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A guide to what children should know and do in five central developmental domains

Select any item to see the associated subdomains, goals, developmental progressions, and indicators. Find related resources for frontline staff, professional development, and for families.

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Interactive Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five | ECLKC

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Explore the Interactive Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five.

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Achieving Desired Results for Children and Families

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All About Young Children: Information for Families on Children's Early Development

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All About Young Children: Information for Families on Children's Early Development

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Are you an education leader responsible for training infant and toddler caregivers?
Are you seeking a high-quality, responsive, relationship-based approach to care?
Our on-site and virtual professional learning options are tailored to the needs of each participating individual, program or group, delivering a comprehensive, actionable study of the PITC philosophy and recommended practices that quickly get you started providing high-quality infant and toddler care.

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Are you an education leader responsible for training infant and toddler caregivers? Are you seeking a high-quality, responsive, relationship-based approach to care? Our on-site and virtual professional learning options are tailored to the needs of each participating individual, program or group, delivering a comprehensive, actionable study of the PITC philosophy and recommended practices that quickly get you started providing high-quality infant and toddler care.

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Giving young learners a strong start with Transitional Kindergarten

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is one of the first steps California's youngest learners take in their academic careers-and new updates to education policy now make it possible to serve more children in TK! On TKCalifornia, you can learn more about TK, as well as receive valuable, easy-to-use support and tips for teaching and administering high-quality TK that will get your young learners off to a strong start! Learn more ›

Ready, set...

Sept. 2 - Dec. 2 Birthdays

Implementation Grants issued

Facilities Grants issued

Go! TK expansion begins!

Sept. 2 - Feb. 2 Birthdays

Max class size 24

12:1 student/adult ratio

Getting even better...

Sept. 2 - April 2 Birthdays

LEAs can expand to serve "Early Enrollment" children born between June 2nd - September 1st if they meet additional requirements

Almost there...

Sept. 2 - June 2 Birthdays

Finish line!

All children who turn 4 by September 1st can enroll in TK!

Student/adult ratio reduced to 10:1

All TK teachers must possess a teaching credential + additional training or experience in ECE

Explore Our TK Resources Library

Our TK resources library includes a variety of resources designed to support TK administrators, teachers, and parents. Our list of resources comes from various educators, researchers, and state-wide organizations working to support TK implementation across California.

Transitional Kindergarten FAQ

Multilingual Learning Toolkit

The Value of Transitional Kindergarten: Parent Perspectives

Discover 158 different resources to help you administer and teach TK

New to Transitional Kindergarten?

Learn about TK, its benefits, and history including TKCalifornia.

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Transitional Kindergarten * Early Childhood Learning * TKCalifornia

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Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is one of the first steps California's youngest learners take in their academic careers. Learn more about the TK opportunity.

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The Multilingual Learning Toolkit is an online hub for research-based key principles, instructional strategies, and associated, free, practical, and easy-to-use resources that are geared towards educators who teach PreK-3rd Multilingual Learners. As the resource library continues to grow, make sure you stay connected for the latest updates by filling out the short sign-up form at the bottom of the page.
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Learn about the best way to use this site

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The User Guides are designed to support teachers, administrators and professional development (PD) providers, and teacher education faculty to find a helpful place to start using the Multilingual Learning Toolkit! The guides offer a reflection tool to support educators to identify priorities for their own learning, plus activities and protocols forexploring the resources in the site.

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A collaborative effort among organizations and individual experts

The Multilingual Learning Toolkit is the result of the partnership between a diverse group of stakeholders, maximizing the expertise of local and national practitioners, researchers, and advocates who are champions for Multilingual Learners (MLs). The guide serves as an introduction to supporting young MLs in PreK-3rd Grade, sharing the foundational principles and evidence-based strategies for instruction that are critical for educators to know.
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Key foundational principles for educators working with Multilingual Learners
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Multilingual Learning Toolkit * Dual Language * Multilingualism

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Promoting the benefits of multilingualism and providing resources supporting Pre-K through 3rd grade multilingual children and teachers.

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The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) is funded by the California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division and has provided high-quality professional learning, technical assistance, and support to California's preschool program administrators and teachers through its statewide network since 2004.

Through regional communities of practice (CP) and a series of professional learning experiences,CPIN promotes promising practices in early learning, family engagement, and equity and emphasizes a whole-child approach.

Organized into 11 state regions, CPIN instructors provide research-based teaching and learning strategies that are age and developmentally appropriate and highlight inclusive practices and support for ALL children. Instruction incorporates adult learning theories and is intentional, reﬂective, and interactive with hands-on learning and time for planning.

To learn more about the topics, professional learning sessions, and available coaching in your area, contact your local CPIN Regional Lead.

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cpin.us | california preschool instructional network

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The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) is funded by the California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division and has provided high-quality professional learning, technical assistance, and support to California's preschool program administrators and teachers through its statewide network since 2004.

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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network - IECMHC

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Offering no cost infant and early childhood mental health consultation services, supports and resources for all early learning and care providers in California The California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network delivers consultation services, resources, and training activities for early learning and care center-based program staff, family child care providers, and family, ... Read more