Joyful Literacy for All Institute: Statewide Inclusive Learning Opportunity TOT
Dates: Thursday, 3/25/2027 (Mather Room); Friday, 3/26/2027 (Mather Room); 3/27/2027 (Conference Center)
3/25/2027 and 3/26/2027
Sacramento County Office of Education
Mather Room
10474 Mather Boulevard
Mather, CA 95655
3/27/2027
Sacramento County Office of Education Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather, CA 95655
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (breakfast provided at 8:00 AM)
Capacity: 30
Cost: No cost to attend. Limited spaces.
Materials: Receive children’s books and all materials at no cost
The Training of Trainers (TOT) institute brings together the principles of the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program (IEEEP) and Joyful Literacy to strengthen equitable, inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate practices in early learning environments. Designed for administrators, and support staff serving preschool teachers, this initiative centers on fostering joyful, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning experiences for all children—particularly those with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
Through a series of interactive activities, coaching and collaborative learning opportunities embedded in the professional learning sessions, participants will deepen their understanding of how to implement literacy-rich environments for reschool teachers that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, while also embedding inclusive practices that ensure every child has access to high-quality early education. The integration of Joyful Literacy emphasizes play-based, language-rich instruction that supports emergent reading, writing, and communication skills in authentic and meaningful ways.
Aligned with the goals of IEEEP, this initiative supports programs in expanding access to inclusive settings by equipping trainers with practical strategies to support preschool teachers in implementing universal design for learning (UDL) and collaborative teaming with families and specialists. Participants will explore how to support educators in intentionally design instruction and environments that honor children’s identities, strengths, and developmental variability.
Key focus areas include supporting preschool teachers to –
· create joyful, engaging literacy experiences grounded in play and inquiry
· implement inclusive practices that support participation and belonging for all children
· Use strategies for universal design for learning (UDL) and collaborative teaming with families, general education, special education, and related service providers to support children’s learning and development
By combining the strengths of Joyful Literacy with the vision of inclusive early education, this statewide effort seeks to provide trainers with the skills and knowledge to build educator capacity, expand access to high-quality inclusive programs, and ensure every young learner thrives in a welcoming and empowering environment.
This statewide Training of Trainers opportunity, funded by CDE, is hosted and facilitated by the Sacramento County Office of Education Early Learning Department.
**Note: You may only register for one Institute in the 2026-27 year.
For questions and additional information, please email IEEEP@scoe.net.