California's Universal PreKindergarten

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SAVE THE DATE! The California Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the third convening of the Equity-Centered Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Advisory Panel on December 9, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public! Join and participate, share advice, and ideas! Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Chinese, and American Sign Language with additional interpretation support added to later meetings as needed. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gC7U3vcX

Embracing diversity is powerful, especially when it starts early. Seeing teachers and children engage in native traditions together, learning, dancing, and appreciating the richness of diverse cultures is inspring! #UPK encourages educators to continue creating spaces where every child feels recognized, valued, and heard.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! We are thrilled to share that the recording, PowerPoint presentation, and resources for the P-3 Webinar, "Fostering Equity-Grounded Emotional Relationships that Reduce the Use of Exclusionary Discipline in P-3 Settings" is available NOW on California Educators Together! Make sure you are signed in to your account and are a member of our UPK/P-3 group to access! https://lnkd.in/gaad5diM

Save the date! Our next P3 Webinar, "Using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) to Promote Effective Interactions and Build Positive Relationships in P-3 Settings" is right around the corner on November 19, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. REGISTER NOW! https://bit.ly/4eIod88

Have you seen it? ?? The Dual Language Learner (DLL) Support Webpage is PACKED with technical support, guidance, and resources for educators of DLLs in California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) including a FREE three-part webinar series on identifying and supporting DLLs in CSPP! Some NEW updates to the page include interim guidance on identifying DLLs in CSPP, a DLLs in CSPP Fact Sheet, resources to share with families regarding the benefits of multilingualism and home language development, resources for educators regarding the benefits of the DLL identification process, classroom support, resources to support DLL children with disabilities! What are you waiting for? Head to the DLL Support Webpage TODAY to watch those webinars and download those resources! https://lnkd.in/gWfezCUM

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and WestEd are thrilled to bring you a series of FREE webinars as part of the Beginning Together project! ?? These webinars, happening throughout 2024-25, are designed to support inclusive practices in: ? Center-based programs ? Family child care homes ? Head Start/Early Head Start ? Preschool programs ? Family, friends, and neighbor caregivers Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference in inclusive early education. Register NOW! https://lnkd.in/gfG7F94s https://lnkd.in/gXTTtweS

?? Californians Together created a Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Toolkit for English Learners!?? Designed to support preschool and early elementary administrators and leaders in building their understanding of the EL Roadmap in early childhood education contexts in order to serve Dual Language Learners (DLL) successfully, this FREE toolkit includes: ?? Reflection Tools: Support reflection and dialogue for leaders and teams. ?? Planning Tools: Identify priority areas for action. ?? Readings: Build understanding of DLLs and improve practices. ?? References & Resource Lists: Access key organizations, research sites, and learning materials. Download the Toolkit Here: https://lnkd.in/gv9D6A35

Need some guidance on choosing a UPK curriculum that meets the needs of your students? ?? Look no further! Our UPK Curriculum Checklist will help you determine whether the curriculum you've chosen is developmentally appropriate and supports informed instruction aligned with the California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF). Whether you're just starting or need to fine-tune your current program, this checklist offers tips on what to look for and how to make the best choice for your students' success. Click here to download it now!: https://lnkd.in/gvHMkQR8

The Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Fall Training is coming up on November 7, 2024! This workshop will include an overview of how DRDP profiles inform Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), long-term goals, what to teach next, and how to link the DRDP to the California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF). Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNdE57Ss