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Resources for those interested in the academic achievement of kindergarten through grade six public school students; includes transition-to-school guidance.

Universal PreKindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten

Kindergarten

Early Education and Elementary Resources

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Questions:   Universal PreKindergarten Support | UPK@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Friday, August 18, 2023
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    Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) planning and implementation guidance documents and resources that support local educational agencies (LEAs) and county offices of education (COEs) in the development of their UPK plans.
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