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Rockin’ Kindergarten for over 30 Years!

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We’re getting ready to celebrate our 32nd Annual Young Children’s Art Exhibit next January!

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Join us Friday through Sunday, January 15th-17th at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.  

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CKA is here for YOU! Please join us for an hour of discussion, collaboration and support via our NEW biweekly Zoom Chats! 
To register, click here.

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Preparations are already underway for our 38th annual conference. It’s going to be the weekend BEFORE Martin Luther King weekend – January 10, 11 and 12, 2020!

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CKA is offering a series of full- and half-day professional development workshops (PDW’s) in various locations around the state.

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We are looking forward to the 31st annual Young Children’s Art Exhibit at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara on January 11th and 12th, 2020!

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Whether you’re looking for a new poem, a helpful classroom management tip, or a fun activity, come join us on Facebook and check out our Tuesday Teaching Tips!

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