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Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Programs

School Districts and Charter Schools Resources 

What is UPK?Assembly Bill 130 established an early learning initiative to expand access to universal prekindergarten.

● Universal Prekindergarten is a high-quality learning experience the year prior to kindergarten.

● By 2025–26, UPK will be offered to four-year-old children in California.

● UPK is a mixed delivery system that includes transitional kindergarten (TK), California State Preschool Program (CSPP), Head Start Programs, other early learning and care providers, and additional partners.

● Expanded Learning Opportunities Program also provides TK–6th grade students access to full-day programs aligned with the needs of parents.

Charter Schools Resources – SCOE Early Learning
School Districts and Charter Schools Resources – SCOE Early Learning
Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Programs – SCOE Early Learning

Transitional Kindergarten Age Eligibility Roll-Out

Explore the phased implementation schedule for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) age eligibility and learn about the key milestones in making this important educational transition a reality.

Find more information visit the California's Universal Prekindergarten website. Download the UPK promotional materials below. 

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UPK Implementation Schedule – SCOE Early Learning
Implementer and Partner Engagement – SCOE Early Learning

Implementer and Partner Engagement

These materials are designed for county offices of education, districts, community-based partners providing California State Preschool Programs (CSPP), Head Starts, early childcare providers, and advocates to digest and use with teams to understand the various components and opportunities included with UPK as UPK programs are built locally.

● Slide Deck: Key information for implementers (PDF or PowerPoint)● Two-pager: Key information for implementers

Universal PreKindergarten Brand and Promotion Materials

● Universal PreKindergarten Logo and brand guidelines● Zoom backgrounds● Branded PowerPoint template● Signature block images● Branded Word Document Template

If you have any feedback or suggestions about how these materials can be improved, please submit them using this form.

Learn more about the Sacramento UPK Collaborative here.

Key Information for UPK Providers Serving 4 Year Olds

Key Information for UPK Providers Serving 4 Year Olds – SCOE Early Learning

Explore California Department of Education’s (CDE) comprehensive resources for early education! Download the CDE's Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Curriculum Guidance for 4-year-old children and the Transition to Elementary School toolkit to support your child's smooth journey from preschool to the elementary years.

California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)
Transition to Elementary School Toolkit

UPK Toolkits & Resource Guides

These resources are designed to help UPK implementers align curriculum standards, streamline program operations, and foster high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning environments.

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Universal PrekindergartenResource Guide For Administrators

 The purpose of the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Resource Guide for Administrators is to provide acompilation of accessible online resources for administrators to support UPK implementation. 

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California Preschool Guidelines for All Settings

The reimagined California Preschool Program Guidelines, now titled California Preschool Guidelines for All Settings offers comprehensive guidance for early learning leaders, educators, and staff in family child care homes, center-based settings, and school-based settings. 

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Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Toolkit for English Learner Roadmap

Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Toolkit for English Learner Roadmap supports the implementation of the California English Learner Roadmap policy as a framework to guide practice in preschools/TK across the state.

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Preschool Through
Third Grade (P–3)
Learning Progressions

The Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) Learning Progressions show the correspondence between the Preschool-Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations and California Common Core State Standards. 

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Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Curriculum Evaluation and Implementation Toolkit

The Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Curriculum Evaluation Form and Implementation Toolkit is a resource designed to deepen and strengthen teaching and learning in California’s preschool and transitional kindergarten classrooms. This is a fillable, interactive form.

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Family and Community Partnerships Toolkit

The purpose of this toolkit is to support a shared understanding of what it means to partner with families and encourage preschool through third grade (P-3) leaders, educators and staff to build upon the lived experiences and cultural assets of families and communities to create welcoming environments in their schools and programs.

The Promising Universal Prekindergarten Practice Video Series

The Promising Universal Prekindergarten Practice video series includes interviews with leaders from districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and partner agencies to support Universal Prekindergarten (UPK). 
The following video series describe collaborative partnerships, professional learning models, and strategies and resources to support developmentally-informed practices for UPK.

Family Information on UPK

Family Information on UPK – SCOE Early Learning

For questions about UPK, contact Mikako Fisher Hill, Executive Director, Early Learning.

(916) 228-2506 P.O. Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826-9003, USA

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