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Preschool Closes the Readiness Gap
There is a growing recognition in California and across the nation of the importance of high-quality preschool in preparing children for success in school by closing the readiness gap. “Three and four year-olds are
active learners, who learn by doing. They learn through investigation, problem solving, play and focused teacher directed instruction.”Jack O’Connell, State Supt. Of Public Instruction
Preschool for All: A First-Class Learning Initiative
• A guide for preschools– Develop high-quality pre-K content
standards– Build a first-class professional learning
system for preschool teachers– Implement a result-based accountability
system– Create seamless transitions from pre-K to
kindergarten and 1st grade– Involve all stakeholders in the learning
process
Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)
• CPIN was initiated in 2003-04
• CPIN is a collaboration between California Department of Education (Child Development and Special Education Divisions) and California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA).
• CPIN provides a professional learning system for preschool teachers and administrators
CPIN’s Purpose
Purpose• Support consistent and high quality
professional development and resources for administrators and teachers of early childhood education/school readiness programs
So that they can:• Prepare all children aged 3-5 for
success in kindergarten and beyond• Ensure that children learning English
and those with special needs receive appropriate support
CPIN Has A Statewide Structure
Early Childhood Education (ECE)Program Directors and Teachers
Provide a strong learning foundationfor a school success
State Advisory Committee
Designs Implementation Guidelines
State Executive CommitteeSubset of Advisory Committee
Sets Policy
Regional NetworksImplement Professional Development
Provide Resources
CPIN Regional Implementation
• Each of the 11 regions establishes a regional network of administrators and leaders of early childhood education and school readiness programs
• For each region: School Readiness Lead and Part-time Special Education and English Learner Specialists
• Provides, facilitates and/or coordinates professional development opportunities for early childhood/school readiness staffs
• Develops and supports existing regional communication and collaboration among early childhood/school readiness providers
CPIN Focus for 2004-2006
Best practices for Early Literacy and Language
Mathematics• Network meetings for
program directors/administrators
• Provide and support professional development for teachers
• Develop and support existing regional communication and collaboration system
• Provide resources and online courses
California Preschool Learning Standards
• Hold Focus groups for field review of draft standards(June-July 2005)
• Conduct training sessions for approved standards in fall 2005
CPIN Collaboration
Partnerships strengthen each CPIN Regional Network
Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.
- Henry Ford
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