California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework

California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework

California Department of Education Sacramento, 2012

California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework

California Department of Education Sacramento, 2012

Publishing Information

The California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework was developed by the California Department of Education/Child Development Division (CDE/CDD). The publication was edited by John McLean, working in cooperation with Tom Cole and Lisa Duerr, Consultants, Child Development Division. It was prepared for printing by the staff of CDE Press, with the cover and interior design created by Juan D. Sanchez. The document was published by the California Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901. It was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096.

? 2012 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved

ISBN: 978-0-8011-1723-7

Ordering Information

Copies of this publication are available for purchase from the California Department of Education (CDE). For prices and ordering information, visit or call the CDE Press sales office at 1-800-995-4099.

Notice

The guidance in the California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework is not binding on local educational agencies or other entities. Except for statutes, regulations, and court decisions referenced herein, the document is exemplary, and compliance with it is not mandatory. (See Education Code Section 33308.5.)

Contents

A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction v

Acknowledgments vi

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Framework 1 California's Infants and Toddlers 1 Overarching Principles 4 Organization of the Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework 9 Dual-Language Development and Learning in All Domains 10 Universal Design for Learning 11 Program Features That Support Effective Infant/Toddler Curriculum 12 The Infant/Toddler Learning Process: The Starting Point 12 Curriculum Planning 19 Reflections on Observation, Documentation, Assessment, and Planning 32 Implementation of a Plan 44 Endnotes48 Bibliography49

Chapter 2: The California Early Learning and Development System 53 Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations 54 Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework 55 Desired Results Assessment System--Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)56 Program Guidelines and Other Resources 59 Professional Development 60 In-Depth Understanding and Planning for Children's Integrated Learning 60 Bibliography61

Chapter 3: Social?Emotional Development 63 Guiding Principles 64 Summary of the Foundations 67 Environments and Materials 67 Interactions69 Engaging Families 75 Questions for Reflection 76 Concluding Thoughts 77 Map of the Foundations 78 Teacher Resources 78 Endnotes79 Bibliography81

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Chapter 4: Language Development 83 Guiding Principles 84 Summary of the Foundations 88 Environments and Materials 88 Interactions89 Engaging Families 94 Questions for Reflection 95 Concluding Thoughts 95 Map of the Foundations 96 Teacher Resources 97 Endnotes98 Bibliography98

Chapter 5: Cognitive Development 101 Guiding Principles 102 Summary of the Foundations 106 Environments and Materials 107 Interactions110 Engaging Families 116 Questions for Reflection 117 Concluding Thoughts 118 Map of the Foundations 119 Teacher Resources 120 Endnotes120 Bibliography121

Chapter 6: Perceptual and Motor Development 123 Guiding Principles 127 Summary of the Foundations 130 Environments and Materials 130 Interactions132 Engaging Families 138 Questions for Reflection 139 Concluding Thoughts 140 Map of the Foundations 141 Teacher Resources 142 Endnotes143 Bibliography145

Appendix: Resources for Teachers of Children with Disabilities or Other Special Needs 147

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