Upcoming Events
April 2026
Community of Practice
Rethinking Disability and Mathematics - Book Study and Community of Practice
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Description
Looking to challenge traditional views of disability? Ready to unlock new potential for your students in mathematics? Join our virtual book study for K-8 Educators and beyond! We will build community, engage in meaningful conversations, apply and reflect. Most meetings will be on zoom and one meeting will be in person for dinner and discussion with the author, Dr. Rachel Lambert!
Event Registration
Event Contact
Anney Fagan
afagan@santacruzcoe.org
(831) 466-5821
afagan@santacruzcoe.org
(831) 466-5821
Session Dates
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Oct 21, 2025
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Nov 18, 2025
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Jan 20, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
Description
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 will 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.
There will be an additional 1.5 hours of asynchronous time for this event.
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Event Contact
Lydia Lower
llower@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
llower@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
Session Dates
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Oct 22, 2025
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Jan 28, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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May 27, 2026
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.
There will be an additional 1.5 hours of asynchronous time for this event.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Stephanie Evans
sevans@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
sevans@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
Session Dates
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Sep 23, 2025
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Oct 28, 2025
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Jan 27, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
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May 26, 2026
Community of Practice
Building Community to Support Secondary English Learners
Inyo County Office of Education
Description
Collaborate, share and grow together. Engage in discussions, share practices, and read excerpts to support your practice.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Ilissa Twomey
itwomey@inyocoe.org
(760) 873-3262
itwomey@inyocoe.org
(760) 873-3262
Session Dates
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Oct 01, 2025
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Oct 15, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025
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Jan 07, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026
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May 20, 2026
May 2026
Description
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.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Cara Goger
goger@mariposaartscouncil.org
(209) 742-0214
goger@mariposaartscouncil.org
(209) 742-0214
Session Dates
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Oct 06, 2025
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Nov 03, 2025
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Dec 01, 2025
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Jan 05, 2026
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Feb 02, 2026
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Mar 02, 2026
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Apr 06, 2026
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May 04, 2026
Description
This Community of Practice brings together kindergarten through fifth 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—no matter each child’s starting point. Our work will focus on creating strong, sustainable classroom writing systems that support diverse learners and empower young 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.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Tracy Lingenfelter
tlingenfelter@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
tlingenfelter@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
Session Dates
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Oct 01, 2025
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Nov 05, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025
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Jan 07, 2026
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Feb 04, 2026
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Mar 04, 2026
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Apr 01, 2026
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May 06, 2026
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.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Stephanie Bobman
sbobman@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
sbobman@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
Session Dates
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Oct 01, 2025
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Nov 05, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025
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Jan 07, 2026
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Feb 04, 2026
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Mar 04, 2026
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Apr 01, 2026
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May 06, 2026