Our Purpose

The CalECSE Network is committed to improving outcomes for children and their families by addressing and eliminating barriers to successful transition, assessment, and access to educational programming for California’s youngest children with disabilities across agencies throughout California.

Our Values

Equitable Access

The CalECSE Network breaks down barriers to create a collaborative and connected educational community in support of all students by:

Leveraging collaboration amongst agencies; Disseminating resources; Highlighting existing exemplar practices

The CalECSE Network also provides direct technical assistance and support to improve capacity, knowledge, collaboration, and implementation of evidence-based practices

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Innovative Solutions

The CalECSE Network fosters systematic analysis and creative, innovative solutions to barriers of assessment and education programs that are child-focused and family centered

Supportive Excellence

The CalECSE Network supports educators, LEAs and educational agencies in their development of effective, high quality early childhood assessment practices, IDEA Part C to Part B Transition processes, and development of program continuum options

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Collaborative Partnerships

The CalECSE Network works collaboratively with our educational and community partners to provide differentiated resources in support of young children and their families

Professional Integrity

The CalECSE Network is committed to supporting educational communities, children and families throughout California by demonstrating transparency, good judgment, dependability, providing honest feedback, keeping confidentiality, and respecting all parties involved in all aspects of what we do

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“So glad CalECSE exists and offers technical assistance for districts and those of us in need of direction and support.”
- Professional Learning Participant
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“So nice to have [CalECSE] focused on what I do every day (preschool) and not have to figure out ways that the training I am attending can be applied to my needs.”
- TK Teacher Participant
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“Thank you for sharing so many ways to use diagnostic assessments for young children. This is a gift to the field and to all young children who need early intervention.”
- Assessment Practices Training Participant
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"The presentations gave information I could take back and use with my caseload. Great topics. Very relevant!"
- CalECSE Inaugural "Be The One" Symposium Attendee
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"The session break outs were so inspiring and provided actionable next steps for implementation. The keynote speaker was fabulous and really helped us connect to our work."
- CalECSE Inaugural "Be The One" Symposium Attendee
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"I am so excited that CalECSE was developed. I love a network that is dedicated to early childhood!"
- CalECSE Inaugural "Be The One" Symposium Attendee
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"I enjoyed the high-quality discussions and early childhood specific information. I especially enjoyed the legal information that was provided. This conference was exceptional!!"
- CalECSE Inaugural "Be The One" Symposium Attendee
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"I appreciate the early childhood special education focus. The presenters were knowledgeable and good at presenting information. I look forward to future trainings."
- ABCs of Assessment Training Participant
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“Resources are amazing…I love that you have the information that you’ve shared online and available for review on the website.”
- Community of Practice Attendee
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“I am different, not less.”
- Temple Grandin
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“The time is always right, to do what is right.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
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“Every child deserves a champion: An adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be.”
- Rita Pierson