Full program description
UTK, Equity, and Action: Envisioning Equitable TK Classrooms in Action
Join 21CSLA in a collaborative learning experience designed for school leaders committed to advancing equity in California’s Universal Transitional Kindergarten. In partnership with the UC Lifts Young Children (UCYC) Initiative at UC Berkeley, 21CSLA brings leaders together to center research-informed strategies, collective action, and co-create solutions that strengthen P–3 systems. Los Angeles County school leaders who attend both sessions may be eligible for a stipend, pending program criteria. Additional details will be shared at the first session.
January 27, 2026
Family Engagement for High-Quality TK Experiences
This session will focus on developing a common understanding of developmentally appropriate and equitable engagement practices, analyzing the equity implications of current practices, and considering what small actions a leader takes that can have transformative impact.
February 10, 2026
Leadership Practices to Support, Integrate, and Align TK
This session explore the policy and bold vision of UTK in California, while also unpacking what it might look like in schools, districts, and counties. Through a collaborative process, participants will brainstorm examples of what an equity-centered P-3 vision will look like for all students under the umbrella of California’s P-3 vision.
California School Leadership Academy (21 CSLA) Unit
Session Information:
January 27 & February 10, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Registration Link: Click Here
Informational Flyer: Click Here
Registration Deadline: 02/10/2026