California Making Access Possible (MAP) to Inclusion and Belonging!
Funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), MAP provides a clearing -house of resources to support the inclusion of young children with disabilities or at risk for developmental delays in their child care, preschool, transitional kindergarten or out-of-school time programs.
Child Care & Development Division Updates
California Early Learning and Development Website—Now Live!
The California Department of Social Services, in partnership with WestEd, is excited to share the launch of a new free interactive resource: the California Early Learning and Development website.
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Every Child Belongs
Belonging is at the core of everything we believe about inclusion and inclusive practice. In this issue, discover information and tools on belonging and inclusion.
Child Care & Development Division Updates
Quality Initiatives Survey 2026
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) invites all members of the California early learning and care workforce to participate in the Annual Quality Initiatives Survey!
Winter 2026 Newsletter
Social and Emotional Learning is for Everyone!
In this issue: Definitions, strategies, and resources to support growth in Social-Emotional Learning across all age groups
Winter 2025 Newsletter
Celebrating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 50th Anniversary
California MAP celebrates the 50th Anniversary of IDEA with resources to gain a better understanding of the law.
Fall 2025 Newsletter
Back to School Refresher
In this issue: Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Universal Design for Learning, and Child Development Resources!
Professional Development
Professional Development Opportunities for the 2025-2026 School Year
In this issue: Find details on State and National Conferences and Upcoming Webinars for the 2025-2026 program year.
Newsletter
2025 Summer Film Festival
In this issue: Videos and documentaries that provide an opportunity to learn about the needs, challenges and joys of children and adults with disabilities. Enjoy!
"When inclusive [practice] is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become 'normal' in order to contribute to the world. Instead, we search for and nourish the gifts that are inherent in all people. We begin to look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community, and in doing so, begin to realize the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging."
Norman Kunc (1992)
