In this activity, you will be reviewing existing CA early childhood education policy and review the planned goals and strategies for the new CA Master Plan for Early Learning and Care. You can access that information here:
CA Child Care and Development Programs: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/op/cdprograms.asp
CA Master Plan for Early Learning and Care Strategies and Goals: https://californiaforallkids.chhs.ca.gov/goals
In your post, please include the following information:
ANSWER ALL THESE QUESTIONS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT USING LINKS TO HELP
1. What are the strengths of the existing programs in CA – explain why you think these are strengths
2. What are the strengths of the proposed Master Plan strategies and goals – explain why you think these are strengths
3. Do you think the proposed Master Plan improves the existing programs in CA and explain why.
4. What are some gaps or issues that may need to be better addressed in the proposed Master Plan strategies and goals? {To address this, you may want to look at the existing plan as well as research we have reviewed in class 2/28: School Readiness – Income, 2/9: Reading for Pleasure – Academic Well-Being, or 3/7: Conscious and Unconscious Racism in Schools or draw on assignments such as Addressing Racism in Schools and Libraries or School Readiness for All Children}. Explain why you believe these are gaps or issues that still need to be addressed.
