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.
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 at the TKCalifornia website. Download the UPK Family Option Resource below.
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 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.
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.
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.