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

Our network is dedicated to driving meaningful change in educational practices through a collaborative improvement journey. In the first year, participants will learn from Matt McCue, Improvement Facilitator for the System Improvement Leads, in partnership with COE leaders through four powerful learning sessions designed to strengthen capacity, share strategies, and build systems that support lasting improvement. District teams—comprising 5–7 members—are encouraged to join. We recommend assembling a diverse team that includes both leadership and teachers from special education, as well as representation from general education leadership and teachers, along with counselors, coaches, and other team members that you believe would be high impact on your team.

This event is open to select schools in Madera Unified (Adams, Parkwood, & Rose) Guiding Coalition teams and Yosemite Unified schools and to those district leaders.

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.

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.

Educational leaders and paraprofessionals will learn about Tier I instruction and support for best practices in PLCs.