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.

his Community of Practice brings together kindergarten through fifth grade educators with a shared goal: to build lifelong reading and writing skills in all students. Together, we will explore strategies that promote student autonomy, confidence, and growth —no matter each child’s starting point. Our work will focus on creating strong, sustainable classroom literacy and writing systems that support diverse learners and empower students 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.

Tulare County Office of Education is excited to announce the 2026-27 Principals Academy. Whether you are new to the principalship or an aspiring leader, this series is designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to thrive in your leadership role. During these informative and interactive sessions, we’ll explore the core duties and expectations of a successful school leader in our county. You’ll learn about essential district policies, leadership best practices, and key operational responsibilities — from instructional leadership and staff management to school safety and community engagement. Our goal is to ensure that you feel confident, prepared, and welcomed as a vital member of our educational community. Facilitator: Vicky Armstrong With over 35 years of experience in education, Vicky Armstrong brings a deep understanding of school leadership, instructional systems, and organizational improvement to the Principals Academy. A former award-winning site principal, Armstrong led a school that went from being low performing school to one that earned the California Distinguished School Award and was recognized three times with the CBEE Award for Closing the Achievement Gap. To learn more about Armstrong visit https://bit.ly/4eGZt2Z.

This Community of Practice will focus on strengthening foundational number sense in TK–5 classrooms by diving into Chapter 3 of the California Mathematics Framework and implementing daily Number Talks. Our goals are to: Build teacher understanding of how number sense develops over time. Support implementation of research-based routines that promote mental math and mathematical discourse. Explore the vision and guidance in Chapter 3 of the CA Math Framework and what it means for early math instruction. Share resources and practices to create inclusive, equitable math environments that empower young learners.

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.

This network focuses on driving meaningful change in educational practices through a collaborative improvement journey. Participants will deepen their understanding and application of effective strategies in multilingual learner supports as well as continuous improvement methodology through four learning sessions provided by Brandon Bennett. District teams, comprising 5-7 members including district- and site-level administrators, counselors, coaches, teachers, and paraprofessionals, are encouraged to join.

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.