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This session goes beyond traditional time management tips to explore what it means to be productive—not just busy. Participants will examine how workplace culture, competing priorities, and common work habits impact how we spend our time, while learning strategies to work more effectively. Through techniques like task management, time blocking, strategic calendaring, and productivity best practices, you'll discover how to take control of your workday, focus on what matters, and accomplish more with less stress.

Ready to ignite your students' curiosity with real-world science and math? The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Math and Science Team is thrilled to offer an exclusive, immersive two-day experience for 4th–12th grade Sacramento County educators. Connect directly with local STEM experts to unpack environmentally focused phenomena and design high-impact, standards-aligned math and science instruction.

David P. Meaney Education Center 

10474 Mather Blvd 

Mather CA, 95655

Certify your LCFF data with Confidence!

This statewide training session is designed to help business-area administrators audit critical CALPADS Fall 1 reports used for LCFF and other funding purposes. This session translates technical reporting requirements into clear, business-relevant concepts for cross-departmental data teams, breaking down the business rules behind each column, highlighting common red flags that signal potential issues, and providing practical guidance for verifying data at the source. Emphasizing real-world application, this session equips participants to connect CALPADS data to local systems and processes, enabling stronger cross-departmental collaboration, earlier identification of issues, and greater confidence in state and federal reporting. 

Intended for:

School administrators; Student services administrators; Enrollment administrators; EL services administrators; Nutrition administrators; Special education administrators; SELPAs and Data teams. 

Elementary, middle, and high school educators, in all subject areas, are invited to attend this Institute to learn how to civically engage young people in their community. Learn how YOUR students can be formally recognized by the Sacramento County Office of Education and be prepared to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement in high school.

NO COST TO ATTEND

Choose from 2 session start dates: October 7, 2026 OR January 13, 2027

Follow-up for both groups: March 3rd, 2027.

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Sacramento County Office of Education, 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather, CA.

The CALPADS Network provides an opportunity for sharing "best practices" while communicating updates on CALPADS business rules. Participants will be provided with resources to support the work of data quality and learn how CALPADS data impacts funding, accountability, etc. 

All sessions will be offered as a hybrid event.  Attendees who attend in person will be offered a bonus session from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Building the Foundation: Creating Community with Expectations and Rules
A Pyramid Model Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

• Focuses on helping children understand and follow expectations and rules as part of a positive classroom community.
• Covers key strategies for teaching expectations, creating rules with children, using visuals, and reinforcing positive behavior.
• Follows a 3-part structure:
o 45-Minute Interactive Presentation — Evidence-based practices for teaching expectations and building community.
o 15-Minute Video Reflection — Real-world examples of expectations in action with guided discussion.
o 55-Minute Tinker and Take — Hands-on creation of expectation charts, rule visuals, and support tools for daily routines.
• Emphasizes the role of visuals, modeling, and family partnerships in supporting behavior.
• Provides practical tools for embedding expectations and rules across classroom routines and transitions.
• Includes adaptable activities and strategies for all

This session will equip site and district leaders with strategies to drive system-wide shifts toward NGSS-aligned assessment. Participants will learn how to guide instructional teams in creating sensemaking tasks that turn assessments into empowering, confidence-building experiences. Leaders will leave with actionable tools to support, monitor, and scale student-centered assessment practices across their schools.

Location: David P. Meaney Education Center, 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather CA, 95655

This session will be offered twice. Please choose one date to attend based on your schedule:

• Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 | 9:00am–12:00pm

• Thursday, Feb 25, 2027 | 9:00am–12:00pm

The Capital Regional Assessment Network (CRAN) is more than just a meeting—it’s a vibrant community of assessment and accountability professionals from across the 14-county Capital Central Foothill Area Consortium (CCFAC) and beyond.

Led by the Sacramento and Placer County Offices of Education—with support from COE partners and local educational agencies (LEAs)—CRAN brings together smart minds, shared challenges, and fresh ideas.

Each meeting is a chance to learn, laugh, and connect. Whether you're troubleshooting tricky testing logistics or celebrating a new data dashboard, CRAN is the place to bring your questions, swap stories, and spark ideas with fellow coordinators. Come for the updates, stay for the camaraderie—and leave with tools, insights, and maybe even a few new friends.

• All meetings are at SCOE.
• Each meeting begins with a bring-your-own Networking Lunch from 12-1 PM.
• Meetings run from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. 
• This community meets six times a year.

Building upon the foundational learning established in the previous year, this continued professional learning series will engage returning cadre members in expanding their practice in designing and facilitating integrated Grade TK–3 STEAM learning experiences. Sessions will focus on the development of hands-on, developmentally appropriate instruction grounded in curiosity, inquiry, creativity, and real-world problem solving. Participants will deepen their understanding of effective STEAM integration through collaborative planning, reflection, and the sharing of implementation experiences to strengthen instructional practices and student engagement. The series will also continue to support the development of a STEAM growth mindset through immersive learning opportunities and ongoing professional collaboration.

This learning sequence will consist of two required in-person sessions and one required virtual touchpoint. In addition, we are excited to offer several optional virtual touchpoints throughout the year for your convenience. These optional sessions are designed to provide additional opportunities for collaboration, support, and resource sharing.

Required In Person Session Dates and Time:                                                     

October 27, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM   

March 3, 2027 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM                         

Location:   

David P. Meaney Education Center

10474 Mather Blvd

Mather CA, 95655  

Mather Room

Virtual Touch Point:

Date and Time: TBD (January 2027)  

Optional Virtual Touchpoints:

Additional dates and times will be available during registration.

Registration Reminder:

When registering, please be sure to select the required in-person sessions and the required virtual touchpoint. You are also welcome to register for any of the optional virtual touchpoints that fit your schedule and interests.

We look forward to welcoming you to another year of hands-on exploration, collaboration, and discovery! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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.

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! 

The first of two days designed to provide teachers with avenues to implement BTC practices in subject areas other than math, such as science, ELA, and social studies.  Participants will experience tasks as learners, then debrief as teachers to examine the BTC practices that amplify the thinking in the classroom and supports student collaboration with peers and engagement with deep learning. . These sessions are designed for participants who have some experience with BTC, although all are welcome.

You can register with a purchase order even if you do not have one in place yet. Please complete all the payment information fields and enter "Pending" for the Purchase Order number. We will bill your district unless you contact us to cancel your session. Contact Amanda Wirz (curriculum@scoe.net) for more questions.

Cancellation Policy: For a refund of pre-payments and to avoid your district being invoiced, cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the event date.

Predictable, Positive, Powerful: Why Schedules & Routines Matter
A Pyramid Model Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

•       Focuses on creating predictable, positive schedules and routines that help children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

•       Explores how consistent daily structures support self-regulation, independence, and smoother transitions.

•       Highlights the role of visuals, modeling, and intentional practice in helping children understand “what comes next.”

Follows a 3-part structure:

•       45-Minute Interactive Presentation — Practical strategies for building and teaching classroom schedules and routines.

•       15-Minute Video Reflection — Real-world examples of children engaging in routines with guided discussion.

•       55-Minute Tinker and Take — Hands-on creation of visual schedules, transition supports, and daily routine tools.

Emphasizes how predictable routines reduce challenging behavior and build community.

You’ll leave with ready-to-use tools and strategies to bring calm, confidence, and consistency into your daily schedule.

Includes adaptable strategies for all early learning settings—centers, family child care, Head Start, and FFN.

The CALPADS Network provides an opportunity for sharing "best practices" while communicating updates on CALPADS business rules. Participants will be provided with resources to support the work of data quality and learn how CALPADS data impacts funding, accountability, etc. 

All sessions will be offered as a hybrid event.  Attendees who attend in person will be offered a bonus session from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

¡Hola! We invite you to learn common phrases and language to use with colleagues, family and friends.  

Join us for a fun conversational practice using everyday language, sharing about yourself, and 

expand your vocabulary with new words and phrases.

Embark on a joyful journey in the Spanish language making new friends! ¡Vamonos!

Participants will develop speaking and listening skills that can be used in personal and professional settings.

The Capital Regional Assessment Network (CRAN) is more than just a meeting—it’s a vibrant community of assessment and accountability professionals from across the 14-county Capital Central Foothill Area Consortium (CCFAC) and beyond.

Led by the Sacramento and Placer County Offices of Education—with support from COE partners and local educational agencies (LEAs)—CRAN brings together smart minds, shared challenges, and fresh ideas.

Each meeting is a chance to learn, laugh, and connect. Whether you're troubleshooting tricky testing logistics or celebrating a new data dashboard, CRAN is the place to bring your questions, swap stories, and spark ideas with fellow coordinators. Come for the updates, stay for the camaraderie—and leave with tools, insights, and maybe even a few new friends.

• This meeting will run 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM and lunch will be included/provided
• This community meets six times a year.

Looking for targeted, hands-on PD? Join our CPE/STEAM Workshops on the power of trees, designed for all early childhood educators (center-based, family child care, Head Start, FFN).

This 2-Hour In-Person Workshop Includes:

• Interactive presentation on a STEAM topic

• Hands-on Tinker and Take session

• Tools you can use right away

• Aligned with CA Preschool Learning Foundations (PTKLF

Participants will:

• Develop an understanding of tree anatomy

• Identify strategies for supporting children 0-5 in the Life Sciences

• Identify strategies for documenting and communicating our learning to deepen our understanding of STEAM content

Becoming Super Friends: Where Friendship Skills Begin

A Pyramid Model Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

• Focuses on teaching foundational friendship skills: sharing, turn-taking, inviting others, problem-solving, expressing feelings, and giving compliments.

• Follows a 3-part structure:
o 45-Minute Interactive Presentation — Evidence-based strategies for teaching friendship skills.
o 15-Minute Video Reflection — Real classroom examples with guided discussion.
o 55-Minute Tinker and Take — Make-and-take session to create friendship skill tools for immediate use.

• Highlights peer-mediated strategies and everyday teaching opportunities.
• Provides child-friendly vocabulary cards, family engagement resources, and peer-coaching ideas.
• Includes ready-to-use classroom activities for any early learning setting.
• Designed for all educators—center-based, family child care, Head Start, and FFN providers.