Early Edge California

Early Edge California Initiative of The Early Learning Lab advancing quality early ed so children can be happy, healthy, engaged learners by 1st day of school & every day after

Early Edge California advocates for accessible, high-quality early learning and care for all, especially in under-resourced communities, with a primary focus on babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

California is reshaping how TK–12 education is governed, with new changes taking effect January 2027 to clarify roles, s...
08/14/2026

California is reshaping how TK–12 education is governed, with new changes taking effect January 2027 to clarify roles, strengthen accountability, and better coordinate state education policy and implementation. 🏫 These reforms are important steps toward a more effective education system for children, families, and educators. Read our budget summary to learn more: https://ow.ly/3IO650ZA0h0

California’s 2026–27 state budget includes important investments that strengthen Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and supp...
08/13/2026

California’s 2026–27 state budget includes important investments that strengthen Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and support expanded learning opportunities for children and families. From protecting developmentally appropriate instruction to stabilizing funding, these investments help ensure young children have the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Read our budget summary to learn more: https://ow.ly/iMTp50Zzxkg

☀️ With summer wrapping up and the new school year beginning, it’s a great time to explore multilingual Transitional Kin...
08/12/2026

☀️ With summer wrapping up and the new school year beginning, it’s a great time to explore multilingual Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs for your child. 🎒

Learn about the options in your community by visiting the California Department of Education’s directory where you can find the schools offering programs and the languages that are available: https://www.cde.ca.gov/SchoolDirectory/active-or-pending-multilingual-schools

LA families! If you live within the Los Angeles Unified School District, head over to the Choices website to learn more about the Education programs available for TK in your neighborhood: https://choices.lausd.net/dle

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☀️ Con el verano llegando a su fin y el nuevo año escolar comenzando, ¡es un excelente momento para explorar los programas de kínder de transición (TK) multilingües para su hijo/a! 🎒

Conozca las opciones en su comunidad visitando el directorio del Departamento de Educación de California, donde podrá encontrar las escuelas que ofrecen programas de y los idiomas disponibles: https://www.cde.ca.gov/SchoolDirectory/active-or-pending-multilingual-schools

¡Familias de Los Ángeles! Si viven dentro del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles (LAUSD), visite el sitio web de Choices para obtener más información sobre los programas de Educación en Dos Idiomas disponibles para TK en su comunidad: https://choices.lausd.net/dle

California educators and school leaders: this year's ELA/ELD & Spanish Language Arts adoption will shape instruction for...
08/12/2026

California educators and school leaders: this year's ELA/ELD & Spanish Language Arts adoption will shape instruction for for the next decade.

Join the English Learners Success Forum (ELSF), Californians Together, and Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Multilingual Academic Support unit for a free webinar TODAY, August 12 — the first session in a three-part series on why materials matter for closing MLL achievement gaps.

This practical session will help participants:
✔️ Understand the CA adoption timeline and why this cycle matters for MLLs
✔️ Learn what the research says about high-quality instructional materials
✔️ See how MLL-centered selection connects to the CA EL Roadmap
✔️ Preview the questions that separate materials that serve MLLs from those that only claim to

This session is designed for district and school leaders, curriculum specialists, and instructional coaches, Superintendents and Board Members. Please share with colleagues and networks across California.

Register today → https://bit.ly/4fAEnSW

Join us on August 18 for an interactive webinar introducing the Family Dual Language Learner (DLL) Support Guide—a pract...
08/11/2026

Join us on August 18 for an interactive webinar introducing the Family Dual Language Learner (DLL) Support Guide—a practical resource designed to help families and educators partner throughout the California State Preschool Program DLL identification process.

Together, we'll explore how to:
• Build stronger family–school partnerships
• Affirm children's cultural and linguistic assets
• Support meaningful conversations during enrollment and family meetings
• Encourage biliteracy from the very beginning

Participants will also engage in interactive activities and leave with practical strategies they can use right away.

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m. PT

Register today: https://buff.ly/7Ev7ZEW

Californians Together

As you consider your young child’s journey, use this helpful guide from Californians Together to get up to speed on ke...
08/10/2026

As you consider your young child’s journey, use this helpful guide from Californians Together to get up to speed on key terms related to language learning, the types of multilingual programs available to support your child in the the early years and in elementary school, plus tips on how to choose a program that supports your family’s unique language learning needs. Learn more:https://californianstogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Family-DLL-Identification-Guide-.pdf

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Al considerar el proceso de aprendizaje de su hijo/a pequeño, utilice esta útil guía de Californians Together para familiarizarse con los términos clave relacionados con el aprendizaje de idiomas, los tipos de programas multilingües disponibles para apoyar a su hijo/a durante la primera infancia y la primaria, además de consejos sobre cómo elegir un programa que se adapte a las necesidades específicas de aprendizaje de idiomas de su familia. Aprende más:https://californianstogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Family-DLL-Identification-Guide-.pdf

Last week, our Policy Director Carolyne Crolotte and Policy Analysts Andrew Avila and Eduardo Gutiérrez attended the 202...
08/10/2026

Last week, our Policy Director Carolyne Crolotte and Policy Analysts Andrew Avila and Eduardo Gutiérrez attended the 2026 Black ECE Symposium: We Are the Return. In community with early care and education leaders, educators, advocates, and practitioners, they explored how Black cultural knowledge, history, and lived experiences can help shape reparative policies, equitable funding, and stronger systems for early care and education.

Early Edge California is grateful for the opportunity to learn, listen, and bring these insights into our continued work toward a more equitable early learning and care system.

Multilingual Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs are for every family in the community — and every child is welcome....
08/07/2026

Multilingual Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs are for every family in the community — and every child is welcome. Your child doesn’t need to speak any particular language to attend.

Learn more about multilingual TK programs for your child: https://tkcalifornia.org/parents/multilingual-tk-programs/

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Los programas multilingües de Kindergarten de Transición (TK) son para todas las familias de la comunidad — y cada niño es bienvenido. Su hijo/a no necesita hablar ningún idioma en particular para asistir.

Aprende más sobre los programas multilingües de TK para su hijo/a: https://tkcalifornia.org/parents/multilingual-tk-programs/

Early Edge California is deeply concerned by the newly proposed federal rule that would dismantle the national Head Star...
08/06/2026

Early Edge California is deeply concerned by the newly proposed federal rule that would dismantle the national Head Start standards and harm our most vulnerable children and their families.

For nearly sixty years, Head Start has guaranteed that children receive high-quality early learning, and comprehensive health and developmental services. By rolling back these national standards and deferring to a patchwork of state requirements, the proposal risks creating deep inequities in the quality of care and services children receive. These proposed changes are part of a larger effort to dismantle the Head Start program.

Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/MgJN50Zxfai

Parents, are you looking for more ways to support your child in learning two languages at home? "Read Together, Create ...
08/06/2026

Parents, are you looking for more ways to support your child in learning two languages at home? "Read Together, Create Together Multilingual Read Alouds," an initiative from Quality Start Los Angeles, provides opportunities for family connection while discovering new stories in your home language. You can get started today by exploring the library of engaging read-aloud recordings by various authors, available in multiple languages. 📚

Learn more: qualitystartla.org/family-read-alouds-events/

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Padres, ¿buscan más formas de apoyar a sus hijos en el aprendizaje de dos idiomas en casa? "Read Together, Create Together Multilingual Read Alouds" (Leer Juntos, Crear Juntos: lecturas en voz alta multilingües), una iniciativa de Quality Start LA, ofrece oportunidades para fortalecer los vínculos familiares mientras descubren nuevas historias en su idioma materno. Pueden comenzar hoy mismo explorando la biblioteca de atractivas grabaciones de lecturas en voz alta de diversos autores, disponibles en varios idiomas. 📚

Más información: qualitystartla.org/family-read-alouds-events/

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