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Dr. Cecilia A. Massetti
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21CSLA Communities of Practice

small circle with people networkingCOMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE

Communities of Practice are cohorts of job-alike leaders who share a similar Problem-of-Practice and a desire to systematically address this problem through a continuous improvement framework alongside regional thought partners. Communities will meet periodically throughout the school year with the support of facilitators. School and district leaders are encouraged to participate as teams to maximize LEA capacity building.
Equity and Your Library -  A Free 21CSLA CoP

Equity and Your Library -  A Free 21CSLA CoP

This community of practice addresses the issue of inequitable and often harmful grading practices and instead encourages teachers to ensure students learn and master state standards while growing their ability to see themselves as competent and successful learners.
 
Dates:
Meets from 9AM to 10:30AM  
  • September 19, 2023
  • November 16, 2023  
  • February 15, 20234
  • April 18, 2024 
 
Registration is open to leaders within the 21CSLA 11 County Region. 
 
FLYER
San Benito County - Arts Integration Initiative

San Benito County - Arts Integration Initiative

Calling teacher-leaders across San Benito County to pilot and assess an arts integration curriculum! Each teacher will receive a one-year license for the Accelerator curriculum as well as 12 hours of professional development with Arts Education Consultant Peggy Burt.
 
Virtual Meeting Dates: 
  • October 16, 2023
  • November 13, 2023  
  • December 11, 2023  
  • January 22, 2024
  • February 12, 2024
  • March 11, 2024
  • April 8, 2024
  • May 13, 2024
 
Registration is open to participants within San Benito County.
 
Creating Equitable Practices in PBIS - A 21CSLA Community Of Practice and Book Study

Creating Equitable Practices in PBIS - A 21CSLA Community Of Practice and Book Study

Join us for five virtual sessions to complete an interactive book study of Creating Equitable Practices in PBIS: Growing a Positive School Climate for Sustainable Outcomes. This go-to resource guides educators on how to incorporate equitable practices in a PBIS framework.

The series will also cover these core concepts:
  • School-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS) and multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)
  • Define equity and present methods for enhancing implementation practices through an equity mindset
  • Analysis of team structures and the evaluation of baseline data sources. 
 
Book Study Dates: 
Meets from 9am to 10:30am  
  • August 29, 2023
  • September 26, 2023  
  • October 24, 2023  
  • November 21, 2023  
  • December 19, 2023  
 
Registration is first come, first served up to 35 participants with priority to Santa Cruz County.
 
Multigrade Teacher - A Free 21CSLA Virtual Community of Practice

Multigrade Teacher - A Free 21CSLA Virtual Community of Practice

We are eager to bring you into this series for our third year! Join us to make connections with others like you. Meet other teachers who teach three or more grade levels simultaneously. Engage in conversations about your unique classroom practices. Share your stories and help us collect them as data to be shared for rural education research. 
 
Meets Every 3rd Tuesday
3:30PM - 5:00PM Via Zoom
  • September 19, 2023
  • October 17, 2023
  • October 14, 2023
  • December 12, 2023
  • Janurary 16, 2024
  • February 20, 2024
  • March 19, 2024
  • April 16, 2024
  • May 21, 2024
 
The Wake Up - A Free 21CSLA Book Study CoP

The Wake Up - A Free 21CSLA Book Study CoP

Join for a 4-part series centered on “closing the gap between good intentions and real change” where we will be reviewing Michelle MiJung Kim's "The Wake Up" and discussing policies and practices to transform schools so that they are inclusive and accepting of our LGBTQIA+ students and other historically marginalized groups within our community. Participants will receive a copy of the book. Michelle was a Keynote Speaker at MCOE’s 2023 All in for Equity.
 
Session Dates:
1:30PM to 4:30PM
  • January 24, 2024
  • January 31, 2024
  • February 7, 2024
  • February 14, 2024
 
Registration is open to leaders within the 21CSLA 11 County Region.    
 
Implementing Initiatives with Integrity - A Free 21CSLA Virutal CoP

Implementing Initiatives with Integrity - A Free 21CSLA Virutal CoP

Leadership can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be! Join author and facilitator, Dr. Kim Wallace’s Community of Practice centered around her two books employing field tested strategies to successfully execute new school and district initiatives with integrity. Over the course of 12 collaborative and interactive sessions, Wallace will help participants infuse new initiatives responsibly and responsively into their organizations for lasting impact on student outcomes. There will be ample opportunities for discussion, inquiry, and application, personally customizable to a variety of organizational settings. A copy of Leading the Launch (2021) and Leading Through an Equity Lens (2023) will be provided for each attendee.
 
Session Dates:
Wednesdays 9AM to 10AM  
  • February 7, 2024
  • February 14, 2024
  • February 21, 2024
  • February 28, 2024
  • March 13, 2024
  • March 20, 2024
  • March 27, 2024
  • April 3, 2024
  • April 10, 2024
  • April 17, 2024
  • April 24, 2024
  • May 1, 2024
 
 
Leading for Improvement - CVNIC in Mathematics

Leading for Improvement - CVNIC in Mathematics

In Central Valley Networked Improvement Community (CVNIC) we believe that EVERY student is mathematically brilliant. We will strive to support your system in creating a culture and environment where students have increased access to high quality mathematics instruction to create a positive foundation for their academic success.
 
Leading for Improvement is designed to prepare coaches and leaders who support site teams. Leaders will utilize continuous improvement methods to impact systemic change. Leading for Improvement sessions will provide professional learning aligned with LCFF Priority 2 and LCFF Priority 4.
 
Location: Doe Ave Complex, 7000 Doe Ave., Visalia, CA 93291
8:30AM - 3:00PM
  • August 22, 2023
  • November 30, 2023
 
 
Grading for Equity Team Planning

Grading for Equity Team Planning

This community of practice addresses the issue of inequitable and often harmful grading practices and instead encourages teachers to ensure students learn and master state standards while growing their ability to see themselves as competent and successful learners.
 
Dates:
Meets from 4:00pm to 7:00pm  
  • September 19, 2023
  • November 16, 2023  
  • February 15, 20234
  • April 18, 2024 
 
Registration is open to leaders within Santa Cruz County.    
 
Alternative Programs - Community of Practice

Alternative Programs - Community of Practice

LEARN - NETWORK - PLAN
 
  • Connect and collaborate with other education leaders, including those in alternative education settings
  • Develop assets-based, equity-driven leadership skills
  • Address the challenges of working with at-promise youth
  • Learn to address complex trauma
    • Book study: Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education by Alex Shevrin Venet - free copy provided to all participants
  • Open to educational leaders working with at-promise youth throughout the state
 
Addressing Complex Trauma In Person Workshop 11/14/23: featuring Dr. Amy Lopez and Steven Ayala, LCSW
 
Dates/Times:
September 29, 2023  3:00-4:30 PM (Zoom)
November 14, 2023  8:00-3:30 PM (In Person)
December 8, 2023 3:00 - 4:30 PM (Zoom)
February 16, 2024  3:00-4:30 PM (Zoom)
April 19, 2024 3:00-4:30 PM (Zoom)
May 17, 2024 3:00-4:30 PM (Zoom)
 
Registration is open to leaders within the 21CSLA 11 County Region.    
 
Kings COE: Special Education Community of Practice

Kings COE: Special Education Community of Practice

Learn - Network - Plan
 
  • Connect and collaborate with other education leaders, including those in special education
  • Develop assets-based, equity-driven leadership skills
  • Address the challenges of working in special education
 
Dates/Times:
September 27, 2023 3:30PM - 5:00PM (Zoom)
November 29, 2023 3:30PM - 5:00PM (Zoom)  
January 31, 2024 8:00AM - 3:30PM (In Person)
February 28, 2024 3:30PM - 5:00PM (Zoom)  
May 1, 2024 3:30PM - 5:00PM (Zoom)  
 
Registration is open to leaders within Kings County.    
 
MCUSD Tier 1 Leadership Cohort

MCUSD Tier 1 Leadership Cohort

We will explore individual strengths and personal leadership styles. We will also strengthen skills needed to lead others while maintaining a positive work life balance. Opportunities to learn more about many aspects of site and district leadership will be available.
 
Meeting Dates: 
  • 3rd Thursday of the month
 
Registration is open to leaders within Mariposa County.    
 
Contacts

Contacts

For more information on 21CSLA sponsored Communities of Practice, contact your County Office:

 
Mid-State Regional Academy: Melissa Murray
Inyo COE - Ilissa Twomey
Kings COE - Joy Santos
Madera CSOS - Amy Tarantino Jones
Mariposa COE - Lydia Lower
Merced COE - Michelle Symes 
Mono COE - Tammy Nguyen  
Monterey COE - Dr. Roberto Nunez
San Benito COE - Keith Thorbahn
Santa Cruz COE - Angela Meeker
Stanislaus COE - Christine Sisco
Tulare COE - Martin Frolli
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