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California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 1
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 1
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 1

The California Preschool Learning Foundations Series 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. Volume 1 of the series, a 205-page document, discusses the learning foundations on social-emotional development, language and literacy, English-language development, and mathematics.
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California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 2
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 2
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 2

The California Preschool Learning Foundations Series 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. Volume 2 of the series, a 126-page document, discusses the learning foundations on visual and performing arts, physical development, and health.
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The Committee for Economic Development - Early Learning Policy
The Committee for Economic Development - Early Learning Policy
The Committee for Economic Development - Early Learning Policy

The Committee for Economic Development (CED) provides resources associated to high-quality early childhood education. CED collaborates with business, policymakers, and local community members to deliver high-quality early childhood education to communities that need services the most.
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Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School
Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School
Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School

This study found that highly engaging teachers can decrease absences by 49 percent, making it clear that a teacher’s impact extends well beyond test scores and grades.
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Investing in Early Childhood
Investing in Early Childhood
Investing in Early Childhood

First Things First explains the importance of investing in early childhood. $1 invested in early childhood yields a $16 return.
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Developmental Milestones: Ages 3 - 5
Developmental Milestones: Ages 3 - 5
Developmental Milestones: Ages 3 - 5

This article provides an overview of milestones for parents to expect from their children ages three through five.
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Age of Entry to Kindergarten and Children’s Academic Achievement and Socioemotional Development
Age of Entry to Kindergarten and Children’s Academic Achievement and Socioemotional Development
Age of Entry to Kindergarten and Children’s Academic Achievement and Socioemotional Development

Perhaps no other issue appears so frequently and dominantly in parents’ discussions of school readiness or school districts’ readiness policies as that of the age at which children are eligible (or required) to start kindergarten. This research report presents its findings from a study following more than 900 children from kindergarten through third grade.
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5 Reasons to Establish a Toddler Routine
5 Reasons to Establish a Toddler Routine
5 Reasons to Establish a Toddler Routine

This webpage details why toddlers thrive in a scheduled environment, as well as a sample schedule and framework around which to schedule a toddler's activities.
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PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents
PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents
PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents

This article by PBS Kids provides information to parents about their role and ways to positively interact with their children.
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Guide to Ages 3-5
Guide to Ages 3-5
Guide to Ages 3-5

Scholastic provides a series of resources on developmental milestones (cognitive, social, language, and other) for children ages 3-5.
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Early Childhood Education: Long-Term Benefits
Early Childhood Education: Long-Term Benefits
Early Childhood Education: Long-Term Benefits

This study was designed to substantiate the positive, long-term outcomes demonstrated by children from economically disadvantaged homes who received a high-quality, early education.
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Why Is Middle School So Hard for So Many People?
Why Is Middle School So Hard for So Many People?
Why Is Middle School So Hard for So Many People?

Short article from The Atlantic addressing the middle school years and what it is like for students. Also included in this article is a related 18minute video.
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Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know

This web page contains information for parents about what chronic absenteeism is and how it prevents students from receiving consistent instruction they need.
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Zero to Three - Early Connections Last a Lifetime
Zero to Three - Early Connections Last a Lifetime
Zero to Three - Early Connections Last a Lifetime

Zero to Three provides parents and families with resources to advance the health, development, and well-being of their baby.
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Creating Routines for Love and Learning
Creating Routines for Love and Learning
Creating Routines for Love and Learning

This article details why routines are so important in a toddler's development. Routines are integral for toddler self-control, reduce parent/toddler power struggles, develop a child's social skills, and help children cope with transitions.
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Developmental Education - Challenges and Strategies for Reform
Developmental Education - Challenges and Strategies for Reform
Developmental Education - Challenges and Strategies for Reform

This resource discusses how approximately one third of college going students are place in developmental or remedial courses before they can begin taking credit-bearing courses that count towards a degree.
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Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet
Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet
Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet

Every child has the power to succeed in school and in life and every parent, family member and caregiver can help.
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Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students

This toolbox is a research-based social-emotional learning curriculum that provides resources for educators and parents. It teaches critical social competencies necessary for academic and life success such as: resiliency, self-management, and responsible decision-making skills.
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Facilitate Play-Based Learning at Home
Facilitate Play-Based Learning at Home
Facilitate Play-Based Learning at Home

In this article, parents get suggestions and strategies on how to encourage play-based learning at home for young children.
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5 Simple Lessons for Social and Emotional Learning for Adults
5 Simple Lessons for Social and Emotional Learning for Adults
5 Simple Lessons for Social and Emotional Learning for Adults

This blog by Elena Aguilar is aimed at adults and shares 5 ways to improve social and emotional learning.
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25 Practices That Foster Lifelong Learning
25 Practices That Foster Lifelong Learning
25 Practices That Foster Lifelong Learning

This resource provides 25 recommendations to cultivate a growth mindset for lifelong learning from Saga Briggs, Managing Editor of InformED.
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10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning

This article discusses 10 ways to engage in lifelong learning.
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Work Happier - Video List
Work Happier - Video List
Work Happier - Video List

This TED Talks playlist includes videos that discuss happiness in the workplace.
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Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home

CASEL provides parents and families resources to support their children’s social and emotional development at home.
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Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area

Great Schools.org provides information regarding school quality to help parents find the right school for their family.
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Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network
Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network
Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network

This is a network that provides Social and emotional Learning resources.
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First 1000 days: resources for parents of children with disability
First 1000 days: resources for parents of children with disability
First 1000 days: resources for parents of children with disability

A plethora of resources for parents with a child or children with disabilities
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Federal Role in Education Has a Long History
Federal Role in Education Has a Long History
Federal Role in Education Has a Long History

A brief history of the federal government's role in public education.
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American Institute for Research
American Institute for Research
American Institute for Research

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has conducted extensive research in early childhood, K-12, and higher education settings. AIR offers resources and research publications for educators.
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Inside the Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning in 4th Grade
Inside the Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning in 4th Grade
Inside the Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning in 4th Grade

Blog providing SEL options for 4th graders
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Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School

This is the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Social-Emotional Learning Roadmap for reopening schools.
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Adult College Completion In the 21st Century
Adult College Completion In the 21st Century
Adult College Completion In the 21st Century

This report focuses on adult college completion of both adults with some college credit upon entering and those enrolling for the first time in a higher education program.
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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning

This is the California Department of Education's official site for Social-Emotional Learning. It links to various resources schools and districts can access.
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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles

This is a grounding document for the California Department of Education's Social and Emotional Learning guiding principles.
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5 Tips for Developing an Effective Employee Training Program
5 Tips for Developing an Effective Employee Training Program
5 Tips for Developing an Effective Employee Training Program

It costs a lot of money to onboard a new employee. Anyone who owns a business or has worked in HR knows this to be the case. This article provides 5 tips for effective training.
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The Feds Can Fix School Funding
The Feds Can Fix School Funding
The Feds Can Fix School Funding

Under the Every Student Succeeds education law, the government can help schools get needed resources. This article explains the impact that funding can have on student success.