Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first of a two-year kindergarten program that is developmentally appropriate and aligned to the Preschool Learning Foundations. TK serves as a bridge between preschool and traditional kindergarten, utilizing a modified kindergarten curriculum taught by a credentialed teacher. TK provides young learners with a head start, providing them an opportunity to learn and grow. For 2021-22, children turning 5 between September 2nd and December 2nd are eligible to enter TK. 

For TK resources for educators, including from the November 18th 2021 regional webinar, please visit the VCOE TK Resources Google Drive. For additional TK enrollment information for families, please contact your local school district. You may also visit CDE’s website on TK: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/em/kinderfaq.asp

View VCOE's Countywide plan for Universal PreKindergarten by clicking the link below.

Ventura County UPK Network

Watch this space for announcements on 2022-2023 UPK Network efforts!

UPK Network Resources

Google Drive

Padlet

Zoom Office Hours

UPK Office Hours will continue for the 2022-23 school year. A schedule will be announced later this summer. 

Guidance for County Offices of Education

Webinar 1: Basics of Implementation, Communication,
Organizing to Provide Technical Assistance, and UPK Plans

Webinar 2: P-3 Alignment, Budgeting, Workforce,
Facilities, Learning Through Play, & Curriculum

• Coaching and training is available at the district level for TK teachers to support and advance classroom skills.

• Training opportunities are available for district leadership to provide relevant information for ongoing administrative support of TK programming.

• VCOE TK Resources Google Drive
• Transforming Education in California (California Collaborative for Early Excellence)
• Commission on Teacher Credentialing Dec 2 2021 Webinar Resources

For additional archived resources, click here. 

• American Institutes for Research (AIR): 
  • • Study of California's Transitional Kindergarten Program
• California Department of Education
  • • Alignment of Foundations & Common Core
    • Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children
      • • The Integrated Nature of Learning 
        • Family Partnerships and Culture
    • Preschool Learning Foundations
    • Preschool Curriculum Frameworks
    • TK Implementation Guide
      • • TK Implementation Video Series
    • Transitional Kindergarten FAQs
• California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA): 
  • TK Professional Resource Guide for Administrators
• NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)
  • • DAP Position Statement
    • DAP Resources
  TK California
  • • Expanded Transitional Kindergarten

Presentations:

•  Supporting Learning and Development through Transitional Kindergarten
  • • Link to TK Workshop Videos
• Meeting the Broad Range of Needs in the TK Classroom
• ELA and Oral Language Development
• Dual Language Learners