Early Childhood Programs

	Early Childhood Programs Student Services Branch
	Carrie Murphy, Director 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo CA 93012 (805) 437-1510 FAX (805) 437-1515

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Main Office Phone
805-437-1510
FAX
805-437-1515

Marian Everest, ECE Advisor
805-437-1368
meverest@vcoe.org

Brenda Guzman, Technical Assistance Specialist
805-437-1516
bguzman@vcoe.org

Lisa Hart, Project Specialist
805-437-1375
lhart@vcoe.org

Michell Henry, Operations Specialist
805-437-1513
mhenry@vcoe.org

Heather Johnson, Secretary
805-437-1373
hejohnson@vcoe.org

Alicia McFarland, Technical Assistance Specialist
805-437-1510
amcfarland@vcoe.org

Merced Robles, ECE Advisor
805-437-1369
mrobles@vcoe.org

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Carrie Murphy, Director
805-437-1510

cmurphy@vcoe.org

The Early Childhood Program Department supports high-quality preschool experiences designed to promote school readiness. The Department is comprised of five Quality Initiative projects which support the Early Childhood Education workforce through providing stipends towards degrees, professional development, and targeted technical assistance. The Early Childhood Program also coordinates the activities of the Local Planning Council, a state-mandated group tasked with assessing child care needs, developing a countywide strategic plan and setting priorities for local funding.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

California State Preschool Program/Prekindergarten and Family Literacy Program (PKFLP)
In collaboration with three school districts, the Early Childhood Programs Department provides high quality preschool experiences and promotes readiness for children 3 and 4 years of age. The Program is supported with literacy coaching, serves 192 children in the Hueneme, Ocean View, and Rio School Districts.

Preschool for All (PfA)
The Preschool for All Pilot Project is one of nine funded demonstration projects in California with rigorous program standards ensuring high-quality programming for children 0 - 5 years old. The Project is supported with on-site technical assistance and serves over 590 children in the Hueneme and Ocean View School Districts.

QUALITY SUPPORT

California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)
CPIN is coordinated by VCOE's Early Childhood Programs Department, and brought to you by 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). CPIN provides professional development and technical assistance to preschool teachers and administrators to ensure preschool children are ready for school. Please visit the CPIN website to learn more.

ECE Stipend Project
The ECE Stipend Project encourages early childhood education (ECE) professionals to obtain higher levels of education by awarding monetary stipends to selected participants who meet specific eligibility criteria and complete approved college units that apply towards the Child Development Permit and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development.

Environment Rating Scale (ERS) and Technical Assistance
The ERS Project assesses the environment of the classroom to determine the level of quality and provides technical assistance to support increased quality.

Local Planning Council of Ventura County (LPC)
The Local Planning Council is the united voice for early care and education and plans for increased access to quality programming based upon the needs of children, families and early care and education professionals. Please visit the LPC website to learn more.