Upcoming Events

Don't miss out on the exciting professional learning opportunities offered by the Literacy and Language Team! To make planning a breeze, we've created an interactive calendar with all the important dates for our dynamic sessions. Whether you're interested in foundational skills, writing, AI, supporting ML learners, diverse texts, or other cutting-edge topics, this calendar has you covered!

Download the 2024-25 Literacy and Language Interactive Calendar - pdf

Offerings to Build Capacity in the Area of Literacy
Literacy & Language Network In-person Dates \| 9/9, 10/14, 11/4, 12/9/25, 2/10, 3/10, 5/12/26 Time \| 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location \| OCDE \| 200 Kalmus Dr \| Costa Mesa Virtual Dates \| 1/13/26 & 4/14/26 Time \| 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cost \| FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) values thework of educators dedicated to the areas of literacy and language.This network is a no-cost monthly opportunity for educators todiscuss current and emerging topics in English Language Arts,English Language Development, and Disciplinary Literacy. If youare a literacy leader in your community, we encourage you to joinour network.
The Joyful Literacy Classroom: Designing Inclusive Spaces Virtual Dates \| 10/8/25, 11/5/25, 12/3/25 Time \| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Cost \| FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	Join us for a three-part Zoom series! This no-cost professional development series is designed for induction teachers, with or without their mentors. Each session will explore how to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging literacy environment. Participants who attend all three sessions will receive an OCDE Digital Literacy Badge. Let's build joyful spaces where all students thrive!
Write To Joy: K-12 Writing Conference 2025 In-person Date \| 10/11/25 Time \| 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location \| OCDE Kalmus \| 200 Kalmus Dr \| Bldg D - D1001-6 Cost \| $150 per person (pre-service Teachers $50) Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	Join us for a fun and inspiring day at the Writing Summit! Connect with fellow educators, explore new strategies, and spark creativity in your students. With engaging workshops, lively discussions, and plenty of collaboration, you'll leave with fresh ideas and tools to make writing exciting for all your students. Don't mess out on this opportunity to reignite your passion for teaching writing! Accepting Proposals at https://tinyurl.com/cn3thwz7
Reading Difficulties Risk Screener Implementation
Briding Screener to Support: Tier 1 & 2 Responses to Reading K-2 In-person Date \| 11/12/25 or 3/1726 Time \| 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location \| OCDE Kalmus \| 200 Kalmus Dr \| Bldg D Cost \| $ 25 per person (lunch provided) Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	After administering the California Risk of Reading Difficulty Screener, learn how to use your data to implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies for targeted whole and small group instruction to support at-risk students' foundational reading needs. Participants will: • Understand how to interpret screening results • Learn Tier 1 differentiation strategies • Explore Tier 2 interventions for students • Walk away with practical tools and planning templates
Supporting Multilingual Learners
Elementary comprehensive ELD: Integrated and designated strategies Virtual Dates \| 1/14/26 & 2/11/26 Time \| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Cost \| FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	Join us for a two-part Zoom series! This no-cost professional development is designed for induction teachers, with or without their mentors. Each session will explore English language development (ELD) strategies. The first session will focus on integrated ELD strategies and the second session will focus on designated ELD strategies. Let's build our instructional toolbox so all students thrive!