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ECP Professional Development Calendar

UPK/UTK Professional Development Series, 2024-25: Engaging and Effective Strategies That Support Language and Literacy

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Event Date 05/08/2025

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:

  • Learn through movement, speaking, song, poetry, performance, and art
  • Learn how realia keeps kids interested and involved
  • Learn developmentally appropriate activities to support positive behavior and love of learning

Ventura County UPK Network Quarterly Meetings PY 24-25

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

(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.

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

Saturday, May 3, 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 to adapt indoor and outdoor settings as informed by developmentally appropriate practices.
    • Session 1 - Participants will be encouraged to reimagine their environments through the influence of past and current early childhood professionals.
    • Session 2 - Participants will learn more through model sites and examples.
    • Session 3 - Participants will be supported in planning and goal setting to begin the transformation of their teaching environment and practices.
  • Equity & Implicit Bias: Investigate strategies to support inclusive practices in early care and education.
    • Session 1 - Focus on the impact of bias.
    • Session 2 - Focus on strategies for reducing bias.
    • Session 3 - Focus on strategies to create more equitable classrooms.
  • Incorporating STEM: Discover how to integrate hands-on STEM activities into your early childhood programming.
    • Session 1 - Focus on science and technology.
    • Session 2 - Focus on engineering and math.
    • Session 3 - Focus on the integration of these domains in early learning environments.
  • Trauma Responsive Practices: Use the science of resilience to create nurturing and healing programs.
    • Session 1 - Focus on defining Trauma and the science behind recalling events.
    • Session 2 - Focus on Resilience and reframing.
    • Session 3 - Focuses on implementation of the science and resilience practices, to create nurturing and healing program environments.
______________________________________________________________

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

  • Entornos para bebés/niños pequeños (en español): Aprenda a adaptar los entornos interiores y exteriores según la práctica apropiada para el desarrollo. 
    • Sesión 1 - Se les animará a los participantes a reimaginar sus entornos a través de la influencia de los profesionales de la primera infancia pasados y actuales. 
    • Sesión 2 - Los participantes obtendrán más información a través de sitios modelo y ejemplos. 
    • Sesión 3 - Se apoyará a los participantes en la planificación y el establecimiento de metas para comenzar la transformación de su entorno y prácticas docentes.
  • 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.

UPK/UTK Professional Development Series, 2024-25: Play, Explore, and Count for Early Math Learning

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Event Date 04/24/2025

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:

  • Experience ways to help students learn and enjoy math concepts using simple materials and conversations
  • Explore opportunities to play and reason
  • Consider developmental stages as young learners begin to understand numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.

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

Monday, April 7, 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.

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

Saturday, March 29, 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 to adapt indoor and outdoor settings as informed by developmentally appropriate practices.
    • Session 1 - Participants will be encouraged to reimagine their environments through the influence of past and current early childhood professionals.
    • Session 2 - Participants will learn more through model sites and examples.
    • Session 3 - Participants will be supported in planning and goal setting to begin the transformation of their teaching environment and practices.
  • Equity & Implicit Bias: Investigate strategies to support inclusive practices in early care and education.
    • Session 1 - Focus on the impact of bias.
    • Session 2 - Focus on strategies for reducing bias.
    • Session 3 - Focus on strategies to create more equitable classrooms.
  • Incorporating STEM: Discover how to integrate hands-on STEM activities into your early childhood programming.
    • Session 1 - Focus on science and technology.
    • Session 2 - Focus on engineering and math.
    • Session 3 - Focus on the integration of these domains in early learning environments.
  • Trauma Responsive Practices: Use the science of resilience to create nurturing and healing programs.
    • Session 1 - Focus on defining Trauma and the science behind recalling events.
    • Session 2 - Focus on Resilience and reframing.
    • Session 3 - Focuses on implementation of the science and resilience practices, to create nurturing and healing program environments.
______________________________________________________________

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

  • Entornos para bebés/niños pequeños (en español): Aprenda a adaptar los entornos interiores y exteriores según la práctica apropiada para el desarrollo. 
    • Sesión 1 - Se les animará a los participantes a reimaginar sus entornos a través de la influencia de los profesionales de la primera infancia pasados y actuales. 
    • Sesión 2 - Los participantes obtendrán más información a través de sitios modelo y ejemplos. 
    • Sesión 3 - Se apoyará a los participantes en la planificación y el establecimiento de metas para comenzar la transformación de su entorno y prácticas docentes.
  • 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.

UPK/UTK Workshop Series: Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF): Health Domain

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Event Date 03/20/2025
VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this UPK/UTK Workshop series for ECE and TK Teachers, Aides and Administrators.

In this virtual workshop, participants will:

  • Review the PTKLF Health domain for children age three to five-and-a-half years old
  • Learn how to use the PTKLF to promote health and safety habits for young children
  • Recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion

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

Tuesday, March 18, 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

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

Monday, March 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.

Ventura County UPK Network Quarterly Meetings PY 24-25

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

(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.

UPK/UTK Workshop Series: Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF): History/Social Science Domain

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Event Date 02/27/2025
VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this UPK/UTK Workshop series for ECE and TK Teachers, Aides and Administrators.

In this session, participants will:

  • Review the PTKLF History/Social Science domain for children age three to five-and-a-half years old
  • Learn how teachers can use the PTKLF to help children develop a strong self-identity and build a sense of community
  • Recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and belonging

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 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 training ($900 value). 

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, 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 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 training ($900 value). 

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, 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 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 training ($900 value). 

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.

 

 


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 to adapt indoor and outdoor settings as informed by developmentally appropriate practices.
    • Session 1 - Participants will be encouraged to reimagine their environments through the influence of past and current early childhood professionals.
    • Session 2 - Participants will learn more through model sites and examples.
    • Session 3 - Participants will be supported in planning and goal setting to begin the transformation of their teaching environment and practices.
  • Equity & Implicit Bias: Investigate strategies to support inclusive practices in early care and education.
    • Session 1 - Focus on the impact of bias.
    • Session 2 - Focus on strategies for reducing bias.
    • Session 3 - Focus on strategies to create more equitable classrooms.
  • Incorporating STEM: Discover how to integrate hands-on STEM activities into your early childhood programming.
    • Session 1 - Focus on science and technology.
    • Session 2 - Focus on engineering and math.
    • Session 3 - Focus on the integration of these domains in early learning environments.
  • Trauma Responsive Practices: Use the science of resilience to create nurturing and healing programs.
    • Session 1 - Focus on defining Trauma and the science behind recalling events.
    • Session 2 - Focus on Resilience and reframing.
    • Session 3 - Focuses on implementation of the science and resilience practices, to create nurturing and healing program environments.
______________________________________________________________

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

  • Entornos para bebés/niños pequeños (en español): Aprenda a adaptar los entornos interiores y exteriores según la práctica apropiada para el desarrollo. 
    • Sesión 1 - Se les animará a los participantes a reimaginar sus entornos a través de la influencia de los profesionales de la primera infancia pasados y actuales. 
    • Sesión 2 - Los participantes obtendrán más información a través de sitios modelo y ejemplos. 
    • Sesión 3 - Se apoyará a los participantes en la planificación y el establecimiento de metas para comenzar la transformación de su entorno y prácticas docentes.
  • 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 

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



Este mensaje se repite en español
  

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