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California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in partnership with WestEd, are excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive suite of 12 new online professional development module series designed for early learning and care professionals in all roles and settings. These module series offer engaging, interactive online […]

In May 2022, nationally recognized equity and early childhood consultants Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka and Dr. Shantel Meek were commissioned as part of the PDG-R team’s Needs Assessment project to begin an in-depth analysis of existing early learning and care (ELC) efforts across California and to provide recommendations on opportunities to positively impact racial equity […]

As of October 1, 2022, the program work of the Preschool Development Grant – Renewal (PDG-R) has moved from the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) to the California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division (CDSS-CCDD). This transition of work is befitting with CDSS’ mission to build, strengthen, and maintain an equitable, comprehensive, […]

Following his appointments to the Commission on the State of Hate on September 13, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced additional action to build on California’s leadership in expanding opportunity and justice for all, signing legislation focused on advancing equity and tackling disparities. The Governor’s new Executive Order directs state agencies to take critical actions on […]

As California’s funder for the Preschool Development Grant (PDG), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is consistently interested in progress and innovation. Thanks to the diligent and impressive work of the PDG-Renewal (PDG-R) partners, California was highlighted several times with examples of innovative workforce strategies in ACF’s latest “Dear Colleague” Letter with a focus […]

Governor Gavin Newsom released the revision to the proposed 2022-23 state budget on May 13, projecting $49 billion in discretionary revenues, a $227 billion General Fund spending plan, and total reserves of $37 billion. For specific details and the impact on early care and education (ECE), please visit the webpage, CalHHS 2022-23 Revised Budget Highlights.

On August 10, 2022, the second Implementation Partner meeting of the year was held. The topics were PDG-R federal updates, PDG-R work highlights reflective of the Master Plan for Early Learning and Care, and PDG-R spotlights with a focus on equity and the ECE workforce – implementation to sustainability. The agenda and all presentation materials […]

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is seeking public input from reading and literacy experts and practitioners, preparation programs and faculty, and all interested parties regarding the ongoing development of proposed draft literacy standards and teaching performance expectations (TPEs). The proposed PK-3 ECE Credential Draft Literacy Standards and TPEs are outlined in Senate Bill 488 […]

The Commission is interested in gathering additional constructive feedback from ECE experts. The survey is designed to gather feedback to inform further development of the proposed PK-3 ECE Specialist Credential requirements recommended by the ECE Workgroup at the April Commission meeting. Please take a few minutes to complete the input survey by May 10, 2022. ECE […]

A survey for public input regarding the draft PK-3 ECE Specialist Credential Program Standards is now available here. The deadline for responding to the survey is Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Respondents to this Program Standards survey should be knowledgeable about early learning and development as well as the scope of teaching and learning responsibilities of early childhood educators who […]