©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework, Volume 1 Social-Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, English-Language Development, Mathematics

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Outcomes Understand the structure and features of the Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF), Volume 1 Understand the structure and features of the Preschool Curriculum Framework (PCF), Volume 1 Discover how to use the foundations and framework to enrich learning and development opportunities for all of California’s preschool children 2

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Education “Research shows that all children can benefit from participating in high-quality preschool programs.” - Jack O’Connell, Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction 3

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Two California Department of Education Resources 4

California’s Early Learning and Development System At the center of the system are the Learning and Development Foundations. Surrounding the foundations are: Program Guidelines and Resources Curriculum Frameworks Professional Development Desired Results Assessment System 5

Alignment Document 6 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Desired Results Developmental Profile (2015) 7 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Benefits of High-Quality Preschool Children who attend high-quality preschool programs: Are more comfortable in their surroundings Have been exposed to books Have learned to play cooperatively Are accustomed to learning with others 8

Ensuring High-Quality Preschool Programs With a goal of ensuring that all preschools offer high-quality programs, the California Department of Education developed these preschool learning foundations. On January 22, 2008, Jack O’Connell—then State Superintendent of Public Instruction—formally released the foundations during the California State of Education address. 9 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

A Personal Reflection Take a moment to respond to the following question: What do I already know about the Preschool Learning Foundations? 10

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) 11 What’s in Volume 1? Social-Emotional Development Language and Literacy English-Language Development Mathematics

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) The Foundations Describe the knowledge and skills that all young children typically exhibit: At around 48 and 60 months of age As they complete their first or second year of preschool With appropriate support When attending a high-quality preschool program 12

Foundations 13 At 48 and 60 months After 1 st or 2 nd year of preschool With appropriate support High-quality program ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

High-Quality Programs High-quality programs include: Environments and experiences that encourage active, playful exploration and experimentation Purposeful teaching to help children gain knowledge and skills Specific support for children learning English Specific accommodations and adaptations for children with special needs 14

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Let’s take a book walk! A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Acknowledgements The Introduction The Four Domains: –Social-Emotional Development –Language and Literacy –English-Language Development –Mathematics The Appendix 15

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Introduction to the Foundations Read the introduction section on pages xi-xvi of the PLF. 16

Introduction Highlights 17 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Introduction Highlights The foundations describe knowledge and skills that most children can be expected to exhibit in a high-quality program at the end of their first or second year of preschool. They focus on behaviors reflecting age- appropriate competencies for children at around 48 months and at around 60 months. 18

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Introduction Highlights Children are different and may not demonstrate the behaviors in the examples exactly as they are stated. When taking an in-depth look at a domain, one needs to keep in mind that, for young children, learning is a very integrated experience. 19

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Introduction Highlights The purpose of the foundations is to promote understanding of preschool children’s learning and to guide instructional practice. 20

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Structure of the Foundations 21

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Organization of Domain Chapters IntroductionIntroduction FoundationsFoundations Bibliographic NotesBibliographic Notes GlossaryGlossary ReferencesReferences 22

Map of the Foundations Social-Emotional Development 23 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Foundations Organization 24 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Domain Strand Substrand Age Foundation Foundation Description Examples English-Language Development has a focus level below substrands Social-Emotional Development foundations include descriptions for foundations English-Language Development foundations have levels, not ages Language and Literacy includes descriptions of substrands

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Video Social-Emotional Foundation 1.1: Self-Awareness 25

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Basis for the Foundations The foundations are based on: Relevant studies Early childhood education standards from other states Well-validated assessment tools Documents from the Department of Education General sources on culture, early learning, and early childhood education The foundations are enhanced with suggestions and examples from expert practitioners. 26 Early childhood education standards from other states Early childhood education standards from other states FOUNDATIONS Well-validated assessment tools Well-validated assessment tools Relevant studies Relevant studies General sources on culture, early learning, and early childhood education General sources on culture, early learning, and early childhood education Documents from the California Department of Education Documents from the California Department of Education

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Example: What is the relationship between the English- Language Development and the Language and Literacy foundations? 27

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) CDE Web Site The foundations are posted on the CDE Web site at At the Web address, the underlined Preschool Learning Foundations link takes you to the publication. There you will have easy access to the chapters and sections within the 192 page publication. The Appendix, on pages of the PLF, provides a summary list of the foundations. 28

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Foundation Examples 29

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Let’s explore the framework! 30

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) The California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1: Book Walk 31

Highlights A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction 32 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

What does the framework do? “Created as a companion to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1, this framework presents strategies and information to enrich learning and development opportunities for all of California’s preschool children.” PLF, Vol. 1, p. v 33

Children with Disabilities or other Special Needs Multiple means of: Representation Expression Engagement 34 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Acknowledgments Project leaders Principal writers Community college faculty advisers Universal Design advisers Project staff and advisers from the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies Staff from the California Department of Education Early childhood education stakeholder organizations Participants in the formative and review focus groups Participants in the Web posting process Participants in the public hearing process 35

Highlights Chapter One Introduction 36 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

37 Jigsaw Activity Organization Curriculum Planning Process Curriculum Planning PLF, Vol. 1, pp Chapter 1 English-Language Development in All Domains PLF, Vol. 1, pp California’s Children PLF, Vol. 1, pp. 3-5 Daily Schedule PLF, Vol. 1, pp Universal Design for Learning PLF, Vol. 1, p. 13 Overarching Principles ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Highlights Chapter Two: Early Learning and Development System 38 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

California’s Early Learning and Development System At the center of the system are the Learning and Development Foundations. Surrounding the foundations are: Program Guidelines and Resources Curriculum Frameworks Professional Development Desired Results Assessment System 39

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Highlights Chapters 3-6: The Learning Domains Social-Emotional Development (PLF, Vol. 1, p. 37) Language and Literacy (PLF, Vol. 1, p. 97) English-Language Development (PLF, Vol. 1, p. 177) Mathematics (PLF, Vol. 1, p. 231) 40

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Organization of the Domain Chapters 41

What’s first? Guiding Principles Environments and Materials Summary of the Strands and Substrands 42 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Strands and Substrands Place a sticky tab on the first page of each strand.Place a sticky tab on the first page of each strand. Highlight the title of each substrand.Highlight the title of each substrand. HINT: Notice the strand and substrand on the bottom of each page. 43

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Vignettes Each chapter has numerous vignettes to illustrate typical classroom scenarios.Each chapter has numerous vignettes to illustrate typical classroom scenarios. Locate and highlight two vignettes in the assigned chapter.Locate and highlight two vignettes in the assigned chapter. HINT: Vignettes are in italicized typestyle and are identified in the column to the left with the word VIGNETTE in bold. 44

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Vignettes Read through one of the vignettes identified.Read through one of the vignettes identified. Highlight the teachable moment and/or planning learning opportunities associated with that vignette.Highlight the teachable moment and/or planning learning opportunities associated with that vignette. HINTS: Each vignette has at least one teachable moment and/or planning learning opportunity. Where included, they will be identified in the column to the left of the vignette. 45

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Interactions and Strategies Following each vignette identified, highlight the paragraph that includes the words “interactions and strategies.” HINT: Interactions and strategies can be found in the paragraph immediately following each vignette. 46

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) Research Highlights Find and highlight one research highlight in the chapter. HINT: Research highlights are in shaded boxes set off from the rest of the text and headed with the words “Research Highlight.” 47

©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) End of Each Domain Find and tab these three features found at the end of each domain: Bringing it All TogetherBringing it All Together Engaging FamiliesEngaging Families ReflectionReflection 48

Chapter Endings Each chapter ends with: Teacher Resources References Endnotes 49 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

50 Don’t overlook the appendices and glossary! Appendix A. California Early Learning and Development System (p. 303)Appendix A. California Early Learning and Development System (p. 303) Appendix B. Reflections on Research: Phonological Awareness (p. 304)Appendix B. Reflections on Research: Phonological Awareness (p. 304) Appendix C. Reflections on Research: Alphabetics and Word/Print Recognition (p. 313)Appendix C. Reflections on Research: Alphabetics and Word/Print Recognition (p. 313) Appendix D. Resources for Teachers of Children with Disabilities or Other Special Needs (p. 319)Appendix D. Resources for Teachers of Children with Disabilities or Other Special Needs (p. 319) Glossary Appendices

Web Page Design 51 ©2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

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