Looking to challenge traditional views of disability? Ready to unlock new potential for your students in mathematics? Join our virtual book study for K-8 Educators and beyond! We will build community, engage in meaningful conversations, apply and reflect. Most meetings will be on zoom and one meeting will be in person for dinner and discussion with the author, Dr. Rachel Lambert!

Returning 21CSLA Coaches

We are planning a COP that supports School Climate with a focus on Community School strategies to increase student engagement. We are planning to invite various district specialists, community partners, and caregivers to collaborate around best practices. We will be sharing ideas around how to best support students. Tentatively we are looking to have sessions that focus on the Behavior Intervention, Foster/Unstably Housed, IEP/SPED, Counseling Services, Attendance, Working with SEL Data, and a Community Partners Panel. We are also planning to also offer zoom options for some or all sessions. There will be an additional 1.5 hours of asynchronous time for this event.

This community of practice is focused on those that would like to learn and grow in the area of professional leadership. If you are interested in moving in to administrative roles in the future, serving as a teacher leader, or leading district wide initiatives this is a chance to learn and grow together. Those that participate in this CoP will have the opportunity to access EvoPrep which is a test prep system for the CPACE exam which leads to a letter of eligibility in administration. They will also be eligible to have fees covered for the CPACE exam in the year in which they are attending. There will be an additional 1.5 hours of asynchronous time for this event.

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.

District Support Network is an opportunity for educational leaders in Stanislaus County to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and collaborate on initiatives to enhance student success. Our network offers: Opportunities to build relationships with educators from across the districts Professional development focused on current educational trends A platform to share best practices and innovative strategies What to Expect: District Spotlight Presentations will share District successes and lessons learned on their improvement journey. Professional Learning by content experts on selected topics World Café will provide an opportunity to collaborate across districts around specific needs Job Alike Time to connect and consult on hot topics with peers Team Time to work with your school team on current initiatives

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.