The California Department of Education (CDE) released the Preschool Through Third Grade (P-3) Learning Progressions on August 14, 2025. The learning progressions are designed to strengthen alignment and coherence across preschool to third grade. They are now available on the CDE P-3 Alignment web page.
Educators and administrators in early education can use the P-3 Learning Progressions to support developmentally appropriate, joyful learning and seamless transitions from preschool through third grade.
This resource includes the knowledge and skills children develop over the P-3 continuum and in practice examples that illustrate how educators can use playful, inquiry-based teaching practices to engage children in developmentally appropriate learning experiences.