Childhood Programs Explain two differing views on higher education requirements for preschool teachers. LO2: Analyze multiple perspectives on higher education requirements for preschool teachers. Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Response is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 3 Explain how the changing demographics in the United States may impact the early childhood field. Focus on key skills that early childhood professionals need to effectively support diverse populations of young children and families. (2–3 paragraphs) Your Response Enter your response here Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Topic 2: Changing Demographics Affecting the Early Childhood Field Explain how changing demographics in the United States may impact the early childhood field. Focus on key skills that early childhood professionals need to effectively support diverse populations of young children and families. LO1: Explain the impact of changing demographics on the early childhood field related to effectively supporting diverse populations of young children and families. Response is missing. Response is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Response is clear, ac.