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California Department of Education: Kindergarten in California
Find details regarding California law and information related to admission to kindergarten.

California Department of Education: Transitional Kindergarten FAQs
CDE provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding California state law regarding transitional kindergarten.

California Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC)
Builds on the work of the California Early Learning Quality Improvement System (ELQIS) Advisory Committee to help define future policy direction for early learning in California.

California Kindergarten Association
The mission of the California Kindergarten Association is to foster the development of the whole child by promoting best practices in teaching and learning.

California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)
CPIN is a program of the California Department of Education, Child Development Division, in collaboration with the Center for Child and Family Studies at WestEd and the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). The purpose of CPIN is to provide professional development and technical assistance to preschool teachers and administrators to ensure preschool children are ready for school.

Child Care Planning Council (CCPC) of Sonoma County
Through collaboration, leadership, and advocacy, CCPC provides a forum for the identification of local priorities for child care. CCPC's mission is to promote and plan for quality child care and development for the benefit of all children (birth to 18), their families, and Sonoma County.

First 5 California
The California Children and Families Act, passed by voters in 1998, called for the formation of a State Commission to oversee and support the funding of education, health, and child care programs for children ages 0 to 5 and their families. This Commission, also known as First 5 California, also works with 58 First 5 County Commissions statewide to develop and fund programs for young children that are tailored to the needs of local communities

First 5 Sonoma County
First 5 Sonoma County invests in Sonoma County’s youngest children by funding programs and services that promote, support, and improve the early development of children from the prenatal stage through age five.

Preschool California
Preschool California is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to increase access to high-quality preschool for all of California.