EDUCATORS
CDE 2006 Fact Book - Statistics and useful information about the California educational system and programs. Visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fb/documents/factbook2006.pdf.
CDE Educational Resources Catalog - Publications and other educational resources from CDE Press, the Department's publications office. Visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn.
Full-day and Half-day Kindergarten in the United States, Findings from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 - To order contact the U.S. Department of Education at 1-877-4ED-Pubs or order online at http://www.edpubs.org/webstore/Content/search.asp.
History and Development of Kindergarten in California - By Patricia L. de Cos, April 2001. ISBN No. 1-58703-135-3. To order, contact the California Research Bureau, (916)653-7843.
Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines - Download a free copy at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/documents/itldprogguidelines.pdf.
Play in the Early Years: Key to School Success - Based on the work of the late Dr. Patricia Monighan Nourot and dedicated to her memory. For an online copy of this report, go to http://www.4children.org/ecf.htm.
Quality Full-Day Kindergarten: Making the Most of It - Learn about the best practices in reading, writing, science, math and much, much more! Available at the NEA Professional Library at http://www.nea.org/books?n27b.
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PARENTS
A Parent's Guide to California Content Standards - Kindergarten through Grade Three - The content standards contained in his guide for parents identify what children need to know and be able to do in kindergarten through grade three in the academic subjects of English-language arts, mathematics, science, and history-social science. This guide, which is organized by grade level for ease of use, will help parents ensure successful educational experiences for their children. Visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/rc/documents/parentsk3flyer.pdf.
Helping Your Child Get Ready to Read; A Parent's Handbook - Teaches parents the importance of introducing their child to reading at an early age, and gives strategies to prepare their child for academic successs.
Understanding the No Child Left Behind Act; A Parent's Handbook - Helps parents understand their rights under the No Child Left Behind Act and make informed educational decisions for their children.
Your Child's Social and Emotional Development - Birth to Age 6; A Parent's Handbook - Helps parents create strategies to improve their parenting, and learn how to help their children get the most out of classroom experiences.
Visit http://www.channing-bete.com/education/parent-involvement.html.
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