Upcoming Events
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
Description
The New Principals’ Academy initiative from the Tulare County Office of Education is designed as a sustained Community of Practice for site leaders and aspiring site leaders. Over six interactive, three-hour sessions held monthly, participants will explore the core duties, expectations, and best practices of successful school leadership in Tulare County.
Each session will begin with a 30-minute dinner and networking period, followed by reflection on prior learning and progress on action steps. New content will then be introduced, paired with actionable strategies for implementation before the next session. This structure will promote accountability, collaboration, and real-time application of learning.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Vicky Armstrong
vicky.armstrong25@gmail.com
(559) 974-2489
vicky.armstrong25@gmail.com
(559) 974-2489
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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Feb 04, 2026
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Mar 04, 2026
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May 06, 2026
Description
This district wide math CoP will focus on:
Teaching strategies for building number sense and math fluency for all ages.
Daily Number Talks and Building Thinking Classrooms strategies to engage students in mathematical thinking and problem-solving.
Exploring practices that foster equitable participation and deeper understanding.
Connecting the California Mathematics Framework to your classroom instruction.
There will be 1.5 hours of asynchronous time.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Alyson Stiles
astiles@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
astiles@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
Session Dates
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Oct 02, 2025
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Nov 06, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025
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Feb 05, 2026
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Mar 05, 2026
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Apr 02, 2026
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May 07, 2026
Community of Practice
AI Explorers: A Community of Practice for Educators
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Description
If you are an educational leader working with students in 4-12th grade and are interested in bringing AI into your teaching—especially for writing instruction—we invite you to join our AI Explorers Community of Practice (CoP). This paid initiative offers hands-on opportunities to explore tools like Clara, an AI writing assistant from Write the World that helps students brainstorm ideas, organize their thoughts, and revise their work while keeping their authentic voice. You’ll collaborate with peers, try out AI for activities like guided peer feedback, audience analysis, and research organization, and share your insights with schools across the county. No prior AI experience is required.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Stephanie Sumarna
ssumarna@santacruzcoe.org
(831) 466-5810
ssumarna@santacruzcoe.org
(831) 466-5810
Session Dates
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Oct 09, 2025
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Nov 13, 2025
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Jan 29, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
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May 07, 2026
Description
Returning 21CSLA Coaches
Event Registration
Event Contact
Itzel Serrano
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
Session Dates
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Sep 12, 2025
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Oct 10, 2025
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Nov 14, 2025
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Jan 23, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
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Mar 20, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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May 08, 2026