UPK Leadership Institute

This institute will convene the San Mateo County Universal Pre-Kindergarten Mixed Delivery Early Learning Partners and School District Leadership to deepen alignment, coordinate efforts, and strengthen the infrastructure for a high-quality, cohesive mixed-delivery system.

Attendees will leave with practical tools and guided action plans to directly enhance their own programs. Sessions will help participants identify strategies to overcome local implementation challenges, improve instructional quality through evidence-based guidance, and sustain inclusive and developmentally appropriate practices across Transitional Kindergarten, Preschool, Family Child Care, ELOP, and After School Programs.

Participants will gain insights through focused dialogue, examination of key program components, and the sharing of promising practices, equipping them with ideas and resources applicable to their unique roles.

We are honored to welcome keynote speaker Polly Yu of Designed for Young Minds. Polly will lead our opening session focused on Trauma-Responsive and Resilience-Building Practices for Educators. In this session, educators will gain a foundational understanding of the neurobiology of toxic stress and trauma and its impact on children and adults.

Participants will leave with actionable strategies and specific examples they can implement in their classrooms to foster strength-based relationships and supportive environments, thereby promoting children's health, healing, and long-term resilience.

Register today to connect with leaders, celebrate progress, and help shape the next steps for universal pre-kindergarten in San Mateo County.

Who Should Attend?

School District Leadership implementing Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Community-Based Prekindergarten Providers
Expanded Learning Program Leaders
Site Administrators & Early Learning Program Coordinators

Dive into Key Program Components for a strong UPK system
Share Best Practices to enhance quality & equity
Network & Collaborate with district and site leaders
Plan for Success in creating a seamless experience for young learners

Be part of the conversation as we strengthen partnerships and ensure that every 4-year-old has access to a high-quality, cohesive early learning experience.

Date: May 29, 2025 8:30am-2:30pm

Training Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401

Registration deadline: May 26, 2026

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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