Ages and Stages of Development from CDE

Ages and Stages of Development from the California Department of Education (CDE) describes the various major developmental stages from birth through age 14 in terms of what children are like and what they need at each stage. Parents are offered tips on supporting their child’s development throughout this resource. Visit this resource on the CDE website at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/caqdevelopment.asp.

The ICC-Recommended Early Start Personnel Manual (ESPM) describes core knowledge and role-specific competencies needed for early intervention service provision, incorporating current research and evidence in the field of early intervention. To access the ESPM, CLICK HERE.

This resource is related to the following ESPM knowledge-level competencies:

Core Knowledge (CK):
- CK2: The role of primary social and emotional relationships as the foundation for early learning.
- CK6: The sequences of development and the interrelationships among developmental areas/factors.