
15th Annual Young Children's Issues Forum
"Hope Perseveres"
Our 15th Annual Forum will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Pleasant Hill Community Center.
We invite you to join us in celebrating years of service, meeting other like-minded educators, and engaging in an interactive policy panel!
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Kids who attend quality programs do better in life. Contra Costa
County’s Quality Matters QRIS Initiative establishes standards
that support developmentally appropriate practices for infants,
toddlers and preschool age children. Learn more »

A Road Map to Kindergarten©
A Road Map to Kindergarten© was designed to
promote meaningful conversations between parents,
educators, and community members about the
importance of planning for and facilitating
children's smooth transitions into kindergarten.
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Week of the Young Child
Representatives from Contra Costa Early Care and
Education stakeholders accept a resolution from the
Contra Costa Board of Supervisors in recognition of
the Week of the Young Child.
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Site Supervisor and Director Professional Learning Community
The Contra Costa Local Planning and Advisory Council for Early Care and Education
and the Contra Costa County Office of Education are pleased to announce opportunities
for Site Supervisors and Directors of State-funded programs to participate in the
Professional Learning Community Program.
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