Age 0-5 | Cradle to Career Roadmap

School readiness focuses on a young child’s social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development to ensure a successful transition into school. Children in this range need a strong developmental foundation from birth to 36 months of age. They will learn age-appropriate interaction with the environment and others.

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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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LITE (Learning, Innovation, and Technology in Education) Conference

Educational technology facilitates learning experiences that are targeted, relevant, actively engaging, socially connected, and growth-oriented. The two-day Learning, Innovation, and Technology in Education (LITE) conference will support educators in developing technological and pedagogical knowledge in support of effective teaching and learning.

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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 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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ELPAC Online Practice and Training Tests

The following resources are available to assist you in using the ELPAC practice and training tests.

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English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)-CDE

CDE's Website for English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) resources

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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

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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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Overview of Multilingual Education

This website gives an overview of the Multilingual Programs available in the California School System.

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Six Ways to Get Your Child Excited for the School Year

This article shares easy and fun ways to ensure that your child starts the school year off right.

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Welcoming Bilingual Learners with Disabilities into Dual Language Programs

This is a guide for embracing students with special needs in multilingual programs and it is available for FREE!

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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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The California State Seal of Biliteracy Requirements

The California State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) Requirements Poster may be printed on large paper and hung in classrooms, guidance counselor offices, and other areas where students and parents may see it.

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Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions

Recognitions provided to students on the Path to Biliteracy or Multiliteracy.

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Booklists for Young Children

These multicultural booklists for young children introduce a wide range of concepts, themes, and activities and feature a diverse range of children and families. The 40+ booklists are organized by topic/theme, and many of the books are available in bilingual editions or in multiple languages.

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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

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

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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

A Parent Guide to Reading for Ages 3-5.

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Family Guide for Universal Prekindergarten

High quality programs create early learning experiences, environments, and relationships that support children's growth and development.

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How to Give Clear Directions

This article is part of the Backpack Connection Series to promote home and school connection. For this article, the focus is on helping parents give clear directions to their children in order to support positive behavior in the home.

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Mindfulness Practices for Families

This parenting resource from Zero to 3 provides parents and families with simple mindfulness activities to help both parents and children manage big emotions and stay calm and connected.