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!

The District Support Network provides an opportunity for educational leaders in Stanislaus County to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and collaborate on initiatives that enhance student success. The network offers opportunities to build relationships across districts and engage in professional development focused on current educational trends, best practices, and innovative strategies. Participants can expect District Spotlight Presentations highlighting successes and lessons learned, Professional Learning sessions led by content experts on selected Voice & Choice topics, Job‑Alike time to consult with peers on current priorities, and Team Time to work with their school teams on current initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

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.