Meeting Objectives: Recognize the significance of male participation in Head Start programs. Explore strategies to enhance male involvement. Create action plans to integrate males into agency functions.

Join Our Free Virtual Learning Series! This 3-part learning series will provide the latest updates on key food assistance programs to help LEA and school site staff, including administrators, educators, nutrition professionals, homeless liaisons, counselors, and community liaisons, support eligible students and families in accessing healthy food in Los Angeles County. Session 1: October 20, 2026 - School Meal Programs Session 2: January 19, 2027 - CalFresh Session 3: April 20, 2027 - SUN Bucks/Summer EBT *All sessions are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Monthly meeting for all Alhambra Unified coaches to prepare for PLCs focused on integrating UDL and Math. The objective for the PLCs is to create equitable access to Math through inquiry-based Math tasks and rich Math learning environments.

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AM V PBIS Tier 3 Day 2 15 participanys signed in of which 4 not in OMS - see digital & zoom sheets

Greetings Bellflower Educators! We are excited to support your learning about structured literacy and the science of reading research about how the brain learns to read, especially as it pertains to our older students! We'll drill down into the elements of effective Tier 1 reading instruction and look at both the research and practical strategies for teaching reading to upper-elementary and middle school students. Here are the dates and times:  Modules 1 & 2: August 25 (8:15 am-12:45 pm) Modules 3 & 4: September 29 (8:15 am-12:45 pm) Modules 5 & 6: October 20 (8:15 am-12:45 pm) Modules 7 & 8: November 17 (8:15 am-12:45 pm) Modules 9 & 10: December 1 (8:15 am-12:45 pm) 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.

During ChildPlus Data Entry for Application & Enrollment ver. 3.22, participants will: Receive training including general navigation, review of menu structure and configuration of data entry defaults Learn how to add/edit family application Learn how to edit participant enrollment records and add location preferences Learn how to use Entry Express to waitlist-accept-enroll-drop participants Learn how to transfer children Learn how to enter full-day participants with more than one funding source Learn how to enter biological/foster children within same family application Audit data using ChildPlus Reports  

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.

Ready to design learning experiences that work for everyone? Join us for an ongoing, hands-on workshop series hosted by the Learning Acceleration and Academic Support Unit. Together, we’ll explore how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach can make our LACOE meetings and professional learning more engaging, inclusive, and impactful. Throughout the 2026–27 series, participants will engage in learning focused on: Designing engaging and inclusive professional learning experiences Applying UDL principles to meetings, facilitation, and adult learning Strengthening collaboration, participation, and learner agency Reducing barriers to engagement in professional learning settings Reflecting on practice and refining professional learning structures Sharing resources, ideas, and examples across departments and teams Register for all and join as many as you can. 

All eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) in L.A. County are invited to receive real-time support on the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) opt-in process and to have their questions answered before the Nov. 1 deadline! Meet with LACOE’s Greater Los Angeles Regional Transformational Assistance Center (R-TAC) to get your questions answered and ensure your team is fully supported as you finalize your CCSPP opt-in submission.  Bring any questions, including: Navigating the CCSPP Opt-In Portal Selecting Site Statuses (Planning, Implementation or Not Participating) Drafting Narratives and Attestations CCSPP Requirements, Eligibility and Funding Connecting with R-TAC Subregional Coordinator Who Should Attend? Sessions are intended for eligible LEAs and charter management organizations, including superintendents, district administrators, community school leaders and other appropriate educational services leads. Register for any date that works best for you. View Flyer (PDF) for registration links. Session Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Overview: Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, eligible schools will have access to new ongoing funding to establish and sustain the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). Eligible school sites with more than 65% unduplicated pupil count and at least 10 enrolled students may qualify for annual funding ranging from $75,000 to $400,000 per site, depending on enrollment. To receive funding for the 2026-27 school year, LEAs must opt in by Nov. 1, 2026, for any eligible sites not already receiving a CCSPP grant, or for any LEAs who are not current grantees. Read our news article on lacoe.edu for more information.  

EL-WIN Strong Start Community of Practice Date: Tuesday October 20, 2026 Time: 8:30-12:00 Location: Saugus Union School District (Santa Clarita, CA) in person or Virtual Rosedell Elementary at 27853 Urbandale Ave, Saugus, CA 91350 Please note that three additional dates are currently being scheduled for Community of Practice meetings as follows: January 21, 2027 at 11am to 1pm March 9, 2027 at 9:30am to 11:30am May– 8:30-12:00, Date & Location TBD Description: With funding from the Emerging Bilingual Collaborative, LACOE and TNTP are bringing together district leaders who share a common goal: ensuring our youngest multilingual learners have access to excellent PK-3 educators. Through the new English Learner Workforce Investment Initiative (EL-WIN) Strong Start initiative, we will continue our Strong Start focus on enhancing instruction for our youngest multilingual learners while also collaborating to develop pathways for current and aspiring teachers to become “ML Ready” to support our linguistically diverse student population in Los Angeles County. We invite you to join our Community of Practice to learn more about this work and, most importantly, to engage in rich learning around high-quality TK instruction for multilingual learners. Participants will have the opportunity to: Visit TK & PreK classrooms and observe strong instructional practices that support multilingual learners Engage with colleagues in reflecting on classroom observations and discussing implications for practice Learn from districts currently implementing educator pathways Explore strategies for recruiting and preparing future PK-3 teachers who are equipped to serve multilingual learner

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.

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

Informal time to collaborate & network around Homeless Education. Open question and answer time regarding topics tied to students experiencing homelessness.

We are pleased to share with you our new Teen Dating Violence Prevention Toolkit and our new Substance Use Prevention toolkit. Come and learn how to utilize these practical tools with your school community. We are also welcoming our digital partners Soluna and Brightlife Kids who will be sharing with you the services they provide our students and families. In addition, we will be providing updates on AB2085 Mandated Supporting and strategies for supporting families. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussion, and gather current information related to mental health and school counseling practices. Registration link: https://lacoe-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/77Go-V7pRU2klY44DWX7zA

LACOE Division of Special Education is presenting a 3-Part Professional Development Series for Educators Entering the Field. Each session is interactive, application-based, and focuses on building confidence and practical skills they can immediately implement. Option for coaching and 1:1 sessions are available between sessions.

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Discover how intentional scaffolding within play can strengthen social interaction, communication, problem-solving, and engagement for young children with diverse learning needs. Participants will explore practical strategies for creating inclusive play experiences through environmental design, visual supports, collaborative teaching, and partnerships with families. Walk away with strategies and tools that can be immediately applied across early learning environments. Objectives Participants will: Identify how intentional scaffolding during play supports children’s development, engagement, and participation. Explore strategies that promote independence and inclusion within play-based learning experiences. Apply techniques for expanding communication and sustaining meaningful interactions. Identify ways to use visual supports and thoughtfully designed environments to increase access to play. Key Takeaways Participants will leave with: Ready-to-use tools and supports for facilitating meaningful play. Practical strategies for collaborating with educational partners and families. Ideas that can be immediately incorporated into early learning environments. An individualized action step for strengthening play-based learning and participation.

Transformative Dialogue: Engagement Across Differences for Culture and Systems Change Transformative Dialogue is a dynamic professional learning experience designed to build participants' capacity to engage across differences, strengthen relationships, and facilitate meaningful change at the individual, interpersonal, and systems levels. Through a structured dialogue process, participants develop the skills necessary to cultivate trust, deepen understanding, navigate complex challenges, and foster collaborative action within diverse communities. Grounded in the principles of Cultural Proficiency and Transformative Social Emotional Learning (TSEL), this learning experience invites participants to move beyond discussion and into authentic dialogue, creating spaces where multiple perspectives are valued, shared understanding is built, and collective solutions can emerge. Participants learn how dialogue can serve as a powerful tool for strengthening community, transforming conflict, and advancing equitable systems and practices. Aligned with California's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) priorities, this program supports efforts to: Increase student engagement, voice, and belonging Strengthen school climate, culture, and connectedness Build authentic family, community, and stakeholder partnerships Foster inclusive decision-making and shared leadership Advance equitable practices that support historically underserved student groups Strengthen collaboration and collective problem-solving across diverse communities Participants will leave with practical dialogue frameworks, facilitation strategies, reflection tools, and community-building practices that can be immediately applied in classrooms, leadership spaces, staff teams, family engagement efforts, and community partnerships. This learning experience is especially valuable for educators, administrators, counselors, community school practitioners, family engagement leaders, facilitators, organizers, and anyone committed to building inclusive, equitable, and collaborative learning communities. Day 1: Building the Foundation for Dialogue Participants explore dialogue as a structured process for engagement and change. Through reflection, community-building, and skill development, participants examine how identity, lived experience, and perspective shape the way we communicate, listen, and make meaning. The day focuses on creating the conditions necessary for trust, psychological safety, and authentic engagement. Day 2: Dialogue Across Differences Participants deepen their understanding of how dialogue can be used to navigate differences, address conflict, and strengthen relationships. Through guided practice, participants learn strategies for facilitating conversations that honor multiple perspectives, surface collective wisdom, and build understanding across lines of difference while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion. Day 3: Dialogue for Culture and Systems Change Participants apply dialogue practices to real-world challenges within schools, organizations, and communities. Working collaboratively, they explore how dialogue can strengthen shared leadership, improve decision-making, increase community engagement, and support sustainable culture and systems change. The experience concludes with action planning and commitments for integrating dialogue practices into participants' ongoing work. Dates: October 20-22, 2026  Times: 8:30 - 3:30pm  Location: Compton Community College

After our summer sessions of W@1 wrap up on September 16, join us Tuesdays for the launch for the Book Talk—a dedicated space for assessment leaders to reflect, share insights, and grow together. For this session we’re diving into Salman Khan’s Brave New Words to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, assessment, and leadership. Our Philosophy: The goal of this book club isn't about finishing a book, but to create a space where assessment leaders build a strong, shared understanding. Together, we will share critical ideas and insights into effective, practical assessment solutions—strengthening our entire Los Angeles County learning community in this evolving digital landscape. Reserve your spot today! SPECIAL NOTE: 9/22, 10/6 and 10/20 we'll start at 2 PM September 29 and October 13th we will start at 1pm and end at 2pm. Book Delivery Details: Complimentary copies of the book will be mailed via Jet Mail to everyone who registers before we run out of books.  If you register after this date, you are still welcome to join us, but you will need to procure your own copy to follow along with our discussions. 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 Assessment Unit at assessment@lacoe.edu.

LACOE’s EdTech & Innovation team is offering an internal training session on Google Gems and NotebookLM, highlighting practical applications, time-saving features, and responsible AI use aligned with LACOE guidelines

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 October 20: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations November 10: Analyzing and Interpreting Data & Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking January 12: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information January 26: Engaging in Argument from Evidence 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).