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What does the updated Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations mean for early learning in California? WestEd experts Osnat Zur and Ann-Marie Wiese discuss the significance of the PTKLF revision in this Q&A: https://bit.ly/3YOrg9f Here's a few key highlights: ?? The revised PTKLF honor and reflect individual variation in children’s learning, recognizing that each child develops in their own way and at their own pace. ?? The revised PTKLF emphasize DEI, which is critically important given California’s diversity of children and families. ?? The Language and Literacy Development domain has been restructured to include both English and home language development. This change is designed to support multilingual learners' growing language skills in English while recognizing and encouraging children’s continued use and development of their home languages.

WestEd CEO Jannelle Kubinec and WestEd leaders will be presenting at the CSBA Annual Education Conference & Trade Show! We're excited to discuss topics related to this year's “Invest in Your Students" theme. Save the time/dates for workshops from December 5-7: ?? Artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on English Learners ?? Education finance and policy in California ?? Sustaining student mental health and wellness programs ?? And don't miss Jannelle Kubinec will deliver a keynote address during the California Suburban School Districts Association Luncheon on Friday, December 6. For full conference details and where to connect with us, visit: https://bit.ly/4hMJXSg Educational Leadership and System Design at WestEd

We're excited for not one, but two rich learning opportunities happening on November 21! Join us to learn about supporting students with disabilities and culturally responsive curriculum for English Learners ?? ?? 11:00am PT/2pm PT: The National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) will host the fourth virtual session of the Research to Practice Spotlight Series! Learn more about effective interventions and evidence-based practices to boost all learners' proficiency levels in mathematics. ?? Register here: https://bit.ly/4hKJd02 ?? 9am PT/12pm ET: Sign up for the "Planning Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Instruction" webinar to explore culturally sustaining and responsive English Language Development (ELD) instruction in the context of professional learning communities. ?? Register here: https://bit.ly/3Om8pwg

??? Coming up on November 25: Join WestEd’s Lauren Trout, along with the The Greater Good Science Center, for a webinar to explore the science of forgiveness and the implications on restorative practice. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gfgzgBVC

"We are at the cusp of a technological renaissance with generative AI poised to redefine the community college and university landscape." Read a new article written by WestEd's Tracy Huebner on introducing GenAI to college staff and leadership! https://bit.ly/4emYgtN Stay tuned for forthcoming articles in the Navigating the New Frontier blog series produced by the Center for Economic Mobility. The series will share expert perspectives on how GenAI can be used to enhance learner supports and empower staff and leadership, fortifying the educational pathway to the workforce.

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Weekend Watch ?? Check out this webinar on teacher compensation reforms! Hear from a panel of state and district leaders who share their experiences navigating #TeacherPay structures and raising revenues/expense trade-offs: https://bit.ly/40OoYs4

? To improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students and develop a more inclusive and supportive learning environment, school leaders can: 1. Develop Indigenous literacy 2. Foster collaboration through self-reflection 3. Invest in sustaining mutually beneficial and reciprocal relationships 4. Recognize and integrate Indigenous expertise 5. Partner With Tribal communities to inform school system improvements Read more about 5 key principles and strategies for establishing effective partnerships with Tribal leaders: https://lnkd.in/gNvR7uwX

Join us for the fourth session of the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI)'s Research to Practice Spotlight Series on November 21 at 11am PT/2pm ET! During this 1-hour webinar, a panel of experts will discuss effective interventions and evidence-based practices to boost all learners' proficiency levels in mathematics. ?? Register today: https://bit.ly/4hKJd02

One more from the 2024 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference! Thank you to all of the dedicated WestEd #EarlyChildhood experts representing a broad spectrum of our projects, including the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC), the Desired Results Training and Technical Assistance Project, Mathematics and Literacy, the Parent Involvement Project (PIP), Early Childhood Intervention and Mental Health and more!