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Early Childhood Policy Council Holds the First Meeting of its Parent Advisory Committee

This week, the Early Childhood Policy Council (ECPC) hosted the inaugural meeting of its Parent Advisory Committee. In June, Early Edge California Executive Director Patricia Lozano was appointed to this Committee by the Speaker of the Assembly, Asm. Anthony Rendon. The meeting began with a welcome from Kris Perry, Deputy Secretary of Early Childhood Development in the California Health and Human Services Agency, and a discussion about the value of parent voices in developing policies and recommendations for Governor Newsom's Master Plan for Early Learning and Care. The Committee's members were then asked to discuss how to prioritize care to the most vulnerable families as well as ways to simplify and streamline the Early Learning and care system. 
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Early Edge California’s New Parent Advisory Groups: Now Seeking Members

We are excited to announce that in fall 2020, we will be launching a series of Parent Advisory Groups to hear from parents and guardians of young children from diverse backgrounds across California. In these groups, we will explore how to best support families during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, and we will uplift members' voices by sharing their needs and values with policymakers and legislators. Groups will be offered in both English and Spanish via Zoom.

Help us spread the word! We are seeking parents or guardians of children ages 0–5 in California to participate in our new groups. Please share our flyers in English and Spanish with the families you support! Or, if you know parents who would be interested in participating or you are a parent interested in participating, please email us at info@earlyedgecalifornia.org.
Access Our Recent Webinars

Thank you to all who participated in Early Edge California’s most recent webinars! Access the full webinar recordings online along with additional content such as presentation slides and other resources. 

This webinar, hosted in partnership with SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language), teaches participants how to structure distance learning family workshops that support strong oral language development at home, offering a variety of fun and easy strategies that families can easily fold into their home lives. Available in English and Spanish.

Early Edge y LMU-CEEL presentan este seminario virtual sobre Principios para el Diseño de Aprendizaje a Distancia Equitativo para los alumnos de doble idioma (DLLs) en programas de Transición a Kindergarten (TK) y en otros entornos de la primeria infancia, con estrategias para el aula virtual con el fin de tomar ventaja de las habilidades y conocimientos de los alumnos y sus familias para elevar la instrucción a distancia. Los participantes podrán examinar ideas concretas de material didáctico para potenciar el desarrollo del lenguaje oral y la enseñanza del Desarrollo Integrado de la Lengua Inglesa en las materias de Lenguaje y Matemáticas. Also available in English. 

CDE COVID-19 Guidance Bulletins and Updates - Summaries from Early Edge California

Early Edge California has compiled the key takeaways from the CDE’s recent Management Bulletins and other updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the summaries below to learn more. 

DLL Resource of the Week: Screen-Free Activities from Conmishijos 

Conmishijos.com is a Spanish-language website devoted to resources for families--from expectant parents through school-aged children. This resource includes suggestions for fun, screen-free activities for young children, with minimal prep time and resources needed, and all within the safety of their homes.  

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Family Resource of the Week: 8 Books and Podcasts to "Read Aloud" for Kids

This resource from PBS SoCal is part of their At-Home Learning - Summer Edition series: activities, guides, and expert advice for families and caregivers of children ages 2-8. This list recommends audiobooks and podcasts that can be accessed for free with a linked library card on apps like Hoopla and Libby. 

Access PBS SoCal's Read Aloud Recommendations

Teacher Resource of the Week: Brazelton Touchpoints Center's Webinar Archive

Brazelton Touchpoints Center offers professional development as part of its work with families, caregivers, and organizations that support young children. The webinar archive includes videos that focus on the social-emotional aspect of providing care for children and their families. 

Access Webinars from Brazelton Touchpoints Center
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, Early Edge California will provide you with updates and resources to support you in navigating this situation as a parent, teacher, provider, school administrator, or other Early Learning stakeholder.

Please reach out to us with questions, concerns, or to share resources by contacting us at info@earlyedgecalifornia.org. We also encourage you to check our website frequently for new information.
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