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!

General Offerings
Literacy & Language Network In-person Dates \| 9/15, 10/13, 11/10, 12/8/26, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/18/27 Time \| 8:30 - 11:30 am Cost \| FREE Location \| TBD Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) invites educators passionate about literacy and language to join our no-cost monthly network. Engage in meaningful conversations on current and emerging topics in English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Disciplinary Literacy. Connect with fellow literacy leaders,share ideas, and strengthen your impact across your community.
Elementary Offerings
Leading the Continuum: P-3 Literacy Learning Progressions of Leaders Date \| 7/24/26 Time \| 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Cost \| FREE Location \| OCDE Building D 200 Kalmu Drive \| Costa Mesa \| 92626 Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	Strong readers are developed across years, not grades. In this session, administrators and site leaders will explore the California P–3 Learning Progressions in Language and Literacy Development, which connect the Preschool/ Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations and CA Common Core ELA Standards.
LETRS Training Opportunity: Empowering Educators with the Science of Reading Date \| Starting August 2026 Time \| 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost \| $2,200 - $2,600 per person Location \| OCDE Conference Center Bldg D 200 Kalmus Drive \| Costa Mesa \| 92626 Click here to fill out the interest form. Download flyer here - pdf	Lexia’s LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is the gold standard in evidence-based literacy professional development. It gives teachers the deep knowledge and tools they need to understand how students learn to read—and what to do when they struggle. Through the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), districts now have the opportunity to join regional LETRS® cohorts starting August 2026.
Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) and Multilingual Learners Date \| 9/29/26 Time \| 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Cost \| $50 (breakfast & lunch included) Location \| OCDE Conference Center Bldg D 200 Kalmus Drive \| Costa Mesa \| 92626 Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	This session supports educators in understanding and responding to reading screener data through a multilingual learner lens. Participants will explore culturally and linguistically responsive screening practices, distinguish language development from reading difficulty, and use data to design needs-responsive literacy instruction and intervention.
Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) and MTSS Alignment Date \| 10/1/26 Time \| 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Cost \| $50 (breakfast & lunch included) Location \| OCDE Conference Center Bldg D 200 Kalmus Drive \| Costa Mesa \| 92626 Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	This session explores the connection between Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) data and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Participants will consider how literacy screening data can inform responsive instructional decision-making and strengthen systems of support across tiers.
Science of Reading: Elementary or Adolescent Reading Date \| 2/17/27 Time \| 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Cost \| $35 (light breakfast & lunch included) Location \| OCDE Conference Center Bldg D 200 Kalmus Drive \| Costa Mesa \| 92626 Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	The Science of Reading is for every reader. Join us for engaging, research-based professional learning focused on evidence-based literacy practices that support both elementary and adolescent learners. Sessions will explore practical instructional strategies, current literacy research, and meaningful application to strengthen reading outcomes across grade levels and content areas.
Secondary Offerings
Science of Reading: Elementary or Adolescent Reading Date \| 2/17/27 Time \| 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Cost \| $35 (light breakfast & lunch included) Location \| OCDE Conference Center Bldg D 200 Kalmus Drive \| Costa Mesa \| 92626 Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	The Science of Reading is for every reader. Join us for engaging, research-based professional learning focused on evidence-based literacy practices that support both elementary and adolescent learners. Sessions will explore practical instructional strategies, current literacy research, and meaningful application to strengthen reading outcomes across grade levels and content areas.
LTEL Network Meetings Virtual Dates \| Time \| 9:00 - 11:00 am Cost \| FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	Calling all educators of Long Term English Learners (LTEL)! Is your district invested in a systems approach to supporting LTEL students? Please join us in having representation for your district in the LTEL Network and Community of Practice for Comprehensive ELD. Learn from and share expertise with others in your position from across the county.
Community of Practice: Comprehensive ELD In-person Dates \| Time \| 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Location \| TBD Cost \| FREE Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf	Calling all educators of Long Term English Learners (LTEL)! Is your district invested in a systems approach to supporting LTEL students? Please join us in having representation for your district in the LTEL Network and Community of Practice for Comprehensive ELD. Learn from and share expertise with others in your position from across the county.