Professional Development and Communication
Welcome to the Office of Early Learning's gateway to Professional Development and Communication. We are dedicated to supporting educators and partners by providing tools, insights, and guidance needed to foster high-quality early childhood education programs. Explore our Newsletters to stay informed on upcoming webinars, new initiatives, available resources, and important dates, or access our ongoing Webinars directly for targeted instructional strategies. You can also learn more about our annual events, including the Navigating PreK Day workshop and the P-3 Institute, designed to connect professionals and elevate early learning practices across the continuum.
On Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, The Office of Early Learning hosted a webinar on What is New in UPK for 2026-2027.Ìý
This session provided district leaders, UPK administrators, and business officials with key information on changes due to the 26-27 budget, updated per-pupil funding rates, where to locate district allocation amounts, and considerations for expanding UPK programs at the local level.ÌýÌý
The recorded webinar can be viewed on the UPK Funding Page.