GUIDING QUESTION: What should leaders see in inclusive, high quality, and culturally and linguistically relevant TK classrooms? LEARNING OUTCOME After exploring research and standards related to high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction, leaders can identify specific “look fors” in TK classrooms to develop their instructional leadership for implementing California’s UTK

This community of practice is focused on those that would like to learn and grow in the area of professional leadership. If you are interested in moving in to administrative roles in the future, serving as a teacher leader, or leading district wide initiatives this is a chance to learn and grow together. Those that participate in this CoP may have the opportunity to access EvoPrep which is a test prep system for the CPACE exam which leads to a letter of eligibility in administration. They will also be eligible to have fees covered for the CPACE exam in the year in which they are attending.

Join us for an engaging in-person 6-part professional learning series with Dr. Jeff Zwiers, who has worked as a senior researcher at the Stanford Graduate School of Education and is currently consulting in the areas of improving language development and student interactions across disciplines. The focus of this comprehensive professional learning series is to help educators improve student writing by strengthening the oral language experiences that precede, accompany, and extend academic writing across a l content areas and grade levels. We wi l emphasize district- & school-wide implementation. This series is composed of two parts: Part 1 (the first two sessions) provides practical foundations for the work and will take place at the COE. The next four sessions wi l be hosted at different school sites with classroom observations in the morning and analysis and leadership discussions in the afternoon.

This CoP will explore arts integration and the creative process as tools to support holistic learning across all subject areas. In community, we will further our understanding of both the social-emotional benefits and academic benefits of arts engagement and arts learning as a group. Through workshops and conversations, we will explore art practices that can easily be brought into classrooms and explore these larger themes together in real time. This CoP is designed to feed teachers’ creativity while realizing the vision of the Strategic Arts Education Plan: to increase access, support and capacity for an equitable, empowering and student-centered creative arts education. No prior art experience is required.

his Community of Practice brings together kindergarten through fifth grade educators with a shared goal: to build lifelong reading and writing skills in all students. Together, we will explore strategies that promote student autonomy, confidence, and growth —no matter each child’s starting point. Our work will focus on creating strong, sustainable classroom literacy and writing systems that support diverse learners and empower students to see themselves as capable, independent communicators. Participants are encouraged to bring both ideas and questions to fuel collaborative inquiry, deepen our collective understanding, and learn from one another. Whether you're refining your current approach or building something new, this CoP will provide a space to reflect, explore, and grow alongside passionate colleagues.

Tulare County Office of Education is excited to announce the 2026-27 Principals Academy. Whether you are new to the principalship or an aspiring leader, this series is designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to thrive in your leadership role. During these informative and interactive sessions, we’ll explore the core duties and expectations of a successful school leader in our county. You’ll learn about essential district policies, leadership best practices, and key operational responsibilities — from instructional leadership and staff management to school safety and community engagement. Our goal is to ensure that you feel confident, prepared, and welcomed as a vital member of our educational community. Facilitator: Vicky Armstrong With over 35 years of experience in education, Vicky Armstrong brings a deep understanding of school leadership, instructional systems, and organizational improvement to the Principals Academy. A former award-winning site principal, Armstrong led a school that went from being low performing school to one that earned the California Distinguished School Award and was recognized three times with the CBEE Award for Closing the Achievement Gap. To learn more about Armstrong visit https://bit.ly/4eGZt2Z.

This Community of Practice will focus on strengthening foundational number sense in TK–5 classrooms by diving into Chapter 3 of the California Mathematics Framework and implementing daily Number Talks. Our goals are to: Build teacher understanding of how number sense develops over time. Support implementation of research-based routines that promote mental math and mathematical discourse. Explore the vision and guidance in Chapter 3 of the CA Math Framework and what it means for early math instruction. Share resources and practices to create inclusive, equitable math environments that empower young learners.