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.

This Community of Practice will support grades 7–12 math teachers in implementing the new California Mathematics Framework. Our goals are to: Deepen understanding of the framework’s vision and recommendations. Explore and implement Building Thinking Classrooms strategies that foster student agency and problem-solving. Integrate purposeful technology to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Reimagine student notebooks as powerful, personalized learning tools that support metacognition and academic success.

This CoP will provide factual information regarding the increase of mental health concerns with our students, understanding why our students are self medicating, and handling classroom behavior with consistency and empathy. Each class will focus on proactive strategies to strengthen student connections and build rapport. Hopefully, our discussions about current student/adult interactions and data collection from our dashboard will provide us with insight for a healthier and more successful school experience for both faculty and students.

Join our Project-Based Learning Community of Practice! This collaborative group is designed to give educators practical strategies for creating engaging, real-world learning experiences. Together, we’ll explore best practices, share ideas, and provide dedicated time and support for you to design meaningful projects that you can bring directly into your own classroom to inspire curiosity and deeper learning

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.

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.

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