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A is for Activist [READ ALOUD] by Innosanto Nagara

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That's Not My Name By Anoosha Syed | Kids Read Aloud Books | Black History for Kids Read Aloud

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My name is WAKAWAKALOCH!  | Kids Book Read Aloud

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Niños de edad preescolar que aprenden ingles (PEL Guide Spanish)

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Niños de edad preescolar que aprenden ingles (PEL Guide Spanish)

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CA PTKLF Social and Emotional Development

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CA PTKLF Social and Emotional Development

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CA PTKLF Language and Literacy Development

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CA PTKLF Language and Literacy Development

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California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 1

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California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 1

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California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 2

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California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 2

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California Department of Education Publications

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California Department of Education Publications

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Early Learning and Care Division Resources
Early Education Resources

The Alignment of the California Preschool Learning Foundations with Key Early Education Resources, Second Edition

Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children

ECE Competencies

California Early Learning Career Lattice

Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings

Infant/Toddler Resources

Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations

Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework

Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines

PITC Caregiving Guides

Parent Resources

Care About Quality: Your Guide to Child Care
Preschool Resources

Preschool Learning Foundations

Preschool Curriculum Frameworks

Preschool Program Guidelines

Preschool English Learners

Other Publications

California Comprehensive Early Learning Plan

First Class - A Guide for Early Primary Education

Inclusion Works! Creating Child Care Programs That Promote Belonging for Children with Special Needs

Responsive Early Education for Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness

School's Out California

Early Education Resources

Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children

Family Partnerships and Culture (PDF; 9MB)
This publication promotes understanding of children's cultural or multicultural experiences at home, and helps teachers use those experiences as building blocks for teaching and learning in early education settings.

The Integrated Nature of Learning (PDF; 5MB)
This publication examines how play, learning, and curriculum work together in early education, and describes the relationship context for early learning and the role of the teacher in supporting children's active engagement in learning.

California Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Competencies

California Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Competencies
The California Early Childhood Educator Competencies describe the knowledge, skills and dispositions that early childhood educators need in order to provide high quality care and education to young children and their families. The ECE Competencies are aligned with the California Preschool Learning Foundations and the California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations to guide professional development and related quality improvement activities.

The Early Childhood Educator Competencies Self-Assessment Toolkit (ECE CompSAT) is an additional professional development resource for the early childhood education field to use for self-reflection about their knowledge, skills, and dispositions and to assist with the development of professional growth plans by identifying the competencies needed for effective, high-quality early education practice.

Early Learning Career Lattice
The Career Lattice defines a progression of roles and the training and education necessary to demonstrate competence in a wide variety of positions in early learning.

Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings (PDF; 17MB)
Recognizing the importance of home-based child care settings in today's society, this adaptation of thePrekindergarten Learning and Development Guidelines provides guidance to help home-based child care providers offer high-quality early care and learning experiences to the children and families they serve. The book covers topics such as the roles and relationships involved in home-based child care; how to create safe, inclusive environments that foster early learning and development; ideas for implementing appropriate curriculum; professional development for home-based providers; and things to consider when infants and toddlers receive care in mixed-age group settings.

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Infant/Toddler Resources

California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations
TheCalifornia Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations are at the center of California's infant/toddler learning and development system. The foundations describe how children develop and what they learn, and are designed to illuminate the competencies that infants and toddlers need for later success.

The Spanish translation of this document, Fundamentos del aprendizaje y el desarrollo infantil de California (ISBN 978-0-8011-1709-1) (PDF; 3MB) , was published in 2010.

A companion set of DVDs for the California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations depicts children's behavior for each of the 28 foundations at each of the three ages described in the foundations. There is an introductory overview of the foundations, a segment on "The Early Months," and extended segments provided with and without narration. The set is designed to support training on the foundations. This DVD set can be ordered from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099. The price of the set of DVDs is $32.95.

California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework
The California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework (ISBN 978-0-8011-1723-7) supports early childhood educators working in programs serving children birth to three years of age in implementing high-quality curriculum practices that lead to acquisition of the knowledge and skills described in the Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations. The publication can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099. The price of the publication is $20.85.

Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines, Second Edition (PDF; 21MB)
This publication presents information about how to provide high-quality early and care, including recommendations for program policies and day-to-day practices that will improve program services to all infants and toddlers. The Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines, Second Edition (ISBN 978-0-8011-1798-5) can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099. The price of the publication is $29.95. The Spanish Translation of this document is coming soon.

The Spanish translation of the first edition, Guias para programas de aprendizaje y desarrollo infantil (PDF; 6MB) , was published in 2010. The price of the publication is $21.95.

A companion set of DVDs for the Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines, first edition released in 2009, includes conversations with experts; rich discussions with infant care teachers, program leaders, family child care providers, and family members about the guidelines activities; and video clip illustrations of practice. This DVD set can be ordered from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099. The price of the set of DVDs is $32.95.

Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Caregiving Guides
Infant/Toddler Caregiving Guides offer in-depth articles, essays, and practical exercises related to caring for infants and toddlers. See the CDE Press web page for instructions on how to order PITC products.

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Parent Resources

Care About Quality: Your Guide to Child Care
This resource guide was published by the California Department of Education in 2000 to provide parents and family seeking child care with key indicators of quality child care settings, information on the types of child care available, and tips for interviewing potential child care providers.
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Preschool Resources

California Preschool Learning Foundations
The California Preschool Learning Foundations describes competencies-knowledge and skills-that most children can be expected to exhibit in a high-quality program as they complete their first or second year of preschool.

California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks
Created as companion volumes to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, the California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks present strategies for early childhood educators that enrich learning and development opportunities for all of California's preschool children.

California Preschool Program Guidelines (PDF; 5MB)
TheCalifornia Preschool Program Guidelines provides the detailed guidance needed by administrators and teachers to offer high-quality preschool programs that prepare children to arrive in kindergarten with the foundational skills necessary for school success.

Preschool English Learners: Principles and Practices to Promote Language, Literacy, and Learning: A Resource Guide (2nd Edition) (PDF; 8MB)
This resource guide offers a user-friendly review of current research on how to support the language development of English learners during the preschool years (ages three to five).

Preschool English Learners: A Resource Guide (ISBN 978-0--8011-1667-4) can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099. The price of the publication is $17.55.

The Spanish translation of this document, Niños de edad preescolar que aprenden inglés: Principios y prácticas que fomentan el lenguaje, la lecto-escritura y el aprendizaje: Guía de Recursos (PDF; 14 MB) can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099. The price of the publication is $17.55.

A companion DVD, A World Full of Language: Supporting Preschool English Learners, is a Telly Award program produced by the California Department of Education, Early Learning and Care Division, in 2007. The DVD provides information on how young children acquire English as a second language, and offers strategies teachers can use to support English learners. The DVD and accompanying booklet in English and Spanish are available.

The resource guide, DVD, and booklets can also be purchased together by submitting one of the following brochures:
For English, please submit theEnglish-language brochure (PDF; 2MB) .
For Spanish, please submit theSpanish-language brochure (PDF; 2MB) .

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Questions: Early Learning and Care Division | 916-322-6233

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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