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21CSLA Equity Symposium 2024 with Dr. Anthony Muhammad

21CSLA Equity Symposium 2024 with Dr. Anthony Muhammad

Dr. Anthony Muhammad, a distinguished educator and sought-after speaker is set to present a free two-day professional development series on school culture. Renowned for his transformative insights, Dr. Muhammad is best known for his seminal work, Transforming School Culture. Through this influential book, he tackles the intricate dynamics of school culture, offering a profound exploration of how to shift toxic environments into ones that thrive with positivity and inclusivity. With his wealth of experience, Dr. Muhammad provides educators with practical and actionable strategies to collaborate and create constructive atmospheres that not only foster personal growth but also enhance overall organizational effectiveness. His presence at the Equity Symposium promises to inspire and empower educators on their journey towards cultivating equitable and impactful learning environments.
 
Location: Madera County Superintendent of Schools - Conference Center 
  • May 16, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • May 17, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
 
Registration and hotel room* are covered by 21CSLA for participants within these 11 counties: Inyo, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tulare.
*Only 40 Rooms Available
 
Game On: Collective Leadership in Action

Game On: Collective Leadership in Action

Geared toward administrators and teacher-leaders at the site, central office, or county/regional levels, you will uncover the influences that impact your daily work and devise strategic moves to overcome hurdles through a collective leadership approach. We will draw from participants’ experiences and collaborate on real problems of practice in order to amplify each leader’s impact within their own sphere of influence. Ideal for teams as well as individuals, participants will leave with practical tools and resources that will rewrite the rules of engagement for the students, families, and staff you serve. Your move!
 
Location: The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth
  • June 26, 2024 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • June 27, 2024 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
 
Registration and hotel room* are covered by 21CSLA for participants within these 11 counties: Inyo, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tulare.
*Only 25 Rooms Available
 
21CSLA Winter Leadership Retreat with Dr. Kim Wallace

21CSLA Winter Leadership Retreat with Dr. Kim Wallace

Transforming organizational culture and improving student outcomes is a crucial goal that educational leaders strive for, and achieving this goal requires more than just positive intentions. Dr. Kim Wallace, experienced educator, author, consultant, and facilitator offers leaders a practical course of action to achieve this through infusing new initiatives into their organizations through an equity lens. With Dr. Wallace’s guidance, leaders will amplify opportunities and diminish systemic barriers for historically marginalized students, leading to improved student outcomes and a more inclusive culture. Dr. Wallace helps pave the way for leaders to take actionable steps towards realizing this goal with confidence and sensitivity. A copy of Leading Through an Equity Lens will be provided for each participant.
 
Location: Visalia, CA
  • November 30, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • December 1, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
 
Registration and hotel room* are covered by 21CSLA for participants within these 11 counties: Inyo, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tulare.
*Only 40 Rooms Available
Shifting the Mindset: Supporting At-Promise Youth

Shifting the Mindset: Supporting At-Promise Youth

This five part series focuses on making a shift to an assets-based approach when educating at-promise youth. Topics will include educational reform for Black youth with Dr. Bettina Love, meeting the needs of at-promise youth, and providing culturally sustaining spaces. All participants will receive a copy of Dr. Love's newest book Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal.
 
All sessions in person: The Lemoore Service Center, 876 E. Bush Street, Lemoore, CA 93230
 
Dates/Times:
November 2, 2023
December 11, 2023
January 16, 2024
February 1, 2024
April 4, 2024
 
Registration is open to all.  
 
Envisioning and Leading Equitable TK Classrooms - 21CSLA UTK Leadership Initiative

Envisioning and Leading Equitable TK Classrooms - 21CSLA UTK Leadership Initiative

Module 3: Leadership Practices to Support, Integrate and Align P-3
 
GUIDING QUESTION How can principals and district leaders effectively support, integrate, and align high-quality, equitable TK programs within sites and systems? 
 
LEARNING OUTCOME Leaders develop the knowledge and understanding to support their role in leading high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and equitable TK programs.
 
Location: Merced County Office of Education Downtown Professional Development Center 
  • January 22, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • January 29, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
 
 
Envisioning and Leading Equitable TK Classrooms - 21CSLA UTK Leadership Initiative

Envisioning and Leading Equitable TK Classrooms - 21CSLA UTK Leadership Initiative

GUIDING QUESTION What should leaders see in inclusive, high quality, and culturally and linguistically relevant TK classrooms?
 
LEARNING OUTCOME After exploring research and standards related to high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction, leaders can identify specific “look fors” in TK classrooms to develop their instructional leadership for implementing California’s UTK.
 
Location: Merced County Office of Education Downtown Professional Development Center 
  • September 18, 2023 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • September 19, 2023 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
 
Co-Teaching - Ongoing Implementation Support

Co-Teaching - Ongoing Implementation Support

Continue your learning with Catherine Wilson! This five-part professional learning series will support teachers to grow their co-teaching expertise. By networking with other co-teachers, participants will deepen their knowledge of co-teaching, support fellow co-teaching colleagues, and become advocates for co-teaching as a model for inclusion. This professional learning network will empower teachers as leaders in their schools and in the field of co-teaching. SCOE is pleased to offer this series at no cost in partnership with 21CSLA.  
 
Dates:
  • September 21, 2023 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • November 31, 2023 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
  • January 23, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
  • February 27, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
  • May 7, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
 
Registration is open to leaders within Stanislaus County.    
 
Co-Teaching 101 - Co-Teaching Training

Co-Teaching 101 - Co-Teaching Training

SCOE, in partnership with 21CSLA, is providing a series of professional development sessions on co-teaching; designed to support staff implementing and growing their co-teaching practices by building understanding and providing support to ensure effective use and growth of co-teaching practices. Presenter, Catherine Wilson, M.Ed., will provide interactive learning opportunities with this goal in mind. 
 
Dates:
  • September 19, 2023 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • September 20, 2023 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  
  • January 23, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Registration is open to leaders within Stanislaus County.  
 
PBIS Training with Golden Valley Unified School District

PBIS Training with Golden Valley Unified School District

Join us for a five-day experience exploring the schoolwide and classroom implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework.  Designed for leaders and practitioners who envision culturally relevant and equitable implementation and outcomes that create a school culture that supports the social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) wellbeing for ALL - Staff, Students, Families.
 
Location: MCSOS - Conference Center
  • 9/19/23 8:00-3:00
  • 10/16/23 8:00-3:00
  • 11/13/23 8:00-3:00
  • 1/25/24 8:00-3:00
  • 2/5/24 8:00-3:00
 
Registration is open to Leaders within Golden Valley USD. 
 
Inyo/Mono Summer Leadership Retreat

Inyo/Mono Summer Leadership Retreat

Accountability activates your team to take ownership – not only of their actions, but of the success of the organization as a whole.  This helps create purpose and meaning for your people in their daily work. When all of your teams are engaged and accountable, everyone gains a clear view of how they contribute to achieving your organization’s business goals, and they take an active role in growing your impact.
 
Join us to:
  • Uncover strategies to avoid the Blame Game while developing new ways to strengthen your organization's culture.
  • Form powerful habits through proven tools to bring your Cultural Beliefs and Key Results to life.
 
Closed event – open only to Mono/Inyo leadership teams.
Tulare COE - Student Centered Coaching

Tulare COE - Student Centered Coaching

Learn how to implement an evidence-based model of instructional coaching that shifts the focus to partnering with teachers to reach goals for student learning.
 
Dates:
  • October 10-11, 2023 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • May 14-15, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM  
 
Registration is open to leaders within Tulare County.    
 
Merced County Elementary Principals Network

Merced County Elementary Principals Network

Starting Off Strong with Adam Welcome. Adam has been a teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Innovation, four-time author, podcast host, and international keynote speaker. 
 
Date and Location:
MCOE Downtown Professional Development Center, 1715 Canal Street, Merced, CA 95340
  • August 2, 2023 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
 
Registration is open to leaders within Merced County.    
 
San Benito - Math Initiative 

San Benito - Math Initiative 

The San Benito County Mathematics Initiative will focus on a variety of specific mathematics content including developing number sense, operations on whole numbers, decimals and fractions as well as concrete effective instructional practices that can be used immediately.
 
Date and Location:
TBA
 
Registration is open to leaders within San Benito County.    
 
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San Benito - Leading for Equity

San Benito - Leading for Equity

Participants will explore the systemic barriers that hinder equitable outcomes in education and examine the impact of implicit bias, cultural responsiveness, and inclusive practices on student achievement. This professional learning session series is designed to empower superintendents and educational leaders with the necessary tools and knowledge to foster equity in education.
 
Date and Location:
TBA
 
Registration is open to leaders within San Benito County.  
 
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Contact Us

Contact Us

For more information on 21CSLA sponsored professional learning opportunities, 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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