Creating Safe Spaces: Exploring Trauma- Informed Practices in Transitional Kindergarten Education (Part 2)

California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) policy is a key part of the state's initiative to broaden access to early childhood education through the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program. As California aims to ensure all four-year-old children can access early education by 2026, educators' roles are especially critical during UTK's early implementation stages. This project brief examines the current attitudes, knowledge, and confidence of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) educators in California regarding trauma-informed practices (TIP) and identifies the specific supports needed to enhance their ability to address trauma-related needs in students.