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1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Pacific Clinics is here to provide treatment to clients and to provide capacity building to the behavioral health field. At the core of our work is our mission to deliver quality mental health and substance abuse services by building on people's strengths.

Pacific Clinics has provided life-changing and life-saving mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and supportive services since 1926. Mental illness impacts individuals across culture, gender, age, and economic spectrums, so we deliver a range of innovative community-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate programs. Our highly trained, expert staff members are reflective of the communities we serve, and specialize in severe, chronic mental illnesses.

For over 90 years, Pacific Clinics has been a nationally recognized industry leader in providing life-changing services to the clients we serve. We scale up our efforts by training behavioral health professionals through our training division, Pacific Clinics Training Institute. We also advocate for policies that will improve services and care for our clients.

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Pacific Clinics | Advancing Behavioral Healthcare

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1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Pacific Clinics is here to provide treatment to clients and to provide capacity building to the behavioral health field. At the core of our work is our mission to deliver quality mental health and substance abuse services by building on people's strengths.

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Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Curriculum Guidance 

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Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Curriculum Guidance 

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A checklist resource developed by the California Department of Education Early Education Division to help Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) programs choose developmentally appropriate curricula for 4-year-old children

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UPK Lunch & Learn Informational Session Registration Calendar

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UPK Lunch & Learn Informational Session Registration Calendar

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The lunch and learn sessions will raffle a PBS Family Resource kit.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding California state law relating to Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK).

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California’s Changing Child Care Landscape: Understanding Costs and Supply

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California’s Changing Child Care Landscape: Understanding Costs and Supply

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California’s Changing Child Care Landscape: Understanding Costs and Supply

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In recent years, California’s child care system has undergone major changes due to the pandemic and several state initiatives. This report examines the shifting landscape with an eye toward understanding whether the cost of care is affordable for families and sustainable for providers.

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L.A. child-care industry in tailspin, hit with disruption as transition kindergarten grows

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L.A. child-care industry in tailspin, hit with disruption as transition kindergarten grows

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UPK in Los Angeles and the whole system is evolving.

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L.A. child-care industry in tailspin, hit with disruption as transition kindergarten grows

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L.A.’s child-care industry sees big disruptions and uncertainties brought on by a dramatically shifting landscape. Enrollment is still down with no signs of a rebound.

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California expands TK, but thousands of 4-year-olds remain unenrolled

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California expands TK, but thousands of 4-year-olds remain unenrolled

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The article published in August 2025.

Highlight: It is unclear how many of the other 45% of 4-year-olds enrolled in private preschool or stayed home.

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California expands TK, but thousands of 4-year-olds remain unenrolled

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Despite the growth in enrollment in the state’s transitional kindergarten program, only 59% of eligible 4-year-olds enrolled in TK in 2023-24.

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From Numbers to Nurturing: Shaping UPK with Data-Driven Insights

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From Numbers to Nurturing: Shaping UPK with Data-Driven Insights

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The Learning Policy Institute data in this presentation addresses key questions below:

How do Los Angeles families make decisions about preschool?

Where are families with 3–5-year-olds enrolling their children?

Who is participating in California’s Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)?

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UPK Provider Information Session - Learn More About UPK Mixed Delivery System (9.25/10.7/10.8.2025)

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UPK Provider Information Session - Learn More About UPK Mixed Delivery System (9.25/10.7/10.8.2025)

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The Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) information sessions were hosted in English, Chinese, and Spanish on 9.25, 10.7, 10.8.2025.

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UPK Provider Information session Part 2 - UPK Resources and Essentials for Family Child Care Providers November 2025

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UPK Provider Information session Part 2 - UPK Resources and Essentials for Family Child Care Providers November 2025

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The Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) information sessions were hosted in Spanish and English on 11.5 and 11.6.2025.

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Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva

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CA UPK: Communications Toolkit for Implementers

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Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments (ASPIRE)

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Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments (ASPIRE)

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The mission of Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments (ASPIRE) is to strengthen California State Preschool Programs by fostering intentional interactions, supportive relationships, and high-quality environments. Through statewide system development, regional collaboration, and capacity-building efforts, the ASPIRE State Lead equips educators, coaches, and leaders with the tools, training, and knowledge necessary to drive continuous quality improvement and promote positive outcomes for young children.

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Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)

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Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)

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We have over 25 years of experience in providing affordable loans to local businesses to start, grow, and expand their operations.

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PACE BDC Oct-Nov 2025 Workshop Schedule_Digital

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PACE Women Entrepreneur Training Program

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PACE Women Entrepreneur Training Program

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Los Angeles County Office of Education - UPK

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Los Angeles County Office of Education - UPK

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Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)

LACOE supports the development and expansion of early learning programs to provide this opportunity for all four-year-old children by 2025-26.

In alignment with California's implementation of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK), LACOE is supporting school district and charter schools to achieve a mixed service delivery system that promotes parent choice and aligns the early learning and TK-12 systems, which will ultimately help children and families meet school readiness outcomes.

LACOE's UPK vision is to align the early learning and TK-12 systems in support of P-3 alignment. LACOE is networking and collaborating with local educational agencies and other community partners to ensure a true mixed delivery system that brings together all early learning programs, including transitional kindergarten (TK). LACOE offers virtual and in-person professional learning opportunities and technical assistance, including TK teacher institutes, TK Communities of Practice, a UTK administrators' institute, early learning book studies, and more.

WHAT ARE TK, P-3 AND UPK?

Transitional kindergarten (TK) refers to a developmentally appropriate program that focuses on the whole child; it uses a curriculum with a play- and project-based approach; provides a daily focus on language, literacy, and math; and supports social and emotional development. Universal transitional kindergarten is a TK program available to all 4-year-old children statewide at no cost to families.

Preschool through third grade (P-3) alignment "includes both horizontal and vertical alignment and coherence across grades and systems to improve coordination of policies and practices in preschool, across transitions to Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten, and through third grade and beyond." (Source: California Department of Education)

Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) brings together Transitional Kindergarten (TK), California State Preschools (CSPP), Head Start (HS), private preschools, and childcare, and before & after-school programs to partner so that families have access to a preschool learning experience and full day extended learning and care that meets their needs. The program options can be layered and wrapped to create rich, early-learning opportunities for all children during the year before kindergarten, regardless of income.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Click on the options below to learn more about our upcoming activities.

CONNECT WITH US

Norma Fregoso-Graciano, M.Ed.
Early Learning Coordinator III, Interim
Office: 562-922-6064
Graciano_Norma@lacoe.edu

Ama Holmes, M.Ed.
Early Learning Coordinator II
Office: 562-401-5672
holmes_ama@lacoe.edu

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Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) In alignment with California's implementation of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK), LACOE is supporting school district and charter schools to achieve a mixed service delivery system that promotes parent choice and aligns the early learning and TK-12 systems, which will ultimately help children and families meet school readiness outcomes.

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UPK Provider Information Session Part 2 - UPK Resources and Essentials for Family Child Care Providers 11.11.2025 

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UPK Provider Information Session Part 2 - UPK Resources and Essentials for Family Child Care Providers 11.11.2025 

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The UPK provider information session was hosted in Chinese.

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11.11.25 Provider Information Session: UPK Resources and Essentials for Family Home-Based Providers

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Community Voices (CV) is a Los Angeles countywide advocacy program led by Crystal Stairs, Inc. that focuses on building parent and provider leadership and stronger advocates for children and working families through workshops, community organizing, revitalized civic engagement, advocacy events and legislative interactions.

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Supporting parents, providers and teachers in providing quality Early Learning opportunities to all California children starting at birth.

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Advancing Racial Justice in California | Catalyst California | Catalyst California

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Catalyst California advocates for racial justice by building power and transforming public systems. We partner with communities of color, conduct innovative research, develop policies for actionable change, and shift money and power back into our communities.

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The flyers are for Options For Learning child care providers. They are in three languages: English, Chinese, and Spanish.

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UPK Choices & Subsidy Options  Jul_2025_ English

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Navigating Universal Prekindergarten in Los Angeles County - An ECE Provider Guidebook

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Navigating Universal Prekindergarten in Los Angeles County - An ECE Provider Guidebook

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English Version

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Spanish Version

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Navigating Universal Pre-K in LA Guidebook_Spanish_10.21.25

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Chinese Version

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Child Care for All - Information for Child Care Providers on Expanding Infant and Toddler Care in Los Angeles County

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Child Care for All - Information for Child Care Providers on Expanding Infant and Toddler Care in Los Angeles County

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The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) is funded by the California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division and has provided high-quality professional learning, technical assistance, and support to California's preschool program administrators and teachers through its statewide network since 2004.

Through regional communities of practice (CP) and a series of professional learning experiences,CPIN promotes promising practices in early learning, family engagement, and equity and emphasizes a whole-child approach.

Organized into 11 state regions, CPIN instructors provide research-based teaching and learning strategies that are age and developmentally appropriate and highlight inclusive practices and support for ALL children. Instruction incorporates adult learning theories and is intentional, reﬂective, and interactive with hands-on learning and time for planning.

To learn more about the topics, professional learning sessions, and available coaching in your area, contact your local CPIN Regional Lead.

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The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) is funded by the California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division and has provided high-quality professional learning, technical assistance, and support to California's preschool program administrators and teachers through its statewide network since 2004.

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ECE Shared Resources CA is a resource rich platform full of editable procedures, handbooks, templates and more to support high quality Early Childcare Education business operation in the state of California.

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UPK Provider Information Session Part 3 - Facts, Current Child Care Landscape, and Q&A. 1.26.2026

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UPK Provider Information Session Part 3 - Facts, Current Child Care Landscape, and Q&A. 1.26.2026

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The UPK provider information session was hosted in English

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UPK Provider Information Session Lunch & Learn - build an online presence.

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UPK Provider Information Session Lunch & Learn - build an online presence.

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2026 April UPK Information Session with CDPH - Nutrition and Gardening: Strategies to Elevate Your Program

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2026 April UPK Information Session with CDPH - Nutrition and Gardening: Strategies to Elevate Your Program

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4/21/2026; 4/28/2026

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4/21/2026;4/28/2026

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CA Preschool/ Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)

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CA Preschool/ Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)

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California Department of Public Health - Farm to ECE

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California Department of Public Health - Farm to ECE

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2026 May UPK Info Session - Keeping Children Safe during Heat Waves

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2026 May UPK Info Session - Keeping Children Safe during Heat Waves