State Pre-School Program
Curricula and Literature
The core and essential documents for the California State Peschool Programs (CSPP) remain consistent with the goal of providing a high-quality early learning experience that will prepare students for school and life. The Early Childhood Education Division is committed to supporting all students with their cognitive and social emotional growth as they get ready to transition to the district's kindergarten programs. The core curriculum, used in all of the CSPP programs, is aligned to the California Preschool Learning Foundations (Volumes 1-3) and the California Preschools Learning Frameworks(Volumes 1-3). Each of these guiding research-based documents is designed to provide standards and developmentally appropriate practices so all children will be successful. Based on the foundations and Frameworks, teachers use a variety of strategies to encompass the diverse needs of all children. In addition, students in the CSPP programs are assessed using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) 2015 two times during the school year. The results from the DRDP are shared with parents so parents can see the progress that their child is making in areas such as attention to learning, math, science, literacy, and physical growth.
