Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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IMPORTANT | Your Complaint Rights

Notice to Parents, Guardians, Pupils, Teachers, and Other Stakeholders

– Important Information About Your Complaint Rights – State Preschool Health and Safety guidelines provide parents and caregivers an opportunity to file a complaint. Please see the attachments if you would like to file a complaint about your child’s center.

file: Complaint Notice & Forms

Coronavirus (COVID 19) Information & Reopening Schools Update

Los Angeles, CA – Get the latest information by clicking on the link below or call our hotline at (213) 443-1300.

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Professional Development


ECED continues to grow in resources and online synchronous and asynchronous trainings. Please visit MYPLN for more information on professional growth hour opportunities, webinars, online courses, certification programs, and more.

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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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Mental Health Support

Need support?  Call 213.443.0165 for consultation, support and referrals for birth - 5 year old

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Weekdays 8am-5pm

Linea de Consulta de Salud Mental en la PrimeraInfancia.

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Llame al 213.443.0165

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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