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Early Learning

The Office of Early Learning provides oversight and technical support to school districts in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies related to educating students in prekindergarten to third grade that are aligned with the NYS Board of Regents Early Childhood Policy.

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Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)

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Recent News

September 1, 2026
2026-2027 Office of Early Learning UPK Program Monitoring
August 6, 2026
2026-2027 Grant Administration and Fiscal Requirements Update
July 13, 2026
The Office of Early Learning 2025-2026 Highlight Reel
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¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ News
May 15, 2026
2025-2026 State-Administered Prekindergarten Final Report Webinar

The New York State Administered Prekindergarten Final Report Webinar 2025-2026 provides guidance and support for accurate completion and timely approval of the 2025-2026 NYS Prekindergarten Final Program Report.

April 17, 2026
Six Schools Pilot the Science Everywhere Bird Nests Exploration
Schools in Buffalo City SD, Geneva City SD, Elmira Heights CSD, Lake George CSD, Questar BOCES, and Longwood CSD offered to pilot the Bird Nests Prekindergarten Scientific Exploration. OEL has shared their photographs, activities, and feedback.
February 11, 2026
¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ Literacy Resources Flyer
The ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ has released a Literacy Resources Flyer to compile recent literacy resource links into one document.