CA Preschool Learning Foundations
The original California (CA) Preschool Learning Foundations, Volumes 1 through 3.California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
The California Preschool Learning Foundations outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development. The foundations can provide early childhood educators, parents, and the public with a clear understanding of the wide range of knowledge and skills that preschool children typically attain when given the benefits of a high-quality preschool program.
The foundations were developed using an inclusive and deliberative input process, including statewide stakeholder meetings, public input sessions held throughout the state, public hearings, and public comment. Input from the various review opportunities was considered and incorporated as appropriate.
- California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
- California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
- California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
- California Preschool Learning Foundations (DVD Series)
Nine DVDs feature the domains in the California Preschool Learning Foundations publication. Each disc covers a domain, showing preschool learning in action. DVDs may be purchased individually or as a full set.
On January 22, 2008, the California Department of Education (CDE) released the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1 (PDF; 5MB). Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell stated that these foundations offer our early childhood educators a clear understanding of what our youngest learners should know before entering kindergarten.
Volume 1 of the California Preschool Learning Foundations focuses on the domains of social-emotional development, language and literacy, English-language development, and mathematics. They provide a comprehensive understanding of what children learn in these four domains.
In an effort to partner with parents in the education of their preschool children, key sections of the publication are available and have been translated to support parents' understanding of the preschool learning foundations, their purpose, and what they describe as the knowledge and skills that children typically attain at 48 and 60 months of age. The translations include traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Tagalog, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and are based on the prevalent non-English languages spoken by parents of preschool children in California.
Foreword by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell
Available Translations of the Foreword by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell
Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
Available Translations of the Introduction to theCalifornia Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
Appendix to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1 (DOC)
Available Translations of the Appendix to thePreschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1, can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099, or by ordering through the CDE Press Catalog Listings of Publications (Item Number 001681)
.
Fundamentos del Aprendizaje Preescolar de California, Volumen 1 (PDF)
Spanish translation of the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2 (PDF; 1MB) covers the skills and knowledge that children attain at around 36 months and 48 months in the domain areas of visual and performing arts, physical development, and health.
Foreword by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell
Available Translations of the Foreword by former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell
Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
Available Translations of the Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
Appendixes to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
- Visual and Performing Arts (PDF)
Available Translations of the Appendix for Visual and Performing Arts - Physical Development (PDF)
Available Translations of the Appendix for Physical Development - Health (PDF)
Available Translations of the Appendix for Health
The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2, can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099, or by
ordering through the CDE Press Catalog Listings of Publications (Item Number 001708)
. The price of the publication is $21.95.
Fundamentos del Aprendizaje Preescolar de California, Volumen 2 (PDF)
Spanish translation of the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3 (PDF; 1MB) covers the skills and knowledge that children attain at around 36 months and 48 months in the domain areas of history–social science and science.
Foreword by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
Available Translations of the Foreword by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
Available Translations of the Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
Appendix A to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
Available Translations of Appendix A to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3, can be purchased from CDE Press by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-995-4099, or by ordering through the CDE Press Catalog Listings of Publications (Item Number 001727)
. The price of the publication is $21.95.
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