The California Department of Education’s Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD) sponsors a variety of training opportunities aimed at a variety of early childhood professionals.
For teachers and administrators working in programs with preschool-aged children, the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)
provides in depth training on all nine domains of the foundations and framework as well as onsite technical assistance. Information sessions, trainings, and other professional development opportunities provide an overview of what the foundations are, and also more focused training on specific foundation domains and practical application in early learning settings. For program directors, preschool teachers, and family child care providers, check with the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)
to find the professional development opportunities in your area.
California Early Childhood Online (CECO)
provides free, easy-to-use online modules that provide an overview of all nine domains found in the preschool foundations.
Families now have access to knowledge of the preschool foundations through the All About Young Children website
. Information is available in 8 languages.