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California Department of Education (CDE)
Website of the California Department of Education, including Calendars, Department Information, Funding, Jobs at CDE, Laws & Regulations, Publications, School Directory and Staff Directory. CDE Child Development Division Resources and information for child development contractors, families, and community members regarding child development programs funded by the state Child Development Policy Institute (CDPI) The Child Development Policy Institute (CDPI) has provided over a decade of advocacy on behalf of the children of California. Its mission is to promote public policy that ensures children's success and productive citizenship through quality early education to build California's social and economic vitality. Department of Social Services The Department of Social Services (DSS) Community Care Licensing Division regulates the licensing of child care providers in California. Community Care Licensing (CCL) covers the areas of prevention, compliance, and enforcement.
Desired Results: Access for Children With Disabilities Develops tools and methodologies for assessing the progress of children with disabilities, birth to five years of age, who are involved in child care and development services in California. Desired Results Training and Technical Assistance Project Provides training and technical assistance on the California Desired Results System to agencies administering state contracts for center based care and family child care networks. The Desired Results System is a continuous improvement system designed to improve the quality of child care and development services in California for children birth to 13 years of age. ECERS/ITERS/SACERS Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) Designed to assess group programs for children of preschool through kindergarten age, 2½ through 5. Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) Designed to assess group programs for children from birth to 2½ years of age. Official California Legislative Information This web site provides you with current updates, and the full text on California Senate and Assembly Bills. The School-AGE Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) Designed to assess group-care programs for children of school age, 5 to 12. |
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