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Download the 2024-25 Literacy and Language  Interactive Calendar​​ - pdf​
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​​​Offerings to Build Capacity in the Area of Literacy​​​

Literacy & Language Network

​​Date
Location | OCDE | 200 Kalmus Dr | Costa Mesa

Time | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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.​​

​Write To Joy: K-12 Writing Conference 2025

In-person
Date | 10/11/25
Time | 8:30 a.m. - 4:​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