Quality & Curriculum Resources
These publications promote linkages between preschool learning and development and K-12 content areas.
- CDE Alignment Document
This online publication presents the developmental continuum of learning for children from birth through kindergarten.
- California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1 & 2:
- Volume 1 focuses on the domains of language and literacy, mathematics, social-emotional development, and English-language development
- Volume 2 focuses on the domains of visual and performing arts, physical development, and health
- California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1 & 2:
- Volume 1 focuses on the domains of language and literacy, mathematics, social-emotional development, and English-language development
- Volume 2 focuses on the domains of visual and performing arts, physical development, and health
- Volume 1 focuses on the domains of language and literacy, mathematics, social-emotional development, and English-language development
- Preschool English Learners (PEL) Guide
- Principles and Practices to Promote Language, Literacy, and Learning
- Inclusion Works!
- Guidance and resources on specific ways to include young children with disabilites or special needs
- Prekindergarten Learning and Developmental Guidelines
- Guidance by preschool directors and teachers to provide high-quality programs that prepare children to arrive in kindergarten well-prepared.
- Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations
- Describes competencies infants and toddlers typically attain during the birth-to-three-year period in four areas.
- Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Guidelines
- Provides information about how to attain high-quality early care and education.
- Desired Results Developmental Profile
- This accountability system is compatible with the CDE/CDD's K-12 system of standards, assessment, and accountability.
- Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale
- Designed to assess group programs for children of preschool through kindergarten age, 2 1/2 through5.
- Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale
- Designed to assess group programs for children birth to 2 1/2 years of age.

