California s Policies, Programs, and Resources for our Youngest Children

1. California�s Policies, Programs, and Resources for our Youngest Children Early Learning Quality Improvement System Advisory Committee March 23, 2009 Camille Maben, CDE/CDD Division Director

2. California�s Early Learning and Development System Policy resources are designed for programs serving all children including English learners and children with disabilities and other special needs. 2 The preschool foundations are for all children and reflect the diversity found in California. Experts in preschool English-language development and special education were consulted to ensure the foundations are appropriate for all of California�s children. A universal design review was conducted to ensure that the foundations apply to children with disabilities as well as typically developing children. For example, �communicates� was used in place of �says� in some cases. The preschool foundations are for all children and reflect the diversity found in California. Experts in preschool English-language development and special education were consulted to ensure the foundations are appropriate for all of California�s children. A universal design review was conducted to ensure that the foundations apply to children with disabilities as well as typically developing children. For example, �communicates� was used in place of �says� in some cases.

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4. Infant-Toddler and Preschool Learning Foundations: Center on the child Describe how children develop, grow and learn Define knowledge and skills that preschool children typically demonstrate at around 8, 18, 36, 48, and 60 months of age, with adequate support 4