California Department of Social Services
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) provides planning, policy direction, and oversight of the majority of state-supported childcare and development programs and services in California. These include programs that provide a variety of state-subsidized childcare services, quality improvement plan activities, local childcare, and developmental-informed programs and policies while providing robust technical assistance and support to counties, contractors, and stakeholders.
California Department of Education
The California Department of Education (CDE), Early Education Division (EED) provides resources and information for child development contractors, families, and community members regarding child development programs funded by the state.
Family Engagement
Family engagement supports young children’s learning. This resource collection offers guidelines, literacy tools, and learning modules to help educators build strong family partnerships, foster inclusive routines, and support children’s development at home and in the classroom.
Multilingual Learners
The California Preschool Curriculum Framework offers helpful tips on supporting young Multilingual Learners. It covers key areas like guiding principles, classroom setup, family support, and teacher strategies. Research shows that these practices are important for helping Multilingual Learners succeed.
Publications
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the California Department of Education (CDE) develop early learning resources to support the child care and early education workforce to improve their knowledge and skills in serving young children. The information below provides a multitude of publications and videos, including the California Learning Foundations, Frameworks, and Program Guidelines.
Researcher Presentations
CPIN hosted research events featuring Dr. Judith Schickedanz on language and literacy strategies and Dr. Ross Thompson on the importance of social–emotional skills for early learning, school readiness, and positive experiences in preschool settings.