Children’s early experiences have a profound impact on their readiness for school and later academic and economic success. Research shows that quality preschool programs can improve reading and math skills, reduce grade retention and increase the likelihood that participants will graduate from high school. Economists have found that every dollar spent on preschool, saves the public $7 in future costs, including remedial education, welfare and incarceration. For more information on preschool related research visit CSBA’s interactive preschool guide.
A podcast on the recently released preschool studies by RAND Corp. is also available here.
What's New
Expanding Access To High-Quality Preschool Programs: A Resource and Policy Guide for School Leaders
- School districts and county offices of education are pursuing a variety of strategies to improve K-12 readiness by expanding access to high quality preschool programs in their communities and throughout the state. Learn more, visit CSBA’s interactive preschool guide
- Want to learn about preschool in California and your community, including funding sources, providers and local support structures? (See Chapter 3 of CSBA's interactive preschool guide)
- Curious about the nuts and bolts of expanding access to preschool, including issues such as funding, K-12 articulation, curriculum, facilities, workforce, comprehensive services and oversight? (See Chapter 5 of CSBA's interactive preschool guide)
- Want tangible strategies on how to determine your community’s preschool needs and identify local partners? (See Chapter 7 of CSBA's interactive preschool guide)
- Interested in developing or updating board policies on preschool? (See Chapter 8 of CSBA's interactive preschool guide)
- Table of contents of the interactive preschool guide
California Preschool Profile GIS Map
CSBA has prepared a map of existing school district and county office of education preschool programs. To view this interactive map, click California Preschool Profile GIS Map.
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