Key Elements Certified teachers in every class Teacher salaries aligned with local school district Expanded training for early childhood educators Curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten Affordable and accessible programs Including parents as children’s first teachers Integrating early education and child care systems Source: Illinois Preschool Task Force SOURCE: Illinois Preschool Task Force More Reads by TCRUniversal preschoolJuly 28, 2005In "Catalyst Chicago"Bilingual teachers scarce in preschoolsDecember 3, 2007In "Catalyst Chicago"Demand, but no money, for universal preschoolAugust 22, 2005In "Catalyst Chicago"
