Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework Volume 1

Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework, Volume 1 Social-Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, English-Language Development, Mathematics © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

2 Outcomes • Understand the structure and features of the Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF), Volume 1 • Understand the structure and features of the Preschool Curriculum Framework (PCF), Volume 1 • Discover how to use the foundations and framework to enrich learning and development opportunities for all of California’s preschool children © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

3 “Research shows that all children can benefit from participating in high-quality preschool programs. ” - Jack O’Connell, Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Education © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

4 Two California Department of Education Resources © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

5 California’s Early Learning and Development System At the center of the system are the Learning and Development Foundations. Surrounding the foundations are: • Program Guidelines and Resources • Curriculum Frameworks • Professional Development • Desired Results Assessment System

6 Alignment Document © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

7 Desired Results Developmental Profile (2015) © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

8 Benefits of High-Quality Preschool Children who attend high-quality preschool programs: • • Are more comfortable in their surroundings Have been exposed to books Have learned to play cooperatively Are accustomed to learning with others © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Ensuring High-Quality Preschool Programs With a goal of ensuring that all preschools offer high-quality programs, the California Department of Education developed these preschool learning foundations. On January 22, 2008, Jack O’Connell—then State Superintendent of Public Instruction—formally released the foundations during the California State of Education address. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015) 9

10 A Personal Reflection Take a moment to respond to the following question: What do I already know about the Preschool Learning Foundations? © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

11 What’s in Volume 1? • Social-Emotional Development • Language and Literacy • English-Language Development • Mathematics © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

12 The Foundations Describe the knowledge and skills that all young children typically exhibit: • At around 48 and 60 months of age • As they complete their first or second year of preschool • With appropriate support • When attending a high-quality preschool program © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

13 Foundations At 48 and 60 months With appropriate support After 1 st or 2 nd year of preschool High-quality program © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

14 High-Quality Programs High-quality programs include: • Environments and experiences that encourage active, playful exploration and experimentation • Purposeful teaching to help children gain knowledge and skills • Specific support for children learning English • Specific accommodations and adaptations for children with special needs © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

15 Let’s take a book walk! • A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • The Acknowledgements • The Introduction • The Four Domains: – – Social-Emotional Development Language and Literacy English-Language Development Mathematics • The Appendix © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

16 Introduction to the Foundations Read the introduction section on pages xi-xvi of the PLF. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Introduction Highlights 17 © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

18 Introduction Highlights • The foundations describe knowledge and skills that most children can be expected to exhibit in a high-quality program at the end of their first or second year of preschool. • They focus on behaviors reflecting ageappropriate competencies for children at around 48 months and at around 60 months. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

19 Introduction Highlights • Children are different and may not demonstrate the behaviors in the examples exactly as they are stated. • When taking an in-depth look at a domain, one needs to keep in mind that, for young children, learning is a very integrated experience. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

20 Introduction Highlights The purpose of the foundations is to promote understanding of preschool children’s learning and to guide instructional practice. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Structure of the Foundations 21 © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

22 Organization of Domain Chapters • Introduction • Foundations • Bibliographic Notes • Glossary • References © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Map of the Foundations Strand 23 Social-Emotional Development Substrand Domain Age Foundation Description Examples © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Foundations Organization Domain Strand Substrand Age Foundation Description Examples 24 English-Language Development has a focus level below substrands Language and Literacy includes descriptions of substrands English-Language Development foundations have levels, not ages Social-Emotional Development foundations include descriptions for foundations © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Video 25 Social-Emotional Foundation 1. 1: Self-Awareness © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Basis for the Foundations 26 The foundations are based on: • Relevant studies • Early childhood education standards from other states • Well-validated assessment tools • Documents from the Department of Education • General sources on culture, early learning, and early childhood education The foundations are enhanced with suggestions and examples from expert practitioners. Releva nt studies Genera l sou culture rces on , early learnin g, and childho early od educat ion FOUND ATION S Early c hildhoo d educat i o n standa rds other s from tates Docum ents fr om the Califor n i a Depart men Educat t of ion Well-va assess lidated ment to ols © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

27 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Example: • What is the relationship between the English. Language Development and the Language and Literacy foundations? © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

28 CDE Web Site • The foundations are posted on the CDE Web site at www. cde. ca. gov/sp/cd/re/psfoundations. asp. • At the Web address, the underlined Preschool Learning Foundations link takes you to the publication. There you will have easy access to the chapters and sections within the 192 page publication. • The Appendix, on pages 173 -192 of the PLF, provides a summary list of the foundations. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Foundation Examples 29 © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

30 Let’s explore the framework! © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

The California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1: 31 Book Walk © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Highlights A Message from the State Superintendent Public Instruction 32 of © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

33 What does the framework do? “Created as a companion to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1, this framework presents strategies and information to enrich learning and development opportunities for all of California’s preschool children. ” PLF, Vol. 1, p. v © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

34 Children with Disabilities or other Special Needs Multiple means of: • Representation • Expression • Engagement © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Acknowledgments • • • 35 Project leaders Principal writers Community college faculty advisers Universal Design advisers Project staff and advisers from the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies Staff from the California Department of Education Early childhood education stakeholder organizations Participants in the formative and review focus groups Participants in the Web posting process Participants in the public hearing process © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Highlights 36 Chapter One Introduction © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Overarching Principles 37 Curriculum Planning Organization PLF, Vol. 1, pp. 13 -16 Daily Schedule Universal Design for Learning PLF, Vol. 1, pp. 16 -19 PLF, Vol. 1, p. 13 Chapter 1 Jigsaw Activity California’s Children PLF, Vol. 1, pp. 3 -5 English-Language Development in All Domains PLF, Vol. 1, pp. 10 -13 Curriculum Planning Process © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Highlights 38 Chapter Two: Early Learning and Development System © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

39 California’s Early Learning and Development System At the center of the system are the Learning and Development Foundations. Surrounding the foundations are: • Program Guidelines and Resources • Curriculum Frameworks • Professional Development • Desired Results Assessment System

Highlights 40 Chapters 3 -6: The Learning Domains • Social-Emotional Development (PLF, Vol. 1, p. 37) • Language and Literacy (PLF, Vol. 1, p. 97) • English-Language Development (PLF, Vol. 1, p. 177) • Mathematics (PLF, Vol. 1, p. 231) © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

41 Organization of the Domain Chapters © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

42 What’s first? • Guiding Principles • Environments and Materials • Summary of the Strands and Substrands © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

43 Strands and Substrands • Place a sticky tab on the first page of each strand. • Highlight the title of each substrand. HINT: Notice the strand substrand on the bottom of each page. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

44 Vignettes • Each chapter has numerous vignettes to illustrate typical classroom scenarios. • Locate and highlight two vignettes in the assigned chapter. HINT: • Vignettes are in italicized typestyle and are identified in the column to the left with the word VIGNETTE in bold. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

45 Vignettes • Read through one of the vignettes identified. • Highlight the teachable moment and/or planning learning opportunities associated with that vignette. HINTS: • Each vignette has at least one teachable moment and/or planning learning opportunity. • Where included, they will be identified in the column to the left of the vignette. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

46 Interactions and Strategies Following each vignette identified, highlight the paragraph that includes the words “interactions and strategies. ” HINT: • Interactions and strategies can be found in the paragraph immediately following each vignette. © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

47 Research Highlights Find and highlight one research highlight in the chapter. HINT: • Research highlights are in shaded boxes set off from the rest of the text and headed with the words “Research Highlight. ” © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

48 End of Each Domain Find and tab these three features found at the end of each domain: • • • Bringing it All Together Engaging Families Reflection © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

49 Chapter Endings Each chapter ends with: • Teacher Resources • References • Endnotes © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

Don’t overlook the appendices and glossary! Appendices 50 Glossary • Appendix A. California Early Learning and Development System (p. 303) • Appendix B. Reflections on Research: Phonological Awareness (p. 304) • Appendix C. Reflections on Research: Alphabetics and Word/Print Recognition (p. 313) • Appendix D. Resources for Teachers of Children with Disabilities or Other Special Needs (p. 319) © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

51 Web Page Design http: //www. cde. ca. gov/sp/cd/re/psfoundations. asp © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)

52 Thank you! © 2015 California Department of Education (CDE) with the West. Ed Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (11/2015)