Quality Rating 5: Curriculum
Next Steps
Check your document one more time as you prepare to upload it to the Maryland EXCELS System. Remember, your curriculum information may be in the form of a statement or taken from your program handbook.
Step 1: Check your document
Your document should include a statement describing your program’s use of a curriculum/curricula that is/are aligned with the Maryland Early Learning Standards (including Healthy Beginnings for ages 0-1 year).
If your program includes children of multiple ages, be sure to describe the curriculum and planning process you use with each age group.
Step 2: Save your document
Use a file name you can find easily when you upload it to the system (example: curriculum.docx)
Use any one of these formats:
- Typed electronic version of (examples: Microsoft Word, PDF)
- Scanned versions of (examples: PDF, PNG, JPG)
- Digital image of (examples: JPG, PNG, PDF)
- Identified section within your handbook related to curriculum and lesson planning (examples: PDF, PNG, JPG)
Step 3: Upload your document (DAP 4.5)
Log into the Maryland EXCELS System to upload your curriculum statement.
