State and Federal Program Directors Meetings provide current and accurate information for program directors responsible for oversight of federal programs and state requirements.  Meetings include pertinent and timely information on topics related to categorical needs, programs, compliance, LCAP updates and other related items.    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 LACOE at sfp@lacoe.edu or call LCAP/State and Federal Programs Unit at (562) 922-6354.

Antelope Valley UHSD- Day 1 Integrated Supports 46 participants signed in - see digital sheet

CA MTSS: Bringing the Essential Domains & Features to Life - The Building Blocks of Effective Implementation - November 5, 2026 Online Event via Zoom The Essential Domains and Features provide the organizational conditions that drive successful California Multi-Tiered System of Support (CA MTSS) implementation. They create the coherence, alignment, and shared responsibility necessary to build equitable, integrated systems that improve outcomes for every student. This professional learning session is designed for educators and leadership teams who are ready to deepen their understanding of the Essential Domains and Features and explore how they guide meaningful, sustainable systems change. Objective: Understand the role of the Essential Domains of the CA MTSS Framework in strengthening systems and practices to meet the needs of the Whole Child. Online Event - NO COST to LA County LEAs and their schools.  November 5, 2026 (online via zoom) 1:00 - 2:30 pm For more information, contact the Center for District Capacity Building Chanel Young-Smith (Connell), Ed.D. – Project Director III, Young-Smith_Chanel@lacoe.edu  Wendy Foy – Division Secretary, 562-922-6333, Foy_Wendy@lacoe.edu CDCB@lacoe.edu CDCB Professional Development Catalog

Join us for our quarterly Canva professional learning series designed to help educators create engaging, accessible, and impactful learning experiences. Whether you're new to Canva or looking to expand your skills, each session offers practical strategies, time-saving tips, and creative ideas you can immediately apply in the classroom and beyond. Throughout the series, participants will: Explore Canva best practices for instructional design and visual communication. Discover the latest Canva features and updates for education. Learn how to leverage Canva AI tools to streamline lesson planning, content creation, and student engagement. Build confidence with advanced design techniques and creative workflows that enhance teaching and learning. Each session is designed to stand alone, so you're welcome to attend one or all four. Live demonstrations, educator-focused examples, and opportunities for questions will be included throughout the series. Dates: September 24, 2026 – Canva Foundations & Best Practices November 5, 2026 – What's New in Canva: Latest Features & Updates February 18, 2027 – Working Smarter with Canva AI April 15, 2027 – Level Up Your Canva Skills: Advanced Tips & Creative Workflows All trainings will be held virtual. Zoom link will be shared week of training! Thank you!

Join us to learn more about the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) by participating in Interaction Essentials.   Objective(s): Understand the purpose of CLASS and its role in promoting children’s school readiness Explore how the CLASS dimensions support high-quality teacher-child interactions Using your professional lens analyze CLASS data identifying strengths and opportunities for growth Practice strategies Develop an action plan to enhance teaching quality. Sessions 1 & 2: In person on Thursday, 10/01/26 from 9:00am-12:00pm.  Location: 10100 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Sessions 3 thru 6: Virtual via zoom from 9:00am-11:00am Session 3: 10/08/2026 Session 4: 10/15/2026 Session 5: 11/05/2026 Session 6: 11/12/2026

Cohort Coaching Level Alike Network Meetings All Candidates Year 1 and Year 2 Virtual

A strong Comprehensive ELD system is one of the most effective ways to accelerate multilingual learners’ success. When schools connect foundational understanding (CA EL Roadmap + CA ELD Standards) with intentional Designated ELD, robust Integrated ELD, meaningful family engagement, and culturally responsive teaching, students experience a clear, supportive path for language and academic growth.

Is your district able to respond to a crisis situation at school? Do you have a crisis response protocol and trained team? As part of your Comprehensive School Safety Plan, schools are to have appropriate strategies that address procedures to maintain school safety, including crisis response plans. This training will provide strategies and procedures for crisis management, collaboration and implementation of responding to crisis events to support students and staff as well as assist the school to return to normal routines. Train your core district team on how to lead and implement a crisis response

Session 1 September 30, 2026 Virtual 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Session 2 November 5, 2026 In Person @ Northrup ES, Alhambra USD (Mandarin) 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Session 3 December 10, 2026 Virtual 4 p.m. - 5:30 pm Session Overview: This immersive professional learning experience is designed to provide educators with firsthand insights into successful Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. Participants will visit exemplary school sites, observe classroom practices, and engage in reflective discussions to enhance their understanding and implementation of dual language education. Learning Objectives: Observe Best Practices: Witness effective DLI strategies in action within real classroom settings. Engage in Collaborative Learning: Share experiences and insights with peers and expert facilitators to deepen understanding of DLI methodologies. Reflect on Implementation: Analyze observed practices and discuss how to adapt and integrate these strategies into their own educational contexts. Build Professional Networks: Connect with other DLI educators and leaders to foster ongoing collaboration and support. The series is FREE OF CHARGE! Participation Guidelines: Registration includes ONE (1) site visit. Due to high demand and limited capacity at each host site, site visit placements will be confirmed through a phased process. To provide equitable access, priority consideration will be given to participants and/or LEAs who have not yet previously attended the DLI Site Visit Series, as well as host site teachers who have opened their classrooms for visitors. Participants will receive confirmation of their assigned site visit after registrations have been reviewed and finalized. Registration is non-transferable and may not be reassgined to another participant. If changes need to be made, please email MASUnit@lacoe.edu. Zoom link will be sent in advance of each virtual session to confirmed participants. Logistical information about in-person visit information will be shared at Session 1.   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 our unit at MASUnit@lacoe.edu.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) facilitates a quarterly GSA Community of Practice (CoP) for advisors, site leaders, counselors, and educators who support Gender and Sexuality Alliances. The CoP provides opportunities for professional learning, networking, problem-solving, and sharing promising practices that strengthen student belonging and wellbeing. Suggested Community of Practice Focus Areas • Emerging legal and policy updates • Facilitating student leadership and advocacy • Supporting advisor wellbeing and sustainability • Sharing resources, tools, and promising practices • Continuous improvement planning and informed data use

Hawthorne SD- Tier 2 Year 2 Day 2 39 participants signed in of which 25 not in OMS - see digital sheet

Location: Zoom Webinar This course is a part of the Advantage HCM Power-BI Ad-Hoc Report Creation course series. Participants will experientially explore the course topic listed below. - Creating Ad-Hoc Reports using PowerBI to support Position Control and HR Business Processes Prerequisite: None Please note that this course covers two areas: Payroll and Human Resources.

Location: Zoom Webinar This course is a part of the Advantage HCM Power-BI Ad-Hoc Report Creation course series. Participants will experientially explore the course topic listed below. - Creating Ad-Hoc Reports using PowerBI to support Deductions, Benefits and Payroll Processing Prerequisite: None Please note that this course covers two areas: Payroll and Human Resources.

This session explores how leaders can effectively navigate and respond to staff resistance during times of change. Participants will examine the underlying causes of resistance and learn strategies to address concerns with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Through practical examples, the session highlights how to build trust, foster open dialogue, and create conditions for greater buy-in. Attendees will leave with tools to transform resistance into engagement and move initiatives forward with greater confidence and cohesion. 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.

Hosted by LACOE Library Services, this workshop provides library technicians, clerks and other classified library paraprofessionals with the foundational knowledge needed to effectively support students, staff and library services in a school library setting.  We will be covering such topics as: Library Standards Support Collection Development Library Environment Reading and Research Support Wellbeing through the School Library and much more! If you are new to providing library services, you are strongly encouraged to attend, but continuing library practitioners are more than welcome to join. Everyone will learn more about their important roles in the school library, and the library's importance to teachers and students. 

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.

Montebello USD Cohort A T2Y2 Day 2 34 participants signed in - see digital sheet

Palmdale Tier 2 Year 1 & Tier 3 Day 2 (simultaneous) 51 participants signed in of which 7 not in OMS - see sign in and digital sheets

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.

This opening session introduces participants to the full scope and sequence of the professional learning series. Elementary school counselors will examine how comprehensive school counseling programs, ASCA Student Standards, MTSS, and CYBHI Fee Schedule Program concepts can work together to support student well-being and skill development. Participants will reflect on their current counseling practices, complete a counseling knowledge and skills self-assessment, and begin developing an action plan for applying learning across the series. Participant Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Describe the purpose and structure of the professional learning series. Explain connections among CSCP, ASCA Student Standards, MTSS, and CYBHI-aligned services. Identify ways individual and group counseling currently fit within their school counseling program. Assess their current counseling knowledge and skills related to supporting elementary student needs. Draft an initial action plan for applying counseling skills within a tiered system of support.

This opening session introduces participants to the scope and sequence of the series and establishes a shared framework for aligning comprehensive school counseling programs, ASCA Student Standards, MTSS, and CYBHI Fee Schedule Program concepts. Secondary school counselors will examine how individual and group counseling can be integrated into their current programs to support students experiencing anxiety, stress, and skill-development needs that may affect academic success and postsecondary planning. Participants will complete a counseling knowledge and skills self-assessment and begin developing an action plan for implementation. Participant Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Describe the purpose and structure of the professional learning series. Explain how CSCP, ASCA Student Standards, MTSS, and CYBHI-aligned services connect to secondary school counseling. Identify current individual and group counseling practices within their school counseling program. Assess their counseling knowledge and skills related to supporting secondary student needs. Begin an action plan for strengthening counseling supports within a tiered framework.

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.

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.

HEP Empowerment Summit: Celebrating the Heart of the Homeless Liaisons In honor of November being Homeless Youth and Child Awareness Month we are inviting all of our District and Charter Homeless Liaison staff to a celebration and time for self-care on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9-11:30am at the Norwalk La Mirada Southeast Academy High School.Spots are limited to up to 3 Homeless Liaison staff per LEA.All staff must register below prior to attending.We are looking forward to celebrating together and taking time to reflect on this powerful work.