Join us for an in-person site visit to Manteca Unified School District, where we will explore the implementation of Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) and its impact on early childhood education. This visit will provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, including a progress report on UTK’s rollout within local education agencies. We’ll examine both the successes achieved and the challenges faced, particularly in meeting the staffing demands required to maintain appropriate student-to-teacher ratios as UTK expands. Workforce issues will be a key focus, including strategies for recruiting and retaining qualified educators to support this growing program.
