1. 2.1.Strengthening the quantity and quality of Early Childhood Education in the Bahamas 2.2. Inclusive Education – enabling children with diverse learning needs to achieve their academic and human potential Component 2 - Investing in the Future

2. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE! Implementation of National Standards, legislation & Council; Capacity building of administrators & teachers in private centres; Special emphasis on Family Islands; Major program to sensitize public and parents about standards; Establish model learning centre MOE strengthened

3. Essentially to accommodate students with wide range of learning needs: Legislative policy framework Pilot model schools to establish “best practice” in system; Institutionalize universal screening of all pre- schoolers INVESTING IN THE FUTURE!