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The Early Childhood Policy Council Holds June 8th Virtual Meeting
Members of the Early Edge California team joined the Early Childhood Policy Council's (ECPC) third meeting held on Monday, June 8. ECPC Chair, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, began the meeting with a powerful opening statement about the current civil unrest and the council's tremendous opportunity to address the systemic issues of racism and inequities through its important work. During the meeting, the council also provided an update on the Master Plan for Early Learning and Care (MPELC), and shared that the MPELC has developed an Early Learning and Care Playbook, which includes the latest guidelines and resources to create a safe and nurturing Early Learning environment for children and providers as the state reopens. The website includes resources for teachers and families, and has a Dual Language Learning section with appropriate resources, and features Early Edge California’s Distance Learning Webinars available in both English and Spanish.
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Early Edge Summary: Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five: Mixed Delivery Early Learning and Care System Strategic Plan
The California Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five: Mixed Delivery Early Learning and Care System Strategic Plan, was prepared by WestEd as part of California's Preschool Development Grant activities and was approved by the federal government and released by the California Department of Education on June 3, 2020. It presents guidance to expand and improve California’s Early Learning system over a ten-year period. California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care team has indicated that they will take the recommendations of the Strategic Plan into consideration when they draft a roadmap to fund and implement improvements to California’s Early Learning System. Read our summary for highlights from the Strategic Plan.
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New Brief from Child360 and Early Edge California Surveys Early Learning Providers and Lead Teachers about Needs and Challenges
Voices From The Field: Perspectives of Early Care and Education Professionals in Los Angeles County, a new brief from Child360 and Early Edge California, presents the perspectives of nearly 200 Early Learning providers and lead teachers who were surveyed in fall 2019 about their workforce needs and challenges. The brief highlights the need for training on supporting Dual Language Learners (DLLs) and their families, and on working with children with challenging behaviors. It also highlights the negative impact that low compensation in the Early Learning field can have on teacher recruitment and retention.
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Five Reflections on the DLL Learning Experience during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has added many complications to the learning landscape for students of all ages. But for Dual Language Learners (DLLs)--children, birth to five, who come from homes where a language other than English is spoken--the current experience makes learning even more difficult than it was for them before. Out of the health crisis, new challenges have arisen for these children, their families, and the Early Learning teachers who support them.
Early Edge California reflects on what we have learned about the DLL learning experience during COVID-19 and the critical support these young children need in order to lay the foundation for future academic success.
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CDPH, DSS and Cal/OSHA Release "COVID-19 UPDATED GUIDANCE: Child Care Programs and Providers"
On June 5, 2020, the California Department of Public Health, California Department of Social Services and Cal/OSHA released guidance for childcare programs and providers. The guidelines are based on the available data that currently exists and will be updated as new data and practices emerge.
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CDE COVID-19 Guidance Bulletins and Updates - Summaries from Early Edge California
Early Edge California has compiled the key takeaways from the CDE’s latest updates and bulletins regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the summaries below to learn more.
Early Edge Executive Director Patricia Lozano Featured in New EdSource Article Highlighting the Needs of DLLs and ELs during COVID-19
Early Edge Executive Director Patricia Lozano was interviewed in a new EdSource article, California teachers worry gap widening for English learners during school closures, which came out today from Early Learning reporter Zaidee Stavely, regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures on Dual Language Learners and English Learners.
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