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California Infant–Toddler Learning and Development Foundations (Second Edition)
The second edition of California’s Infant–Toddler Learning and Development Foundations provide research-based guidance on birth-to-3 progression across 4 key domains that describe the competencies infants and toddlers typically attain in the first 3 years of life.
Advancing Math Instruction and Family Engagement in Early Childhood
Discover research-based strategies and practical tools for early childhood educators to boost young children’s math development through effective instruction and family engagement.
WestEd Perspectives Collection
A curated collection of WestEd Perspectives pieces — these thought leadership pieces offer timely, research-informed analysis and actionable recommendations for state and local policymakers, education leaders, and practitioners on the most urgent and complex issues in education and human development.
Responsive, Respectful, and Relationship-Based Approach to Infant and Toddler Care
Discover the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) approach—an approach that places responsive caregiving at the heart of building strong relationships with infants and toddlers and their families.
Nurturing the Whole Child: Supporting Early Learning Approaches That Meet the Needs of All Children
Explore how a whole-child approach and the expertise of educators can create meaningful, supportive experiences for children with disabilities, their families, and the educators themselves.
Systems Alignment and Coherence: Opportunities for Alameda County’s Early Care and Education System
This report examines how First 5 Alameda can lead efforts to strengthen alignment and coherence across Alameda County’s early childhood mixed delivery system.
Early Childhood Teaching Professional Development With California Early Childhood Online
Gain access to free, high-quality early childhood professional development with California Early Childhood Online’s virtual training modules, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program (IEEEP)
A collection page of resources and blog posts with actionable guidance to create inclusive, high-quality learning environments.
Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program Evaluation
This in-depth PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the IEEEP and the findings from its evaluation conducted between 2020–2024.
Introducing the PITC PARS
Learn about a new resource, the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Program Assessment and Reflection System (PARS). This resource supports observation, documentation, and reflection on the quality of care for infants and toddlers in family child care and center-based settings.
