Upcoming Events
June 2026
Description
Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) is more than an expansion—it’s a new foundation for student success. Join us for a day of learning to promote age-appropriate pedagogy, navigate operational shifts, and strengthen P–3 alignment to ensure your youngest learners have a high-quality, equitable start.
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Nancy Swilley
nswilley@stancoe.org
(209) 238-1311
nswilley@stancoe.org
(209) 238-1311
Session Dates
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Jun 11, 2026
Description
Educational leaders and paraprofessionals will learn about Tier I instruction and support for best practices in PLCs.
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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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Jan 05, 2026
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Jan 06, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
September 2026
Description
GUIDING QUESTION: How does California’s UTK policy support principals and district leaders to
expand TK and elevate classroom quality in order to reduce unfair disparities for children?
LEARNING OUTCOME: District and school leaders know how California’s UTK initiative may
narrow disparities in young children’s growth and development.
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 15, 2026
October 2026
Localized Professional Learning
Madera Module 2 - Leaders Envisioning Equitable TK Classrooms in Action
Madera County Superintendent of Schools
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 27, 2026
November 2026
Localized Professional Learning
Madera Module 3 - Leadership Practices to Support, Integrate, and Align TK
Madera County Superintendent of Schools
Description
GUIDING QUESTION: How can principals and district leaders effectively support, integrate, and
align TK within school sites and systems.
LEARNING OUTCOME: The goal of this offering is for leaders to develop knowledge and
understanding to support their role in leading for high-quality, developmentally appropriate,
and equitable TK programs
Event Registration
Event Contact
Itzel Serrano
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
iserrano@mcsos.org
(559) 662-3856
Session Dates
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Nov 17, 2026