Joyful Literacy Saturday Academies (1/25/25, 3/1/25, 4/26/25) Light Breakfast provided

In these three interactive Saturday sessions, designed for family child care center providers and center-based teachers and administrators, participants will engage with the Joyful Literacy program to support interactive read alouds using culturally affirming storybooks, oral language development, social-emotional growth, and creative expression through play, writing and the arts in early learning settings. Joyful Literacy also promotes family engagement with family activity guides in multiple languages. 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. Grounded in the science of language and literacy development, Joyful Literacy is a partnership between the Sacramento County Office of Education and the Institutional Education Sciences' Regional Education Laboratory West of the U.S. Department of Education. All participants will have access to a community Padlet with free resources, videos, and opportunities for further exploration through communities of practice.

Starts: 1/25/2025
Sessions: 3
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 40 seats

Learning Sessions - Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color

The training modules are designed for parents/families, educators, community members, Administrative teams and anyone supporting young boys of color, their families and the community.

Participants will learn:  

Foundational skills to establish strong, positive, responsive relationships between young boys of color and their families, educators and communities. 

Knowledge about systemic racism and structural barriers that create implicit biases and seek to disrupt the systems.

Impacts of frequent experiences with bias and racism on brain development.

Strategies for mindful reflection and use of love as core element of a strength-based, responsive early education.

Use of emotionally attuned interactions to foster positive relationships Instructional and culturally responsive practices that communicate, love, respect and genuine care.

In-Person Sessions information: 

*All sessions will be held in person. Registered participants are expected to attend all sessions.*

January 31, 2025 (In-person, SCOE- 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather CA 95655, Room C, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM), 
February 25, 2025 (In-person, SCOE- 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather CA 95655, Room C, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM),
March 21, 2025 (In-person, SCOE- 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather CA 95655, Room C, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM),
Arpil 22, 2025 (In-person, SCOE- 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather CA 95655, Board Room, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM),

Reading materials/binders will be distributed during first in-person session on January 31st, 2025.

**Light refreshements will be provided.

Starts: 1/31/2025
Sessions: 4
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Room C
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 25 seats

2025 Counselor Spring Institute - C.A.R.E – The Counselor's Compass - **Discounted Rate**

C.A.R.E. – The Counselor's Compass, envisions this conference as a navigational tool for counselors, symbolizing the true north for our profession.  

CONNECT to foster unity in the profession
ADVOCATE for those we serve
RELATE to one another for support
EDUCATE to continuously develop our skills.  

Just as a compass points the way, C.A.R.E  continues to chart a course toward a community where counseling transforms lives and inspires limitless possibilities for our students.

Embark on a transformative experience at the 3nd annual Counselor Spring Institute: C.A.R.E. – The Counselor's Compass. This event is not just a conference; it's a unique opportunity to Connect, Advocate, Relate, and Educate. Join us in this dynamic space where we aim to foster unity, advocate passionately, build supportive relationships, and continuously develop skills. Don't miss this transformative journey where counseling becomes a force for positive change, inspiring limitless possibilities for students and transforming lives. Register today!

Conference, continental breakfast, lunch, and parking are included in the registration fee.

**Information about registering for sessions to follow.**

Starts: 4/2/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $165
Location: California State University Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento CA 95819
Status: 2 open seats left
Class Size: 5 seats

Early Learning: At The Heart of It All! 2025 Conference

Discover the joy of learning and connection at the Early Learning: At the Heart of It All conference! Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This year’s theme, "Belonging for All, from the Beginning," emphasizes practices that celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equitable opportunities for every child, regardless of background, abilities, or learning needs.

Breakout sessions will focus on high-quality supports that best meet the needs of our diverse children. These workshops will address inclusive practices for infants, toddlers, preschool, and TK/K 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 In-Advance Registration ($35 Same-Day Registration) *

Registration and breakfast begin at 7:45 a.m., keynote speaker session begins at 8:45 a.m. Registration includes parking, breakfast, & lunch, two children's books, and motivating speakers. Participants will have the opportunity to access resources, network with colleagues, and hear from experts!  Provide a valid workforce registry number to earn workforce registry hours. 

After completing your registration in the PLRS portal, you will receive a confirmation email.  Please open the email and click on the events and materials link to complete the preconference survey.  The pre-conference survey  is required to officially complete your conference registration process. Please make sure to check the email you registered with regularly for this information and conference updates.

*There are no refunds.

For group registrations, registered participants substitutions are allowed. The designated leader is the only person permitted to request changes, including participant substitutions.  All change requests must be submitted by Monday, March 31, 2025, via email to earlylearning@scoe.net and include the original registered participant's name as well as substitute's name.

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

Conference fee waivers available for students actively attending an accredited college or university  – limited space based on funding availability. Please contact the Early Learning Department via email at earlylearning@scoe.net for more information. 

For additional questions, email earlylearning@scoe.net

Starts: 4/5/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $30
Location: The Hilton Sacramento Arden West
2200 Harvard Street
Sacramento CA 95815
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 239 seats

Sacramento County READS: Coffee and Community

As part of the Sacramento County READS initiative, we will be hosting three virtual Coffee and Community listening sessions during the 2024-2025 school year. The Sacramento County READS team invites you to join us with your morning cup of coffee to chat about how the SCOE team can collaborate and support community-based organizations that are providing literacy services and tutoring in the Sacramento area. The goal of these listening sessions will be to listen and brainstorm ideas in order to determine how we can partner in this space.

Starts: 4/29/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location:


Virtual
Status: 99 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

An Overview of Preschool Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)

Starts: 5/14/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location:


Virtual
Status: 46 open seats left
Class Size: 50 seats

Integrating UDL Workshop - Part 1: Deep Dive with UDL

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. Participants receive a $200 stipend for completing parts 1 and 2.

Starts: 6/3/2025
Sessions: 6
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 360 open seats left
Class Size: 360 seats

Joyful Literacy STATEWIDE Institute

Description: In this Statewide institute, participants will engage with the Joyful Literacy program to support interactive read alouds using culturally affirming storybooks, oral language development, social-emotional growth, and creative expression through play, writing and the arts in early learning settings. Joyful Literacy also promotes family engagement with family activity guides in multiple languages. 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. Grounded in the science of language and literacy development, Joyful Literacy is a partnership between the Sacramento County Office of Education, California Department of Education, and the Institutional Education Sciences' Regional Education Laboratory West of the U.S. Department of Education. All participants will have access to a community Padlet with free resources, videos, and opportunities for further exploration through communities of practice.

Starts: 6/16/2025
Sessions: 3
Pricing: $75
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 94 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

Integrating UDL Workshop - Part 2: UDL Refresher

Part 2: UDL Refresher

Select one 1.5 hour virtual session - Reflecting on UDL & renovating learning centers with UDL in mind

In this 2-part series you’ll sharpen your UDL skills during lesson planning to support ALL students in your inclusive classroom. Participants receive a $200 stipend for completing parts 1 and 2.

Starts: 1/14/2026
Sessions: 2
Pricing: $0
Location:


Virtual
Status: 360 open seats left
Class Size: 360 seats