January 7th, 2008 - AP & FCCHEN Employee Issue
There has been a CRITICAL development in the employee/employer/independent contractor issues for AP and FCCHEN agencies.  CCDAA is sending this update out to provide basic information to our members.  CCDAA will follow this issue and provide further information and updates as available.

KEY ISSUES:

What happened?  An in-home exempt child care provider asked the IRS for a ruling on whether she was an employee of the AP agency who was paying her to care for a child/children.  IRS then issued an “Internal Revenue Determination letter” to the agency (which may be different than a “Notice of Determination”).  The agency and CAPPA then shared much of this letter with the field (“thank you” to the agency and CAPPA). 

The major finding in the letter was:  “We hold the worker to have been an employee of the firm.”  By “firm” the letter means the AP agency.

Click here for more information.
Click here for Quotes from the IRS determination letter.

CCDAA's 65th Annual Conference: Vintage Days to Modern Ways!
March 5 - 7, 2008 * Pasadena Hilton * Pasadena, CA

FEATURING

• Over 42 workshop sessions to choose from!
• Meet with CDE for One-On-One Assistance– Wednesday and Thursday, March 5-6, 2008
• Q and A Session with the State Department of Education – Friday, March 7, 2008
• Voices for Children Networking Event at the Asia Pacific Museum – Thursday, March 6, 2008
• Stop by the Make & Take to create 4 FREE hands-on art projects!
• Register by February 1st to receive the Early Bird Rate!

CLICK HERE for the Conference Brochure!

December 10th, 2007 - AB 1080 update
This update is to fill you in on the impletation of AB 1080 (Mullin), the CCDAA sponsored Bill that was signed by the Governer on October 9th, 2007. The purpose of AB 1080 is to clarify language in AB 172 regarding the ability of agencies to use thier existing General Child Care funds to "wrap" either a PKFLP preschool class or a State Preschool class to provide a full-day/full year program.

Click here to read more

November 19th, 2007 - Need Regulations for Childcare and Development Programs

The California Department of Education has just released the revised 15 day notice of the modified text of the proposed Need regulations for Child Care and Development Programs.

Written comments regarding the proposed changes will be accepted between November 15, 2007 and November 29, 2007, inclusive. All written comments must be submitted to the Regulations Coordinator via facsimile at 916-319-0155 or emailed to regcomments@cde.ca.gov and received by close of business at 5:00 p.m. on November 29, 2007.

Click here to see the full text of the regulations.  

November 9th, 2007 - Member Benefits
CCDAA is pleased to announce our newest member benefit, Human Resource Services from P.A.S. Associates!  

P.A.S. Associates is a full service firm, that will deal with EVERY kind of HR issue, from complex employee problems to the simplest of employee-related questions to keep you and your agency informed. Their qualified, user-friendly consultants will answer your specific issues to help you solve the employee issues you need to deal with on an everyday basis and to do so more effectively.

Members who wish to take advantage of the HR Services simply
click here, and we send your referral on for you.

Not a member, you can join now!

November 1st, 2007 - CCDAA 2 Minute Wildfire Survey
In response to the devastating fires in Southern California, CCDAA is working closely with the California Department of Education to get answers to all of you who have been affected by the wildfires, including those agencies that had to close down directly because of the wildfires and indirectly because of damage caused by the related smoke and wind.

To help CDE facilitate this process, CCDAA has developed a simple 2 minute survey to see how many programs were affected by the fires.  If you were affected by the recent wildfires, please go to the CCDAA Wildfire Survey.

Click here for additional information from CDE about assistance to programs affected by the wildfires.

October 9th, 2007 - CCDAA Alert! The Governor Signs AB 1080
Thank you all for your tremendous support in responding to our many calls for action. It is the voice of all of us that made this bill a success! Click here for the full text of the bill.

CCDAA bill AB 1080, provides technical amendments to the Pre-Kindergarten and Family Literacy Program (PKFLP). It also clarifies language allowing agencies to provide full-day, full-year preschool programs for the children of working parents by "wrapping" any State Preschool class with General Child Care funding, if the agency has both funding types, allowing agencies to use existing funding with more flexibly to serve their families and communities.

September 14th, 2007 - CCDAA Alert! Urge the Governor to Sign AB 1080
Thank you all for your tremendous support in responding to all of our calls for action. We now have one last hurdle before CCDAA’s bill AB 1080 (Mullin) will be passed into law.

Please write Governor Schwarzenegger urging him to SUPPORT AB 1080!

We need your ACTION AGAIN! click here

September 14th, 2007 - CCDAA Alert! Urge the Governor to VETO AB 1164
Please write Governor Schwarzenegger urging him to VETO AB 1164! AB 1164 (DeLeon), would authorize licensed family child care providers and licensed-exempt providers being paid through state subsidy programs to select a single state-wide organization for collective bargaining.

Please FAX and EMAIL the Governor TODAY!! (please do not put this on your to-do pile).

Send Faxes in opposition to Gov. Schwarzenegger at: 916-445-4633 
Email Gov. Schwarzenegger by going to: http://gov.ca.gov/interact
Click Here

September 7th, 2007 - AB 1080 Passed Senate Floor
Today, Friday September 7, AB 1080 (Mullin) cleared the Senate Floor on a 33-3 vote.  Since there are no Senate amendments with which the Assembly must concur, it's off to the Governor!

Thank you all for your tremendous support in responding to our calls for action.

We will be sending a last call to action next week, including sample letters urging the Governor to support the bill, so stay tuned!

CCDAA bill AB 1080, will provide technical amendments to the Pre-Kindergarten and Family Literacy Program (PKFLP). It will also clarify language allowing agencies to provide full-day, full-year preschool programs for the children of working parents by "wrapping" any State Preschool class with General Child Care funding, if the agency has both funding types, allowing agencies to use existing funding with more flexibly to serve their families and communities.

August 24, 2007 - Call for Presenters - Annual March Conference 2008
The Conference Committee is hard at work on the 2008 Annual March Conference to be held at the Pasadena Hilton on March 5th – 7th, 2008.  The Conference Committee has put out the Call for Presenters for this event.  If you or someone you know, would like to present at this Conference, please complete the form by December 10, 2006. click here for the application

August 15, 2007 - Budget Crisis - DAY 46 - CDD Announcement
Now 46 days into the budget crisis, we have received an announcement concerning the budget delay from Norman Lorenz, a Consultant for the California Department of Education. more...

August 6, 2007 - Announcing October TA/Statewide Meeting - October 4-5, 2007
This meeting will not be one to miss. Including over 22 workshops in 2 days, with 2 Keynotes, Hot Topics, fantastic vendors, incredible Silent Auction and much more!

This meeting has been SOLD OUT for the past 3 years, so be sure to register early!

For more information click here

August 3, 2007 - Update - LA Times Article on the Budget Stalemate
CCDAA’s participation in a July 31st press conference about the effects of the late Budget on State Funded child development centers is drawing more attention to this stalemate. Please see the full article from the LA Times below, featuring CCDAA Northern Section President, Kathy Lafferty and Southern Section Policy Advisor Cliff Marcussen representing CCDAA.

For the entire article click here

August 1, 2007 - Update - CCDAA at Work on the California State Budget
Yesterday, July 31st, CCDAA participated in a press conference about the effects that the late budget has on State Funded child development centers. Please see the full article below, featuring CCDAA Northern Section President, Kathy Lafferty representing CCDAA.

For the entire article click here

July 31, 2007 - CCDAA Alert - California State Budget Delay and Mass-Layoff Law
As you undoubtedly know, Assembly Republicans and Democrats STILL have yet to agree on a state budget.  The Governor is prepared to sign the Assembly budget.  Senate Democrats are ready to sign off on that budget. more...

July 18, 2007 - CCDAA Alert - AB 1080 to be heard in Senate Appropriations
Thank you all for your tremendous support in responding to our call for action. Last week, CCDAA’s bill AB 1080 (Mullin) passed through the Senate Education Committee, and will be heard by Senate Appropriations next week, July 23rd. 

Let’s keep the momentum going, so we need your ACTION AGAIN! Please send one quick short email NOW!  Please send this email immediately (please do not put this on your to-do pile).
The Chair of the Senate Education Committee is Senator Tom Torlakson.

CCDAA bill AB 1080, will provide technical amendments to the Pre-Kindergarten and Family Literacy Program (PKFLP). It will also clarify language allowing agencies to provide full-day, full-year preschool programs for the children of working parents by "wrapping" any State Preschool class with General Child Care funding, if the agency has both funding types, allowing agencies to use existing funding with more flexibly to serve their families and communities.

July 2, 2007 - CCDAA Alert - Action Needed on CCDAA Bill AB 1080
Your brief, quick ACTION is NEEDED AGAIN to send one short email NOW!  Please send this email immediately (please do not put this on your to-do pile).

CCDAA bill AB 1080, will provide technical amendments to the Pre-Kindergarten and Family Literacy Program (PKFLP). It will also clarify language allowing agencies to provide full-day, full-year preschool programs for the children of working parents by "wrapping" any State Preschool class with General Child Care funding, if the agency has both funding types, allowing agencies to use existing funding with more flexibly to serve their families and communities.

AB 1080 is up for vote in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, July 11th.  As amendments were made to the bill, all letters of support received prior to June 1st will not be included, so please write NOW! The Chair of the Senate Education Committee is Senator Jack Scott.

June 4, 2007 - CCDAA Action Alert - Budget Advocacy - Open the $20m for all agencies
As part of the 07-08 California State Budget Revise process, the Assembly approved $20 million in one-time, Proposition 98 funds for block grants to school districts for one-time activities related to improving the statewide preschool infrastructure, such as professional development for preschool teachers, data collection, teacher training programs, and facilities.  The Senate took no action on this item. more...

May 31, 2007 - CCDAA Update - Good News on Both CCDAA Bills
We were just informed that the Assembly Appropriations took up and passed both CCDAA sponsored bills, AB 1028 (Caballero) and AB 1080 (Mullin).  Both passed on an "A" roll call, meaning unanimously. Clearing this committee is VERY important for both bills. 

Thank you to all of the members who wrote and emailed to the committee chairs. This made a huge difference and helped our bills get passed!

May 21, 2007 - CCDAA Alert - Action Needed on CCDAA Bill AB 1028
Your brief, quick ACTION to send one short email is needed NOW!  Please send this email immediately (please do not put this on your to-do pile).

CCDAA bill AB 1028, to ensure that you will always be able to keep 3rd party unrestricted income and not have the Department of Education seize your money, is up for vote in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 23rd.  The Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee is Mark Leno.

May 16, 2007 - CCDAA Update - Governor's May Revise
Governor Schwarzenegger’s May Revise to the FY 2007-2008 Budget Proposal was released this week. Highlights for child development programs include:

• The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for child development programs was increased to 4.53% from the 4.04% proposed in January.
• Increase of $50 million in funding to the Pre-Kindergarten Family Literacy (PKFL) program. This will increase total funding of this program to $100 million annually.
• Extending of the $2,500 stipend per classroom for the PKFL program to ALL state subsidized programs with priority given to PKFL programs. The total amount of funding remains at $5 million for support activities, including professional development for preschool teachers.     

For a full analysis of the Governor’s May Revise, please see the report from CDPI please click here.

April 17, 2007 - CCDAA Update - CDD Draft Preschool Learning Foundations Online!
The Child Development Division of the California Department of Education (CDE) has just released their draft version of the Preschool Learning Foundations for preview and comment. The Foundations can be found on the CDE website by clicking here.

CPIN Leads are facilitating input sessions for the Preschool Learning Foundations beginning next week. Other opportunities for input include a Web survey and formal public hearings. Please visit the website for more information including a calendar of trainings.

April 17, 2007 - CCDAA Alert - Facilities Renovation and Repair
The California Department of Education, Child Development Division recently released a Management Bulletin pertaining funding that supports the repair and the renovation of facilities used to serve state-subsidized families in center-based child care and development programs administered through contracts with the California Department of Education (CDE), Child Development Division (CDD).  These funds provide eligible agencies financial assistance to maintain compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 and health and safety requirements in existing facilities. Click here for full text.

April 13, 2007 - CCDAA Alert - Suspension of Working Day Limitation
The California Department of Education, Child Development Division recently released a Management Bulletin pertaining to the suspension of the limitation on seeking employment pursuant to the Governor's Proclamation of an Emergency in 18 counties.   The purpose of this Management Bulletin is to announce the order of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to suspend the sixty (60) working day limitation on seeking employment for the remainder of the contract year in the counties affected by the Governor's Proclamations of a State of Emergency. Click here for full text.

March 19, 2007 - CCDAA Update - Preschool Learning Foundations
The Child Development Division of the California Department of Education has developed draft preschool learning foundations for public review and input. They invite you to attend an input session facilitated by the California Preschool Instructional Network to review and comment on this draft of the Preschool Learning Foundations. more...

March 8, 2007 - CCDAA Response to Need Regulations
On March 7, 2007 CCDAA submitted a written response to CDE’s proposed new "Need" child care regulations. Thank you to all of the CCDAA members who submitted feedback and comments for inclusion in our response. Click here to read the full response paper

March 1, 2007 - Comments on AP Regulations
On March 1, 2007 CCDAA submitted written testimony on the proposed AP Admin/Support and 3rd Party Funding Issues Regulations, during their 15 day comment period. Click here for CCDAA’s full response.

February 26, 2007 - CCDAA Update - 15 Day Comment Period on AP Regulations
On February 9th CCDAA gave oral testimony on the proposed AP Admin/Support and 3rd Party Funding Issues Regulations. Since that time the Department of Education has reviewed the comments and re-issued language for public comment. We encourage our members to review the Proposed Permanent Regulations and submit comments and feedback to CCDAA NO LATER THAN February 28, 2007.  These comments will be combined into CCDAA's Official Response Paper. Click here for AP Regs

February 9, 2007 - CCDAA Alert - ERS Need Regulations Draft
CDE has published its proposed new "Need" for child care regulations for public comment.  CCDAA will be providing comments, and invites members to send in their comments to CCDAA for consideration in compiling the comments from CCDAA. more...

February 8, 2007 - CCDAA Update - Comments on the Proposed Third Party Regulations
The California Child Development Administrators Association (CCDAA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to improve the proposed regulations.  CCDAA believes that CDE has both the right and responsibility to regulate other funds provided by CDE, and “program income” (as defined in federal regulations) generated by the expenditure of CDE funds. more...

February 1, 2007 - CCDAA Update – CPIN English Learner Trainings
The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) is offering professional development opportunities for the Resource Guide for Preschool English Learners. Here is the website that provides information regarding the dates and locations of these professional development opportunities click here

Priority will be given to staff from state-funded preschool programs, but registration is open to anyone who is interested in attending this training. These are initial professional development opportunities that focus on the Resource Guide for Preschool English Learners. CPIN will continue to provide expanded professional development to address the needs of English Learners throughout the upcoming year.

January 19, 2007 - Training for the Resource Guide for Preschool English Learners
The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) has been working on a number of events in the upcoming months. CPIN provides professional development and technical assistance to preschool teachers to ensure preschool children are ready for school.  The Networks are organized into 11 regions of the state that will disseminate information, training and resources to their particular region. more...

January 11, 2007 - CCDAA Update - DRDP ACCESS
Sonoma State has updated their website on the DRDP ACCESS. The purpose of The Desired Results access Project (DR access) is to assist the California Department of Education (CDE) with developing and putting in place a system to assess the progress of California's preschool children with disabilities. The project is funded by the CDE's Special Education Division.

This web site offers information and resources including training of trainers, administrators, and teachers.
http://www.draccess.org/

December 8, 2006 - CCDAA Alert - AB 172 Application Assistance
As announced on November 21st, AB 172 funds are now available. The deadline to submit an intent to apply is December 29, 2006, with an application due date of January 19, 2007. Karen Hill-Scott & Company (KHS) is hosting a teleseminar to provide information on the RFA, collect agency questions regarding the RFA for CDE, and to foster accurate and comprehensive communication around program feasibility and service delivery models. more...

December 1, 2006 - CCDAA Update - Call for Presenters
CCDAA will be hosting our 64th Annual March Conference at the luxirious Napa Valley Marriott located in the beautiful Napa Valley on March 28-30, 2007. more...

November 22, 2006 - CCDAA Info - CDE Management Bulletins
Earlier this month, CDE released two management bulletins concerning the Continued Funding Application and the New Family Fee Schedule. The two links are listed below in the event that you have not yet received them.

Continued Funding Application
Click Here for more information
Due December 12, 2006

New Family Fee Schedule
Click Here for more information
Notification by January 2007
Implementation by February 2007

November 21, 2006 - CCDAA Alert - RFP for AB172 Funding Available
The RFP for AB 172 was posted on the CDE website this afternoon at 4pm, with an application due date of January 19, 2007. All eligible programs interested in providing Pre-kindergarten and Family Literacy Program (PKFLP) must be located in an attendance area of an elementary school with a 2005 base Academic Progress Index (API) decile score of 1, 2, or 3. Preference will be given to programs located in a Local Child Care Planning Council (LPC) priority area.

The RFP can be found by clicking here

November 13, 2006 - CCDAA Update - CA Dept of Education Funding
The California Department of Education has announced a new funding option entitled "Child and Adult Care Food." Eligible Applicants include institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies. more...

November 10, 2006 - Discount School Supplies Promotion!
As an additional benefit of your CCDAA membership, Discount School Supplies has graciously offered an exclusive 10% discount on all orders $97 or more for CCDAA Members. Discount School Supplies provides an extensive catalog of child development items at low prices. This generous discount is only available until December 31, 2006 so act fast. more...

October 3, 2006 - CCDAA Update - Info on AB 172
As many of you know, on September 7, 2006 Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 172 (Chan) into law. This bill enacts the Governor's new, Targeted State Preschool program by providing $50 million in funds for part day preschool, child development and family literacy. In addition, there was one time $50 million in the budget allocation for facilities.

CDE released documents comparing the current structure of State Preschool with the new Targeted State Preschool program, as well as the fiscal summary and the overall points of the bill. more...

October 2, 2006 - Alert - Gov. Schwarzenegger Veto’s CCDAA Bill AB 2881(Mullin)
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had until September 30th to either sign or veto all of the bills that had reached his desk this legislative session. Included in the many bills that he had to review, was CCDAA’s sponsored bill AB 2881. Click here for the Governor's Response

September 25, 2006 - Alert - Playskool Toy Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 255,000 Team Talkin’ Tool Bench toys following the deaths of two young children. more...

September 7, 2006 - Alert - Urge the Governor to sign AB 2881
Quick and Easy Action By Members Needed NOW -- PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO THE GOVERNOR NOW -- PLEASE DO NOT PUT THIS ON YOUR "TO DO" PILE! Click here for Directions and more information

August 25, 2006 - Update - Early Care and Education Coalition Opposing SB 697
CCDAA has joined a coalition with the California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA), the California Chamber of Commerce, the Professional Association for Childhood Education (PACE), the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles, the Northern Directors Group, and the Child Development Policy Institute (CDPI) to jointly stand in opposition of SB 697. On August 23, 2006, SB 697 passed the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee and was re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Coalition Letter

For more information on SB 697, please read below.

August 22, 2006 – Update – CCDAA Opposes SB 697 Kuehl
CCDAA has officially taken an opposed position on SB 697(Kuehl).  This bill, originally a measure unrelated to child care, has been “gutted and amended” without input from the field or public.  This lack of professional input will result in bad public policy for California’s children and families.  more...

July 3, 2006 - Update - CDE Management Bulletin 06-13
Below is a link to CDE's Management Bulletin 06-13 and income ceilings reflecting the changes in income eligibiliy limits as a result of the signed budget. This Management Bulletin will be posted on the CDE Web site at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/allmbs.asp If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Remley at (916) 445-7349 or nremley@cde.ca.gov.

Previous News for 2005-2006

Previous News for 2004-2005