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ECP Professional Development Calendar

CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators, 4-Part Virtual Training

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Event Date(s) 07/21/2026 - 07/24/2026

In this 4-part Virtual training, participants will:

  • Learn how the CLASS Pre-K is organized and what it measures
  • Understand the connections among effective teacher-student interactions, the CLASS Pre-K, and students’ learning and development
  • Learn, identify and discuss effective teacher-student interactions
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Thank you for your cooperation.

CLASS Pre-K 2nd Edition Observer 3-part Training

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Event Date(s) 07/14/2026 - 07/16/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. 

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

CLASS Pre-K 2nd Edition Observer 3-part Training

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Event Date(s) 07/14/2026 - 07/16/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. 

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

CLASS Pre-K 2nd Edition Observer 3-part Training

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Event Date(s) 07/14/2026 - 07/16/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. 

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators, 2-Part Virtual Training

Friday, July 10, 2026

(2 Day Event) 07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026

In this 2-part Virtual training, participants will:

  • Learn how the CLASS Pre-K is organized and what it measures
  • Understand the connections among effective teacher-student interactions, the CLASS Pre-K, and students’ learning and development
  • Learn, identify and discuss effective teacher-student interactions
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Thank you for your cooperation.

Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) 2025 2-part Virtual Training

Thursday, July 9, 2026

(2 Day Event) 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026
Come learn more about the DRDP (2025) assessment tool that is designed for educators to observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning and development as well as plan individualized and group curriculum.

This virtual training is offered to general education ECE educators who are interested in learning about the format of the DRDP, use of documentation and evidence to rate measures, and the importance of inter-rater reliability.

**Please note: This training does not meet requirements for Special Education educators. Special education educators must complete training via online DR access.

Virtual Overview for Leaders Pre-K-3 CLASS 2nd Edition

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Event Date 07/08/2026

Join a virtual leadership overview session on the CLASS 2nd edition. Training will provide ECE leaders with an understanding of CLASS as a system for supporting continuous quality improvement and for effective CLASS implementation.

Participants will:

  • Be able to describe CLASS and its impact on child outcomes
  • Identify elements of CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd dimensions
  • Understand and describe the observation process
  • Interpret CLASS data
  • Create a plan to support CLASS implementation within their program
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Thank you for your cooperation.

Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) 2025 2-part Virtual Training

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

(2 Day Event) 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026
Come learn more about the DRDP (2025) assessment tool that is designed for educators to observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning and development as well as plan individualized and group curriculum.

This virtual training is offered to general education ECE educators who are interested in learning about the format of the DRDP, use of documentation and evidence to rate measures, and the importance of inter-rater reliability.

**Please note: This training does not meet requirements for Special Education educators. Special education educators must complete training via online DR access.

CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators, 2-Part Virtual Training

Monday, July 6, 2026

(2 Day Event) 07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026

In this 2-part Virtual training, participants will:

  • Learn how the CLASS Pre-K is organized and what it measures
  • Understand the connections among effective teacher-student interactions, the CLASS Pre-K, and students’ learning and development
  • Learn, identify and discuss effective teacher-student interactions
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Thank you for your cooperation.

UPK/TK/K Summer Series: Count, Play, Explore with Early Learning Math - Measurement and Data

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Event Date 06/24/2026

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this professional development early learning math series for educators working with young children, including Preschool (PK) teachers and administrators, TK and Kindergarten teachers, TK TOSAs, paraeducators, and principals. 

In the training Measurement and Data participants will:

  • Explore how PreK/TK/K children develop an understanding of measurement
  • Practice ways educators can support children's developing knowledge and skills in measuremnt
  • Engage in a playful data collection and representation activity
  • Identify ways educators can support children in data collection, representation, and interpretation

UPK/TK/K Summer Series: Count, Play, Explore with Early Learning Math - Geometry and Spatial Thinking

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Event Date 06/23/2026

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this professional development early learning math series for educators working with young children, including Preschool (PK) teachers and administrators, TK and Kindergarten teachers, TK TOSAs, paraeducators, and principals. 

In the training Geometry and Spatial Thinking participants will:

  • Discover how PreK/TK/K children learn about shapes
  • Identify strategies that educators can use to support children to develop geometry knowledge and skills
  • Learn about key components of spatial thinking
  • Practice strategies to help children develop spatial thinking skills

UPK/TK/K Summer Series: Count, Play, Explore with Early Learning Math - Numbers, Counting, Addition and Subtraction

Monday, June 22, 2026

Event Date 06/22/2026

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this professional development early learning math series for educators working with young children, including Preschool (PK) teachers and administrators, TK and Kindergarten teachers, TK TOSAs, paraeducators, and principals. 

In the training Numbers, Counting, Addition, and Subtraction participants will:

  • Discover why math mindsets matter
  • Learn about five key practices to support early math learning
  • Explore how PreK/TK/K children develop an understanding of number and counting
  • Gain skills to support children (three to six years old) to understand and use addition and subtraction

CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Event Date(s) 06/16/2026 - 06/18/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is not public and will only be offered to CSPP agencies in the Kern County area.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Event Date(s) 06/16/2026 - 06/18/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is not public and will only be offered to CSPP agencies in the Kern County area.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Event Date(s) 06/16/2026 - 06/18/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is not public and will only be offered to CSPP agencies in the Kern County area.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


FCC End of Year Gathering / Convivio de provedoras de fin de año

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Event Date 06/11/2026

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VCOE ECP invites you for an evening together to reflect on the year and enjoy an evening of fun activities. Open to all Family Child Care Providers participating in Quality Counts Ventura County. 

Dinner will be provided.

The last day to register is May 22nd..

VCOE ECP les invita a una noche de convivio para reflexionar sobre el año y disfrutar de una noche de actividades divertidas. El convivio estára abierto a todas las proveedoras de Cuidado Infantil Familiar que participan en Quality Counts Ventura County. 

Se proporcionará cena.

El último día para inscribirse es el 22 de mayo.  

Modulo 100: Practicas de respuesta al trauma y desarrollo de la resiliencia

Thursday, May 28, 2026

(3 Day Event) 04/09/2026 - 05/28/2026

La serie de capacitación, Módulo 100: Prácticas de respuesta al trauma y desarrollo de la resiliencia, está diseñada para apoyar a educadores y proveedores de servicios de educación infantil que trabajan con niños de 3 a 8 años en diversos entornos, o en organizaciones que apoyan a los niños pequeños y sus familias.

Debido al contexto del tema, puede que sea desencadenante para algunas personas durante la capacitación. Les recomendamos venir preparados con estrategias que les ayuden a sentirse seguros y tranquilos.

Los participantes deben asistir a las tres sesiones para recibir el crédito por esta serie.

Parte 1: jueves, 9 de abril de 2026 (en persona)
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Parte 2: jueves, 7 de mayo de 2026 (virtual)
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p. m.

Parte 3: jueves, 28 de mayo de 2026 (en persona)
6:30 p. m. – 8:30 p. m.

Ventura County UPK Network Quarterly Meetings PY 25-26

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

(4 Day Event) 10/22/2025 - 05/27/2026
VCOE will hold quarterly Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Network meetings to share new information, foster connections across LEAs, and encourage representatives to share implementation successes.

Family Child Care Community of Learners / Cuidado Infantil Familiar Comunidad de Aprendices

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Event Date 05/21/2026
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Collaborative Parent & Provider Agreements

Join this interactive training for Family Child Care Providers and learn how to create collaborative Parent-Provider Agreements that build trust and strong partnerships with families.

Discover how to use positive, cooperative language to set clear expectations, protect everyone involved, and keep the focus on the best outcomes for children.

We'll also review the key components of effective agreements and help you identify what matters most in your program.

Walk away with practical tools to create supportive, clear, and family-centered agreements.

Attention: The Community of Learners is held at Child Development Resources
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Acuerdos Colaborativos entre Padres y Proveedores

¡Únase a esta capacitación interactiva para proveedores de cuidado infantil
familiar!

Aprenda cómo crear acuerdos colaborativos entre padres y proveedores que
fomenten la confianza y construyan relaciones sólidas con las familias.
Descubra cómo usar un lenguaje positivo y cooperativo para establecer
expectativas claras, proteger a todos los involucrados y mantener el enfoque en el bienestar y desarrollo de los niños.

También revisaremos los componentes clave de un acuerdo efectivo y le
ayudaremos a identificar qué es lo más importante para usted como proveedor.

Atención: La Comunidad de Aprendizaje se lleva a cabo en Child Development Resources 

UPK/UTK Professional Development Series, 2025-26: Family Partnership and Culture

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Event Date 05/14/2026

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this TK professional development for ECE and TK Teachers, paraeducators, TOSAs, and Administrators.

In this workshop, participants will

  • Review the components and structure of the Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture.
  • Discuss how to utilize and apply information from Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture.
  • Reflect upon and share about personal culture influences in the early childhood setting.

Modulo 100: Practicas de respuesta al trauma y desarrollo de la resiliencia

Thursday, May 7, 2026

(3 Day Event) 04/09/2026 - 05/28/2026

La serie de capacitación, Módulo 100: Prácticas de respuesta al trauma y desarrollo de la resiliencia, está diseñada para apoyar a educadores y proveedores de servicios de educación infantil que trabajan con niños de 3 a 8 años en diversos entornos, o en organizaciones que apoyan a los niños pequeños y sus familias.

Debido al contexto del tema, puede que sea desencadenante para algunas personas durante la capacitación. Les recomendamos venir preparados con estrategias que les ayuden a sentirse seguros y tranquilos.

Los participantes deben asistir a las tres sesiones para recibir el crédito por esta serie.

Parte 1: jueves, 9 de abril de 2026 (en persona)
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Parte 2: jueves, 7 de mayo de 2026 (virtual)
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p. m.

Parte 3: jueves, 28 de mayo de 2026 (en persona)
6:30 p. m. – 8:30 p. m.

Virtual Inclusion Community of Practice

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

(4 Day Event) 10/01/2025 - 05/06/2026
Join us for a CoP focused on inclusion and best practices! Explore what’s working in the county and how we are supporting our youngest learners in the least restrictive setting. Share your experiences, learn from others, and contribute to fostering an inclusive educational environment for all learners.

This series is designed for district and agency educators serving learners birth to 8 years of age. Each district or agency is encouraged to bring teams comprised of teachers, administrators, support staff, etc., who are interested in or are already implementing inclusion.

  • October 1, 2025 - Building Blocks & Universal Design for Learning
  • December 3, 2025 - Sensory & Assistive Technology
  • March 4, 2026 - Naturalistic Interventions for Children with Autism
  • May 6, 2026 - Positive Behavior Supports

Coaching Support for CLASS Observers - Series 2

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

(5 Day Event) 04/14/2026 - 05/05/2026

This spring, the ASPIRE Region C training team will be hosting a series of topic-specific coaching sessions.

Join any or all of these sessions to gain a deeper understanding of the following topics.

  • April 14, 2026 - Reducing bias
  • April 15, 2026 - Depth, frequency, & duration
  • April 21, 2026 - Notetaking
  • April 22, 2026 - The NICE process
  • May 5, 2026 - Coding practice videos

TK Coordinators and Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) Community of Practice

Monday, May 4, 2026

(7 Day Event) 09/15/2025 - 05/04/2026
Please join us for an open forum for TK TOSAs & Coordinators to network and discuss TK relevant information and best practices.

CLASS Observer Lunch & Learn - Language Modeling

Monday, May 4, 2026

Event Date 05/04/2026

Join your ASPIRE Region C training team for a review series on the Instructional Support Dimensions! These optional 1-hour webinars are intended to support current CLASS Observers seeking a content refresher.