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2025-26 Joyful Literacy Community of Practice

Join us for a four-session Joyful Literacy Community of Practice shaped by your needs and designed to deepen your skills and expand your toolkit for joyful, culturally affirming literacy instruction in early learning settings. This series is open exclusively to educators who have previously attended the Joyful Literacy Institute or Saturday Academy.
 
Session Dates & Format
• Wednesday, October 29 | 6:00–8:00 PM | In-person (Dinner provided)
• Wednesday, January 21 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Virtual
• Wednesday, March 18 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Virtual
• Wednesday, May 6 | 6:00–8:00 PM | In-person (Dinner provided)
 
What to Expect
In these four interactive sessions, participants will help to create the content based on their needs in implementing the Joyful Literacy materials. Sessions will build on their knowledge from previous Joyful Literacy professional development to explore:
• Interactive read-alouds using culturally affirming storybooks
• Oral language development and vocabulary enrichment
• Social-emotional growth through storytelling and discussion
• Creative expression through play, writing, and the arts
• Strategies for year-round literacy integration in early learning environments
 
Eligibility & Stipend
• Open only to alumni of the Joyful Literacy Institute or Saturday Academy
• Stipend: $200 for attending all four sessions (no partial stipends)
• Cost: Free to participate
• Space is limited
 
Questions?
Email SacE3@scoe.net for more information.
 
 
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Starts: 10/29/2025
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 60 seats

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Region 3 Expanded Learning Conference

The Region 3 annual conference and resource fair for Expanded Learning practioners.

Date: March 6, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Networking: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • No Cost
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Starts: 3/6/2026
Sessions: 2
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 55 open seats left
Class Size: 180 seats

Region 3 Expanded Learning Conference - PRESENTERS

PRESENTERS ONLY REGISTRATION

Region 3 Expanded Learning Conference 

Date: March 6, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Networking: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

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Starts: 3/6/2026
Sessions: 2
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 46 open seats left
Class Size: 50 seats

Early Learning: At The Heart of It All! 2026 Conference

Discover the joy of learning and connection at the Early Learning: At the Heart of It All conference! Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This year’s theme, "Belonging by DesignPowered bSTEAM." emphasizes practices that celebrate playful and engaging STEAM opportunities, promote inclusion, and ensure equitable opportunities for every child, regardless of background, abilities, or learning needs. Come Count, Play, and Explore with us as we spend a whole day of professional learning with a focus on STEAM and inclusive practices. 

20 Breakout sessions will focus on high-quality supports to meet the needs of all children in a variety of settingsSessions include a variety of topics grounded in inclusive practices and STEAM for infants, toddlers, preschool, TK and kindergarten children, as well as their families and the caring adults who support them.

Who Should Attend?  

Child Care Teachers, Family Child Care Home Providers; TK, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Teachers; Family Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Providers; Expanded Learning Staff; Administrators; Higher Education Professors; college students; and others who support the learning and development of young children. 

$30 Registration Fee. There are no refunds 

Registration breakfast begin at 7:45 am. Program begins at 8:30 am. Registration fee includes parking, breakfast & lunch, conference resources and motivating speakers.

After completing your registration in the PLRS portal, you will receive a confirmation email. Please check the email you registered with regularly for confirmation and conference updates.

For group registrations via PO or Check, contact our registration team at earlylearning@scoe.net by February 16, 2026.

For presenters and special guests, enter your registration code that you were assigned under the P.O. Number. 

Limited scholarships available - Contact the Local Planning Council at lpc@scoe.net for more information.

For additional questions, email earlylearning@scoe.net 

 

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Starts: 3/21/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $30
Location: The Hilton Sacramento Arden West
2200 Harvard Street
Sacramento CA 95815
Status: 238 open seats left
Class Size: 250 seats

Sacramento Countywide Inclusion Academy for Teams- Year 2

Increasing meaningful, effective, and inclusive school experiences for students with disabilities requires an organization-wide vision, commitment, and careful planning focused on shifting educational policies, practices, and culture. This interactive series is designed for LEA teams to address key factors that can influence successful organization-wide transformation efforts resulting in greater inclusion and belonging for every student.

Participants will:

-Identify multi-disciplinary (GenEd & SpEd) leadership team participants who will collectively cultivate and refine inclusive policies, practices and systems.

-Calibrate understanding, language, and collective responsibility for dismantling ableist mindsets, policies, and practices.

-Identify, upack, and analyze data to create a culture of shared accountability.

 

Ideal Teams Include:

-Superintendent/Asst.

-Superintendent/Director of Curriculum and Instruction

-Asst. Superintendent/Director of Special Education

-Curriculum Specialists

-Program and or Inclusion Specialists

-Personnel Administrator 

 

This is academy will be held on two different days Friday, January 16 and Wednesday, April 29, 2026 

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Starts: 4/29/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 114 open seats left
Class Size: 120 seats