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Tomorrow's Readiness, Starts Today Podcast
Tomorrow's Readiness, Starts Today Podcast
Tomorrow's Readiness, Starts Today Podcast

Nancy Sherod and Ana Garcia, welcome you to our Early Education and Development Podcast, Tomorrow’s Readiness, Starts Today. Each month we will introduce you to someone who is playing an important role in the Preschool to Third Grade initiatives. We will fill you in on some of the key topics that impact learning environments for our littlest learners, and share with you some of the awesome things we are doing here in the Early Education and Development Department at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. All episodes can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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TK California
TK California
TK California

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a great opportunity to engage families and build a strong foundation for family-school partnerships. By welcoming families and establishing strong partnerships, both parents and teachers can begin to lay the foundation for the best learning outcomes for their youngest learners.
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SBCSS Evidence-Based Practices Playlists
SBCSS Evidence-Based Practices Playlists
SBCSS Evidence-Based Practices Playlists

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools has put together Evidence-Based Practices Playlists. These playlists include many evidence-based practices for educators. The Student Group Focused evidence practices include: Students with Disabilities Suspension, Students with Disabilities Pupil Engagement, Students with Disabilities English Learners Progress, Students with Disabilities Academic Progress, Homeless, Foster Youth, English Learners. The Performance Indicator Focused Playlists include: Math, Literacy, Early Literacy, College and Career Readiness, Chronic Absenteeism. The other playlists include: Work-based Learning, Substance-Use Prevention, Student Events to Support Engagement, STEM Education, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), School Based Health Centers, PBIS, Nutrition Education and Physical Activity, New Teacher Induction, MTSS, Mental Health, Leadership, Health Literacy, Food Insecurity, Family Engagement, Expanded Learning, Early Education, CTE, Community Schools, and Community Engagement.
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Root Cause Analysis Inquiry Guide for Special Education
Root Cause Analysis Inquiry Guide for Special Education
Root Cause Analysis Inquiry Guide for Special Education

The Root Cause Analysis Inquiry Guide: 2022-2023 Special Education Common Problems of Practice Edition is a supplementary resource designed to support teams in conducting root cause analysis investigations that incorporate qualitative and quantitative data. The intention of this guide is to support school teams in identifying the causes behind problems in their Special Education programs. The ultimate goal is to successfully address the common issues that plague our school systems and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This 2022-23 guide was developed by the System Improvement Leads.
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California Early Childhood Online
California Early Childhood Online
California Early Childhood Online

Get free access to professional development to support early childhood teachers, CECO provides modules based on state-of-the-art information and best practices in one centralized location to meet the ever-changing needs of the early childhood field.
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Quality Start San Bernardino
Quality Start San Bernardino
Quality Start San Bernardino

Quality Start San Bernardino County (QSSB) is our county’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) designed to help child care programs, preschools, and alternative school-readiness programs, provide the highest quality early learning experiences possible. QSSB supports quality early learning by: 1. Establishing standards that define what quality means and looks like for early care and education programs. 2. Measuring programs using these standards. 3. Offering and connecting educators to professional development opportunities. 4. Helping parents and caregivers find quality programs for their children.
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California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities
California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities
California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities

In response, the CDE developed the California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities to provide information on identifying, assessing, supporting, and reclassifying ELs who may qualify for special education services and pupils with disabilities who may be classified as ELs. Further, the publication provides a deeper dive into accessing actionable examples of how evidence based pedagogy and practices may be implemented in districts, schools, and classrooms to positively impact multilingual and English learner students.
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ELD Video Series
ELD Video Series
ELD Video Series

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.
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ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
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Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources

A Collection of Resources That Support the Implementation of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.
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Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources
Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources
Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources

The California Department of Education (CDE) provides resources and information on the development and implementation of multilingual programs. User will need to use the tabs provided on the site to find information on Types of Programs, Implementation Resources, Frequently Asked Questions, and Parent Resources.
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Transitional Kindergarten Requirements Webinar
Transitional Kindergarten Requirements Webinar
Transitional Kindergarten Requirements Webinar

This presentation from the California Department of Education (CDE) shares new requirements for 2022-23 and beyond regarding TK class sizes, teacher workforce, and adult to student ratios, and related penalties. It was presented by the School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) and the Early Education Division (EED).
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Welcoming Bilingual Learners with Disabilities into Dual Language Programs
Welcoming Bilingual Learners with Disabilities into Dual Language Programs
Welcoming Bilingual Learners with Disabilities into Dual Language Programs

This white paper provided by Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) reviews evidence concerning the capacity of young learners with disabilities to acquire more than one language during the preschool and school years.
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Early Edge California - Blog
Early Edge California - Blog
Early Edge California - Blog

Early Edge shares blog entries about current issues and trends in early childhood education, including, testimonials from parents highlighting the benefits of Transitional Kindergarten (TK).
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Joyful Reading at School and at Home: A Storybook Reading Routine
Joyful Reading at School and at Home: A Storybook Reading Routine
Joyful Reading at School and at Home: A Storybook Reading Routine

Joyful Reading at School and at Home: A Storybook Reading Routine is an archived webinar from a four-part series designed to help Pre K–1st grade educators learn a routine for storybook reading, examine the culturally affirming aspects of stories, and consider ideas for creating school-to home connections. This webinar series was presented by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) West and WestEd.
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How to Practice Phonics with Kids at Home
How to Practice Phonics with Kids at Home
How to Practice Phonics with Kids at Home

If you're the parent of a beginning reader, chances are you're hearing a lot about phonics. Here's what you need to know about how your child will learn phonics — and how you can help practice phonics at home.
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Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions
Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions
Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions

Recognitions provided to students on the Path to Biliteracy or Multiliteracy.
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Booklists for Kids and Young Adults
Booklists for Kids and Young Adults
Booklists for Kids and Young Adults

These booklists celebrate a wide range of cultures, languages, and experiences. They are organized by topic/theme, and many of the books are available in bilingual editions or in multiple languages. In addition, you can watch video interviews with a number of the authors and illustrators.
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Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy offers bilingual children’s e-books in Spanish and English. Navigating the site is simple. Use the tool bar at the top to check out the various book categories (nature, technology, health and others) or search for specific titles. It’s also the place to select the text language (either English or Spanish) and audio translation. Audio translation is available in over 30 languages!
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How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns
How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns
How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.
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How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior
How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior
How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.
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What Parent Need to Know on How Kids Learn to Read
What Parent Need to Know on How Kids Learn to Read
What Parent Need to Know on How Kids Learn to Read

Young children can learn about literacy through everyday activities at home.
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Raise A Reader
Raise A Reader
Raise A Reader

A Parent Guide to Reading for Ages 3-5.
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Child Care Locations in San Bernardino County
Child Care Locations in San Bernardino County
Child Care Locations in San Bernardino County

Interactive map to find San Bernardino County Child Care locations and options by district.