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.  

In February 2026, the California Department of Education released the Inclusin Toolkit Supporting Inclusive Preschool Practices for All Children. This toolkit aims to provide support to early education and elementary school educators, administrators, and district leaders seeking to advance their inclusive preschool and early elementary school practices and enhance outcomes for all children.

You can view this and other toolkits via CDE at this link.

The California Department of Education continues to release quarterly ECE Inclusion Newsletters; the spring 2026 edition is now available. If you are interested in signing up for future newsletters, email subscribe-cdep3updates@mlist.cde.ca.gov.