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 2025-26 Literacy and Language Interactive Calendar - pdf

Interested in earning a digital literacy badge? Complete a three part professional development series for the 2025-2026 school year. See flyer for more details.

General Offerings
Literacy & Language Network In-person Dates \| 3/10, 4/14, 5/12/26 Time \| 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location \| OCDE \| 200 Kalmus Dr \| Costa Mesa Virtual Dates \| 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.
Elementary Offerings
Briding Screener to Support: Tier 1 & 2 Responses to Reading K-2 In-person Date \| 3/17/26 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
Secondary Offerings
LTEL Network Meetings Virtual Dates \| 3/17, 5/5/26 Time \| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 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 \| iELD Social Science - 3/24/26 iELD ELA/dELD - 3/31/26 Time \| 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 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.