Funding Description
The California Department of Education (CDE) supports continuous quality improvement and responsive teacher-child interactions in California State Preschool Programs (CSPP). Responsive teacher-child interactions require intentional work, which is critical for marginalized communities. The CDE is implementing the CSPP Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments (ASPIRE) program to support the use of Teachstone Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) 2nd Edition.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Must identify as a county office of education and be an existing CSPP Quality Rating and Improvement System block grantee to serve one of four identified regions (A, B, C, or D).
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| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Applicants should demonstrate the capacity for CLASS coaching and professional development. They should also demonstrate the capacity to build a network of counties in the region and utilize myTeachstone and other data systems to provide a support system centered around data-informed technical assistance and coaching.
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| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Pre-K
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| Eligible Age Level(s) |
3, 4
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Provision 6 of Item 6100-194-0001 and Provision 6
of Item 6100-196-0001 of the Budget Act of 2023 (Assembly Bill 102, [Chapter 38, Statutes of 2023]), EC Section 8337
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| Source / Type |
State / Grant
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| State Fiscal Year |
2026-27
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
6128 / 8590
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| Total Available |
$1,075,000
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| Recipient Amount |
Unavailable
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| Match Requirement |
No
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| Allocation Formula |
Unavailable
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
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| Due Date |
Unavailable
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| Expected Notification Date |
Unavailable
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Additional Information
| Application |
Unavailable |
| Background |
Management Bulletin 23-10 [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb2310.asp] |
| Fiscal |
Unavailable |
| Funding Results | Funding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r2/aspire26result.asp] |
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| Other |
The application deadline has passed. FY 2026-27 is year 4 of a 4-year grant cycle. |
Contacts
| Program |
Jade Meihl, 916-322-6233, QCC@cde.ca.gov
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| Fiscal |
Fiona Lavelle, 916-322-6233, QCC@cde.ca.gov
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| Division |
Early Education Division, 916-322-6233
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Last Modified:
June 10, 2026
