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Getting Reading Right, Grades K-6 (Wednesday Series)

Getting Reading Right 2025-2026 Grades K-6 Consortium for the Wednesday Series

Time: 3:00PM – 5:00 PM

2025-2026 Dates:

2025: August 20, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3

2026: January 7, February 4, March 4, March 25, May 6

Description: This training includes vetted tools and resources, evidence-based drill-downs, 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 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 August 18, 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.

Starts: 8/20/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $200
Location:


Virtual
Status: 121 open seats left
Class Size: 150 seats

2026 Counselor Spring Institute - Conference Badge Sponsor $2,000

2026 COUNSELOR SPRING INSTITUTE - BADGE SPONSOR - $2,000 (one available)

Starts: 9/8/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $2000
Location: California State University Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento CA 95819
Status: 1 open seats left
Class Size: 1 seats

2026 Counselor Spring Institute - Conference Tote Sponsor $3,000

2026 COUNSELOR SPRING INSTITUTE - CONFERENCE TOTE SPONSOR - $6,000 (one available)

Starts: 9/8/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $3000
Location: California State University Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento CA 95819
Status: 1 open seats left
Class Size: 1 seats

2026 Counselor Spring Institute - Event Sponsor $3,500

Elevate your brand by sponsoring the 2026 Counselor Spring Institute (CSI). This is a prestigious opportunity, positioning you as a recognized sponsor of the conference with highlighted branding. Event sponsorship ($3,500) encompasses all items listed below.

~ 2-day Prime Tabletop Exhibit space in the Ballroom
~ Conference Website Logo Placement and Advertisement
~ Conference Tote Insert (supplied by you)
~ Sponsor Ribbon for Registered Company Representatives
~ Two Full Conference Registrations
~ On-screen Advertisement During Conference 
~ Verbal Recognition During all General Sessions
~ CSI Counselor Network News Posts (newsletter, pre- and post-conference)

The deadline below is for anyone participating in the conference, including exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers. Sponsors, please allow at least two weeks once we have received your information to apply your logos and links to our promotional material. Badges, tote bags, and other promotional material designs will be decided by SCOE.

All logos submitted for inclusion in the CSI conference website must be sent in SVG, PNG, or JPG format. All files should be high resolution for the best display quality. Please send logo submissions to mmiller@scoe.net by Monday, February 2, 2026.

Please ship items to include in tote bags to the address below and email caland@scoe.net with an expected delivery date. SHIPPING COST IS NOT INCLUDED. Please submit 375 of each item (maximum size 8.5x11). Please send materials to:

Sacramento County Office of Education
Attn: Chris Aland/Bunker
10150 Missile Way
Mather, CA 95655

Starts: 9/8/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $3500
Location: California State University Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento CA 95819
Status: 1 open seats left
Class Size: 1 seats

2026 Counselor Spring Institute - Exhibitor Booth $300

EVENT EXHIBITOR - $300 (20 available)

Get ready for the 4th Annual Counselor Spring Institute (CSI), happening March 24-25 at Sacramento State University with sponsor/exhibitor/advertising opportunities! One of the largest regional counselor (PK-14) events in Northern California, we're happy to host a diverse community of learning support service professionals. Expect an exhibit hall full of resources - provided by YOU! A sold-out crowd of over 300 counselor attendees is expected. Don't miss out - secure your exhibition spot now, before we sell out! What's included:

Starts: 9/8/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $300
Location: California State University Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento CA 95819
Status: 22 open seats left
Class Size: 25 seats

Joyful Literacy Fall 2025 Saturday Academy (10/25/2025, 11/22/2025, and 1/24/2026)

The Fall 2025 Saturday Academy Registration is now closed. We will bee holding another Saturday Academy in Spring 2026. Please register for the Spring 2025 WAITLIST to be sent registration information when registration for the Joyful Literacy Spring 2026 Saturday Academy registration opens.

Please join us for our second Joyful Literacy Saturday Academy.  In these three interactive Saturday sessions, designed for family child care 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. 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 Saturday (no partial stipends provided):  $300.00

Materials Provided:  You will receive children's books and all materials at no cost.

Starts: 10/25/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 0 open seats left
Class Size: 60 seats

2025-26 Joyful Literacy Community of Practice

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

CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshops - Reflective Cadre #1

?? Reflective Cadre #1: Art, Balance & Patterns in STEAM Play

Session Length: 2 hours

Focus Topics:

• Bringing art into STEAM so children can show their ideas through drawing, building, music, and movement

• Supporting children to explore balance, cause and effect, and stability using everyday materials

• Noticing and extending patterns and movement in children’s play, bodies, and materials

What to Expect:
This cadre is a chance to slow down and look at how the first three STEAM sessions are showing up in your real world. We’ll talk about what you’ve tried so far with art-rich STEAM invitations, balance explorations, and pattern-and-movement play—what sparked children’s curiosity, where things fizzled, and what you’re wondering about now. You’ll connect with educators from centers, family child care, Head Start, and FFN settings, swap ideas and problem-solve together, and leave with at least one concrete next step you can try with your group. Come ready to share, reflect, and build on the good work you’re already doing.

Starts: 12/10/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location:


Virtual
Status: 17 open seats left
Class Size: 20 seats

Pyramid Model Practice-Based Workshop - Reflective Cadre #1

Reflective Cadre #1: Friendship, Expectations & Positive Feedback

Session Length: 2 hours
Focus Topics:

• Teaching friendship skills intentionally in everyday routines

• Creating clear, inclusive expectations for all learners

• Using positive descriptive feedback to build community and guide behavior

What to Expect:
This cadre provides a chance to reflect on your practice, connect with peers across early childhood settings (centers, family child care, Head Start, FFN), and explore real-world strategies that support children’s social development. Come ready to share, learn, and grow alongside fellow educators committed to inclusion and relationships.

Starts: 12/11/2025
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location:


Virtual
Status: 7 open seats left
Class Size: 20 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. Consortium members receive a $200 stipend for completing parts 1 and 2.

Starts: 1/7/2026
Sessions: 2
Pricing: $0
Location:
Mather Room


Status: 114 open seats left
Class Size: 120 seats

CPIN Region 3 Talking with Parents About Concerns

Provide a framework for caregivers when they have concerns that a child in their care might have a developmental delay, disability, or significant behavior problem. Discuss how to share concerns with a child’s parents or family members (anyone raising the child) and understand different ways family members will receive and act on the expressed concern.

Starts: 1/10/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 91 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. Consortium members receive a $200 stipend for completing parts 1 and 2.

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


Virtual
Status: 227 open seats left
Class Size: 360 seats

Pyramid Model Workshop - Predictable, Positive, Powerful: Why Schedules & Routines Matter

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.

Starts: 1/15/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 10 open seats left
Class Size: 35 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 

Starts: 1/16/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 114 open seats left
Class Size: 120 seats

CPIN Region 3 Preschool/Transitional Kdgn Learning Foundations (PTKLF) - Physical Development

Starts: 1/17/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 90 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

Leading with the PS-TK English Learner Roadmap Toolkit

Nearly 60% of California’s children ages 0-5 are Dual Language Learners (DLLs), growing up in homes where languages other than English are spoken. These children represent a vibrant and diverse tapestry of linguistic and cultural backgrounds—including Spanish, Hmong, Dari, Farsi, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and many others.

As early learning educators and leaders, we have a unique opportunity to affirm and nurture these children's identities, languages, and cultures from the very start.

This interactive session is designed for educational leaders, preschool program directors, and early childhood educators across California’s mixed-delivery system who are committed to creating inclusive, high-quality learning environments for all children.

Grounded in the Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Toolkit for English Learner Roadmap Implementation, this session will guide participants to:

• Deepen understanding of young DLLs and the unique strengths they bring to early learning settings

• Explore effective program models and practices for Preschool–Transitional Kindergarten (TK) that support multilingual development

• Learn strategies to affirm, leverage, and develop children’s language and cultural assets in everyday instruction and family engagement

Why It Matters

By embracing multilingualism as a strength, we can ensure that every child’s home language and culture are seen as vital to their healthy development, school readiness, and long-term success. This session will equip you with tools and insights to strengthen your site’s approach to multilingual learning and build programs that reflect the rich diversity of California’s youngest learners.

DATE

January 27, 2025

TIME

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Audience: Administrators, Site Leaders with Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Programs, Preschool Program Directors, Family Child Care Home Providers, Head Start Directors

 NOTE: Participants in attendance will receive a hard copy of the toolkit.

Sponsored by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant through the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Excellence in Education.

Starts: 1/27/2026
Sessions: 1
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Board Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 37 open seats left
Class Size: 42 seats

CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshop - Blown Away!: Wind Powered Learning

Blown Away!: Wind Powered Learning
A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

From soaring seeds to sail-powered cars, wind invites children to wonder, test, and discover. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore playful ways to use wind as a force for learning — sparking curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving in young learners.

This interactive session follows our proven structure:

• 45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how wind play connects to STEAM concepts like force, lift, motion, and design.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — See wind-powered learning in action and discuss strategies to bring it to life.

• 60-Minute Tinker & Take — Create hands-on wind exploration tools you can bring back to your program the very next day.

You’ll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of how wind builds early science, engineering, and math skills.

• Ready-to-use activities — from flying seeds to floating balls to sail-powered cars.

• Materials and ideas you can implement right away in your classroom or program.

Starts: 1/28/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 28 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats

Sacramento County READS: Coffee and Community

 As part of the Sacramento County READS initiative, we will be hosting three virtual Coffee and Community collaboration sessions during the 2025-2026 school year. Join us with your morning cup of coffee to chat about how we can support one another in improving literacy outcomes for all!

Starts: 2/3/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location:


Virtual
Status: 96 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

Parent Café ToT Training

The SCOE Community Schools and Early Learning teams have been collaborating to learn about Parent Cafes, an effective family and community engagement strategy developed by Be Strong Families.  A Parent Cafe is an opportunity to engage in dialogue with others on a specific topic. Parent Cafes are usually open to anyone who is a parent, community member, or those who enjoy children.

We invite you to join us if you are interested in being trained as a Host for the Parent Café Training on February 10th & 11th from 9:00AM-5:00PM. Those that wish to take the training need to attend the informational training to receive a code to register.

For additional information, please contact Rayito Farris, RFarris@scoe.net or Megan Matteoni, MMatteoni@scoe.net. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Starts: 2/10/2026
Sessions: 2
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Room A
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 5 open seats left
Class Size: 25 seats

CPIN R3 Preschool/Transitional Kdgn Learning Foundations - Language & Literacy Development, 1 of 3

Starts: 2/10/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 89 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

CPIN R3 Preschool/Transitional Kdgn Learning Foundations - Language & Literacy Development, 2 of 3

Starts: 2/17/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 97 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) 2.0 Data Submission Training

In-Person Hands-On Workshop for California Department of Education (CDE) Local Educational Agency (LEA) California State Preschool Program (CSPP)  Contractors.

Who Should Attend: LEAs (excluding community college districts) with a current CSPP contract

Why Attend?

Join the CDE and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) for practical, in-person training designed to support the field with California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) 2.0 submissions and data system navigation. This hands-on session is specifically tailored for CSPP contractors who need visual guidance and real-time troubleshooting.

Date: February 18, 2026

Time: Three-hour session from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

What to Expect:

·         Live technical support and walkthroughs

·         Easy-to-understand guidance on file uploads, formatting, and data entry

·         Friendly field-facing trainers from CDE’s Applied Data Research & Evaluation team

·         Audio-visual-equipped space, coffee, and light refreshments (pending funding approval)

·         Professional development hours awarded

Starts: 2/18/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 125 open seats left
Class Size: 125 seats

CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshop - Loose Parts, Big Possibilities: Playful Pathways to STEAM

Loose Parts, Big Possibilities: Playful Pathways to STEAM
A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

What can children discover with buttons, tubes, sticks, lids, and other everyday treasures? Loose parts invite open-ended play that sparks imagination, problem-solving, and creativity. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore how loose parts create playful pathways into STEAM learning — helping children investigate, design, and build big ideas from small pieces.

This interactive session follows our proven structure:

• 45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how loose parts inspire STEAM exploration through play and inquiry.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — See real-world examples of children learning with loose parts and discuss what you notice.

• 60-Minute Tinker & Take — Create your own loose parts kits and documentation tools to use in your program the very next day.

You’ll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of how loose parts fuel children’s curiosity and STEAM thinking.

• Practical strategies for setting up environments that maximize creativity and exploration.

• Ready-to-use materials and inspiration you can bring directly into your classroom or program.

Starts: 2/18/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 24 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats

Pyramid Model Workshop - Big Feelings, Bright Futures: Empowering Through Emotional Literacy

Big Feelings, Bright Futures: Empowering Young Children Through Emotional Literacy
A Pyramid Model Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Children experience big feelings every day — joy, frustration, excitement, sadness — but they need guidance to understand and talk about them. This workshop focuses on the foundations of emotional literacy, helping educators teach children to recognize and label their feelings while developing empathy and stronger social connections. These skills build the groundwork for managing emotions, which will be explored in future workshops.

This is a practice-based workshop with a hands-on structure:

• 45-Minute Interactive Presentation — Learn evidence-based practices for teaching emotional vocabulary, modeling recognition of feelings, and supporting children’s early understanding of emotions.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — Watch emotional literacy practices in action and reflect on strategies that help children connect feelings to experiences.

• 60-Minute Tinker and Take — Design tools such as emotion charts, feeling cards, and story-based supports you can use immediately with children.

You’ll leave with:

• A clear understanding of why emotional literacy is foundational to social-emotional development and lifelong learning.

• Practical strategies to help children recognize emotions, use feeling words, and build empathy with others.

• Ready-to-use visuals, games, and activities that make big feelings easier to notice and talk about — starting tomorrow.

Starts: 2/19/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 11 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats

CPIN R3 Preschool/Transitional Kdgn Learning Foundations - Language & Literacy Development, 3 of 3

Session 3 of 3

Starts: 2/24/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 96 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

CPIN R3 Overview, Best Practices: Family Partnership and Culture - Session 1 of 2

In this training we will:

• Review the components and structure of the Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture.

• Discuss how to utilize and apply information from Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture.

• Reflect upon and share about personal culture influences in the early childhood settin

Starts: 3/3/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 99 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

Capitol Area R-TAC Community: Ideas, Insights, Impact

Please join the Capitol Area Regional Transformational Assistance Center for quarterly, in-person meetings to gather information, share ideas and strategies, and connect with peers who are also working to build high quality community schools. 

The sessions are designed to provide new content, concrete strategies and practices, and opportunities to network in differentiated groups (ie: role alike, cohorts, types of LEAs). Ideally, you will attend with a team of people from your district and/or school site so that you can work together to prioritize and integrate new content into your existing community school plans.

Audience: County, district, and site community school coordinators, teachers, education specialists, site administrators, students, family members, community partners, and anyone interested in Community Schools

Date: March 5^th, 2026.

Location: Four Points by Sheraton, 4900 Duckhorn Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834

*Please note that we will have time in these 4 quarterly in-person meetings for role-alike and content connection conversations. 

Starts: 3/5/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Four Points by Sheraton
4900 Duckhorn Dr
Sacramento CA 95834
Status: 113 open seats left
Class Size: 150 seats

CPIN R3 Overview, Best Practices: Family Partnerships and Culture (Session 2 of 2)

In Session 2 of 2, we will:

• Review the components and structure of the Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture.

• Discuss how to utilize and apply information from Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture.

• Reflect upon and share about personal culture influences in the early childhood setting.

Starts: 3/5/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 99 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

Pyramid Model Practice Based Workshop - Solving Problems, So You Don’t Have To

Solving Problems…So You Don’t Have To: Teaching Children to Work Through Conflict
A Pyramid Model Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Conflict is a natural part of childhood — from toy struggles to turn-taking troubles. But when children learn to solve problems together, they build skills that last a lifetime: cooperation, empathy, and self-confidence. This workshop helps educators support children in working through peer conflicts using the evidence-based NCPMI Solution Kit and other practical strategies.

This is a practice-based workshop with a hands-on structure:

• 45-Minute Interactive Presentation — Explore strategies for teaching problem-solving steps, modeling conflict resolution, and guiding children through real-life challenges.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — See children using the Solution Kit in action and discuss what makes adult guidance effective.

• 60-Minute Tinker and Take — Create and customize problem-solving visuals and Solution Kit tools you can use immediately in your setting.

You’ll leave with:

• A clear understanding of how problem-solving builds independence, empathy, and stronger peer relationships.

• Practical strategies for guiding children step-by-step through conflicts in positive ways.

• A ready-to-use NCPMI Solution Kit and conflict-resolution visuals to bring back to your classroom tomorrow.

Starts: 3/19/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 13 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats

CPIN R3 Best Practices: Responsive Early Education for Children & Families Experiencing Homelessness

In this interactive session, participants will:

•Discuss the purpose of the Responsive Early Education for Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness publication through reading and discussion.

•Explore the various definitions of homelessness.

•Discover the diversity of families experiencing homelessness and practice critical reflection.

•Identify specific teaching strategies in communication and classroom practice to support young children and families experiencing homelessness.

Starts: 3/24/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 100 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshop - Shine & Shadow: Illuminating STEAM Learning

Shine & Shadow: Illuminating STEAM Learning
A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Light and shadow capture children’s curiosity — from the glow of a flashlight to the dance of shadows on the wall. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore playful ways to use light and shadow to spark investigation, storytelling, and problem-solving in young learners.

This interactive session follows our proven structure:

• 45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how light and shadow support STEAM concepts such as observation, comparison, and creative expression.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — Watch real-world examples of children experimenting with light and shadow, then reflect on what you notice.

• 60-Minute Tinker & Take — Create hands-on light and shadow exploration tools you can bring back to your program the very next day.

You’ll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of how light and shadow build science, math, and creative thinking skills.

• Ready-to-use activities — from shadow drawing to colored light play to story-based light boxes.

• Materials and ideas to implement immediately in your classroom or program.

Starts: 3/25/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 31 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats

California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) 2.0 Data Submission Training

In-Person Hands-On Workshop for California Department of Education (CDE) Local Educational Agency (LEA) California State Preschool Program (CSPP)  Contractors.

Who Should Attend: LEAs (excluding community college districts) with a current CSPP contract

Why Attend?

Join the CDE and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) for practical, in-person training designed to support the field with California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) 2.0 submissions and data system navigation. This hands-on session is specifically tailored for CSPP contractors who need visual guidance and real-time troubleshooting.

Date: April 1, 2026

Time: Three-hour session from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

What to Expect:

·         Live technical support and walkthroughs

·         Easy-to-understand guidance on file uploads, formatting, and data entry

·         Friendly field-facing trainers from CDE’s Applied Data Research & Evaluation team

·         Audio-visual-equipped space, coffee, and light refreshments (pending funding approval)

·         Professional development hours awarded

Starts: 4/1/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 124 open seats left
Class Size: 125 seats

CPIN R3 Best Practices: Building Resiliency Through Play

In this interactive session, participants will:

Discuss the impact of trauma on children's play.

Distinguish between different types of play that support children impacted by stress and trauma to help them cope, build resilience, and heal.

Discuss strategies for discussing difficult themes in play

Starts: 4/2/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Virtual


Status: 97 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) 2.0 Data Submission Training

In-Person Hands-On Workshop for California Department of Education (CDE) Local Educational Agency (LEA) California State Preschool Program (CSPP)  Contractors.

Who Should Attend: LEAs (excluding community college districts) with a current CSPP contract

Why Attend?

Join the CDE and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) for practical, in-person training designed to support the field with California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) 2.0 submissions and data system navigation. This hands-on session is specifically tailored for CSPP contractors who need visual guidance and real-time troubleshooting.

Date: April 15, 2026

Time:  Three-Hour session from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

What to Expect:

·         Live technical support and walkthroughs

·         Easy-to-understand guidance on file uploads, formatting, and data entry

·         Friendly field-facing trainers from CDE’s Applied Data Research & Evaluation team

·         Audio-visual-equipped space, coffee, and light refreshments (pending funding approval)

·         Professional development hours awarded

Starts: 4/15/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: Conference Center
3661 Whitehead Street, Suite 100
Mather CA 95655
Status: 125 open seats left
Class Size: 125 seats

Pyramid Model Practice Based Workshop - Smooth Moves: From Chaos to Calm in Classroom Transitions

Smooth Moves: From Chaos to Calm in Classroom Transitions
A Pyramid Model Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Transitions can be tricky — moving from one activity to the next often leads to waiting, confusion, and challenging behavior. But with the right strategies, transitions can become smooth, engaging, and even fun learning moments. This workshop helps educators design predictable, positive transitions that keep children connected, focused, and ready for what comes next.

This is a practice-based workshop with a hands-on structure:

• 45-Minute Interactive Presentation — Learn how to plan and support transitions using songs, visuals, movement, and routines that reduce stress and maximize learning.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — See successful transition strategies in action and reflect on how they support positive behavior.

• 60-Minute Tinker and Take — Create transition tools, songs, and activity cards to use right away in your program.

You’ll leave with:

• A clear understanding of why smooth transitions reduce challenging behavior and support emotional safety.

• Practical strategies to make transitions active, playful, and meaningful learning opportunities.

• Ready-to-use visuals and materials that turn tricky moments into calm, connected ones.

Starts: 4/16/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 11 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats

Sacramento County READS: Coffee and Community

As part of the Sacramento County READS initiative, we will be hosting three virtual Coffee and Community collaboration sessions during the 2025-2026 school year. Join us with your morning cup of coffee to chat about how we can support one another in improving literacy outcomes for all!

Starts: 4/22/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location:


Virtual
Status: 96 open seats left
Class Size: 100 seats

CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshop - The Shape of Learning: Exploring Geometry Through STEAM Play

The Shape of Learning: Exploring Geometry Through STEAM Play
A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

From towers of triangles to puzzles of patterns, geometry gives children powerful ways to see and shape their world. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore playful strategies to help young learners build geometry skills while engaging in STEAM-rich experiences. Together, we’ll investigate how shapes can be named, compared, combined, and transformed through hands-on exploration and design.

This interactive session follows our proven structure:

• 45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how playful geometry experiences build children’s early math and spatial reasoning.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — Watch real-world examples of children exploring shapes and reflect on strategies you can use.

• 60-Minute Tinker & Take — Create hands-on geometry activities and materials you can bring back to your program the very next day.

You’ll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of how shapes support children’s math, problem-solving, and STEAM learning.

• Ready-to-use geometry activities that inspire curiosity and creativity.

• Materials and strategies to implement immediately in your classroom or program.

Starts: 4/22/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 32 open seats left
Class Size: 35 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. Consortium members receive a $200 stipend for completing parts 1 and 2.

Starts: 5/7/2026
Sessions: 2
Pricing: $0
Location:


Virtual
Status: 115 open seats left
Class Size: 120 seats

CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshop - They See Me Rollin’: Ramps, Pathways & Playful STEAM

They See Me Rollin’: Ramps, Pathways & Playful STEAM
A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

From wobbly rollers to slow-ball challenges, ramps and pathways give children endless ways to tinker, test, and discover. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore how playful ramp and rolling activities spark curiosity, problem-solving, and STEAM learning in young learners. Together, we’ll experiment with motion, friction, surface types, and design challenges that invite children to roll into deeper learning.

This interactive session follows our proven structure:

• 45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how ramps and pathways connect to STEAM concepts like force, motion, and problem-solving.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — Watch real-world examples of ramp play in action, then reflect on strategies you can use.

• 60-Minute Tinker & Take — Build hands-on ramp and pathway exploration tools you can bring back to your program the very next day.

You’ll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of how ramp play builds early science, math, and engineering skills.

• Ready-to-use activities — from wobbly rollers to slow-ball ramps.

• Materials and strategies to implement immediately in your classroom or program.

Starts: 5/13/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 32 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats

Pyramid Model Practice Based Workshop - Chill Skills: Teaching Our Children to Manage Big Emotions

Chill Skills: Teaching Our Children to Manage Big Emotions
A Pyramid Model Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Big feelings can be overwhelming for young children — and for the adults supporting them. Learning to calm down and manage strong emotions is a critical life skill. This workshop helps educators teach and model self-regulation strategies, using Tucker Turtle resources and other calming activities to support children in developing the skills they need to cope with stress and frustration.

This is a practice-based workshop with a hands-on structure:

• 45-Minute Interactive Presentation — Explore evidence-based strategies for teaching calming techniques, supporting children through intense emotions, and embedding Tucker Turtle practices into daily routines.

• 15-Minute Video Reflection — Watch examples of calming strategies in action and reflect on what makes them effective.

• 60-Minute Tinker and Take — Create calming toolkits, Tucker Turtle visuals, and classroom materials to help children practice their chill skills.

You’ll leave with:

• A deeper understanding of why self-regulation is essential for children’s emotional well-being and learning.

• Practical strategies to guide children through strong emotions with calm, supportive responses.

• Ready-to-use visuals, calming tools, and Tucker Turtle resources you can bring to your classroom right away.

Starts: 5/21/2026
Sessions: 0
Pricing: $0
Location: DPMEC
Mather Room
10474 Mather Blvd.
Mather CA 95655
Status: 13 open seats left
Class Size: 35 seats