 Early Childhood Education Resources in folders below support the implementation of the Orange County Preschool Professional Learning Communities (PLC) project, funded through the California State Preschool QRIS Block Grant. The following nine Domains represent what preschool children learn through child-initiated play and teacher-guided experiences and environments: 
Quality Start OC was established to recognize and support the quality of your programs and to connect parents to your services. Resource Hub, Training Calendar, Quality Start Network Upcoming Professional Learning Workshops
Click on the arrow in front of each folder to view and download documents, resources, and tools. We hope these examples will spark personalized usage that authentically addresses the needs and aspirations of your community of learners. |
* Early Childhood Education
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PLC agenda | Jul 14, 2015, 12:39 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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NEW PLC HANDOUT 7-26-2015 | 2243k | v. 2 | Jul 26, 2015, 9:21 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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PLC presentation | Jul 14, 2015, 12:39 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Presentation - UPDATED 01/21/2016 | 6060k | v. 4 | May 9, 2016, 3:12 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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ppt Updated 11/2/2015 | 6060k | v. 2 | Nov 2, 2015, 3:24 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Example Planning Template | Jul 20, 2015, 8:19 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Example of monthly PLC schedule | Jul 23, 2015, 8:54 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Flyer | 505k | v. 2 | Jul 13, 2015, 3:44 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Table Tent | 35k | v. 4 | Jul 13, 2015, 3:44 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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handouts | 1807k | v. 2 | May 10, 2016, 2:08 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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PLC's Agenda | May 10, 2016, 2:07 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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protocols | May 10, 2016, 4:28 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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PLC's Monthly schedule | May 10, 2016, 3:55 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Links to google docs to refine for your PLC routines | May 10, 2016, 2:03 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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4 questions that drive the PLC routine | May 10, 2016, 4:25 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Checklist - How is PLC refining their work. Do this once or twice per year | May 10, 2016, 4:27 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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TOT Presentation with HyperLinks | May 10, 2016, 3:56 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Infographic | 1147k | v. 2 | May 10, 2016, 2:04 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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Create PLC Norms | Jul 13, 2015, 10:43 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Protocol for creating PLC norms | 53k | v. 2 | Jul 13, 2015, 10:43 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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This video addresses “Curriculum and Curriculum Planning,” “Environments, Schedules, and Routines,” and “Strategies to Support Learning and Development.” | Jul 13, 2015, 10:47 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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This video addresses “Observation,” “Screening and Referral,” “Assessment,” “Documentation,” and “Interpretation, Planning, and Implementation.” | Jul 13, 2015, 10:40 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Activities Planning Template | Oct 13, 2015, 2:30 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Planning Template | Jul 13, 2015, 3:47 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Agenda | Aug 11, 2015, 4:48 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Definitions | Jul 9, 2015, 5:12 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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PLC - Inquiry Cycle | Jul 13, 2015, 3:46 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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PLC Protocols | Jul 17, 2015, 11:53 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Monthly Schedule | Jul 13, 2015, 3:46 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Alignment Tool | Aug 7, 2015, 6:54 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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77k | v. 2 | Aug 5, 2015, 9:49 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | ||
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Interactions Planning Template | Oct 13, 2015, 2:30 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Environments Planning Template | Oct 13, 2015, 2:30 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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8-12 week check-in. What has been our impact on student learning? | Aug 21, 2015, 6:50 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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Effect use of these forms is covered in the Meaningful Observation Training | Jun 24, 2015, 10:28 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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New Aug. 2015 | Aug 4, 2015, 4:37 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Effect use of these forms is covered in the Meaningful Observation Training | Jun 24, 2015, 10:29 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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This video addresses “Observation,” “Screening and Referral,” “Assessment,” “Documentation,” and “Interpretation, Planning, and Implementation. | Oct 9, 2015, 10:48 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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CA Dept. Education: Developing responsive relationships with young children and their families is the core work of everyone who is responsible for early care and education. | Jul 16, 2015, 2:50 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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A must read for all PLCs!!! | 1228k | v. 4 | Jul 16, 2015, 2:50 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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See: Training Resources (2014-15)- New Administrators Online Presentations (2014) | Jul 16, 2015, 2:50 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Tool to assist with leveraging LCAP for early childhood education | Jul 16, 2015, 2:49 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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Free Online Training Modules - Early Care and Education Teachers | Jul 19, 2015, 5:06 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Professional Development Resources for Staff Training | Jul 19, 2015, 5:06 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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CompSAT puts practical self-reflection and assessment and tools into your hands to help you assess your knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the 12 California ECE Competencies. | Jul 19, 2015, 5:06 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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15 Min. Professional Learning Modules: Systems Thinking, Intentional Interactions, Effective Assessments | Jan 12, 2016, 2:41 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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NAP.edu | Jul 26, 2015, 9:58 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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This video addresses “Philosophy, Policies, and Practices,” “Developmentally and Individually Appropriate Practice,” “Collaboration with Families and Service Providers,” and “Environmental Access and Adaptive Equipment.” | Oct 9, 2015, 10:51 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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Focus 1: Competency Areas Focus 2: Competency Contexts | Oct 9, 2015, 10:38 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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The California Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Competencies describe the knowledge, skills and dispositions that early childhood educators need in order to provide high quality care and education to young children and their families. | Oct 9, 2015, 10:36 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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Companion volumes to the California Preschool Learning Foundations, the frameworks present strategies for early childhood educators that enrich learning and development opportunities for all California preschool children. | Jun 15, 2015, 2:19 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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The California Preschool Learning Foundations outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development. | Aug 4, 2015, 3:12 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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All Domains | 287k | v. 3 | Jun 22, 2015, 10:34 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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English Language Development | 78k | v. 3 | Jun 22, 2015, 10:34 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Health | 59k | v. 3 | Jun 22, 2015, 11:07 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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History-Social Science | 75k | v. 3 | Jun 22, 2015, 10:35 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Language and Literacy | 58k | v. 3 | Jun 22, 2015, 10:35 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Mathematics | 59k | v. 5 | Jun 22, 2015, 11:07 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Physical Development | 63k | v. 2 | Jun 22, 2015, 10:34 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Science | 99k | v. 3 | Jun 22, 2015, 10:36 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Social Emotional Learning | 67k | v. 3 | Jun 22, 2015, 10:37 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |
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Visual Performing Arts | 82k | v. 3 | Jun 22, 2015, 10:37 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
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These videos demonstrate The California Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Competencies describe the knowledge, skills and dispositions that early childhood educators need in order to provide high quality care and education to young children and their families. | Jul 13, 2015, 1:20 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Childhood is a crucial time for growing healthy minds. All children need care and support to develop and learn. Some children need additional help to reach their potential. KidsMatter is a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools and early childhood education and care services, and is proven to make a positive difference to the lives of Australian children. | Jul 19, 2015, 5:16 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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"Who's at school today? The Story of T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood®". See how access to higher education, improved compensation and job retention for thousands of early childhood teachers across America is transforming their lives and the lives of millions of children in their care each day. | Jul 19, 2015, 5:19 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D., professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Harvard School of Public Health, and Harvard Medical School addressing basic concepts of early childhood development, established over decades of neuroscience and behavioral research, which help illustrate why child development—particularly from birth to five years—is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society. | Jul 19, 2015, 5:22 PM | OCDE LCAP Supports | |||
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This video addresses “Curriculum and Curriculum Planning,” “Environments, Schedules, and Routines,” and “Strategies to Support Learning and Development.” | Oct 9, 2015, 10:52 AM | OCDE LCAP Supports |
