Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) and Preschool-3rd Grade Continuum

Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) is the expansion of the state’s mixed delivery system to meet the early education needs of 3 and 4-year-old children and their families, including Transitional Kindergarten (TK) which will be available for free to all 4-year-olds by 2025-2026.

UPK is an essential part of transforming California’s schools and giving every student in California a great start.

OCDE Early Learning offers professional learning opportunities and technical assistance services to support the implementation of high quality preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs in school districts, charter schools, early learning and care programs.

Preschool to Third Grade (P-3) Continuum

UPK Leadership Network

TK Principal Institute

TK Teacher Essentials Professional Learning Series: