Upcoming Events
October 2025
Localized Professional Learning
MODULE 2: Leaders Envisioning Equitable TK Classrooms in Action
Regional Academy
Description
GUIDING QUESTION What should leaders see in inclusive, high quality, and culturally and linguistically relevant TK classrooms?
LEARNING OUTCOME After exploring research and standards related to high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction, leaders can identify specific “look fors” in TK classrooms to develop their instructional leadership for implementing California’s UTK.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Itzel Serrano
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
Session Dates
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Oct 14, 2025
Description
The purpose of this CoP is to increase awareness of the specific socio emotional, academic and language acquisition needs of English Learner students especially LTELs. We will get together every month to collaborate, exchange insights and offer learning resources and best practices. We will collect and analyze data to better identify the student's needs and work with the EL Roadmap and other resources. Participants will leave with resources to support students in their classrooms.
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Event Contact
Mary Matchett
mmatchett@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
mmatchett@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0214
Session Dates
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Oct 14, 2025
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Dec 09, 2025
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Jan 13, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
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May 12, 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
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Event Contact
Marcia Miller
mlmiller@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0250
mlmiller@mcusd.org
(209) 742-0250
Session Dates
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Sep 17, 2025
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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
Localized Professional Learning
Module 7: Family Engagement for High-Quality School Experiences
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Description
GUIDING QUESTION: How can leaders create welcoming, inclusive environments that foster
family engagement focused on student success?
LEARNING OUTCOME: Leaders can identify the various considerations to ensure family
engagement is culturally affirming, responsive and leads to partnerships focused on student
success
Event Registration
Event Contact
Itzel Serrano
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
Session Dates
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Oct 23, 2025
Community of Practice
Superintendents' Series: Multilingual Learner Network
Merced County Office of Education
Description
This year’s improvement work will continue to focus on practicing and refining PDSA cycles, sharing learning across teams, and applying strategies to support multilingual learners. District teams will participate in four learning sessions with Brandon Bennett. The sessions will include professional learning on the California EL Roadmap and its role in strengthening services for multilingual learners. Each participant will also receive Journey to Improvement: A Team Guide to Systems Change in Education, Health Care, and Social Welfare to support their learning.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Marta Gracian
mgracian@mcoe.org
(209) 381-4502
mgracian@mcoe.org
(209) 381-4502
Session Dates
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Sep 04, 2025
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Oct 28, 2025
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Feb 03, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
December 2025
Description
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
Event Registration
Event Contact
Raul Trejo, Jr.
raul.trejo@kingscoe.org
(559) 301-5722
raul.trejo@kingscoe.org
(559) 301-5722
Session Dates
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Sep 04, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025
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Feb 26, 2026
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May 14, 2026
January 2026
Localized Professional Learning
MODULE 8: Inquiry Through Play Stanislaus
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Description
GUIDING QUESTION What does purposeful, play-based, inquiry-driven instruction look like in a TK classroom?
LEARNING OUTCOME: Leaders deepen their understanding of high-quality TK classrooms by observing and experiencing play-based and inquiry-oriented TK instruction.
Event Registration
Event Contact
Itzel Serrano
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
Session Dates
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Jan 13, 2026