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Care About Quality Table of Contents

Care About Quality was published by the California Department of Education in 2000.
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Last Reviewed: Friday, December 15, 2023
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  • CAPSDAC Update #3 (added 16-Oct-2024)
    This web page includes information related to updates in the CAPSDAC Monthly Data Submission.
  • Early Education Careers Webinar (added 11-Oct-2024)
    Early Education Careers Webinar December 2023.
  • CDMIS Update #36 (added 04-Oct-2024)
    Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Update Regarding New Date for Separation of CDMIS
  • CAPSDAC Update #2 (added 27-Sep-2024)
    This web page includes information related to updates in the CAPSDAC Monthly Data Submission.
  • CLASS Frequently Asked Questions for CSPP (added 25-Sep-2024)
    This page includes answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about classroom assessment requirements in the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and implementation of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) and CLASS Environment®.

  • Dual Language Learner (DLL) Support (updated 12-Sep-2024)
    Technical support, guidance, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and resources for the identification, reporting, and support of dual language learners in the California State Preschool Program (CSPP).
  • Pilot Legislative Report (added 12-Sep-2024)
    Executive Summary of the legislative report mandated by Assembly Bill 1294 (Statutes of 2021).
  • Overview (added 09-Sep-2024)
    This page shows an overview of the California Preschool Data Collection System (CAPSDAC) manual.
  • Account Management Instructions (added 09-Sep-2024)
    Guidelines on adding, editing, and deactivating user accounts, ensuring secure and accurate management of personnel authorized to submit and certify data.
  • Uploading Classroom Records (added 09-Sep-2024)
    This chapter provides definitions, step-by-step instructions, and templates for managing classroom records, including manual data entry, electronic file uploads, and editing records.