Click the "October 2026"  image to grab a PDF with links to our resources from our October 2026 UPK social media posts! You may also find what you are looking for below. Having trouble accessing a resource? Email us!

• Join LENA’s free webinar, *The Heart of Quality*, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn how interaction data can strengthen early childhood teaching, learning, and quality improvement. Register: https://bit.ly/4AMsF1l 

• The Early Childhood Development and Screen Time Toolkit was developed for use by early childhood educators, childcare providers, early interventionists, home visitors, pediatricians, or other professionals who support families with young children: https://bit.ly/4yBF1Y0 

• Get ready for DRDP (2025) with free, updated training at DR Access Learn! Build confidence in authentic assessment and prepare for successful implementation. Courses are available anytime. Log in or create an account to get started: https://draccesslearn.org/ 

• For the past three years, California Education Partners partnered with more than 35 school districts all across the state to hardwire coherence in their systems with a focus on early math. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/3wo9s15D0Ls?si=1DRdgyrXr-c5pU9M 

• Spotlight on Napa County Office of Education! Check out their YouTube video celebrating their early learning and care programs with a clear focus on family choice! https://youtu.be/ZW2O-GhBFlQ?si=nBvCzmwtdtS7dGPn

• It's National School Lunch week and we are celebrating by taking a look inside Sacramento’s Central Kitchen following California's shift to Universal Meals for all! https://youtu.be/laflvtSzZPw?si=5CSS2MIR13QAi4k6  

• Build high-quality early learning environments with intentional, developmentally appropriate practice. This NAEYC checklist helps leaders observe classrooms, support educators, and guide reflective planning. Download it now: https://bit.ly/46w5Ssx

• Want to know a great way to find child care that works for your family's needs? Check out your local Resource and Referral (R&R) agency by visiting MyChildCarePlan.org or the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network at rrnetwork.org! 

• Join Aruna Gilbert and one of the nation’s leading voices in early learning, Dr. Robert Pianta, for a thoughtful conversation about the relationships and experiences that help children thrive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrhWUqi9d7g 

• Before you press play or download that new app, download the infographic flow chart created by Zero to Three to get a simple, go-to checklist you can use anytime you choose media for your child: https://bit.ly/4rroDab 

• "Life's Little Lessons" is a collection of fun and flexible resources for early childhood providers! Help young children manage emotions and develop key social and emotional skills while exploring, singing, and creating with Daniel Tiger and his friends. https://bit.ly/4gUllZu 

• Check out the CALECSE learning series, "Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms!" This five-part, no-cost virtual learning series explores developmentally appropriate practices that strengthen Tier 1 instruction, promote belonging and help educators recognize when young children may benefit from additional supports. REGISTER NOW! https://calecse.org/events 

• Register for The Discovery Source’s next Lunch & Learn: Creating Calming Spaces featuring the Tucker Turtle Calming Center Tent on October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PST! Register now: https://bit.ly/47KG3p2 

• Join Education First and Dr. Nell K. Duke to explore a fully funded grant opportunity for California pre-K/TK programs. See how Great First Eight Pre-K/TK supports purposeful, play-based instruction in every classroom. Register now: https://inquired.com/early-childhood-curriculum/great-first-eight-demo-california

• Our LinkedIn Live conversation, From Listening to Action: Building Communications with Communities is on 10/22 at 1 p.m. (ET)! REGISTER TODAY!: https://bit.ly/47JsPJc  

Click the "November 2026"  image to grab a PDF with links to our resources from our November 2026 UPK social media posts! You may also find what you are looking for below. Having trouble accessing a resource? Email us!

• The PK-3 Leadership & Teacher Education Conference -Building Bridges & Building Futures happening Friday, 11/20/2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Attend in-person at the Fresno State Library, LIB 2206 or virtually: http://fresno.k12oms.org/1139-286875

• Join CDE, the American Institutes for Research (AIR), and Early Edge California for an update on the TK multilingual learner screening on November 10 at 3:30 p.m.! Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eG8t-RKlTqyxdz5LNAPqxg#/registration 

• Mark your calendars! Our next P-3 webinar, Strengthening P-3 Alignment through Practice-Based Coaching for Pyramid Model Implementation is coming up on 11/17 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. (PST)! Register now: https://bit.ly/4ya1uei 

• Register for the webinar hosted by BrightLife Kids, "What Parents and Caregivers Can Do When Bullying Happens" on November 19, 2026 from 12 to 12:45 p.m. (PST)! Register here: https://hellobrightline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a_L3UZ4tQo6SkVlKsGIQUQ#/registration 

• The Bajillions Early Math Study needs early childhood educators to explore how playful digital and hands-on learning can support young children’s mathematical thinking. Learn more: https://www.learningtrajectories.org/pages/games#how-to

• Check out the final installment of the CALECSE learning series, "Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms!" REGISTER NOW! https://calecse.org/events