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Orange County Department of Education Community Advisory Committee presentations
Orange County Department of Education Early Education Program link provides information on IDEA as it relates to infants and toddlers and children three years and older. Click the link below for more information.
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Learning Foundations & Curriculum Frameworks
The California Preschool Learning Foundations is a standard-based guide that helps teachers and parents understand what children should learn and do during their preschool years. The foundations cover important areas such as social-emotional development, language and literacy development, and English language development. Teachers use these guidelines to plan educational activities, while parents can use them to support their child's learning at home better.
California Preschool Learning Foundations
The DRDP, or the Desired Results Developmental Profile, is an assessment tool used in early childhood education to assess children's developmental progress from infancy through kindergarten. It helps teachers and caregivers understand each child's strengths and areas for growth in various domains of development, such as social-emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. The DRDP provides a framework for observation, documentation, and planning, allowing educators to tailor their teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of each child. It supports collaboration between teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in a child's care and education to promote their overall development and school readiness.
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Inclusion Stratagies
The video below features a parent sharing her views on inclusion in the typical learning environment in early childhood. Additionally, she shares the impact that inclusive opportunities have had on her daughter and the hope it brings for the future. It can be a valuable introduction for families unfamiliar with inclusion or those considering different service options.
A Parents Perspective on Inclusion
Click the link below if you are interested in learning more about various state projects that provide current information and resources addressing inclusive practice, promotion of healthy social-emotional development, and prevention of challenging behavior in early childhood, after-school, and other education settings.
Supporting Early Learning Inclusion Practices
The link below is a website that helps inform individuals, families, and organizations regarding current and up-to-date information on training and workshops that help build confidence in supporting young children with disabilities in inclusive settings.