Upcoming Events
November 2025
Community of Practice
Superintendents' Series: 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.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Marta Gracian
mgracian@mcoe.org
(209) 381-4502
mgracian@mcoe.org
(209) 381-4502
Session Dates
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Nov 18, 2025
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Feb 10, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
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May 21, 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!
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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
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
Event Registration
Event Contact
Marcia Miller
mlmiller@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0250
mlmiller@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0250
Session Dates
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Oct 15, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025
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Dec 17, 2025
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Jan 21, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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May 20, 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
December 2025
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
These events are open to select schools in Madera and Yosemite Unified School Districts as well as the district office leadership teams.
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Event Contact
Amy Jones
ajones@mcsos.org
(559) 417-4514
ajones@mcsos.org
(559) 417-4514
Session Dates
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Dec 02, 2025
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Feb 12, 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.
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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