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Session Summary
This three-part virtual learning series builds foundational and applied knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants will explore the foundational principles of UDL, apply the UDL Design Process to proactively address learner variability, and examine key shifts in the updated UDL Guidelines that emphasize learner agency, equity, and asset-based design. Through reflection, discussion, and practical application, educators will deepen their understanding of how UDL can be used to create inclusive, learner-centered environments that increase access, engagement, belonging, and success for all students.
Learning Objectives
Explore the foundational principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), including learner variability, barriers to learning, and learner agency.
Apply the UDL Design Process to identify barriers and design learning experiences that support multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.
Examine key shifts in the updated UDL Guidelines and reflect on their implications for equity, learner agency, identity, and inclusive educational practices.
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Accessibility and Accommodations
Participants requiring accommodations, assistive technology, language support or other accessibility-related services are encouraged to contact the facilitator in advance of the session at laas@lacoe.edu
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance
Please note that LACOE policy does not permit the use of external AI tools to attend meetings or take notes on behalf of participants.
Media Notice
Photographs and/or video recordings may be taken during this event. Participants who do not wish to be photographed or recorded should notify the facilitator upon arrival.
(3 Day Event) 01/27/2027 - 03/24/2027 Location: Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) | |
AM L PBIS Tier 1 Year 1 Day 3- ECW Conference Center A Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Los Angeles County Office of Education ECW | |
AM L PBIS Tier 3 Day 2- ECW Conference Center B Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Los Angeles County Office of Education ECW | |
AM V PBIS Tier 1 Year 2 Day 3 Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) | |
Our Subregional Community of Transformational Practice (CoTP) sessions are led by each subregion’s R-TAC Coordinator. Sessions provide grantees of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) a regional space to put learning into practice through hands-on activities, collaborative problem-solving and peer learning. Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: To Be Announced | |
Build confidence using ChatGPT to support everyday work. In this introductory, hands-on session, LACOE staff will explore practical applications, effective prompting strategies, data privacy considerations, and foundational AI literacy to use ChatGPT responsibly, securely, and effectively. Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) | |
During ChildPlus Data Entry for Disabilities ver. 3.21, participants will:
Receive training including general navigation, review of menu structure and configuration of data entry defaults
Identify and follow up on referrals from the Health or Family Services module
Review and update data from within the Health and/or Family services modules and transfer to the Disabilities modules
Enter and Track Disability concerns
Enter Diagnosis and IEP/IFSP information
Correctly structure Disability data for the PIR
Update and Review PIR information
Audit data using ChildPlus Reports
Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Zoom | |
This workshop will provide an introduction on how to write transition IEPs for students in secondary. Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: | |
What is the role of the school health clerk? Participants will be provided with knowledge and resources to help provide safe and appropriate school health care within the legal scope of their duties, under the direction of the credentialed school nurse.
Topics will include:
Record Keeping
Immunizations
Medication Administration
Communicable Diseases
Injury & Illness
Child Abuse Reporting
Parent Communication
And more...
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.
Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) | |
The Science Literacy for All Learning Series is designed for K–12 educators seeking practical, research-informed strategies that integrate reading, writing, speaking, listening, and evidence-based reasoning into high-quality science instruction aligned with the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).
Participants will explore how disciplinary literacy supports students in making sense of scientific phenomena, analyzing evidence, developing explanations, and communicating their ideas. The series is particularly valuable for elementary educators who teach science across multiple content areas, while also providing secondary educators with strategies to deepen student thinking and strengthen the application of the Science and Engineering Practices across disciplines.
Strengthen science instruction and empower students to think, communicate, and make sense of the world like scientists.
Each stand-alone session will focus on a key area of science literacy and provide participants with:
Practical strategies ready for classroom use
Opportunities for collaboration and professional discussion
Connections to the CA NGSS and Science and Engineering Practices
Dedicated time to plan for classroom implementation
Join us to build inclusive, literacy-rich science learning experiences that provide all students with meaningful opportunities to investigate, reason, communicate, and make sense of science.
LCAP Goals: 1,2,4,
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). Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Various Locations | |
Our Subregional Community of Transformational Practice (CoTP) sessions are led by each subregion’s R-TAC Coordinator. Sessions provide grantees of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) a regional space to put learning into practice through hands-on activities, collaborative problem-solving and peer learning. Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: TBD | |
This course will prepare the special education coordinator to monitor and manage special education compliance for the LEA. This includes:
* Enrollment Procedures
* SEIS Data and time to review SEIS data
* Managing SEIS users (when to add/delete)
* Data review tasks & scheduling
* Data rollover
* Data-specific SEIS Searches
* SEIS uploads - what documents to upload and where
* CALPADS reports and monitoring
* The purpose of the SSID and DSEA extracts
* Bulk Transfer of documents and students
* Review of data and IEP compliance resources
* When and how to add gap services on an IEP
* When is the nurse a REQUIRED IEP Team member?
* How and when to schedule hearing/vision assessments
* How to locate CDE-certified NPA/NPS for Offers of FAPE
* External training resources for 2025-26 Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) | |
Join our Civic Education Network Series, a collaborative professional learning network designed for secondary educators who are committed to strengthening civic learning and student engagement. Meeting bi-monthly, this community provides a space for teachers to share successes, discuss challenges, exchange classroom resources, and explore effective practices for teaching civics in today's complex world. Participants will engage in meaningful conversations around civic inquiry, media literacy, civil discourse, student voice, and action-oriented civic learning while building connections with colleagues across schools and districts. Whether you are new to civic education or an experienced practitioner, this collaborative space offers opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow alongside fellow educators dedicated to preparing informed and engaged citizens.
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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 Elaina Garza, III Coordinator III Garza_Elaina@lacoe.edu.
(5 Day Event) 08/19/2026 - 05/26/2027 Location: Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) | |
Explore the various types of data essential for supporting students experiencing homelessness. This session provides a high-level overview of the latest homeless student data, including the housing questionnaire, student information system, CALPADS, DataQuest, California School Dashboard, Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS), and downloadable data files. Learn how to access and use these data sources to better understand and address the needs of students experiencing homelessness. Event Date 01/27/2027 Location: Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) | |
LAUNCH PEER MEDIATION AT YOUR SCHOOL
The Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative, a leader in peace educational programs, is providing a train-the-trainer's workshop for K-12 school counselors and administrators reached by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). The training is free with limited capacity.
Training Topics:
The benefits of peer mediation
The peer mediation process & practice
Conducting peer mediation training yourself
How to establish the program at your school
Program marketing & buy-in at your site
Outcomes and benefits of having a peer mediation program are:
it resolves student conflict
teaches essential life skills
promotes collaboration
deepens social ties at school
empowers students
increases self-esteem
provides insights on relationships
prevents conflicts from escalating
improves school climate and helps both students and educators
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.
Event Date(s) 01/27/2027 - 01/28/2027 Location: Los Angeles County Office of Education | |
The Migrant Inter-District Council (MIC) meetings, organized by LACOE Migrant Education staff, convene monthly to provide updates on policies and programs benefiting Migrant Education students. These gatherings offer a platform for district program administrators to collaborate on effective strategies for supporting and empowering the Migrant Education community.
The Identification & Recruitment Team Member Trainings are monthly network meetings hosted by LACOE Migrant Ed. to provide support, guidance, and important policy updates from the County, the California Department of Education (CDE), and the Migrant Student Information Network (MSIN).
(6 Day Event) 09/30/2026 - 05/26/2027 Location: LACOE Education Center West | |
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