We are proud to announce that many of our Child Development Courses are ZTC/LTC (Zero Textbook Cost/Low Textbook Cost) classes. We seek to provide high quality Online Educational Resources (OER) e-textbooks. The following courses use free online texts and articles.
CHDV 99 -Student Success Guide
CHDV 100 – Child Growth and Development
CHDV 101 – Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
CHDV 103 – Infant and Toddler Development
CHDV 115 – Child, Family & Community
CHDV 105 – Observation Assessment and Participation in Early Childhood
CHDV 120 – Health, Safety, and Nutrition
CHDV 172 – Teaching in a Diverse Society
CHDV 185 – Introduction To Curriculum
Supplemental Texts/Resources:
Infant and Toddler
Preschool-Aged Frameworks
The California Preschool frameworks are resources that help educators plan for children’s learning. They are designed to help educators enrich learning opportunities for preschool children including strategies for integrating learning into play, planning environments, and individualizing curriculum.
- California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1
- California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 2
- California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 3
Preschool/TK Learning Foundations
California Preschool Learning Foundations provide guidance on how to create learning environments, support children’s play, and select appropriate materials. Following these recommendations constitute high-quality preschool learning across various developmental domains. This information allows educators to better understand what children should learn by a specific age based on research-backed expectations. These resources have recently been updated to include the growing expectations for Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten.
NEW: California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations
- Introduction to the California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations(PDF)
- PTKLF At a Glance (PDF)
Archived: California Preschool Foundations and Frameworks
- California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1 – Social-Emotional, Language & Literacy, and Mathematics Domains
- California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2 – Visual & Performing Arts, Physical Development, and Health Domains
- California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3 – History-Social Science and Science Domains
- California Preschool Learning Foundations (DVD Series)