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In this interactive session, participants—regardless of role—will explore how to initiate and sustain meaningful coaching relationships with both colleagues within their organizations and the educators, leaders, and partners they support. Together, we will unpack the differences between coaching and advising while building practical strategies that foster trust, reflection, and growth. Participants will strengthen confidence in their coaching practice, learn to embrace not having all the answers, and discover how coaching can cultivate greater capacity, ownership, and joy in themselves and others.

A four-part series of 90-minute monthly sessions designed to support school and district literacy teams in developing a comprehensive, data-driven literacy plan.

What you will do:

• Analyze Local Data: Conduct a root-cause analysis and examine local data to pinpoint areas of need.

• Build Actionable Goals: Collaborate to develop strategic, evidence-based goals tailored to your unique community context.

• Leave with a Plan: Walk away with a completed sustainable literacy plan designed to improve student outcomes.

Your Literacy Team may include: District Leads, Site Administrators, Grade-Level Representatives, Literacy Coaches, and Reading Specialists, Intervention Specialists, MTSS Leads, Special Education Staff.

No cost: Sacramento County Reads Sponsored (Our gift to you!)

Format: Zoom

(Four 90-minute monthly sessions hosted in the Fall)

Dates and Times:

Module 1: September 15, 2026, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Module 2: October 13, 2026, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Module 3: November 10, 2026, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Module 4: December 8, 2026, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

A zoom link will be sent to your registration email before the session.

Registration Questions? Contact Lauren Werner at lwerner@scoe.net

Content Questions? Jennifer Clementson at jclementson@scoe.net

These virtual sessions will offer an opportunity to learn from guest speakers in the education field, collectively discuss current trends and relevant data related to inclusion topics, and collaboratively network with other educators

Audience: Staff who directly support in early learning settings with students between 0-5 years of age

Registration for future CoPs can be found below:

CoP 2

Date: 11/10/26

Registration: https://proflearn.scoe.net/Home/Event/1304

CoP 3

Date: 1/19/27

Registration: https://proflearn.scoe.net/Home/Event/1305

CoP 4

Date: 3/16/27

Registration: https://proflearn.scoe.net/Home/Event/1306

CoP 5

Date: 5/4/2027

Registration: https://proflearn.scoe.net/Home/Event/1307

Please join the Capitol Area Regional Transformational Assistance Center for quarterly, in-person meetings to gather information, share ideas and strategies, and connect with peers who are also working to build high quality community schools.

The sessions are designed to provide new content, concrete strategies and practices, and opportunities to network in differentiated groups (ie: role alike, cohorts, types of LEAs). Ideally, you will attend with a team of people from your district and/or school site so that you can work together to prioritize and integrate new content into your existing community school plans.

Audience: county, district, and site community school coordinators, teachers, education specialists, site administrators, students, family members, community partners, and anyone interested in Community Schools

Dates:

September 17, 2026

November 12, 2026*

January 21, 2027*

April 29, 2027*

*Other dates will have separate registration that will be provided later. 

Join fellow educators for a dynamic science networking meeting designed to foster connections, share innovative practices, and spark collaboration across classrooms and institutions. Whether you're a classroom teacher, instructional coach, administrator, or science education advocate, this gathering offers a supportive space to exchange ideas, explore resources, and discuss current trends in science teaching and learning. Come ready to engage, connect, and grow your professional learning community.

All sesions will be held at David P. Meaney Education Center, Room C, from 10:00 AM-12:00PM

Dates:

September 17 , 2026

November 12, 2026

January 28, 2027

April 22, 2027

Select one, a few, or all of the sessions!

• The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) hosts quarterly meetings for the Multilingual Education Leadership Network (mELn), serving English Learner (EL) program leaders, coordinators, and administrators throughout the Capital Central Foothills Area Consortium (CCFAC).Operating in direct alignment with GEMS (Geo-Regional Experts for Multilingual Students)—California's system of seven county office of education regional EL lead agencies, this network is built to strengthen regional capacity, deliver specialized technical assistance, and refine instructional systems. 

   

  This collective infrastructure ensures that more students successfully progress toward English language proficiency and high academic achievement.  The network focuses heavily on comprehensive English Language Development (ELD) delivered through the structural lens of the California English Learner Roadmap. These quarterly sessions provide members with timely, reliable information on evolving EL legislation and explicit state/federal accountability frameworks.

   

  A collaborative dissemination model supported by direct insights from the California Department of Education (CDE) and state subject-matter experts, participants leverage this space to share evidence-based best practices and cross-district data. Network members act as vital regional conduits, taking the tools, calibrated resources, and policy updates gained at quarterly meetings and directly disseminating them to the individual school sites within their respective districts and charters. 

  AUDIENCE

  CAPITAL CENTRAL FOOTHILLS AREA CONSORTIUM

   

  Recommended for Educational Leaders Overseeing and Supporting Multilingual-English Learner Programs

Every English Learner Student, Every Day

Geo-Regional Experts for Multilingual Students | GEMS: A CCFAC Network | Universal Supports 

For questions on content, connect with Graciela García-Torres by email at gtorres@scoe.net.

The LCRSET Grant, in partnership with Glean Education, will be hosting a four-part Expert Webinar Series featuring Jim Knight, author of the books, The Impact Cycle, Better Conversations, and The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching.

**Please note you are registering for all four sessions in the series.

Who: LCRS Literacy & Dual Language Coaches/ Reading Specialists/ Interventionists/ Literacy Lead Teachers, or Designees, educators interested in becoming literacy coaches and/or reading specialists, and site administrators. 

Dates: Thursdays

September 17, 2026

November 12, 2026

January 14, 2027

March 11, 2027

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

The Sacramento Cal-SOAP Consortium meets on a quarterly basis to share best practices of college access and success activities to maximize resources and avoid duplication of services. Meeting of key stakeholders from county offices of education, higher education institutions, K-12 districts, community agencies and businesses. 

Establishing a supportive learning environment requires more than just good intentions; it requires consistent, predictable routines. This interactive professional development session introduces the CASEL Three Signature Practices, a versatile framework designed to foster belonging, increase engagement, and build community in any adult or student-facing setting. Participants will explore the purpose of each practice and learn how to integrate them seamlessly into their daily work to create a culture of safety and connection.

This will be a combined session of our September 7 & 8 sessions.

The CA Reading and Literature Project’s Signature Course Results for Reading Comprehension is designed specifically for LCRSET

Literacy Coaches/ Reading Specialists/ Interventionists/ Literacy Lead

Teachers, or Designees. Over four sessions we will unpack and learn:

• Instructional strategies and routines to help all students better comprehend complex texts, with an emphasis on those students historically underserved by California schools.

• Comprehensive literacy framework that identifies the specific factors that affect overall literacy and oracy, with an emphasis on applying these factors to effective reading comprehension instruction and intervention.

• Motivational and engagement strategies that help students to successfully and independently comprehend complex text in all content areas.

• Strategies for differentiation to facilitate comprehension of core content texts for multilingual learners across levels of English language proficiency (Integrated ELD)

Who: LCRS Literacy & Dual Language Coaches/ Reading Specialists/ Interventionists/ Literacy Lead Teachers, or Designees.

Dates: 

September 22, 2026

November 17, 2026

January 19, 2027

March 16, 2027

Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Following each Literacy Plan Writing session, Site Literacy Teams will have an opportunity to gather with other sites within their Regional Hub to work together and learn from each other as they prepare to write the Literacy Plan.

Who: Site Literacy Teams (grant lead, district office leadership, site administrators, grade level representatives, Literacy & Dual Language Coaches, reading specialists)

Dates: 

September 22, 2026

October 20, 2026

November 17, 2026

December 15, 2026

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

The CA Reading and Literature Project’s Signature Course Results for Reading Comprehension is designed specifically for LCRSET

Literacy Coaches/ Reading Specialists/ Interventionists/ Literacy Lead.

Teachers, or Designees. Over four sessions we will unpack and learn:

• Instructional strategies and routines to help all students better comprehend complex texts, with an emphasis on those students historically underserved by California schools.

• Comprehensive literacy framework that identifies the specific factors that affect overall literacy and oracy, with an emphasis on applying these factors to effective reading comprehension instruction and intervention.

• Motivational and engagement strategies that help students to successfully and independently comprehend complex text in all content areas.

• Strategies for differentiation to facilitate comprehension of core content texts for multilingual learners across levels of English language proficiency (Integrated ELD)

Who: LCRS Literacy & Dual Language Coaches/ Reading Specialists/ Interventionists/ Literacy Lead Teachers, or Designees.

Dates: 

September 23, 2026

November 18, 2026

January 20, 2027

March 17, 2027

Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Navigating state and federal program requirements can be complex! To support your work and keep you informed, SCOE offers the State and Federal Programs Network.

These virtual sessions are designed to serve as a collaborative space for both district and charter leaders. Sample topics include:

• Timely Regulatory & Funding Updates: Key guidance regarding Title programs, LCAP alignment, grant management, and compliance timelines.
• Peer Collaboration: Dedicated time to share effective practices, resources, and strategies across districts and charter schools.
• Q&A & Direct Technical Assistance: Live opportunities to clarify guidance, address common compliance questions, and request focused support.

Meetings are held via Zoom the week following the CDE State and Federal Directors meeting. A calendar invite and Zoom link will be shared upon registration.

The CA Reading and Literature Project’s Signature Course Results for Reading Comprehension is designed specifically for LCRSET

Literacy Coaches/ Reading Specialists/ Interventionists/ Literacy Lead

Teachers, or Designees. Over four sessions we will unpack and learn:

• Instructional strategies and routines to help all students better comprehend complex texts, with an emphasis on those students historically underserved by California schools.

• Comprehensive literacy framework that identifies the specific factors that affect overall literacy and oracy, with an emphasis on applying these factors to effective reading comprehension instruction and intervention.

• Motivational and engagement strategies that help students to successfully and independently comprehend complex text in all content areas.

• Strategies for differentiation to facilitate comprehension of core content texts for multilingual learners across levels of English language proficiency (Integrated ELD)

Who: LCRS Literacy & Dual Language Coaches/ Reading Specialists/ Interventionists/ Literacy Lead Teachers, or Designees.

Dates: 

September 24, 2026

November 19, 2026

January 21, 2027

March 18, 2027

Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm

The Attendance and Engagement Network is hosted by the Sacramento County Office of Education. The Network meets three times a year, with agendas developed collaboratively based on feedback from network members.

The network facilitates learning activities, guest speakers, and tools to:

• Examine and monitor data
• Enhance student attendance and engagement
• Foster collaboration between network members.

*Light breakfast will be served, we welcome you to join us for collaboration during that time, starting at 8:30A. 

Do you like receiving feedback? Do you enjoy providing it? Do you ask for it regularly? If your answer to any of those questions was "No!" join us to learn more about feedback and pick up a few tips and tricks on how to incorporate it into your professional and personal lives more intentionally.

The Parent Café Host Community of Practice (CoP) is a supportive, collaborative space designed for Parent Café hosts to connect, share strategies, and build their leadership skills. Grounded in the core agreements of mutual respect, active listening, and non-judgmental support, the CoP provides peer inspiration and continuous learning to help Hosts effectively strengthen their Parent Cafe teams and support the families in their communities. Participants engage in interactive activities—such as community conversations and team-building exercises around key operational areas like coordination, outreach, and logistics—to foster deep social connections, refine their hosting practices, and expand their local community networks.

*Please note, this CoP is open to certified Parent Café Hosts. If you are interested in becoming a certified Parent Café  Host, please contact earlylearning@scoe.net.

• Define STEM components in an early childhood classroom.

• Experience dynamic planning for developmentally appropriate STEM environments and interactions/ conversations.

• Learn how this approach includes universal design for learning.

• Explore how this approach supports dual language

These virtual sessions will offer an opportunity to learn from guest speakers in the education field, collectively discuss current trends and relevant data related to inclusion topics, and collaboratively network with other educators

Audience: Staff who lead in early learning settings with students between 0-5 years of age.

Registration for future CoPs can be found below

Cop 2

Date: 11/12/26

Registration: https://proflearn.scoe.net/Home/Event/1297

CoP 3

Date: 1/14/27

Registration: https://proflearn.scoe.net/Home/Event/1298

CoP 4

Date: 3/11/27

Registration: https://proflearn.scoe.net/Home/Event/1299

CoP 5

Date: 4/29/27

Registration: https://proflearn.scoe.net/Home/Event/1300

A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

From soaring seeds to sail-powered cars, wind invites children to wonder, test, and discover. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore playful ways to use wind as a force for learning — sparking curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving in young learners.

This interactive session follows our proven structure:

• 45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how wind play connects to STEAM concepts like force, lift, motion, and design.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — See wind-powered learning in action and discuss strategies to bring it to life.

• 60-Minute Tinker & Take — Create hands-on wind exploration tools you can bring back to your program the very next day.

You’ll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of how wind builds early science, engineering, and math skills.

• Ready-to-use activities — from flying seeds to floating balls to sail-powered cars.

• Materials and ideas you can implement right away in your classroom or program.