Early Childhood Education Resources

This webinar on California’s ECE workforce focused on the current policy climate, emerging initiatives, and funding opportunities. Sponsored by ACSA, CCCECE, California County Superintendents, CCTE, PEACH, and LPI.

In this webinar, state and local presenters shared policies and practices from states that have taken different approaches to implementing mixed delivery systems that support children’s access to consistent, high-quality learning in all settings.

Research shows that racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically integrated learning environments can lead to academic and social benefits for children, yet most early childhood education programs are remarkably segregated. Speakers discussed strategies for integration and explored city and state examples.

California is working to expand universal prekindergarten (UPK) to all 4-year-olds and eligible 3-year-olds by 2025–26 and has made over $4 billion in investments. Experts at this briefing shared research on UPK enrollment trends and delivery strategies, and practitioners shared their UPK experiences and discuss strategies for future success.