Joyful Literacy Spring 2026 Saturday Academy (Jan 31, Feb 21, and March 28, 2026)
Participants will be provided with free resources to cultivate joy, creativity, wellness, and literacy development with young children. Attendees will also learn how to use the tools to enhance language interactions using their own favorite books. Educators will leave with the skills and knowledge to begin transforming teaching and learning with young children and relationships with families beginning Monday morning. All participants will have access to a community Padlet with free resources, videos, and opportunities for further exploration through communities of practice. For questions and additional information, please email SacE3@scoe.net. Space is limited. Only new applicants to the Joyful Literacy Saturday Academy may apply.
Stipends for attending all three Saturdays (no partial stipends provided): $300
Materials Provided: You will receive children's books and all materials at no cost
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Starts: 1/31/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 65 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 Design. Powered by STEAM." 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 settings. Sessions 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.
$35 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 - The Sacramento County LPC is pleased to offer a limited number of HOIA Conference scholarships for Family, Friend, and Neighbor providers and High School students enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs focusing on Early Learning and Care within Sacramento County. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please complete the application using the QR code. For questions, please contact the LPC at sacramentocountylpc@scoe.net.
For additional questions, email earlylearning@scoe.net
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Starts: 3/21/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $35
Location: The Hilton Sacramento Arden West
2200 Harvard Street
Sacramento CA 95815
Status: 139 open seats left
Class Size: 250 seats
Getting Reading Right 5-Day Summer Boot Camp, Grades K-6
Time: 8:30AM – 1:00 PM
Every day June 22nd-June 26th
Description: This training includes vetted tools and resources, evidence-based strategies, and a like-minded network!
Our Aim:
· - Build educator knowledge on the research behind what works for ensuring student literacy proficiency
· - Center knowledge on the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough’s Reading Rope
· - Hone Tier 1 and Tier 2 literacy instructional practices to get all students reading
Who should Attend:
· K-6 Educators
· Instructional Coaches
· TOSAs
· Administrators
· District-level personnel.
Two university credits for $100 are available through the University of LaVerne upon course completion. Attendance and course requirements will be tracked.
Cost: $200 Per Participant. Pay during registration. Registration closes May 22, 2025.
Refund if cancellation is 1 week prior to day 1. After the series begins, no refunds will be issued.
For registration questions please contact Lauren Werner at Lwerner@scoe.net
For content questions please contact Jennifer Clementson at Jclementson@scoe.net
Brought to you by the Sacramento County Office of Education, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and Sacramento County READS.
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Starts: 6/22/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $200
Location:
Virtual
Status: 495 open seats left
Class Size: 500 seats
Getting Reading Right 5-Day Summer Boot Camp, Grades 6-12
Time: 8:30AM – 1:00 PM
Every day June 22nd-June 26th
Description: This training includes vetted tools and resources, evidence-based strategies, and a like-minded network!
Our Aim:
· - Build educator knowledge on the research behind what works for ensuring student literacy proficiency
· - Center knowledge on the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough’s Reading Rope
· - Hone Tier 1 and Tier 2 literacy instructional practices to get all students reading
Who should Attend:
· 6-12 Educators
· Instructional Coaches
· TOSAs
· Administrators
· District-level personnel.
Two university credits for $100 are available through the University of LaVerne upon course completion. Attendance and course requirements will be tracked.
Cost: $200 Per Participant. Pay during registration. Registration closes May 22, 2025.
Refund if cancellation is 1 week prior to day 1. After the series begins, no refunds will be issued.
For registration questions please contact Lauren Werner at Lwerner@scoe.net
For content questions please contact Christine Anderson at Canderson@scoe.net
Brought to you by the Sacramento County Office of Education, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and Sacramento County READS.
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Starts: 6/22/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $200
Location:
Virtual
Status: 500 open seats left
Class Size: 500 seats