The Los Angeles County Science Community of Practice is a series of meetings supporting district TOSA's, Specialists, Grade Level/Dept. Chairs, and other Science Education Leaders. The purpose of the Community of Practice is focused to: Networking and Collaboration  Identify obstacles and challenges for science education Identify solutions and systems Leadership and Professional Development Maintain knowledge of trends Meetings will take place Virtually or In-Person (PLEASE NOTE: DATES MAY CHANGE) Virtual Dates (4-5pm):Zoom Link Registration will be sent August 24, 2026 November 30, 2026 February 16, 2027 May 24, 2027 In-Person (9am-12pm): (LOCATIONS TBA) September 28, 2026 October 19, 2026 January 25, 2027 March 30, 2027 April 26, 2027 June 8, 2027               Participants will receive current statewide and local updates regarding NGSS implementation efforts, including curriculum, assessment, and professional learning opportunities.  Partners include CASE Members, K12 Alliance, LA County Science Projects, Informal Science Institutions, CREEC Members, and more.  Meets LCAP Goals: 1-8 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). 

ALL  Directors, Assistant Directors, and Services Coordinators are invited to registered for the October 19, 2026 (In-Person) All Service Areas Coordinators' Meeting. At this (in-person) meeting we will: Review Full Enrollment priorities along with key Health & Nutrition requirements  Review State Family Language & Resource Survey and expectations for implementation  Clarify care and supervision expectations for naptime and environments  Provide an ASQSE2/ASQ3 overview, service-area role clarity, and resources Please register by Wednesday, October 14, 2026 for this in-person meeting.

This session explores how site and district leaders can strengthen their emotional intelligence to lead effectively under pressure. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing stress, regulating reactions, and maintaining clarity in high-stakes situations. Through real-world scenarios, the session highlights how self-awareness and empathy can improve decision-making, communication, and team trust. Attendees will leave with tools to stay composed, responsive, and resilient while navigating the complex demands of educational leadership. 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 21CSLA Secretary, Brandy Pandolini, at Pandolini_Brandy@lacoe.edu or the LACOE Title II Coordinator, Hugo Aceves, at Aceves_Hugo@lacoe.edu.

This session is for LACOE Staff Only. Through the 2026-2027 LACOE Canvas/Canva Workshop Series, users will receive in-depth support over Zoom. Instructors will go through the process step-by-step and answer your individual questions, equipping attendees with the knowledge to comfortably and confidently create with Canva. If you are unable to attend, a recording of the workshop will be made available on the Series Home Page, linked below.

Ready to supercharge your reading instruction and really get ALL kids reading? Join our Getting Reading Right Consortium to follow the science and learn more about using evidenced-aligned strategies that help mitigate reading issues. We will share data, ideas, and strategies, and work as partners in this endeavor. 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.

Location: Zoom Webinar This course is a part of the Advantage HCM Regular Retroactive Business Processes course series. Participants will experientially explore the course topics listed below. - Changing Employee Deductions and Benefits Retroactively including: - Understanding and reviewing the Complete Timeline for Deductions and Benefits and the impact of Time Slices - Retroactive Deductions and Benefits Lifecycle Impacts including: - Creation of Retroactive Triggers by changes to Employee Deduction and Benefit Documents - Processing of Retroactive Triggers - Role of Payroll once Retroactive Triggers have been processed - Planning and Executing Deduction and Benefit Changes that involve more than one Effective Dating Time Slices - Practice creating Retroactive Deductions and Benefits changes Prerequisites: HCM01_Getting Started in HCM HCM05_New Hire Deductions and Benefits HCM06_Deductions Management

Location: Zoom Webinar This course is a part of the Advantage HCM Regular Retroactive Business Processes course series. Participants will experientially explore the course topics listed below. - Reviewing and managing Pending Payments and Pending Deductions created based upon Retroactive changes including: - Determining if the pending payment and/or pending deduction will be paid in the next regular cycle or in a supplemental - Deleting pending payment and/or pending deductions and next steps - Creating One-Time Payment and One-Time Deductions if the pending payment and/or pending deduction was deleted - Understanding how to review Employee Assignment Complete Timelines to identify Retroactive changes that impact Payroll Prerequisites: HCM01_Getting Started in HCM HCM14_Regular Retro Introduction HCM11_Payroll Processing

This training is for School Social Workers and other School Based Mental Health Professionals who are participating in the LACE Fee Schedule billing consortium. Participants will be able to: Identify who is eligible to bill under the CYBHI Fee Schedule and connect billable services to existing school-based roles. Map Tier 1, 2, and 3 MTSS supports to appropriate billable service categories and activities. Apply billing and documentation requirements—including codes, rates, modifiers, required elements, and sample documentation. Practice applying billing concepts through case scenarios, including crisis response and opportunities across a school-based caseload.

LACOE supervising managers and identified Reflection Partners must attend one of four information sessions before beginning the Leadership 360 survey. We’ll walk through the survey process, explain what to expect in the feedback report, and describe how a Reflection Partner can help you reflect on your results.