Returning 21CSLA Coaches

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

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!

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.

The New Principals’ Academy initiative from the Tulare County Office of Education is designed as a sustained Community of Practice for site leaders and aspiring site leaders. Over six interactive, three-hour sessions held monthly, participants will explore the core duties, expectations, and best practices of successful school leadership in Tulare County. Each session will begin with a 30-minute dinner and networking period, followed by reflection on prior learning and progress on action steps. New content will then be introduced, paired with actionable strategies for implementation before the next session. This structure will promote accountability, collaboration, and real-time application of learning.

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.

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