Community of Practice where you can connect with fellow Science TOSAs from across the county. Together, we'll explore diverse perspectives, share experience, and refine our approaches to advancing science education.

Father engagement plays a transformative role in shaping children's futures within today's evolving parenting landscape. Active father involvement yields profound benefits as children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Diverse parenting styles enrich family dynamics, fostering varied experiences and nurturing bonds. This engagement redefines traditional boundaries, promoting equality in parenting duties. In education, fathers reading stories, attending events, and collaborating with educators highlight shared learning journeys, reinforcing family ties and the value of growth. Communities and schools that support father engagement offer holistic support, cultivating belonging, resilience, and confidence. This advocacy paves the way for a brighter future where every child enjoys paternal love, guidance, and inspiration, reshaping generational nurturing. Training Objectives: Recognize the Benefits of Father Engagement: Discuss the profound emotional, social, and academic benefits of active father involvement and understand how diverse parenting styles enrich family dynamics and promote equality in parenting duties. Promote Active Father Participation in Education and Community Support: Explore strategies for increasing father participation in educational activities and community events, emphasizing the importance of holistic support from schools and communities to foster a sense of belonging, resilience, and confidence in children.

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is proud to offer the Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Program, an approved California credential, job-embedded, program designed for full-time school administrators who possess the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and are now in need to clear their credential. During this two-year, coach-based program, candidates will enhance the leadership skills acquired during their Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program so they will be able to exceed the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders

This is a network for all Orange County California Community Schools Partnership Program planning for implementation grantees and any others developing the community schools framework in their district. The network will provide an opportunity for teams to deepen their understanding of community schools, network with colleagues, share best practice, and obtain information from the Regional Technical Assistance Center (R-TAC). This group meets every other month.

This is a network for all Orange County California Community Schools Partnership Program planning for implementation grantees and any others developing the community schools framework in their district. The network will provide an opportunity for teams to deepen their understanding of community schools, network with colleagues, share best practice, and obtain information from the Regional Technical Assistance Center (R-TAC). This group meets every other month.

La Comunidad de Práctica (CoP) de Cuidado Infantil Familiar tiene como objetivo reunir y apoyar a los Educadores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar facilitando discusiones colaborativas. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de establecer redes, compartir información y aprender las mejores prácticas para brindar servicios directos a nuestros alumnos más jóvenes y a sus familias. Objetivos de la Capacitación: Facilitar discusiones colaborativas entre educadores: Involucrar a los Educadores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar en discusiones colaborativas para compartir experiencias, conocimientos y mejores prácticas para mejorar la calidad del cuidado y la educación de los niños pequeños. Mejorar la prestación de servicios a los alumnos jóvenes y a sus familias: Proporcionar oportunidades para que los educadores establezcan redes y aprendan estrategias y prácticas efectivas para brindar servicios de alta calidad a los alumnos jóvenes y a sus familias. The Family Child Care Community of Practice (CoP) aims to gather and support Family Child Care Educators by facilitating collaborative discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to network, share information, and learn best practices for providing direct services to our youngest learners and their families. Training Objectives: Facilitate Collaborative Discussions Among Educators: Engage Family Child Care Educators in collaborative discussions to share experiences, insights, and best practices for enhancing the quality of care and education for young children. Enhance Service Delivery to Young Learners and Families: Provide opportunities for educators to network and learn effective strategies and practices for delivering high-quality services to young learners and their families.

This monthly community of practice is devoted to supporting community school coordinators in their daily practice. They hold a very unique, pivotal, and essential role in the community schools framework. They are invited to learn from and share expertise with others in the same position from across the county and beyond.

This monthly community of practice is devoted to supporting community school coordinators in their daily practice. They hold a very unique, pivotal, and essential role in the community schools framework. They are invited to learn from and share expertise with others in the same position from across the county and beyond.

This monthly community of practice is devoted to supporting community school coordinators in their daily practice. They hold a very unique, pivotal, and essential role in the community schools framework. They are invited to learn from and share expertise with others in the same position from across the county and beyond.

This training introduces a wide range of practical strategies teachers and program leaders can use to create strengths-based, responsive early education environments that support our youngest Boys of Color to thrive. In this 4-part series, the conversations and topics addressed include building racial equity awareness, strategies to address implicit bias, responsive relationships with love at the center, culturally responsive practice, effective research-informed strategies for the classroom, and the importance of building reciprocal partnerships with families. * Participants must attend all sessions to receive classroom materials.

Delivering comprehensive crisis response support to Orange County Schools. The Crisis Response Network (CRN) was developed to support school communities with crisis preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. CRN's mission is to provide pre-incident training to school and community-based personnel to build capacity to respond in a structured and effective manner. A network of trained crisis responders stands ready to support school communities upon request. This coordinated team emeloys Critical Incident Stress Management ( CISMJ protocol to supF?ort the emotional recovery of students and staff.

Culturally Responsive Family Engagement focuses on building strong partnerships with families by fostering trust and respecting cultural differences. This approach is essential for creating successful relationships between early childhood professionals and the families they serve. Join our Culturally Responsive Family Engagement Community of Practice to learn from and share experiences with other professionals who are committed to connecting with children and families in meaningful and culturally respectful ways. Training Objectives: Build Trust and Respect Cultural Differences: Understand the importance of building trust and respecting cultural differences to establish successful partnerships with families, laying the foundation for effective and responsive family engagement. Connect with Families and Share Best Practices: Participate in a community of practice to learn and share strategies with other early childhood professionals for engaging with families in a culturally responsive manner, enhancing connections and support for the children and families served.

Provide incredible opportunities for collaboration with school-site colleagues, as well as colleagues from the other participating schools! This is especially exciting for those who may be the only teacher at your school teaching a particular course - as there will be an opportunity to team up with teachers from other sites who teach the same course.

Our hands-on, inquiry-based activities challenge students in grades K-6 to build their understanding of basic scientific concepts, like measurement, force, engineering design, and energy.

​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​

An active experience providing hands-on practice with the ERWC curriculum, designed to help students develop the academic literacy skills necessary for success in college and the world of work.

An active experience providing hands-on practice with the ERWC curriculum, designed to help students develop the academic literacy skills necessary for success in college and the world of work.

An active experience providing hands-on practice with the ERWC curriculum, designed to help students develop the academic literacy skills necessary for success in college and the world of work.

An active experience providing hands-on practice with the ERWC curriculum, designed to help students develop the academic literacy skills necessary for success in college and the world of work.

An active experience providing hands-on practice with the ERWC curriculum, designed to help students develop the academic literacy skills necessary for success in college and the world of work.

An active experience providing hands-on practice with the ERWC curriculum, designed to help students develop the academic literacy skills necessary for success in college and the world of work.

The Family Child Care Community of Practice (CoP) aims to gather and support Family Child Care Educators by facilitating collaborative discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to network, share information, and learn best practices for providing direct services to our youngest learners and their families. Training Objectives: Facilitate Collaborative Discussions Among Educators: Engage Family Child Care Educators in collaborative discussions to share experiences, insights, and best practices for enhancing the quality of care and education for young children. Enhance Service Delivery to Young Learners and Families: Provide opportunities for educators to network and learn effective strategies and practices for delivering high-quality services to young learners and their families.

Delve deeply into Numbers and Operations using research-based pedagogy, incorporating both synchronous and asynchronous learning components.

Delve deeply into Numbers and Operations using research-based pedagogy, incorporating both synchronous and asynchronous learning components.

Delve deeply into Numbers and Operations using research-based pedagogy, incorporating both synchronous and asynchronous learning components.

The Orange County Department of Education's GATE office offers customized GATE Certification that meets the standards of the OC GATE Collaborative to train teachers in the foundational theories in gifted education and high yield strategies to enhance, enrich and extend students' thinking to challenge and support academic, behavioral and social-emotional growth.

To: Deepen Understanding of LEA Policy Framework & Educational Requirements, Build Strong LEA/School/Community Relationships, Share Best Practices and Resources, Network with Colleagues

Are you passionate about fostering high-quality interactions in early childhood settings? Our Community of Practice is designed specifically for early childhood educator administrators who are committed to enhancing the quality of teacher-child interactions. Through collaborative discussions, shared experiences, and practical strategies, this group offers a supportive space to deepen your understanding and implementation of best practices. Connect with fellow administrators, gain fresh insights, and strengthen your leadership in promoting meaningful interactions that nurture every child's growth and development.

Join a Community of Practice (CoP) that empowers preschool teachers to collaborate and learn from each other around the CLASS tool. In this CoP, teachers will have the opportunity to share ideas, problem-solve, and learn from each other’s experiences. They will discover new resources and strategies for using the CLASS tool effectively and collaborate on solutions to common challenges, gaining new ideas and strategies for their classrooms. Training Objectives: Facilitate Teacher Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Provide a platform for teachers to collaborate, share ideas, problem-solve, and learn from each other's experiences to enhance their understanding and use of the CLASS tool. Enhance Classroom Practices with Effective Strategies: Equip teachers with new resources and strategies for using the CLASS tool effectively, addressing common challenges, and implementing innovative ideas in their classrooms.

The Multilingual Consortium Workgroup meeting is a professional network that supports high-quality translation and interpretation services.

The Multilingual Consortium Workgroup is a professional network that supports high-quality translation and interpretation services.

K-12 Orange County educators, students, and their families are invited to participate in the OC Civic Learning Celebration. At the event, students will be asked to share their civic engagement projects. The Orange County Department of Education will recognize students who are receiving the Civic Learning Pathway certificate as well as schools that have earned Civic Learning Awards. This year's theme will be "Local Government." Attendees will learn about the many tangible avenues to affect change in our local communities.

Students, families and teachers, please join us to celebrate students whose artwork was selected for the OCArts4All Student Art Showcase on

OCArts4All 3D Student Art Reception

OCArts4All Film/Animation Student Reception

Thank you to teachers who submitted artwork and to all who served on the student art selection team. Please join us and meet Orange County college and museum art colleagues who served on the student art selection team and enjoy a FREE guided tour of the museum.

The Orange County District CWA/SARB Administrator Network provides district administrators and staff with an opportunity to build partnerships between districts by supporting collaboration to share best practices, exploring innovative approaches, and fostering an effective community of practice. This includes providing legislative updates and critical information essential to the work of CWA/SARB liaisons and supervisors, in order to help districts better understand and address issues of child welfare and attendance.

Virtual, no-cost professional learning where educators can learn up-to-date health education information, access new resources, hear from content experts, and connect with peers. Who Should Attend: Teachers and educators providing health education to middle and high school students and administrators and school staff supporting health education.

Network of Orange County IB World Schools Coordinators meeting to share insights, discover resources, and establish valuable connections to strengthen IB programmes. Cultivate local support and create valuable learning opportunities with other IB professionals.

Funded by the Mental Health and Wellness Student Services Act Grant (MHSSA), these meetings will share updates to participants about the grant, review important county-wide data around mental health, time to connect with colleagues to network and shre best practices, and learn about additional mental health resources available. These meetings are for Primary and Secondary district mental health leads.

This new series is designed to support educators in enhancing their restorative practice skill set and strengthening their school’s system to sustain restorative practices. Activities will include exploring current resources and publications within the county and from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), networking with colleagues, and planning for restorative practices integration within our CAMTSS framework.

Join us for one of our two-year PBIS Team Training Series. Teams will attend “Year 1: Installation” followed by “Year 2: Implementation” where they will engage in learning around universal systems, practices, and data necessary to successfully create positive, safe, predictable, and equitable learning environments.

The Orange County Department of Education Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program (PASC) is designed for aspiring school administrators who seek to develop the skills to effectively lead a 21st-century educational organization. The fifteen (15) month model is a blend of coursework and performance-based tasks, providing ongoing opportunities for candidates to learn educational theory and apply that understanding in authentic in-class and in-field environments. The program follows the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPEs) to prepare aspiring school administrators for a career in education leadership.

This workshop educates parents and caregivers on youth substance use prevention essentials. It provides an overview of current drug trends, risk and protective factors, and parenting techniques. Parents are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to identify and prevent youth alcohol and drug use.

Project GLAD Renewal for Project GLAD Trainers to sustain their Licensing Agreements to engage with the model

Embark on an immersive professional learning journey tailored for teams of secondary math educators, coaches, and leads. Special attention is devoted to supporting emergent bilinguals and students with learning disabilities.

Embark on an immersive professional learning journey tailored for teams of secondary math educators, coaches, and leads. Special attention is devoted to supporting emergent bilinguals and students with learning disabilities.

This series covers the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL) Pyramid Model, a systematic framework designed to promote social and emotional competence, prevent challenging behaviors, and teach young children appropriate skills for managing their emotions in social situations. Participants will gain strategies to support the key elements of the Pyramid Model, including building positive relationships, implementing preventative classroom practices, using social and emotional teaching strategies, and planning intensive individualized interventions. Training Objectives: Support Key Elements of the Pyramid Model: Learn and apply strategies to support the core elements of the Pyramid Model, including building positive relationships, implementing preventative classroom practices, and using social and emotional teaching strategies. Plan and Implement Individualized Interventions: Develop and implement intensive individualized interventions tailored to the needs of young children, enhancing their ability to manage emotions and navigate social situations effectively. *Please note: Attendance at all three modules is required Participants who attend all three modules will receive a kit of SEFEL implementation classroom materials This training series will be held IN-PERSON A one-hour lunch break will be given (Lunch is not provided)

This series covers the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL) Pyramid Model, a systematic framework designed to promote social and emotional competence, prevent challenging behaviors, and teach young children appropriate skills for managing their emotions in social situations. Participants will gain strategies to support the key elements of the Pyramid Model, including building positive relationships, implementing preventative classroom practices, using social and emotional teaching strategies, and planning intensive individualized interventions. Training Objectives: Support Key Elements of the Pyramid Model: Learn and apply strategies to support the core elements of the Pyramid Model, including building positive relationships, implementing preventative classroom practices, and using social and emotional teaching strategies. Plan and Implement Individualized Interventions: Develop and implement intensive individualized interventions tailored to the needs of young children, enhancing their ability to manage emotions and navigate social situations effectively. *Please note: Attendance at all three modules is required Participants who attend all three modules will receive a kit of SEFEL implementation classroom materials This training series will be held IN-PERSON A one-hour lunch break will be given (Lunch is not provided)

These no-cost virtual community partner meetings are part of the Orange County SBHIP plan to collectively address the four SBHIP targeted interventions through discussions, sharing of resources and information, and offering technical assistance. For school-based mental health leads, district SBHIP designees, SBHIP collaborative partners and other school district leaders.

These no-cost virtual community partner meetings are part of the Orange County SBHIP plan to collectively address the four SBHIP targeted interventions through discussions, sharing of resources and information, and offering technical assistance. For school-based mental health leads, district SBHIP designees, SBHIP collaborative partners and other school district leaders.

Technical assistance and professional development related to substance use prevention are available to all Orange County LEAs. Support includes staff presentations on current youth substance use issues, guidance on implementing substance use intervention programs, and resources for substance use prevention, intervention, and treatment

California Education Code sections 48240-48246 authorizes that the governing board of each school district and county superintendent of schools appoint a Supervisor of Attendance to “promote a culture of attendance and establish a system to accurately track pupil attendance…” This self-paced training offers information and resources for participants to understand the role of Supervisor of Attendance and responsibilities associated with this position in addressing chronic absenteeism rates and increasing pupil engagement which is a priority in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and identified as a state indicator within the California School Dashboard. Complete the course for certification by taking and passing the post-course assessment with a score of 80% or higher no later than February 2025. You have unlimited attempts.

The earliest development of children’s sense of who they are and their understanding and experiences with belonging to a group, happens during the infant and toddler years. A relationship-based level of care for infants and toddlers can support and build on human needs as they are first felt and expressed. Participants will explore, understand, and practice the critical interactions with infants and toddlers that nurture their social-emotional development as it relates to promoting their sense of identity and belonging. Training Objectives: 1. Build knowledge and skill in teaching practices that promote children’s sense of identity and belonging 2. Identify and analyze teaching strategies and practices that intentionally build and nurture a sense of belonging and community for children from diverse backgrounds.

A CTC-approved, two-year induction program is the preferred pathway to securing a California Clear Multiple and/or Single Subject teaching credential.

Description: The UPK Leadership Network is designed to empower Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) leaders supporting both Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs. In this meeting, leaders will stay informed on state updates, early learning initiatives, and trending topics that impact UPK implementation. Through collaborative discussions participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance their programs, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of young learners in a high-quality early education environment. Training Objectives: Stay Informed on Key Updates and Initiatives: Review the latest state updates and early learning initiatives that affect UPK programs, including Preschool and TK, to ensure compliance and alignment with current educational trends. Enhance UPK Implementation Strategies: Explore best practices, trending topics, and innovative approaches to effectively implement and support UPK programs, creating high-quality early learning experiences for young children.

CLASS scores provide valuable insights into teacher-student interactions and can highlight areas of strength and opportunities for growth. This training will focus on using these scores as a roadmap to enhance the quality of teaching. Participants will explore how to interpret CLASS scores and develop actionable plans to address specific domains and dimensions to improve teaching practices and student outcomes. Training Objectives: Interpret CLASS Scores: Learn how to analyze and interpret CLASS scores to identify strengths and areas for improvement in teacher-student interactions. Create and Implement an Action Plan: Develop a strategic plan of action based on CLASS scores to address specific domains and dimensions, aiming to improve teaching practices and enhance student outcomes.

This series is designed to hold space for district leadership teams to collaboratively explore ways of building a shared lens in preparation for the the adoption of curricular materials.

ways of building a shared lens in preparation for the the adoption of curricular materials.

This series is designed to hold space for district leadership teams to collaboratively explore ways of building a shared lens in preparation for the the adoption of curricular materials.

To: Observe cutting edge-approaches and enhanced methods for serving families and students experiencing homelessness, Gain insights how to successfully work with both educational and community partners, Collaborate with your peers and share best practices

Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) has partnered with Children’s Health of ​Orange County (CHOC) to pilot a number of school-based “WellSpace” centers . These Student Wellness Centers, known as WellSpaces, encourage students to take a break from life’s daily stressors in thoughtfully designed, well supervised environments that are safe, calm, and inclusive. Together with our WellSpace partner, CHOC, our no-cost network meetings will provide the opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn about best practices and learned lessons, available resources to enhance spaces, and to meet and connect with community partners.

This training is designed for educators in Family Child Care homes looking to support a child’s autonomy to explore their surroundings with fewer adult protectiveness. This training will examine how the norms have shifted considerably in recent years with adults offering fewer opportunities for children to make choices on their own. Participants will have opportunities to engage in discussions of how or why as a society we have shifted to keeping children as safe as possible, rather than as safe as necessary? Training Objectives: Understand the Role of the Adult in Supporting Young Children Through Positive Risk Participants will explore risk perception research through the lens of individual differences and global perspectives. Consider the benefits of risk in children’s development of physical, cognitive, and social skills Support children as they take appropriate physical risks in everyday play and planned learning experiences Encourage children as they initiate and participate in cognitive risk-taking Provide children with developmentally appropriate guidance in their social risk-taking Niños Pequeños Aprendiendo a través del Riesgo Positivo Esta capacitación está diseñada para educadores en hogares de cuidado infantil familiar que buscan apoyar la autonomía de un niño para explorar su entorno con menos protección por parte de los adultos. Esta capacitación examinará cómo las normas han cambiado considerablemente en los últimos años, con los adultos ofreciendo menos oportunidades para que los niños tomen decisiones por sí mismos. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en discusiones sobre cómo o por qué, como sociedad, hemos cambiado a mantener a los niños lo más seguros posible, en lugar de lo suficientemente seguros. Objetivos de la Capacitación: Entender el Papel del Adulto en el Apoyo a los Niños Pequeños a través del Riesgo Positivo Los participantes explorarán la investigación sobre la percepción del riesgo a través de la lente de las diferencias individuales y las perspectivas globales. Considerar los beneficios del riesgo en el desarrollo físico, cognitivo y social de los niños Apoyar a los niños mientras toman riesgos físicos apropiados en el juego diario y en experiencias de aprendizaje planificadas. Fomentar a los niños a iniciar y participar en la toma de riesgos cognitivos Proveer a los niños con orientación adecuada a su desarrollo en la toma de riesgos sociales