Registration Deadline:  9-1-2025 at 6 p.m.

TK/K Learning Series Description: 

Join us for a fun and practical 5-part virtual learning series designed for educators and leaders working with TK and Kindergarten students in Expanded Learning settings.

Rooted in research and California’s early learning guidance, this series makes big ideas accessible—offering playful, hands-on strategies to create high-quality, developmentally appropriate environments outside the traditional classroom. Each session unpacks best practices through the lens of equity, engagement, and joyful learning, helping you bring powerful, age-appropriate experiences to life in your program space. 

Come ready to connect, learn, and leave with tools you can use right away!

Part I: Foundations and Frameworks First

Session Description: The series begins with an introduction to the foundational state publications that will serve as the cornerstone for this learning series. This session will provide participants with an overview of the science, reasoning, and standards that inform best practices in designing intentional learning environments for TK/K Expanded Learning programs.

TK/K 5-Part Learning Series:

• Part 1 - Foundations First: High-Quality Learning for TK/K in Expanded Learning (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)

• Part 2 - Joyful Minds in Action: Bringing Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) to Life (Wednesday, November 5, 2025)

• Part 3 - Intentional Program Design: Creating Meaningful TK/K Experiences in Non-Traditional Spaces (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)

• Part 4 - Building Resilience: Trauma-Informed Practices for TK/K Students In Expanded Learning Programs (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)

• Part 5 - Supporting School Readiness: Weaving Language, Literacy, Math, and Science into Everyday Moments (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)