The café is an informal but intentional time to hop on zoom and ask the questions that you need answers to and a place to share information that you have discovered as well. This is an opportunity to create a network of support and sharing and, as always….we are better when we work together! Please join us to ask the questions and share whatever else is brewing for you! All of the CWA Café dates for the 2026-27 SY are always the 2nd Tuesday of every month and once registered, you will receive reminders for each monthly meeting.

AM L PBIS Tier 1 Year 1 Day  ECW Conference Center B

AM V PBIS Tier 2 Year 1 Day 2

CALPADS Administrators and Accountability Directors are the target audience for these meetings that support understanding of the latest information about the CALPADS system. Topics include CALPADS impact on accountability and the Dashboard; best practices in data governance; assignment monitoring, and Special Education data. SIS vendors serving the majority of our LEAs provide updates in breakout sessions immediately following. Our network meetings will continue to follow the CDE’s CALPADS Quarterly Updatesby approximately one week. (Dates subject to change when CDE releases 26-27 Quarterly schedule.) 

LACOE has received funding to pay for LEAs to participate in the California Healthy Kids Survey with the only requirement being that both the Core and Behavioral Health modules be administered. Come learn about the survey and registration process. 

This Community of Practice is open to all LEAs and charter schools participating in LACOE’s Billing Consortium for the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule. Through regular virtual sessions, this space offers ongoing support, resource-sharing, and technical assistance as LEAs and charters work toward operational readiness and implementation of the CYBHI Fee Schedule. Participants will: Receive step-by-step guidance on onboarding requirements Understand staffing roles and billing responsibilities Learn how to submit SPI files, student batch registrations, and documentation Get support on MBT systems, ORP services, and required forms Stay informed about compliance expectations, timelines, and updates from DHCS Collaborate with fellow districts and charters, navigating the same process Ask questions, share challenges, and access expert support from LACOE and partners Whether you're just getting started or already gathering documents, this Community of Practice is designed to help you build internal systems, stay aligned with DHCS requirements, and ultimately implement sustainable, equity-centered mental health services across your school communities. Accessibility Notice: LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.

Day 1 Definition of a Project Triple Constraint Theory Project Management Phases LACOE Project Intake Workflow Create a Project Request Present the Project Request LACOE Project Charter Review and Authorization Workflow Create a Project Charter Present the Project Charter Day 2 LACOE Project Prioritization and Resource Allocation Workflow Create a Project / Work Plan Present the Project / Work Plan Conduct a Kick-Off Meeting Monitoring and Documenting the Project / Work Plan Go-Live Key Considerations Lessons Learned Considerations Sponsor Sign-Off Best Practices Project Celebration Ideas Project Close-Out Best Practices Benefits of Project Management Additional Notes for Our Workshop In-person attendance is required – we can’t wait to see you there! Bring your laptop – you’ll use it during interactive group activities. Each participant will be assigned to a cohort and will collaborate on a take-home team assignment (aka homework). Attendance matters – you’ll need to be present for both Session 1 and Session 2 to receive a certificate of completion from the PMO and CTO. Timing counts – missing more than 30 minutes of either session means we won’t be able to issue a certificate. Arrive on time – please plan to be checked in by 8:45 AM. The workshop begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Team setup – groups will be pre-assigned to reflect cross-functional project teams whenever possible. Be fully present – this is your chance to engage with your Technology Services colleagues and share best practices in project management.

Join us to learn more about the CYBHI Fee Schedule program, how it can benefit your LEA, and how your LEA can participate.  We will also share information regarding the LACOE Student Mental Health Billing Consortium, developed to help local education agencies implement the Fee Schedule and expand Medi-Cal and commercial billing for school-based mental health services. LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.

Ready to supercharge your reading instruction and really get all kids reading? Register for our Getting Reading Right professional learning course to follow the science and learn more about using evidenced-aligned strategies to help mitigate reading issues. We will share data, ideas, and strategies, and work as partners in this endeavor. We will be meeting on the following dates, from 1:20-3:20 p.m.: Module 1: 8/25/26 Module 2: 9/8/26 Module 3: 10/20/26 Module 4: 11/10/26 Module 5: 12/8/26 Module 6: 1/12/27 Module 7: 2/9/27 Module 8: 3/2/27 Module 9: 4/13/27 Module 10: 5/4/27 LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact Silvia Trinidad at Trinidad_silvia@lacoe.edu or the LACOE Title II Coordinator, Hugo Aceves, at Aceves_hugo@lacoe.edu.

We will walk through the Homeless Education Guide page by page/section by section.  Join us to learn about all the tools that the Homeless Education Guide holds.  Those that participate online (you must show up for the meeting) will receive a free Homeless Education Guide.  Registering for this  does not ensure a free guide, you do need to attend.  

Excel 3 - We will work on the following Excel skills: Excel Aggregation Functions Format as a Table Sorting vs Filtering Lookup Formulas Pivot Table

PTR Year 1 Day 1- ECW Conference Center A

The LACOE Division of Special Education invites you to join us for a morning of news, updates and collaboration to help address the needs of students with disabilities. 

The café is an informal but intentional time to hop on zoom and ask the questions that you need answers to and a place to share information that you have discovered as well. This is an opportunity to create a network of support and sharing and, as always….we are better when we work together! Please join us to ask the questions and share whatever else is brewing for you! All of the CWA Café dates for the 2026-2027 SY are always the 2nd Tuesday of every month and once registered, you will receive reminders for each monthly meeting.

The Next Generation Science Standards provides an opportunity for students to engage more deeply and critically with science content. Join us as LACOE's STEM Science Unit and regional partners, provide content training for our Elementary teachers. We will focus on one core science area each day to model science instruction and provide resources. Earth and Space Science (Columbia Memorial Space Center) Life Science (Los Angeles Zoo and The Huntington) Physical Science (Aquarium of the Pacific) Engineering, Technology and Applications to Society (Ca Science Center) Participants will have opportunities to ask questions, form a support network and learn science content. LCAP Goals: 1,2,4,5,7 LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.  LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability.  If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact (the department secretary or individual managing registrations).

Strengthen science instruction through a powerful blend of literacy, language development, and the Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs). This hands-on, collaborative professional learning symposium provides practical strategies to deepen student thinking, strengthen academic discourse, and make science learning visible through meaningful student notebooking and formative assessment. Each session will focus on a specific Science & Engineering Practice, giving participants opportunities to experience strategies as learners, collaborate with colleagues, and apply their learning directly to classroom instruction. Dedicated planning time is built into each session so you leave ready to put new ideas into practice. Series Sessions November 10: Analyzing and Interpreting Data & Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking -- Antelope Valley UHSD January 12: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information -- LA Zoo January 26: Engaging in Argument from Evidence -- Antelope Valley UHSD February 3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations -- LA Zoo Experience it. Collaborate. Plan it. Bring it to life in your classroom! Meets LCAP Goals: 1,2,4,5,& 7 LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.  LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability.  If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact (the department secretary or individual managing registrations).