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The latest from the California Department of Social Services, Child Care & Development Division Updates

2026

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California Early Learning and Development Website—Now Live!Issue: July 2026
ATTENTION: The California Department of Social Services, in partnership with WestEd, is excited to share the launch of a new free interactive resource: the California Early Learning and Development website.
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Quality Initiatives Survey 2026Issue: April 2026
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) invites all members of the California early learning and care workforce to participate in the Annual Quality Initiatives Survey!
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Training Announcement: Changing the Lens: From Exclusion to Inclusion WebinarIssue: March 2026
ATTENTION – Training announcement: General Child Care and Development Programs (CCTR), Migrant General Child Care and Development Programs (CMIGs), Child Care and Development Services for Children with Severe Disabilities (CHAN), and…

2025

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Celebrating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 50th AnniversaryIssue: Fall 2025 (November)
In this issue: California MAP celebrates the 50th Anniversary of IDEA with resources to gain a better understanding of the law.
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Back to School Refresher: Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Universal Design for Learning, and Child Development Resources!Issue: Fall 2025 (October)
In this issue: State and National resources on Developmentally Appropriate Practice & Universal Design for Learning
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Professional Development Opportunities for the 2025-2026 School YearIssue: September 2025
In this issue: Find details on State and National Conferences and Upcoming Webinars for the 2025-2026 program year.
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2025 Summer Film FestivalIssue: Summer 2025
In this issue: Videos and documentaries that provide an opportunity to learn about the needs, challenges and joys of children and adults with disabilities. Enjoy!
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Resources for Systems Change and Resources to Support FamiliesIssue: Winter - Jan 2025
In this issue: This newsletter focuses on resources supporting efforts for systems change toward a more inclusive early care and education system in California and resources to help you understand…

2024

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Professional Development on Inclusion for the 2024-2025 School YearIssue: September 2024
In this issue: Learn about state and national conferences, and institutes related to early childhood inclusion for 2024-2025.
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Part 2: Resources for Addressing Unique NeedsIssue:
In this issue: Resources to address unique needs for individualized support for inclusion.
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Part I: State and Federal ResourcesIssue:
In this issue: Important resources supporting inclusion gathered from the state and federal government.

2023

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Family EngagementIssue:
In this issue: This MAP Newsletter is focused on resources that may help you become more aware of what’s needed to work effectively with families, and the particular needs of…
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Saying Yes to Inclusion in CaliforniaIssue:
In this issue: Important resources from the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), professional development opportunities on inclusion from Beginning Together and California Department of Education resources on the latest…
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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECHM)Issue:
In this issue: The 2023 Summer newsletter is devoted to infant and early childhood mental health and dedicated to, Chris Muecke, a champion for infant and early childhood mental health.
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2023 MAP Resources for Inclusion Facilitators!Issue:
In this issue: To celebrate the 2023 Beginning Together Inclusion Facilitator’s Institute theme of “Change the World,” this issue of the MAP Newsletter is dedicated to Judy Heumann. Judy Heumann…
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Opportunities to Expand Inclusion in California: IEEEP and Universal PrekindergartenIssue:
In this issue: the CA MAP team has gathered information and resources to help child care and early education providers gain access to information and resources related to these important…

Archive

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Beginning Together: Changing the World for Children with Disabilities!Issue:
In this issue: We are promoting the 2023 Beginning Together Inclusion Facilitator Virtual Online Institute and celebrating the accomplishments of individuals and county teams who have attended Beginning Together Institutes…
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Summertime Inclusion Strategies, Resources to Support Families & Professional DevelopmentIssue:
In this issue: Summertime strategies, resources for supporting Fathers and professional development opportunities.
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Six Sets of Inclusion ResourcesIssue:
In this issue: Developmental Milestones, Inclusive Settings, Diversity, Equity, Family Culture and More!
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Supporting Mental Health with Resources for Social and Emotional Well-Being, Self-Care, Trauma, Grief and Positive BehaviorIssue:
In this issue: Multiple resources on supporting mental health for children, yourself and your staff.
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Fall 2021 – Part 2: Dual Language Learners, Inclusion Resources and Professional Development UpdatesIssue: Fall 2021
In this issue: Supporting Dual Language Learners, updating your inclusion library and upcoming conferences and webinars.
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Fall 2021 – Part 1: Transitioning Back to School and In-Person Activities During the PandemicIssue: Fall 2021
In this issue: Resources on the transition back to in-person school and meeting the challenges of interacting with peers, students, and families.
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Summer 2021: Inclusion Works! & Professional Development OpportunitiesIssue: Summer 2021
In this issue: Inclusion Works! Second Edition & Fall 2021 Professional Development Opportunities
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Equity, Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism Resources for the Early Learning and Care CommunityIssue: Spring 2021
In this issue: Resources to Help You Learn About Equity and Anti-Racism, Multi-media Resources For Families and Care Providers, and Additional Resources From Other Areas on the MAP Website.
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December 2020 – Supporting Well-Being and Belonging For All Children and Their Families and Staff During COVID-19Issue: Winter 2020
In this issue: The focus of this newsletter is to provide resources for well-being and belonging for early learning and care providers, children, families and administrators as we continue on…
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December 2020 – COVID-19 Emergency Alert! Outreach to Address the Decline in Referrals to Early Intervention ServicesIssue: Winter 2020
In this issue: Your help is needed in an effort to increase public awareness and outreach
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August 2020 – Getting Ready for Re-OpeningIssue: Summer 2020
In this issue: Lessons learned and new guidance during the pandemic
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Part 3: Learning, Living and Playing at HomeIssue: Spring 2020
In this issue: Find resources on supporting early care and education providers to meet the changing needs of the field during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Part 2: Resources for Early Care and Education, Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Professionals Working During the PandemicIssue: Spring 2020
Find resources on supporting early care and education providers to meet the changing needs of the field during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Part 1: Taking Care of the Children – Six Sets of ResourcesIssue: Spring 2020
Six Sets of helpful information and resources to support early learning and care providers and families during this crisis with particular emphasis on the specific needs of children with disabilities.
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Winter 2018: Open House AnnouncementIssue: Winter 2018
Join us for the 2018 Winter Virtual Open House & Resource Webinar!
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Fall 2018: Five Sets of Tools and Resources to Support Learning for All ChildrenIssue: Fall 2018
Explore new resources for identifying developmental milestones, visual supports, play, teaching language and literacy and preventing suspension and expulsion.
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Summer 2018: Preventing Suspension and ExpulsionIssue: Summer 2018
Do you have questions or concerns about a child in your care? The CA CSEFEL Leadership Team (California Collaborative on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning) has gathered…
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Fall 2017: Supporting Children of Immigrant and Homeless FamiliesIssue: Fall 2017
This newsletter features resource about supporting children and families of immigrants and homeless children and key resources geared toward early care and education providers to support children exposed to trauma.
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July 2017: 2018 Beginning Together Institute & Inclusion Training SeminarIssue: Summer 2017
Applications now available for the 2018 Beginning Together Institute and Inclusion Training Seminar
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June 2017: 2017 Inclusion Collaborative State ConferenceIssue:
Registration opens July 1, 2017. Read for conference and hotel information and the registration link.