Over time, the General Assembly has tasked the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) with an annual evaluation of CERDEP and has asked recurring questions every year. In response, the EOC undertakes its annual evaluation with a strong focus on programmatic impact, quality and growth. 

• Does CERDEP impact young children’s learning and their readiness for kindergarten? 

• What components constitute high-quality four-year-old kindergarten? What does quality look like, and how can it be measured? What is the status of quality in CERDEP? 

• Is CERDEP expanding statewide? Are formal early childhood education programs serving more at-risk four-year-olds? (author abstract)