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Oral Health Needs Assessment Infographic 2026

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Module Catalog

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Preschool Through Third Grade Learning Progressions

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Preschool Through Third Grade Learning Progressions

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New from CDE — a tool to strengthen alignment from preschool through grade 3. See how children’s skills develop across learning, social-emotional, language and literacy, math, and science, with real classroom examples. View the P-3 Learning Progressions

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2026 California Children’s Report Card - Children Now

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Opposition to Proposed Reduction in Inclusive Early Education Expansion

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Opposition to Proposed Reduction in Inclusive Early Education Expansion

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Each of us has differing abilities to submit letters of support for legislation or budget items. We discussed in a Regional Lead Meeting, IEEEP funding  (from which our ASPIRE funding derives) faces challenges and reductions and our advocacy is needed. Remember that the ASPIRE Funding is within the IEEEP budget allocation. The amazing Julie Montali from SCOE developed the attached template and language below. I hope that you can share and submit letters to your legislators. This is time sensitive.

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Guide To The New Members of the Legislature 

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MEMBERS OF

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Learning, Equity, Advancement, and Development Office Outreach Hub

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Learning, Equity, Advancement, and Development Office Outreach Hub

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Learning, Equity, Advancement, and Development Office Outreach Hub

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CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE SPECIAL SESSION BUDGET PLAN

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CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE SPECIAL SESSION BUDGET PLAN

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California State Senate Welcomes New Members, Introduces Special Session Budget Bill for Critical Legal Resources

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California State Senate Welcomes New Members, Introduces Special Session Budget Bill for Critical Legal Resources

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California State Senate Welcomes New Members, Introduces Special Session Budget Bill for Critical Legal Resources

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Official website of California’s Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire, representing California Senate District 02.

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URGENT FACT SHEET ON INFANT-TODDLER CHILD CARE SERVICES

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URGENT FACT SHEET ON INFANT-TODDLER CHILD CARE SERVICES

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FACT SHEET ON INFANT-TODDLER CHILD CARE SERVICES LOST DUE TO

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FACTSHEET 0-36m child care fire code final 8-13-2024 (1)

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Executive Directors/Program Administrators of CSP, and Other Interested Parties:

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Executive Directors/Program Administrators of CSP, and Other Interested Parties:

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Emergency Disaster Relief Information and Resources Related to Wildfires

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EveryChild CA - Effective Advocacy & Bill Cycle Process.09.26.24 (2)

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Free to parents and guardians of enrolled SCOE preschoolers or infant toddlers!

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Bridging Systems Crosswalk: A Resource Created to Connect Early Education and TK-12

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Bridging Systems Crosswalk: A Resource Created to Connect Early Education and TK-12

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As there are conversations that are taking place between Early Childhood and TK-12 systems, it has been quite obvious that we may be speaking the same concepts with different languages. This document was created to capture the nuances of our educational fields in one spot and can be used to help

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Welcome to the California Legislative Information website!
We are pleased to announce new website enhancements to improve the readability of Bill and Code text. Multi-level indentation formatting has been implemented throughout the sections of each bill's "Text" tab. In addition, the new formatting has been added to all of the sections of text under the California Law.
Measures prior to 1999 can still be found at http://leginfo.ca.gov which will remain as an archive for legislative information.

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Welcome to the California Legislative Information website! We are pleased to announce new website enhancements to improve the readability of Bill and Code text. Multi-level indentation formatting has been implemented throughout the sections of each bill's "Text" tab.

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Amidst a Difficult Budget Year, Governor Newsom and Legislature Reach an Agreement That Includes Protections for Early Learning and Care – Early Edge California

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SACRAMENTO, CA – Early Learning advocacy organization Early Edge California commends Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature for protecting Early Learning and Care in the final 2024-2025 state budget as tough decisions were made to close a multibillion-dollar deficit and deliver a balanced budget.

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California Early Educator Engagement and Empowerment (E4) Toolkit

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California Early Educator Engagement and Empowerment (E4) Toolkit

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Center for the Study of Child Care Employment

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California Early Educator Engagement and Empowerment (E4) Toolkit - Center for the Study of Child Care Employment

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Early educators are the best spokespeople about their working conditions and what they need to thrive. Policy leaders have much to gain by actively engaging

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"When inclusive [practice] is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become 'normal' in order to contribute to the world. Instead, we search for and nourish the gifts that are inherent in all people.

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NASBE - National Association of State Boards of Education

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Anna Powell, Brandy Jones Lawrence and Wanzi Muruvi

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States can learn from California’s statewide launch of transitional kindergarten, which has impacts on other ECE providers, workforce preparation and compensation, professional development, funding, and program evaluation, as well as implications for system governance.

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Supporting P-3 Multilingual Learners: Insights from Oakland Unified School District’s Collaborative Efforts • Multilingual Learning Toolkit

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In September 2021, Early Edge California and its partners launched the Multilingual Learning Toolkit (MLT), an online hub of research-based key principles, instructional practices, and accompanying free resources. The key audience for this resource is teachers who work with Multilingual Learner children in PreK-3rd Grade as well as program administrators and higher education faculty members. The MLT was made possible through the generous support of the Emerging Bilingual Collaborative (EBC).

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Disability Rights California's legislative staff advocate in the California State Legislature and with the Governor on legislation and the state budget. We focus on legislation and budget items that impact people with disabilities and public programs that provide services and supports.

For information on public policy, please contact:
Eric Harris
Director of Public Policy
(916) 504-5940
Eric.Harris@disabilityrightsca.org

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Disability Rights California's legislative staff advocate in the California State Legislature and with the Governor on legislation and the state budget. We focus on legislation and budget items that impact people with disabilities and public programs that provide services and supports.

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Established in 1977, the California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA) was created to serve as a voice for a mixed delivery system of public and private community based agencies dedicated to connecting poor families and their children to child care and early learning. Agencies contract with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to distribute federal and state child care and development subsidies ( vouchers) for CalWORKs and eligible working poor families. Alternative Payment Programs (APPs) support hundreds of thousands of working families and children by ensuring parental choice of child focused programs meets both parent needs of working and child needs of learning.

April 24, 2023

support the needs of working moms and dads with access to child care and other supports earmarked to lift families up from poverty. During the pandemic, these programs have distributed emergency essential worker child care vouchers, family child care and center stipends & PPE, diapers, food and clothing. Community based public and private Alternative Payment Programs (APPs)
See how Solano Family & Children's Services is supporting the needs of family child care providers and families in Solano County.

Your membership in CAPPA is one of the best investments you can make in your business. Don't wait another minute! Join or renew today and take advantage of all the benefits of membership. Lend your voice to CAPPA's advocacy and get first-hand information about the state of child care issues in California.

Latest News

Implementation of AB 179, One-Time, Per-Child Stipends for Child Care Providers Caring for Children Receiving a State Child Care Subsidy

Allocations To Support Child Care Providers United (CCPU) Provider Deductions

Child Care for CA Campaign

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Register for the Member-only Tuesday calls

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Established in 1977, the California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA) was created to serve as a voice for a mixed delivery system of public and private community based agencies dedicated to connecting poor families and their children to child care and early learning.

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SLATE program being offered Oct-Jan (afterschool)

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SLATE program being offered Oct-Jan (afterschool)

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CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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All kids need support and understanding from their parents or caregivers - especially those who identify as part of the LGBTQ

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All kids need support and understanding from their parents or caregivers - especially those who identify as part of the LGBTQ

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Being an ally for your child is important. You want to do your best, but sometimes you're not sure what that looks like. Join our webinar, Parenting With Pride, to learn healthy ways to support and advocate for your child — and how to talk to your kids about these topics. A primary focus will be on parenting kids that may be outside heteronormative cultural standards. We will also discuss age-appropriate expectations around gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation

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2024-2029 Needs Assessment Shasta LPC

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2024-2029 Needs Assessment Shasta LPC FINAL

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Inclusion Resources

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CDC’s milestones and parent tips have been updated and new checklist ages have been added (15 and 30 months). - Available in English / Spanish

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move.

Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:

"Learn the Signs. Act Early." materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.

Special acknowledgments to the subject matter experts and others who contributed to the review of data and selection of developmental milestones, especially Paul H. Lipkin, MD, Michelle M. Macias, MD, Julie F. Pajek, PhD, Judith S. Shaw, EdD, MPH, RN, Karnesha Slaughter, MPH, Jane K. Squires, PhD, Toni M. Whitaker, MD, Lisa D. Wiggins, PhD, and Jennifer M. Zubler, MD.
Sincere gratitude to Natalia Benza, MD and José O. Rodríguez, MD, MBA for their thoughtful review of the Spanish-language translation of these milestones.

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“learn the signs. act early.” milestones

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Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Track your child's milestones and talk with your child's doctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached

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Prepare with Pedro: A Wildfire Story PSA (60 seconds) English

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Prepare with Pedro: A Wildfire Story PSA (60 seconds) English

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Prepare with Pedro: A Wildfire Story PSA (60 seconds)

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Learn how to be prepared for a wildfire with our friend Pedro the Penguin! This 60 second song is a companion to our Prepare with Pedro: Wildfire digital storybook.
 
For additional animated videos and resources such as digital storybooks and activity books, go to http://redcross.org/pedro

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Join Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared for and take action during a wildfire along with his friends Elan and Yuma. This video is a companion to the Prepare with Pedro: Wildfire digital storybook and PSA. 
 
For additional animated videos and resources such as digital storybooks and activity books, go to http://redcross.org/pedro

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Únete a Pedro, el pingüino, mientras aprende a estar preparado y actuar durante un incendio forestal junto con sus amigos Elan y Yuma. Este video es un complemento de Prepárate con Pedro: Libro de cuentos digital y PSA (anuncio de servicio público) sobre incendios forestales. 
 
Para obtener videos y recursos animados adicionales, como cuentos digitales y libros de actividades, visita http://cruzrojaamericana.org/pedro

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Chinese (Traditional)

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New Videos for Kids! Hurricane Preparedness with Pedro the Penguin

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This resource was developed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and does not reflect the current Red Cross COVID-19 sheltering procedures and risk-reduction practices. Red Cross sheltering in the COVID-environment includes social distancing, mandatory face coverings, disinfecting practices and using non-congregate sheltering options whenever possible.

For specific planning and operational information about how sheltering is different in the COVID-19 environment, emergency managers and interested parties may visit the National Mass Care Strategy website at nationalmasscarestrategy.org.

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This resource was developed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and does not reflect the current Red Cross COVID-19 sheltering procedures and risk-reduction practices. Red Cross sheltering in the COVID-environment includes social distancing, mandatory face coverings, disinfecting practices and using non-congregate sheltering options whenever possible.

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In California, wildfires are not a matter of “if” but “when”. Stay safe with this 3-step wildfire preparation plan.

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Wildfire Preparedness in California: Ready, Set, Go! | CAL FIRE

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Prepare for wildfires in California in 3 steps: Ready, Set, Go! Learn how to harden your home, create defensible space, implement fire-smart landscaping & more.

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Learn about the extensive network of support available, from government programs to NGOs.

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Finding the right support

Post-wildfire recovery is supported by a network of federal and state programs, as well as non-governmental organizations. Learn about the assistance available for housing, environmental protection, and more, including specific programs offered by FEMA, the State of California, and various NGOs.

Coordinated disaster recovery efforts

In situations of widespread need, local Emergency Managers or other government representatives take charge, working closely with government agencies, public safety officials, elected officials, and nonprofit organizations. Their collaborative efforts focus on:

Securing public facilities, including emergency shelters.

Identifying government assistance for special needs populations.

Obtaining emergency food and water supplies.

County offices in California collaborate with the State of California Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure comprehensive support.

Public meetings: A key post-wildfire resource

Public meetings are essential for learning about the programs and services available in your community post-wildfire. This section covers:

Recovery programs and services offered by government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations.

The process for coordinating recovery assistance requests, which typically involves your local jurisdiction or a designated post-wildfire coordinator. Some programs might be directly accessible to individuals and households.

The variable nature of programs and funding from year to year. Additional support may be available from community volunteers and local organizations not listed here.

For official disaster declarations, the Disaster Assistance website provides detailed information, support services, and a pathway to apply for disaster assistance.

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Post-Wildfire Recovery Assistance: Who Can Help? | CAL FIRE

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Explore post-wildfire recovery assistance with CAL FIRE. Find federal programs, California state initiatives, & non-governmental organizations offering aid.

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Stay Safe and Stay Informed with firePLANNER

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Stay Safe and Stay Informed with firePLANNER

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Prepare your home and family for wildfires with personalized checklists, text alerts, and wildfire tracking.

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firePLANNER | Wildfire Prep Checklist & Text Alerts | CAL FIRE

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Discover CAL FIRE’s firePLANNER, an easy tool to help you prepare for wildfires in California. Access checklists, wildfire updates & text alerts to stay safe.

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Be Prepared for a Wildfire

A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie.

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¡Prepárate con Pedro! Una Historia de Incendios Forestales Spanish

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¡Prepárate con Pedro! Una Historia de Incendios Forestales Spanish

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¡Prepárate con Pedro! Una Historia de Incendios Forestales

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Learn how to be prepared for a wildfire with our friend Pedro the Penguin! This 60 second song is a companion to our Prepare with Pedro: Wildfire digital storybook.
 
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Families Experiencing Homelessness Due to a Disaster 

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Families Experiencing Homelessness Due to a Disaster 

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Families Experiencing Homelessness Due to a Disaster

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Resources for Disaster Response and Recovery

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For resources related to wildfires, including what to do before, during and after a wildfire

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For information on disaster assistance and resources in California

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Information on the CDE Resources for Disaster and Emergency Resource

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Information on emergency resources from federal, state, and local agencies, please refer to the California Office of Emergency Services

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Information on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Regional Offices

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The California MAP to inclusion and Belonging: Coping with Trauma Resources

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For resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, and finding ways to cope together

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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After a period of extreme heat, most families will recover and be able to return to their normal routines rather quickly. Most children will demonstrate resilience after a heat wave.

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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Wildfires are fires that spread rapidly and rage out of control in areas of woodland, brushland, grassland, scrubland, peatland, and other wooded areas.

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The relative risk of children dying in a fire is now less than the general population. Lower risk may be attributed, in part, to an increase in public fire education and prevention efforts by fire departments and other fire safety organizations.

Did you know:

In 2020, the relative risk of dying in a fire for children ages 14 and under was 70% less than that of the general population.
More child fire risk statistics

Although the relative risk of dying in a fire for children is less than that of the general population, the fire service must continue its important role in teaching parents and caregivers about how to protect kids from fire. Explore these materials to learn more about discussing fire safety with parents, teachers and other caregivers.

Messages to share with caregivers

Make a fire escape plan

It is important to have a plan when there are children in your home. Children sometimes need help getting out of the house. They may not know how to escape or what to do unless an adult shows them.

Keep children safe from fire and burns

Some children are curious about fire. There are simple steps you can take to keep you and the people you love safer from fire and burns.

Messages to share with kids

Pictographs can help overcome literacy barriers by communicating messages with pictures. Our pictographs will help you to communicate fire safety messages to high-risk populations.

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Fire safety awareness materials to help fire departments spread the word about children's fire safety in their communities.

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11 ways parents can help children cope with fires

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11 ways parents can help children cope with fires

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Here are 11 tips from CHOC experts that can help parents and caregivers support kids in coping with fires.

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With brush and wildfires becoming more common in Southern California and many other parts of the world, it's understandable that children may experience emotional distress, even if their home is not physically affected.

Here are 11 tips from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and CHOC experts that can help parents and caregivers support kids in coping with fires:

Know these responses are common

Children may feel additional fear and anxiety during a fire - and even long after it is extinguished. Separation anxiety is common, and children may show changes in appetite, school performance and mood. Older children may show an increased likelihood for self-harm and younger children may exhibit regressive behaviors, or showing behaviors they used when they were younger.

Limit media exposure

Monitor children's media consumption - on television, newspapers, radio and social media. Images of burning buildings or the aftermath of a fire could be frightening to children, as could reading or hearing accounts of the fire. Learn more about the importance of monitoring your child's news and social media intake.

Monitor adult chatter

Remember that children can overhear conversations between their parents and other adults. They might also misinterpret this information, or be afraid of something they don't understand. Keep conversations in front of children light and save heavier discussions for private.

Encourage open communication

Children may have questions about the fires - and they may ask them multiple times. Encourage kids of all ages to ask these questions as many times as they need. Use this time to address any misinformation your child might have picked up at school or elsewhere.

Provide age-appropriate information

Limit the information that you provide to your child to the questions that they ask you, to avoid overwhelming them with information that they may not already have been exposed to. Keep in mind their age and emotional maturity when answering.

Remind your children that they are safe

Share your family's plan to keep safe. Show them where your smoke detectors are located; teach and remind them what to do if those alarms go off. Also, remind children that firefighters and other emergency personnel are working hard to protect them and their homes.

Maintain routines and expectations

Routines are essential to helping children feel safe and secure. Stick to regular schedules, mealtimes and bedtimes as best as possible and ensure children get enough rest, nutrition and exercise. Try to stick to family rules around practicing good behavior, respect and kindness, as well as other family norms, to keep a sense of normalcy.

Increase your patience

Even with routines and rules still in place, practicing flexibility and patience will be key. Distressed or distracted children might need help or additional reminders about chores and responsibilities.

Provide additional support at bedtime

Fears and anxiety could be heightened at bedtime. To avoid your child developing separation anxiety, try to spend more time with them doing light, peaceful activities like reading a book or singing songs. If a child needs to sleep with their caregiver, it's OK. Just be clear that typical sleeping arrangements will resume in the future.

Model behavior

A parent's crisis response will significantly influence how children respond. Remember to take care of yourself as well by eating well, sleeping well and exercising. Support your partner or other adults in your life, and, if possible, delay making any hasty decisions during a stressful time.

Read a book

Your child may feel more comfortable opening up about their feelings over the fire by reading a book where the characters experience a fire as well. "Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire" is available for download in English and also available for download in Spanish from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

Many of the above reactions are normal after children are exposed to something traumatic like a fire. Parents may wonder at what point their child needs further support from their pediatrician or mental health provider. Generally if these responses continue more often than not for over two weeks and interfere with normal activities -such as school - or with sleeping or eating, then it may be time to reach out to your child's doctor or a therapist.

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11 ways parents can help children cope with fires

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With brush and wildfires becoming more common in Southern California and many other parts of the world, it's understandable that children may experience emotional distress, even if their home is not physically affected.

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Far Northern Regional Center encourages individuals through self-empowerment to develop the tools and skills needed by those with disabilities to advance their education, seek and obtain employment, and become active […]

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Advocates are trained individuals who help consumers, families, and professionals understand the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. They provide education and training, and advisory services.

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

The State Council on Developmental Disabilities is established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to plan for and ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need.

Regional Center and Developmental Center Clients' Rights Advocates

Developmental centers and regional centers have clients' rights advocates who are not employees of the centers. They are available to help consumers with their concerns.

Non-Profit Advocacy Groups

These advocacy groups are independent of the regional and developmental centers. They provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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You support children and families every day. You are an expert. You are a storyteller. And you are—you must be—an advocate, who is informed, engaged, and effective.

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NAEYC has created a suite of resources and tools to help you gain the necessary knowledge and skills to elevate your voice and advocacy efforts to new levels.

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Acronyms Relevant to Early Care and Education

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Acronyms Relevant to Early Care and Education

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The California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) describe the learning and development of most children ages three to five and a half years old in high-quality early education programs.

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The California Preschool Learning Foundations outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development. The foundations can provide early childhood educators, parents, and the public with a clear understanding of the wide range of knowledge and skills that preschool children typically attain when given the benefits of a high-quality preschool program.

The foundations were developed using an inclusive and deliberative input process, including statewide stakeholder meetings, public input sessions held throughout the state, public hearings, and public comment. Input from the various review opportunities was considered and incorporated as appropriate.

California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1

On January 22, 2008, the California Department of Education (CDE) released the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume (PDF; 5MB) . Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell stated that these foundations offer our early childhood educators a clear understanding of what our youngest learners should know before entering kindergarten.

Volume 1 of the California Preschool Learning Foundations focuses on the domains of social-emotional development, language and literacy, English-language development, and mathematics. They provide a comprehensive understanding of what children learn in these four domains.

In an effort to partner with parents in the education of their preschool children, key sections of the publication are available and have been translated to support parents' understanding of the preschool learning foundations, their purpose, and what they describe as the knowledge and skills that children typically attain at 48 and 60 months of age. The translations include traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Pilipino (Tagalog), Spanish, and Vietnamese, and are based on the prevalent non-English languages spoken by parents of preschool children in California.

Foreword by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell
Available Translations of the Foreword by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell

Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
Available Translations of the Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1

Appendix to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1 (DOC)
Available Translations of the Appendix to the Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1

The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1, can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099, or by ordering through the CDE Press Catalog Listings of Publications (Item Number 001681) . The price of the publication is $21.95.

Fundamentos del Aprendizaje Preescolar de California, Volumen 1 (PDF)
Spanish translation of the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1

California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2

The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2 covers the skills and knowledge that children attain at around 36 months and 48 months in the domain areas of visual and performing arts, physical development, and health.

Foreword by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell
Available Translations of the Foreword by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell

Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
Available Translations of the Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2

Appendixes to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2

The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2, can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099, or by ordering through the CDE Press Catalog Listings of Publications (Item Number 001708) . The price of the publication is $21.95.

Fundamentos del Aprendizaje Preescolar de California, Volumen 2 (PDF)
Spanish translation of the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2

California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3

The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3 covers the skills and knowledge that children attain at around 36 months and 48 months in the domain areas of history-social science and science.

Foreword by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
Available Translations of the Foreword by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson

Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
Available Translations of the Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3

Appendix A to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
Available Translations of Appendix A to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3

The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3, can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099, or by ordering through the CDE Press Catalog Listings of Publications (Item Number 001727) . The price of the publication is $21.95.

Fundamentos del Aprendizaje Preescolar de California, Volumen 3 (PDF)
Spanish translation of the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3

Additional Resources

Further information about the Preschool Learning Foundations is provided in a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document clarifying key issues for early childhood educators, administrators, and stakeholders. For information about some professional development opportunities, please refer to the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) .
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The foundations outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development.

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Lesson Design Institute
Learn more about the Lesson Design Institute, where you will learn how you can support California educators in high quality lesson design to be shared and showcased with educators across the state.

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Collaboration
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Resources, programs, and strategies to guide leadership teams in promoting educator excellence, student success, and community support.

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Lesson Design Institute Learn more about the Lesson Design Institute, where you will learn how you can support California educators in high quality lesson design to be shared and showcased with educators across the state. Learning Resources Classroom-ready materials from high-quality providers free for educators to blend with their own instructional strategies and share with students and peers.

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Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color

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Becoming an Early Care and Education Professional

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Trauma Informed Practice: Relationships at the Center of Promoting Children’s Well-Being and Healing

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We connect parents, family members, caregivers, and service providers living in Shasta County to the community programs and resources that help young children thrive.

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Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings