LAUP Honors Its 2009 Preschool Teachers of the Year Awardees

LAUP recently recognized six Southland educators by presenting them with its second annual Los Angeles County Preschool Teacher of the Year Award for exemplifying excellence in the Early Care and Education field.

LAUP Preschool Uses Sign Language as an Added Method of Communication

With a diverse student population that includes many children to whom English is a second language, teachers at the UCLA Early Care and Education's Krieger Center are using sign language as an added communications tool among preschoolers.

Positive Parenting Classes are Popular Among LAUP Parents

LAUP recently hosted two "Positive Discipline" classes for parents, whose children attend LAUP preschools in Canyon Country and the Antelope Valley.

A Parent's Testimonial About Her Child's Positive LAUP Preschool Experience

At LAUP, we pride ourselves in aiding parents to provide their children with the most satisfying preschool experience. The following testimonial is from Josie Mendez, an LAUP Parent from Wilson Preschool, where her son was enrolled in 2008. The preschool is run by the Lynwood Unified School District.

"In my experience, LAUP helped me a lot by becoming a better parent. Today, I am more patient, more understanding with my kids, I've learned to play with my kids as a family, and I read to my children daily.

In the News

Research Correlates Children's Good Social Behavior in Preschool With Kindergarten Success

Can a preschooler's ability to play well with his classmates tell us about something about his chances for success in kindergarten? New data from Arizona State University provides some hints in that direction. The research has provided some of the first evidence to link academic skills to positive social behaviors at such young ages.

Legislative Update

LAUP's Federal and State Legislative Agendas

LAUP is actively working to improve California's early care and education system through the legislative process. Below are LAUP's federal and state legislative agendas, as of April 30. More information on these bills can be found at thomas.loc.gov (federal legislation) and www.leginfo.ca.gov (state legislation).

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Support LAUP and Make a Difference in a Child's Life

LAUP is committed to making high-quality preschools accessible to every four-year-old in Los Angeles County. Here are 10 reasons why LAUP needs your support to help expand preschool attendance in Los Angeles County:

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