Ready to level up your AI skills? This intermediate-to-advanced session builds on the foundational concepts from AI 101 and dives deeper into the practical use of AI tools in educational and professional settings. Attendees will explore advanced prompt engineering, compare the capabilities of leading AI platforms, and learn how to integrate AI into workflows for increased productivity and creativity. The session will also address ethical considerations and best practices for responsible AI use at SCOE and beyond. Whether you're looking to streamline tasks, enhance communication, or improve decision making, this course will equip you with the tools and techniques to make AI work for you.

This series is designed to support Early Learning (birth through grade 3) teams of teachers, coaches, and administrators with designing and delivering hands-on, age-appropriate math experiences driven by curiosity and inquiry. These sessions also focus on developing a growth mindset in mathematics through immersive experiences and reflection.

Session 1:                                                     

October 28, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM   

David P. Meaney Education Center

10474 Mather Blvd

Mather, CA 95655

Session 2:   

January 22, 2027 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 

SCOE Conference Center 

3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100

Mather, CA 95655  

Session 3:   

March 2, 2027 - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 

David P. Meaney Education Center

10474 Mather Blvd.

Mather, CA 95655

This meeting will be IN PERSON at Natomas High School and will give us an up-close look at strategies the school has implemented in collaboration with its Community-Based Partners. We’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from school staff and community partners about their journey, collaboration, and the ways they have worked together to better serve and support students. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions regarding their journey and implementation!

Address: Natomas High School, 3301 Fong Ranch Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834

Join us for an interactive workshop to deepen your understanding of the SPSA and its role in school planning.

Learning outcomes include: conducting a comprehensive needs assessment, establishing measures and write smart goals, determining resource inequities, monitoring and evaluating the school plan, collaborating with educational partners and establishing and maintaining a collaborative School Site Council and English Language Advisory Council.

CDE’s California School Dashboard is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026. Bring your laptop to this interactive session to deepen your understanding of what the Dashboard reveals about the LEAs we serve. We’ll explore high-level trends, unpack the underlying business rules, highlight key updates, and provide time for you to examine data specific to the schools and districts you support. You’ll leave with greater insight into their progress and areas for growth, equipping you to support informed, data-driven decisions.

This class provides employees the knowledge and skills to handle the following emergencies: scene safety, primary patient assessment, Adult CPR, choking, the use of an AED, bleeding control, shock management, diabetic emergencies, heart attacks, strokes, traumatic injuries, sprains, strains, and fractures.  The certificate is good for two years.

This class provides employees the knowledge and skills to handle the following emergencies: scene safety, primary patient assessment, Adult CPR, choking, the use of an AED, bleeding control, shock management, diabetic emergencies, heart attacks, strokes, traumatic injuries, sprains, strains, and fractures.  The certificate is good for two years.

Join us for an interactive workshop to deepen your understanding of the SPSA and its role in school planning.

Learning outcomes include: conducting a comprehensive needs assessment, establishing measures and write smart goals, determining resource inequities, monitoring and evaluating the school plan, collaborating with educational partners and establishing and maintaining a collaborative School Site Council and English Language Advisory Council.

Neurodivergent Affirming Support for Students with Extensive Support Needs (New!)

Students with extensive support needs often have complex learning profiles that include differences in communication, sensory processing, regulation, and cognitive development. When these differences are not well understood, student behavior can be misinterpreted or difficult for teams to interpret, making it challenging to identify the supports students need to successfully participate in school. This training introduces a neurodivergent-affirming framework for supporting Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students by examining how communication, predictability, meaningful engagement, and supportive instructional design influence behavior and participation. Participants will explore practical strategies for interpreting behavior, strengthening proactive supports, and designing classroom environments that increase access, autonomy, and engagement for students with complex learning profiles.

Presenter(s)

• Jandy Pastore, M.A., BCBA, Education Specialist and Behavior Analyst

Intended Audience

• Special Education Teachers
• Service Providers
• Administrators
• Paraprofessionals

Sessions

11/2/26

1:30-3:30 PM

• Virtual (2 hours)

Participants Will

• Recognize how complex learning profiles influence behavior, communication, and engagement for students with ESN
• Identify environmental and instructional barriers that impact regulation and participation
• Implement proactive supports that increase communication access, predictability, and meaningful engagement
• Apply neurodivergent-affirming strategies that support autonomy, regulation, and learning in ESN classrooms

Part 1: Deep Dive with UDL

Select one 3 hour in-person session - Integrating UDL into lesson planning & circle time

In this 2-part series you’ll sharpen your UDL skills during lesson planning to support ALL students in your inclusive classroom. Consortium members receive a $300 stipend for completing parts 1 and 2.

How can you ensure that your emails are read and your presentations are understood? What are some common pitfalls in written communication? This workshop will explore the six principles for effective communication based on Todd Rogers’ work, a checklist for assessing your communication, and hands-on practice to explore concepts. Practice using an AI tool, and apply the six principles to communicate a quality message.

Session Focus:

• 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

Outcomes

• Identify how play supports social and emotional development and self-regulation.

• Understand how the environment supports children’s behavior.

• Discuss how big body play supports social and emotional, cognitive, and language development.

Transformative Social and Emotional Learning (tSEL) is a process whereby young people and adults build strong, respectful, and lasting relationships to co-learn and create more equitable school communities. This approach moves beyond traditional SEL by focusing on identity, agency, and social justice.

Join us for an immersive professional development session designed to bridge the gap between SEL theory and equitable classroom practice. Participants will explore the five core competencies of Transformative SEL and learn how to foster environments where students feel seen, heard, and empowered to lead.

This training will cover:

• Child Development and Learning: The following are the outcomes of this training: Review the PTKLF Mathematics domain for children aged three to fiveandahalf years.Discuss how all children come with diverse mathematical experiences.Recognize the PTKLF Mathematical Practices.

• Culture, Diversity, and Equity

• Family and Community Engagement

• Dual-Language Development

• Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation

• Special Needs and Inclusion

Transform the way you work every day with the power of AI—built right into the Microsoft tools you already use! Hosted by the CNTS team, Supercharging Microsoft Office with Copilot is a practical, high-impact session designed to help you conquer long Outlook email chains in seconds, draft Word documents without starting from a blank page, build polished PowerPoint presentations instantly, and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets without writing formulas. Best of all, you'll learn how to leverage these game-changing productivity features safely and securely within SCOE’s protected environment. Join us to cut out the busywork, boost your daily efficiency, and leave with immediate skills to make your workday easier! 

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 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

Outcomes

• Review the PTKLF History–Social Science domain for children aged three to five-and-a-half years.

• Build an understanding of the History–Social Science domain.

• Discuss how the PTKLF are representative of children's cultures, languages, and lived experiences.

• Identify how teachers can support children’s learning and development in the History–Social Science domain.