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ECP Professional Development Calendar

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

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Event Date(s) 02/25/2025 - 02/27/2025

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodolgy
  • 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 Kern County. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


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

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Event Date(s) 02/25/2025 - 02/27/2025

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodolgy
  • 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 Kern County. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


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

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Event Date(s) 02/25/2025 - 02/27/2025

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodolgy
  • 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 Kern County. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


Super Saturday Series Spring 2025 Cohort / Serie Súper Sábado Cohorte De Primavera De 2025

Saturday, February 22, 2025

(3 Day Event) 02/22/2025 - 05/03/2025

Esta mensaje repité en español

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs will be offering a spring cohort of 4 professional development 
pathways to build foundational knowledge and deepen understanding of key practices.

Registration is required, no walk-ins will be allowed. Select one of the below sessions

  • Infant/Toddler Environments (Held in Spanish): Learn how to adapt indoor and outdoor settings to meet the diverse needs of our youngest learners.
  • Equity & Implicit Bias: Investigate strategies to support inclusive practices in early care and education.
  • Incorporating STEM: Discover how to integrate STEM activities into your early childhood programming.
  • Trauma Responsive Practices: Use the science of resilience to create nurturing and healing programs.
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Los programas de primera infancia de VCOE ofrecerán una cohorte de
primavera de 4 vías de desarrollo profesional para desarrollar conocimientos
fundamentales y profundizar la comprensión de prácticas clave.

Es necesario registrarse, no se permitirá la entrada sin registro. Seleccione una de las siguientes sesiones

  • Entomos para bebés y niños pequeños (Presentado en español): Aprenda cómo adaptar entornos interiores y exteriores para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes.
  • Equidad y sesgo implícito (Presentado en ingles): Investigar estrategias para apoyar prácticas inclusivas en el cuidado y la educación temprana.
  • Incorporación de STEM (Presentado en ingles): Descubra cómo integrar actividades STEM en su programación para la primera infancia.
  • Prácticas de respuesta al trauma (Presentado en ingles): Utilice la ciencia de la resiliencia para crear programas de crianza y curación.

Virtual Overview for Leaders Pre-K-3 CLASS 2nd Edition - Choose one Session Only

Thursday, February 20, 2025

(6 Day Event) 10/15/2024 - 03/18/2025

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

Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) Meaningful Observation, 2-Part Virtual Training

Thursday, February 13, 2025

(2 Day Event) 02/11/2025 - 02/13/2025

In this 2-part virtual training participants will learn the following:

  • The Purpose of Observation
  • Ways to observe and collect evidence
  • How to organize and set up an observation system
  • How to review and reflect on documentation; Rating the Desired Results Developmental Profile - DRDP© (2015)
 

Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) Meaningful Observation, 2-Part Virtual Training

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

(2 Day Event) 02/11/2025 - 02/13/2025

In this 2-part virtual training participants will learn the following:

  • The Purpose of Observation
  • Ways to observe and collect evidence
  • How to organize and set up an observation system
  • How to review and reflect on documentation; Rating the Desired Results Developmental Profile - DRDP© (2015)
 

Virtual Information Session: Teaching Stars Overview Ventura County

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

(6 Day Event) 09/24/2024 - 02/11/2025

Teaching Stars Ventura County supports the professional advancement and retention of early learning and care (ELC) educators (including current and prospective transitional kindergarten teachers, state preschool teachers, family child care providers, and others pursuing a degree/coursework in early childhood) by incentivizing activities that promote educator effectiveness, retention, and degree and/or credential attainment.

To learn more about how Teaching Stars Ventura County can support you in your professional advancement, please join us for one of the following virtual information sessions: 

  • September 24, 2024 - 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • October 1, 2024 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm-7:00pm (Spanish Session)
  • January 28, 2025 - 6:00pm-7:00pm (Spanish Session)
  • February 4, 2025 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • February 11, 2025 - 4:00pm-5:00pm

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91377746431 

UTK Learning Journeys - Explore TK Classrooms across Ventura County

Monday, February 10, 2025

(3 Day Event) 12/09/2024 - 03/10/2025

Administrators, Principals, and TK TOSAs/Coordinators are invited to join the VCOE TK TOSA/Coordinator Community of Practice for our second annual UTK Learning Journeys. During these learning journeys, TK TOSAs/Coordinators will provide a tour of a TK classroom in their district. This will be an opportunity to view high-quality TK classroom environments that emphasize active, hands-on learning for TK children, to learn about their TK implementation successes, and to discuss creative ways  to work together to ensure all our UTK children thrive.

 

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

Monday, February 10, 2025

(8 Day Event) 09/16/2024 - 05/12/2025
Please join us for an open forum for TK TOSAs & Coordinators to network and discuss TK relevant information and best practices.

Virtual Information Session: Teaching Stars Overview Ventura County

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

(6 Day Event) 09/24/2024 - 02/11/2025

Teaching Stars Ventura County supports the professional advancement and retention of early learning and care (ELC) educators (including current and prospective transitional kindergarten teachers, state preschool teachers, family child care providers, and others pursuing a degree/coursework in early childhood) by incentivizing activities that promote educator effectiveness, retention, and degree and/or credential attainment.

To learn more about how Teaching Stars Ventura County can support you in your professional advancement, please join us for one of the following virtual information sessions: 

  • September 24, 2024 - 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • October 1, 2024 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm-7:00pm (Spanish Session)
  • January 28, 2025 - 6:00pm-7:00pm (Spanish Session)
  • February 4, 2025 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • February 11, 2025 - 4:00pm-5:00pm

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91377746431 

Advancing Inclusion Conference / Conferencia Avansando la Inclusión

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Event Date 02/01/2025


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Join us for our third inclusion conference, Advancing Inclusion, on Saturday, February 1st, 2025!  

Families and early childhood educators are invited to join community partners and local experts as we pave the path of belonging.

We look forward to a day full of learning, exploring, and investigation!


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¡Únase a nosotros en nuestra tercera conferencia de inclusión, Avansando la Inclusión, el sábado 1 de febrero de 2025!    

Se invita a las familias y a los educadores de la primera infancia a unirse a los socios comunitarios y a los expertos locales mientras allanamos el camino de la pertenencia.

¡Esperamos un día lleno de aprendizaje, exploración e investigación!

Virtual Information Session: Teaching Stars Overview Ventura County

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

(6 Day Event) 09/24/2024 - 02/11/2025

Teaching Stars Ventura County supports the professional advancement and retention of early learning and care (ELC) educators (including current and prospective transitional kindergarten teachers, state preschool teachers, family child care providers, and others pursuing a degree/coursework in early childhood) by incentivizing activities that promote educator effectiveness, retention, and degree and/or credential attainment.

To learn more about how Teaching Stars Ventura County can support you in your professional advancement, please join us for one of the following virtual information sessions: 

  • September 24, 2024 - 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • October 1, 2024 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm-7:00pm (Spanish Session)
  • January 28, 2025 - 6:00pm-7:00pm (Spanish Session)
  • February 4, 2025 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • February 11, 2025 - 4:00pm-5:00pm

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91377746431 

Virtual Overview for Leaders Pre-K-3 CLASS 2nd Edition - Choose one Session Only

Thursday, January 23, 2025

(6 Day Event) 10/15/2024 - 03/18/2025

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

UPK/UTK Workshop Series: Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF): Social Emotional Development

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Event Date 01/16/2025
VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this UPK/UTK Workshop series for ECE and TK Teachers, Aides and Administrators.

In this workshop, participants will:

  • Review the PTKLF Social and Emotional Development (SED) domain for children age three to five-and-a-half years old
  • Identify how teachers can support social and emotional development
  • Recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion

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

Saturday, December 21, 2024

(2 Day Event) 12/14/2024 - 12/21/2024

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
**This training is currently full. Anyone registering will be added to our waitlist. 

Please note that this training is not public and will only be offered to CSPP agencies. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Friday, December 20, 2024

Event Date(s) 12/18/2024 - 12/20/2024

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodolgy
  • How to prepare to reliably assess 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 Kern County. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


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

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Event Date(s) 12/18/2024 - 12/20/2024

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodolgy
  • How to prepare to reliably assess 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 Kern County. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


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

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Event Date(s) 12/18/2024 - 12/20/2024

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodolgy
  • How to prepare to reliably assess 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 Kern County. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


Virtual Overview for Leaders Pre-K-3 CLASS 2nd Edition - Choose one Session Only

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

(6 Day Event) 10/15/2024 - 03/18/2025

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

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

Saturday, December 14, 2024

(2 Day Event) 12/14/2024 - 12/21/2024

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
**This training is currently full. Anyone registering will be added to our waitlist. 

Please note that this training is not public and will only be offered to CSPP agencies. Thank you for your cooperation.

UTK Learning Journeys - Explore TK Classrooms across Ventura County

Monday, December 9, 2024

(3 Day Event) 12/09/2024 - 03/10/2025

Administrators, Principals, and TK TOSAs/Coordinators are invited to join the VCOE TK TOSA/Coordinator Community of Practice for our second annual UTK Learning Journeys. During these learning journeys, TK TOSAs/Coordinators will provide a tour of a TK classroom in their district. This will be an opportunity to view high-quality TK classroom environments that emphasize active, hands-on learning for TK children, to learn about their TK implementation successes, and to discuss creative ways  to work together to ensure all our UTK children thrive.

 

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

Monday, December 9, 2024

(8 Day Event) 09/16/2024 - 05/12/2025
Please join us for an open forum for TK TOSAs & Coordinators to network and discuss TK relevant information and best practices.

Super Saturday Series Fall 2024 Cohort / Serie Súper Sábado Cohorte De Otoño De 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024

(3 Day Event) 10/05/2024 - 12/07/2024

Esta mensaje repité en español

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs will be offering a fall cohort of 4 professional development 
pathways to build foundational knowledge and deepen understanding of key practices.

Registration is required no walk-ins will be allowed. Select one of the below pathways:

  • Discovering the Development of Infants & Toddlers (Held in Spanish): Explore infant/toddler development and strategies to support the whole child.
  • A Deep Dive into Social-Emotional Supports: Focus on the critical development of social-emotional skills in young children.
  • Interacting with Young Children: Examine emotionally responsive adult/child interactions and the importance of relationships.
  • The Path to Inclusion: Investigate strategies to support inclusive practices in early care and education.


Los programas de primera infancia de VCOE ofrecerán una cohorte de otoño de 4 vías de desarrollo profesional para desarrollar conocimientos fundamentales y profundizar la comprensión de prácticas clave.

Es necesario registrarse, no se permitirá la entrada sin registro. Seleccione una de las siguientes vias

  • Descubriendo el desarrollo de bebés y niños pequeños (en español): Explore el desarrollo de bebés y niños pequeños y estrategias para apoyar al niño en su totalidad.
  • Una inmersión profunda en los apoyos socioemocionales: Enfoque en el desarrollo crítico de las habilidades socioemocionales en niños pequeños.
  • Interactuar con niños pequeños: Examinar las interacciones emocionalmente receptivas entre adultos y niños y la importancia de las relaciones.
  • El camino hacia la inclusión: Investigar estrategias para apoyar prácticas inclusivas en el cuidado y la educación temprana.

Ventura County UPK Network Quarterly Meetings PY 24-25

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

(4 Day Event) 10/16/2024 - 05/07/2025
VCOE will hold quarterly Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Network meetings to share new information, foster connections across LEAs, and encourage representatives to share implementation successes.