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). 

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.

Customized training for Palmdale literacy coaches

Teachers of older struggling readers need tools and strategies for addressing and closing reading gaps, not just scaffolds as "band-aids". Join us to learn how the science of reading can be implemented in the secondary classroom. Learn best practices for assessing and addressing specific reading issues. Learn how students master the code, develop fluency, and build content vocabulary knowledge in order to become skilled comprehenders of any text. 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.