Our Vision
Quality early learning and care means relationships, learning environments, and activities support ALL children’s growth and development to prepare them and their family members for success in school and life.
In March 2019, VCOE - ECP was awarded the Inclusive Early Learning Care Coordination Program (IELCCP) grant. Through this initiative, a task team was convened to develop a countywide strategy toward increasing access to inclusive programming.
Effective July 1, 2020, this Task Team has evolved into a collaborative group of stakeholders, educators, and community partners, including 6 LEAs and 2 community-based organizations (CBOs) through the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program (IEEEP) grant. Continuing IELCCP efforts, the charge of this group is to increase access to inclusive programming via professional development and adaptive materials and equipment.
Learn more about IEEEP and other inclusion initiatives by visiting CDE's Inclusive Early Education website.
The California Department of Education now releases quarterly ECE Inclusion Newsletters. You can view the Summer 2025 newsletter by clicking the image below. If you are interested in signing up for future newsletters, email subscribe-cdep3updates@mlist.cde.ca.gov.
Spotlight Archive
Rightful Presence and Inclusive Early Education Programs as the First Consideration for Children with Disabilities
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
CDE Inclusive Early Education Updates
Supporting Inclusive Practices
The Inclusion Matters podcast
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