UPK and Transitional Kindergarten Resources

California Department of Education (CDE) PreKindergarten Fact Sheet, slides and videos from Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Planning Webinars, and UPK Office Hour resources.

Universal PreKindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Resources

Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 21-Jul-2022)
- Available Translations of TK Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar
- 10/20/2022 Transitional Kindergarten Requirements Webinar
  - October 20 TK Requirements Webinar (PDF) This presentation from the School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) and the Early Education Division (EED) covers new requirements for 2022-23 and beyond regarding TK class sizes, staffing, and teacher education as a condition of apportionment, and related penalties.
UPK Office Hours:
- Universal PreKindergarten Office Hours
Desired Results Developmental Profile – (DRDP) (2015)
This link provides a valid and reliable measurement tool to assist teachers in observing, documenting, and reflecting on the learning, development and progress of preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten students.

Questions: Universal PreKindergarten Support | UPK@cde.ca.gov

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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