Introduction to Early Childhood Education


LAUSDs Early Childhood Education Division

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Students as Young as Two Years Old Learning to Code


LOS ANGELES, CA – When it comes to scientific thinking, it is never too early to get the ball rolling, which is the philosophy at the Sylvan Park Early Education Center.

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Sanford Teacher Award Winner


Congratulations to Escalante Early Education Center teacher Rafaela Campos.  She is Sanford Harmony's Teacher Award recipient for her excellence in teaching LAUSD's youngest learners.

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Teaching Youngsters Math and Science

It's never too early to engage students in science, math or by asking them how they got their answer.

Many Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) schools are popping up in Early Education Centers.

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Professional Development


We encourage teachers, staff, parents and the community to grow and become effective leaders. Please visit the Professional Development page for more information on Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, Certification Programs, University Programs, Training Materials, Communities of Practice..

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Dual Language Early Learning Pilot Programs

A 50:50 Dual Language early education pilot program implemented in ten sites last year will continue through 2019-2020 school year. The program is a split day model (50% Spanish or Korean; 50% English – mornings all Spanish or Korean, afternoons all English) or vice versa.

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Urgent: New Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

The Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training California website team in association with the California Department of Social Services have developed a new online training for child care providers, working in a licensed child care facility. The new Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers does now satisfy the requirements of AB 1207.

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Dyslexia Awareness

Dyslexia is a language-based disability that exists on a continuum and is characterized by difficulties in learning how to read fluently. Students with Dyslexia can also experience difficulties with oral language, spelling, and writing skills..

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