The Early Childhood Education Proposal: A Master Plan to Redesign Primary Education in California.

Overview & Synopsis

California's Early Childhood Education Proposal for kindergarten through the third grade is presented. This plan is intended to restructure primary education in California. The background of the plan and its intentions are covered in an introductory section on early childhood education in California. Part one: plan for early childhood education deals with: (1) the importance of early childhood education; (2) the problems involved; (3) recommendations for coordinating and strengthening early childhood education; (4) development and implementation of the school district plan; (5) the role of the State Department of Education; and (6) the functions of other agencies. Part two: financial resources and legislative proposals for the early childhood education program in California deal with: (1) estimated enrollment and costs of the early childhood education program; (2) parent participation in the program; (3) extended day care and the early childhood program; (3) administration of the early childhood education program by the State Department of Education; and (4) other legislative Provisions. Specific estimated budgeting and enrollment figures are presented in tables. (KM)