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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