Upcoming Events
November 2026
Community of Practice
Superintendents' Series: Multilingual Learner Network
Merced County Office of Education
Description
This network focuses on driving meaningful change in educational practices through a collaborative improvement journey. Participants will deepen their understanding and application of effective strategies in multilingual learner supports as well as continuous improvement methodology through four learning sessions provided by Brandon Bennett. District teams, comprising 5-7 members including district- and site-level administrators, counselors, coaches, teachers, and paraprofessionals, are encouraged to join.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Marta Gracian
mgracian@mcoe.org
(209) 381-4502
mgracian@mcoe.org
(209) 381-4502
Session Dates
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Sep 14, 2026
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Nov 10, 2026
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Feb 01, 2027
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Apr 13, 2027
Community of Practice
Mariposa COE : Writing in the Secondary Setting
Mariposa County Office of Education
Description
This Community of Practice brings together 6th - 12th grade educators with a shared goal: to build lifelong writing skills in all students. Together, we will explore strategies that promote student autonomy, confidence, and growth in writing. Our work will focus on creating strong, sustainable classroom writing systems that support diverse learners and empower writers 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.
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Event Contact
Stephanie Bobman
sbobman@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0260
sbobman@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0260
Session Dates
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Sep 21, 2026
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Oct 19, 2026
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Nov 16, 2026
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Dec 21, 2026
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Jan 18, 2027
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Feb 15, 2027
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Mar 15, 2027
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Apr 19, 2027
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May 17, 2027
Localized Professional Learning
Madera Module 8 - Inquiry Through Play
Madera County Superintendent of Schools
Description
GUIDING QUESTION: How can principals and district leaders effectively support, integrate, and
align TK within school sites and systems.
LEARNING OUTCOME: The goal of this offering is for leaders to develop knowledge and
understanding to support their role in leading for high-quality, developmentally appropriate,
and equitable TK programs
Event Registration
Event Contact
Itzel Serrano
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
Session Dates
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Nov 17, 2026
Community of Practice
Superintendents' Series 2026-2027: Students with Disabilities Network
Merced County Office of Education
Description
Our network is dedicated to driving meaningful change in educational practices through a collaborative improvement journey. In the first year, participants will learn from Matt McCue, Improvement Facilitator for the System Improvement Leads, in partnership with COE leaders through four powerful learning sessions designed to strengthen capacity, share strategies, and build systems that support lasting improvement. District teams—comprising 5–7 members—are encouraged to join. We recommend assembling a diverse team that includes both leadership and teachers from special education, as well as representation from general education leadership and teachers, along with counselors, coaches, and other team members that you believe would be high impact on your team. Join us today!
Event Registration
Event Contact
Manuel Cavazos
mcavazos@mcoe.org
(209) 381-4045
mcavazos@mcoe.org
(209) 381-4045
Session Dates
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Oct 13, 2026
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Nov 17, 2026
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Feb 22, 2027
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May 11, 2027
Description
We are planning a COP that supports School Climate with a focus on Community School strategies to increase student engagement. We are planning to invite various district specialists, community partners, and caregivers to collaborate around best practices. We will be sharing ideas around how to best support students. Tentatively we are looking to have sessions that focus on the Behavior Intervention, Foster/Unstably Housed, IEP/SPED, Counseling Services, Attendance, Working with SEL Data, and a Community Partners Panel. We are also planning to also offer zoom options for some or all sessions.
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Event Contact
Stephanie Evans
sevans@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0260
sevans@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0260
Session Dates
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Sep 16, 2026
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Oct 21, 2026
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Nov 18, 2026
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Dec 16, 2026
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Jan 20, 2027
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Feb 17, 2027
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Mar 17, 2027
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Apr 21, 2027
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May 19, 2027
Community of Practice
Guided Coalition Series with Melissa Krull
Madera County Superintendent of Schools
Description
Build your leadership capacity and connect with a community of fellow PLC leaders through this FREE seven-session virtual series facilitated by Melissa Krull, Ph.D.
Designed for teachers who lead PLC teams, this series provides practical leadership coaching and support around communication, accountability, courageous conversations, school culture, goal setting and data-informed leadership. Participants will reflect, collaborate, problem-solve, and strengthen their ability to lead effective PLC teams in support of student learning.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Itzel Serrano
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
Session Dates
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Sep 28, 2026
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Oct 19, 2026
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Oct 26, 2026
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Nov 09, 2026
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Nov 23, 2026
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Dec 07, 2026
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Dec 14, 2026
December 2026
Localized Professional Learning
MUSD PLC Leadership Academy with Nicole Dimich
Madera County Superintendent of Schools
Description
MUSD PLC Leadership Academy with Nicole Dimich. Join us as Nicole continues to support our PLC journey on how to respond to the evidence of learning - questions three and four.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Itzel Serrano
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
Session Dates
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Sep 08, 2026
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Dec 01, 2026
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Feb 16, 2027