Virginia Smith

This document introduces the Preschool Through Third Grade (P-3) Learning Progressions, serving as a roadmap for educators, administrators, and instructional coaches. It outlines how early knowledge and skills in key domains, including Approaches to Learning, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy Development, Mathematics, and Science, evolve from preschool through third grade. The progressions promote continuity in learning by aligning with existing state standards and emphasize culturally sustaining, play-based learning experiences that cater to diverse backgrounds and individual developmental needs.

The California Global 2030 Initiative, developed by the California Department of Education, outlines a strategic direction to equip students with global linguistic skills to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world and global economy. The plan aims to make California a multilingual state by 2030, with a goal that half of all PreK-12 students achieve competence in two or more languages. Key strategic pillars include increasing funding for bilingual teacher professional development and programs, advocating for more bilingual teacher preparation programs, expanding dual immersion opportunities, promoting the State Seal of Biliteracy, and investing in effective bilingual literacy instruction. The initiative seeks to involve educators, parents, legislators, and business leaders in achieving these goals.

This webinar presentation from the California Department of Education outlines screening requirements for kindergarten through second-grade students for risk of reading difficulties, with a specific focus on multilingual learners. It details legal provisions from Education Code Section 53008, discusses considerations for avoiding over- or under-identification, and explains Local Educational Agency (LEA) responsibilities and flexibilities regarding screening implementation, instrument selection, evaluation processes, and support services. The presentation aims to increase early identification and support for students beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.

The California Department of Education's Literacy Professional Learning Pack aims to strengthen instructional practice by guiding educators in implementing effective literacy instruction. It integrates the P-3 Learning Progressions, which describe skill development from preschool through third grade in language and literacy, and the Literacy Content Blocks for English-Medium Classrooms (TK-5). The pack provides current guidance, aligns with various educational standards, and outlines instructional approaches across key areas like language development, foundational literacy skills, integrated reading and writing, and comprehensive English Language Development (ELD). The overall goal is to support coherent instructional planning, foster alignment across age groups, and promote continuous improvement in literacy achievement through guided instruction, reflection, and collaboration.

This document provides a tables-only view of the Preschool Through Third Grade (P-3) Learning Progressions across five key domains: Approaches to Learning, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy Development, Mathematics, and Science. It details specific learning progressions within these areas for students from preschool through third grade.