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Resources for those interested in the academic achievement of kindergarten through grade six public school students; includes transition-to-school guidance.

The California Elementary Education Network provides resources to elementary schools and districts, organizational partners, and community members to support standards-based student achievement.

Newsletters
The Elementary Education Newsletter Survey and past newsletters for the elementary school community and educators.

ElemNet

If you would like to receive ElemNet monthly emails regarding elementary education issues, subscribe to the ElemNet listserv by sending a "blank" message to join-elemnet@mlist.cde.ca.gov.

If you would like to unsubscribe from the ElemNet listserv, send a "blank" message to unsubscribe-elemnet@mlist.cde.ca.gov.

Elementary Makes the Grade!
Excerpts from the publication, related online resources, Executive Summary, and ordering information.

First Class: A Guide for Early Primary Education
Excerpts from the publication, related online resources, and ordering information.

Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 11-June-2009)
    Frequently asked questions regarding California state law relating to kindergarten.

  • Kindergarten in California
    California state law and information regarding admission to kindergarten.

  • Extended-Day Kindergarten
    Letter from Jack O'Connell to County and District Superintendents regarding extended-day kindergarten within an early primary program: length of school day (AB 2407 [Chapter946, Statutes of 2004]).
Resources

The Visitor’s Guide to High Performing Elementary Schools
Signature practices of participating schools selected in the 2006 Distinguished Elementary Schools, Blue Ribbon Schools and Title I Achievement Award programs.  

Content Standards
What children should learn at each grade level.

Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources
Curriculum development and textbook adoptions.

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Updates on federal education programs.

Private School Participation in NCLB Act of 2001
State and federal guidance for public and private schools consulting about NCLB programs and services.

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