ResourcesPosted on February 27, 2023
This brief provides context for the report Preschool Quality and Child Development: How Are Learning Gains Related to Program Ratings? The report summarizes a study investigating the relationships between preschool quality, based on the Quality Counts California (QCC) system, and children’s learning and development.
Posted on January 21, 2023
First 5 California’s Dual Language Learner Resource Guide was designed to provide early learning programs that serve young dual language learners (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers) with resources that highlight evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of instructional practices and interactions with young dual language learners, …
Posted on July 25, 2022
First 5 California Dual Language Learner (DLL) Policy Summit was held on June 17, 2022 and celebrated the accomplishments of the DLL Pilot and the Community of Practice. The summit lifted up bright spots and exemplary strategies to support DLLs and their families, and provided a forum to recognize continued needs related to the implementation …
Posted on July 25, 2022
This brief summarizes the historical context and key successes of QCC. The brief begins by chronicling the historical and current contexts of QCC. Then it shares how local, regional, and state collaboration and partnerships, contributed to the successful implementation of the seven systems functions to achieve the desired outcomes and goals. …
Posted on September 20, 2021
Check out the Multilingual Learning Toolkit today. The Multilingual Learning Toolkit is an online hub for research-based key principles, instructional strategies, and associated, free, practical, and easy-to-use resources that are geared towards educators who teach PreK-3rd Multilingual Learners. Download the Overview …
Posted on August 9, 2021
Agenda, notes, handouts, Consortium meeting registration information
Posted on August 9, 2021
Current Rating Matrix, Implementation Guide, CQI Pathways
Posted on August 9, 2021
Quality Counts California branded communications templates, brand identity guide, and related materials
Posted on August 9, 2021
QCC Protocol (Determination for Exempt Research) and QCC Protocol Approval Letter
Posted on July 15, 2021
California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP) is a valuable quality service to the early learning and care field. Read this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for updated information about the renewed CECMP contract and transition to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). …
Posted on May 26, 2021
First 5 California is happy to share resources on using the CLASS tools in diverse early learning and care settings. Teachstone, in partnership with First 5 California and WestEd, facilitated a series of focus groups with educators to gain more information about the use of CLASS in diverse communities and settings. The resulting job aids […]
Posted on May 13, 2021
First 5 California (F5CA) released the IMPACT 2020 Regional Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA), and Coordination Hub Lead Agency Request for Applications (RFA). First 5 California (F5CA) invited First 5 county commissions or other qualifying agencies to apply for Hub funds. Ten selected agencies (Hubs), one per region, will carry out …
Posted on April 29, 2021
See below for the California Department of Education (CDE) and First 5 California (F5CA)’s Quality Counts California (QCC) Local Consortia and Partnership Grants Request for Proposal (RFA) files. Here is the folder with a complete set of files. QCC Local Consortia and Partnership Grants RFA – January 2020 QCC Site and Individual …
Posted on March 17, 2021
California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care (MPELC) provides a roadmap to guide our journey of recovery (from COVID-19) and over time the rebuilding of a better system—one that partners with families, takes a whole-child approach to ensure the best child outcomes, supports the advancement of early learning and care professionals so …
Posted on February 26, 2021
The Family Engagement Toolkit consists of 5 e-learning course modules: The What, Why and How of Family Engagement, Build Strengths-based Relationships, Respect the Family’s Role in the Child’s Development, Show Cultural Respect, and Take a Shared Approach to Family Engagement. Each of the five modules consists of multiple units, and learners …
Posted on October 22, 2019
Screening young children is an effective, efficient way for professionals to check a child’s development, help parents celebrate their child’s milestones and know what to look for next, and determine whether follow-up steps are needed. It’s also an essential first step toward identifying children with delays or disorders in the critical early …
