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Available learning frameworks & state standards

[For All Staff] Learn about the learning frameworks available in brightwheel.

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With brightwheel, you can use lesson plans and log learning activities through Observations, aligned to the following widely recognized early learning frameworks and standards:

Framework

Description

State standards

Infant, Toddler and Preschool standards for all 50 states.

Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) - Infant,Toddler & Preschool

For programs to use for instructional purposes.

Montessori Early Learning & Development Indicators

For programs practicing the Montessori philosophy, plan lessons and document children’s work in authentic Montessori language.

Experience Developmental Continuum (2025)

A valid, reliable, observation-based assessment aligned with the Experience Curriculum. It includes all domains of learning, is fully aligned to all state early learning standards, and can be used with the Experience Curriculum or on its own.

🚀 Automatically enabled for programs who've upgraded to use brightwheel's Learning feature with Experience Curriculum or Experience Assessments

To enable your state's standard framework, visit: Setup learning frameworks and state standards.

Note: You'll have access to your state standards, DRDP, and Montessori frameworks at no extra charge with a Premium plan.


If there are additional learning frameworks that you'd like to see in brightwheel, click the button below to suggest them!

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