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Teachers and Family Engagement
Teachers and Family Engagement
Teachers and Family Engagement

Children are more successful when parents and teachers work together. Family engagement contributes to: Increased student achievement, Higher graduation rates, reduced absenteeism, and drop-out rates, Better student attitudes towards learning, Better social skills and fewer conduct problems, Better student-teacher relationships, and Improved cultural competence and trust in schools. This article provides steps to build this home-school connection.
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Transitional Kindergarten Requirements
Transitional Kindergarten Requirements
Transitional Kindergarten Requirements

This presentation from the California Department of Education share current requirements for TK class sizes, teacher workforce, and adult to student ratios. In addition it also outlines and shows how penalties will be calculated for these non waiverable requirements.
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Six Ways to Get Your Child Excited for the School Year
Six Ways to Get Your Child Excited for the School Year
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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CDE Universal PreK Frequently Asked Questions
CDE Universal PreK Frequently Asked Questions
CDE Universal PreK Frequently Asked Questions

From the California Department of Education. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding Universal PreK. These include implementation, grant funding, teacher workforce and more.
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EveryChild California UPK Support Page
EveryChild California UPK Support Page
EveryChild California UPK Support Page

This page features links to new and important information about Universal Transitional Kindergarten. From frequently asked questions, planning and implementation to funding, you will find it here.
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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 is a guide for embracing students with special needs in multilingual programs and it is available for FREE!
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TK California
TK California
TK California

Families are an integral part for TK student success. 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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The Value of Transitional Kindergarten
The Value of Transitional Kindergarten
The Value of Transitional Kindergarten

This summer, Early Edge will be sharing 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 is a four-part webinar series designed to help PreK–1st grade educators learn a routine for storybook reading, explore ideas for creating school-to-home connections, and extend storybook reading to creative expression activities.
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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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The California State Seal of Biliteracy Requirements
The California State Seal of Biliteracy Requirements
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
Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions
Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions

Recognitions provided to students on the Path to Biliteracy or Multiliteracy.
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Booklists for Young Children
Booklists for Young Children
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
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

GIS Map for San Bernardino County Child Care Locations and options by districts.
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Family Guide for Universal Prekindergarten
Family Guide for Universal Prekindergarten
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
How to Give Clear Directions
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
Mindfulness Practices for Families
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.
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Child Care Resource Center
Child Care Resource Center
Child Care Resource Center

Each month, they provide quality, support, development, and education to almost 50,000 children, families in our 22,500-square-mile service area. They remain a unique and distinctive leader in the child care industry. Their current programs include resource libraries, home visiting, workforce development, family engagement, financial care assistance, Head Start preschool, Early Head Start, Early Head Start – Childcare partnership, Motherhood and so much more.