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.

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.

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.

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

Returning 21CSLA Coaches

District Support Network is an opportunity for educational leaders in Stanislaus County to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and collaborate on initiatives to enhance student success. Our network offers: Opportunities to build relationships with educators from across the districts Professional development focused on current educational trends A platform to share best practices and innovative strategies What to Expect: District Spotlight Presentations will share District successes and lessons learned on their improvement journey. Professional Learning by content experts on selected topics World Café will provide an opportunity to collaborate across districts around specific needs Job Alike Time to connect and consult on hot topics with peers Team Time to work with your school team on current initiatives

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.