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California Early Childhood Mentor Program – Frequently Asked Questions

The California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP), funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), certifies Mentor Teachers and Director Mentors throughout California in order to provide leadership and guidance to college students and to those entering the early childhood education (ECE) profession, or changing roles within the field.

California Early Childhood Mentor Program – Frequently Asked Questions

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California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations

The California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) outline key knowledge and skills that most children ages three to five and a half years old can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development.

California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations

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First 5 California’s Dual Language Learner Resource Guide

First 5 California’s Dual Language Learner Resource Guide was designed to support early learning programs that serve young dual language learners (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers). The guide includes resources that highlight evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of instructional practices and interactions with young dual language learners, including partnering with families in this effort.

First 5 California’s Dual Language Learner Resource Guide

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Save the Date: Equity Centered Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Advisory Panel

The California Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the fifth convening of the Equity-Centered QRIS Advisory Panel. The fifth Panel meeting will be April 29, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. All meetings are open to the public so that community members can participate […]

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BlackECE Symposium – Dismantling Linguistic Oppression: The Path Toward Language Justice for Black Children in Early Care and Education

BlackECE’s inaugural event welcomed nearly 150 ECE professionals, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders committed to ensuring California’s early care and education system is culturally affirming while policies, practices, and resource allocation are not only equitable but are pro-Black and anti-racist. We are building off …

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SAVE THE DATE: Equity-Centered Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Advisory Panel

The California Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the fourth convening of the Equity-Centered QRIS Advisory Panel.

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Save the Date: Equity Centered QRIS Advisory Panel

The California Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the third convening of the Equity-Centered QRIS Advisory Panel, December 9, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

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Early Learning and Care Trainer Reflection Tool

The Early Learning and Care Trainer Reflection Tool outlines evidence-based practices grounded in research on equitable approaches to adult learning, professional ethics, and trainer competencies. It complements and expands on information in California Early Childhood Educator Competencies—Supplemental Performance Area: Adult Learning and …

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Key Learnings From First 5 California’s Shared Services Alliance Pilot

This brief summarizes the key highlights from the Shared Services Alliance Pilot as it approaches the end of the 2-year implementation period. Data from the contractors, partner agencies, and participating ELC providers are used to illustrate key learnings.

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Nutrition and Physical Activity (NPA) Forums

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is offering three Nutrition and Physical Activity (NPA) Forums in 2024. The forums highlight and demonstrate methods for integrating nutrition education, edible gardens, wellness policies, and physical activity into child care centers and homes. Participants will learn ways to create …

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Re-imagining a More Equitable QRIS: The Quality Counts California (QCC) Equity Project

Re-imagining a More Equitable QRIS: The Quality Counts California (QCC) Equity Project

The California Department of Education, the California Department of Social Services, and First 5 California are pleased to share School Readiness Consulting’s (SRC) community report, Re-imagining a More Equitable QRIS: The Quality Counts California (QCC) Equity Project. The QCC Equity Project research study was designed to identify inequities …

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The Role of Regional Hubs in Quality Counts California

The Role of Regional Hubs in Quality Counts California IMPACT brief describes how Regional Hubs support training and professional development for technical assistance providers, coaches, trainers, and quality rating and improvement system administrators and how they promote equity through their activities. The brief also discusses Regional …

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First 5 California’s Shared Services Alliance Pilot Initial Brief

This brief summarizes initial key learnings of the First 5 California investment in the Shared Services Alliances (SSA) pilot program, which launched in April 2022. The brief begins with an overview of SSAs, including how they function. The brief then describes the SSA pilot in California, supported by First 5 California. Finally, initial …

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