Returning 21CSLA Coaches

Come join us to collaborate and connect with other educators across Merced County. At each meeting we will be discussing and sharing resources being used by educators across the county. We will also have guest speakers sharing their expertise on Newcomers and how to best address their needs in the classroom. In addition we will also have our first-ever Newcomer Network Conference! This in-person event brings together educators and administrators from across Region 7 to explore strategies, share best practices, and build capacity to support Newcomer students. Come be part of a collaborative experience focused on creating inclusive and high-achieving learning environments for all.

Join our Project-Based Learning Community of Practice! This collaborative group is designed to give educators practical strategies for creating engaging, real-world learning experiences. Together, we’ll explore best practices, share ideas, and provide dedicated time and support for you to design meaningful projects that you can bring directly into your own classroom to inspire curiosity and deeper learning

The English Learner Network provides the space for educators to collaborate and learn about strategies to support English Learners and improve learning outcomes. Information and updates from the California Department of Education (CDE) and U.S. Department of Education will be shared. Topics include: ✓ Initial, Alternate, Summative ELPAC ✓ ELPAC Interim Assessments ✓ English Language Development ✓ Parent Engagement ✓ Title III Updates ✓ Federal Program Monitoring EL Instrument

The Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Communities of Practice (CoPs) are funded through the 21CSLA Equity-Centered Leadership Grant, which supports professional learning that strengthens access, opportunity, and inclusion for historically underserved and marginalized learners. This grant prioritizes leadership and instructional practices that promote equitable outcomes across early learning systems. Through this grant-funded series, TK educators engage in collaborative professional learning focused on developmentally appropriate practice, play-based instruction, and intentional alignment with the California Preschool Learning Foundations and the P–3 continuum. Sessions emphasize reflective practice, peer collaboration, and practical strategies that can be immediately applied in TK classrooms. The TK CoPs are designed to build collective capacity, support equity-centered instructional decision-making, and strengthen TK’s role as a critical bridge between early education and the K–12 system.

GUIDING QUESTION How can equity-centered leaders support integration of the principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning strategies to increase access and inclusion for all students? LEARNING OUTCOME Leaders can identify principles and practices of the Universal Design for Learning strategies in order to increase access and inclusion for all students.

Through shared learning in this Community of Practice, and by drawing on the collective wisdom and insights of your colleagues, you will have the opportunity to: Gain an enhanced understanding of the research on personal growth & development Set personalized strategic goals that will make your life more fulfilling Practice implementing strategies and make progress towards your goals Develop a self-care plan that is specific to your needs Feel more agency and power in your life