Bay Area Regional Ethnic Studies Foundations Course

Asynchronous course for Ethnic Studies Teachers, 2 CE units available

Dates/Times: Self-paced

Audience: Ethnic Studies Teachers

Cost: $50 per credit (optional)

Location: Virtual

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California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership Online Professional Learning Opportunities

The California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership (CAL-MSCS) grant project is working to expand existing statewide infrastructure and capacity to provide educators with professional learning opportunities and coaching in mathematics, science, and computer science for grades four to twelve. Sessions are led by content leadership teams and partners to explore topics impacting the implementation of mathematics, science, and computer science education. Previously recorded sessions and registration information for upcoming sessions are on the CAL-MSCS web page.

Date/Time: Monthly one-hour “Trending Tuesdays," 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Audience: All California educators

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual

Registration

Contact: calmscs@sjcoe.net. 

CCLA Online Courses for Learning Acceleration

The California Collaborative for Learning Acceleration (CCLA) offers access to free self-paced courses that provide evidence-based strategies to boost learning acceleration in the classroom. 

Available Online Courses: Learning Acceleration Introduction Course: This course provides an understanding of what learning acceleration is and why it is needed. It introduces the five components of CCLA: mastery of priority content, evidence-based strategies, Universal Design for Learning, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and social-emotional learning practices. These courses support evidence-based strategies to accelerate learning in math, literacy, and language development. Check out our new paraeducator courses too. 

Dates: Asynchronous

Audience: All TK-12 Educators

Cost: Free 

Location: Virtual

Website & Online Course Access

Clear Administrative Service Credential Program (CACP) Program Winter Cohort Now Enrolling 

If you are a new administrator in need of clearing your administrative services credential, CCCOE's program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as a Professional Preparation Program for the Clear Administrative Services Credential. In partnership with the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), we provide a high-quality, two-year induction program for beginning administrators. Highlights include 40 hours of 1-1 coaching, professional development opportunities, and self-assessment tied to the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders. Our winter cohort is enrolling now through December 15. 

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Early Care and Education - Professional Development

You’re invited to check out the ECE/CPIN Calendar with opportunities to learn about the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) used by Early Care and Education Educators to screen and assess the developmental performance of children in areas of communication, gross & fine motor skills, problem solving, and personal-social skills. Early detection and scaffolding children's learning experiences to support development will lead to educational success. 

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Preschool TK Learning Foundations PTKLF opportunity! 

Date/Time: January 11, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Registration

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Sexual Health Educator (SHE) Training Program 

Teaching Sex Ed: Facilitating difficult questions from Parents and Guardians. The SHE Training Program is a capacity building opportunity for California educators working with youth in school, community, and clinical settings, who desire to build their sexual health knowledge and education skills.  

Audience: Educators and Administrators 

Date/Time: December 4, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free 

Registration 

CCCOE & College Board: Unlocking Opportunities Beyond the SAT 

Presented by Andy Bride, Associate Director at The College Board. With a mindset of equity in education for all students, Bride offers insight to help districts focus their efforts on unlocking the widest array of post-secondary options for every student. His session topics include: PSAT 8/9, Big Future, Pre AP, AP African American Studies, AP PreCalc, AP Seminar, Career Kickstart, and New Courses. 

Audience: District Leaders, High School Principals, Counselors, Teacher Leaders

Dates/Times:  December 4, January 15, February 5, March 12, April 16, May 7, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Registration

CCLA Statewide Mathematics Workshops Series 

Session 2: Utilizing Learning Progressions to Accelerate Student Learning 

Come together with educators statewide to gain knowledge and deepen understanding of learning acceleration. Explore how creating a culture of belonging and engagement utilizing elements of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy (CSP) can accelerate learning. 

Audience: TK-12 Educators, Coaches, Administrators 

Date/Time: December 5, 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Location: Virtual 

Cost: Free 

Flyer Registration 

Learning Acceleration Leadership Series 

Learning acceleration is a mindset shift. Strategically approaching what you 

are already doing to best support implementation of instructional practices 

that bridge grade level content for all students, especially those with unfinished learning. Come learn more about Learning Acceleration and how it could fit into your site plan. 

Audience: Site or District Leaders, Coaches/TOSA’s, Teacher Leaders 

Dates: December 6, February 28, April 18, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  

Location: CCCOE 

Cost: Free 

Registration

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Integrating Computational Thinking, Math and Science Professional Learning Series 

Join facilitators from the Lawrence Hall of Science for a yearlong series, including three full in-person days at the Contra Costa County Office of Education and one virtual follow up session. Integrating computational thinking, mathematics, and science enhances students' comprehension and engagement. Gain foundational knowledge and practical strategies. The first day of the PL series occurred in October and we are still accepting participants. Teams are encouraged to register. 

Audience: TK-12 Educators, Coaches, Administrators 

Date/Location: December 9, February 20, IN PERSON at CCCOE (77 Santa Barbara Rd., Pleasant Hill) and April 23 is Virtual 

Cost: Free 

Registration

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Accelerate Learning Through Engagement – Virtual Series 

Learn about the six forms of engagement and explore a continuum to give students and teachers a common language to discuss engagement within context of classroom learning.  

Audience: All Educators 

Dates: December 10, 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

Location: Virtual 

Cost: Free 

Registration

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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Academic Integration  

This engaging webinar will set you up for success with SEL and Academic integration, no matter where you are with your SEL learning journey. You will collaborate with colleagues from across the state to deepen equity-centered SEL foundations, and experience dynamic activities that will deepen your adult SEL and classroom practices. You will gain access to a teacher-created bank of activities and lessons differentiated by grade level and content area that will help you easily and effectively integrate social and emotional learning into your academic content. 

Audience: TK-12 Teachers 

Dates: December 11, February 5, or March 19

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost: Free 

Location: Virtual

Registration

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CA Mathematics Framework Professional Learning Series 2024-2025 

Through this IN PERSON Professional Learning Series, we explore the 2023 CA Mathematics Framework together in order to inform a productive curriculum adoption in the future. We encourage you to bring a team (not required) to engage in a deeper understanding of the shifts and implications to best support all students. 

·        Gain and deepen knowledge of the 2023 CA Mathematics Framework. 

·        Develop a clear vision of mathematics instruction for your district. 

·        Prepare for an informed curriculum adoption. 

Audience: Site or District Leaders, Coaches/TOSA’s, Teacher Leaders 

Dates/Time: December 3, February 4, April 15, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.  

Location: CCCOE, 77 Santa Barbara Rd., Pleasant Hill  

Cost: Free  

Registration

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CCLA Statewide Mathematics Workshops Series 

Session 2: Utilizing Learning Progressions to Accelerate Student Learning 

Come together with educators statewide to gain knowledge and deepen understanding of learning acceleration. Explore how creating a culture of belonging and engagement utilizing elements of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy (CSP) can accelerate learning. 

Audience: TK-12 Educators, Coaches, Administrators 

Date/Time: December 5, 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free 

Registration 

Flyer

Learning Acceleration Leadership Series 

Learning acceleration is a mindset shift. Strategically approaching what you 

are already doing to best support implementation of instructional practices 

that bridge to grade level content for all students, especially those with unfinished learning. Come learn more about Learning Acceleration and how it could fit into your site plan. 

Audience: Site or District Leaders, Coaches/TOSA’s, Teacher Leaders 

Dates/Time: December 6, February 28, April 18 / 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Location: CCCOE, 77 Santa Barbara Rd., Pleasant Hill 

Cost: Free 

Registration

Flyer 

Computer Science Education Week 

Computer Science Education Week, or CSEdWeek, is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. 

Audience: TK-12 Teachers 

Dates: December 9-15

Cost: Free 

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Educational Resources

Getting Reading Right: Filling the Gaps in the Secondary ELA Classroom

Teachers of older students who are struggling readers need research-based tools and strategies for addressing reading gaps, not just scaffolds as band-aids. Participants will explore best practices for helping students master the code, develop fluency, and build content vocabulary knowledge. It’s time to get reading right in our middle and high school ELA classrooms! Join us for this monthly learning opportunity. You can earn one graduate unit for participation at an additional cost.

Audience: Grades 6-8 ELA Teachers, TOSAs, Instructional Coaches, Site/District Leaders

Dates/Time: December 9, January 13, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5 / 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

COST: FREE

Registration

Integrating Computational Thinking, Math and Science Professional Learning Series 

Join facilitators from the Lawrence Hall of Science for a yearlong series, including three full in-person days at the Contra Costa County Office of Education and one virtual follow up session. Integrating computational thinking, mathematics, and science enhances students' comprehension and engagement. Gain foundational knowledge and practical strategies. Teams are encouraged to register. 

Audience: TK-12 Educators, Coaches, Administrators 

Dates/Time: December 9, February 24 / in-person at CCCOE at 9:00 a.m. and April 23, Virtual at 3:30 p.m.

Location: In- Person and one Virtual Session

Cost: Free 

Registration 

CPIN – California Preschool Instructional Network 

CPIN invites you to attend our FREE regional professional development sessions for PK/TK teachers, IAs, home based providers and others in the early learning field – virtually and in person.  

Crosswalking the New PTKLF – Reading  

Audience: Early Childhood Teachers, Caregivers, TK Teachers and Instructional Assistants, Directors, and Administrators 

Date:  December 10

Location: Virtual 

Cost: Free 

Registration

Wellness Wednesdays – Taking Care of the Teacher Within 

Audience: Early Childhood Teachers, Caregivers, TK Teachers and Instructional Assistants, Directors, and Administrators 

Date:  December 11

Location: Virtual 

Cost: Free 

Registration

Crosswalking the New PTKLF – Writing  

Audience: Early Childhood Teachers, Caregivers, TK Teachers and Instructional Assistants, Directors, and Administrators 

Date:  December 17

Location: Virtual 

Cost: Free 

Registration

*Participants need a Workforce Registry (WFR) Number to enroll in these sessions. More information about the WFR can be found at caregistry.org 

*Registration for all sessions closes one week prior to each session. 

Social Emotional Learning and Academic Integration

This engaging webinar will set you up for success with SEL and Academic integration, no matter where you are with your SEL learning journey. You will collaborate with colleagues from across the state to deepen equity-centered SEL foundations, and experience dynamic activities that will deepen your adult SEL and classroom practices. You will gain access to a teacher-created bank of activities and lessons differentiated by grade level and content area that will help you easily and effectively integrate social and emotional learning into your academic content. 

Audience: TK-12 Teachers

Date/Time: December 11, February 5, March 19. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Cost: Free 

Location: Virtual

Register for 1 of 3 dates 

Project ARISE: Literacy Online Courses

Project ARISE is a grant funded project that offers access to 5 asynchronous, self-paced courses at no cost to all CA educators.

• Course content includes literacy as equity, executive functions, reading foundations, comprehension, and intensive interventions.
• 3 graduate units are available through a partnership with UOP ($50/unit) once all five courses are completed.

Audience: All CA Educators - Teachers, Interventionists, Specialists, Paraprofessionals, Administrators

Dates: Open enrollment, self-paced

Cost: Free

Enroll

Would you like to talk about bringing your new learning to life in your classroom? Join our Statewide Virtual Community

Dates: December 12, February 13, March 13

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Audience: Anyone enrolled in the courses

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual

Registration

Winter Seasons of CS: Computer Science Community of Practice Meeting 

You’re invited! Network with like-minded educators who have a passion for educational technology and Computer Science! The Seasons of CS Community of Practice (CoP) will be hosted by the Computer Science Teachers Association. 

During our time together, you will: 

·        Explore activities that you can use in your classroom tomorrow!  

·        Engage with educators across CSTA Chapters to share resources and ideas. 

·        Build a sustaining community of California educators who are passionate about educational technology and Computer Science Education. 

Public School Educators and Paraprofessionals that attend both the Winter and Spring Seasons of CS CoP are eligible to receive a $100 stipend for actively participating in the CoP meetings. 

Audience: Educators with interest in Computer Science 

Date: December 12

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Cost: Free 

Registration

AI in Education

Empowering Through AI - Educate, Innovate and Elevate

3 Strands: Educators (monthly virtual), Policy (Ed Tech Subcommittee) and CCCOE Staff (Monthly Lunch and Learn).

Audience: Educators, CCCOE Staff

Dates/Time: December 16, January 27, February 22, March 24, April 28; times vary

Lunch and Learn & Monday of the Month: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

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CCLA Virtual Statewide Literacy Workshops Series  

Session 3: Igniting your Reading Comprehension Lessons! 

Come together with educators statewide to gain knowledge and deepen understanding of learning acceleration. Explore key tools and strategies needed to design high-quality lessons that support reading comprehension instruction effectively in both whole group and small-group settings which can accelerate learning. 

Audience: TK-12 Educators, Coaches, Administrators 

Date: January 23, 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free 

Registration  Flyer

Improving A-G Completion Rates, an Equity Driven Professional Learning Series, in Partnership with Lawrence Hall of Science

Audience: District Leaders, High School Principals, Middle School Principals, Counselors, Teacher Leaders

Dates/Time: January 24, March 13, May 8/ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Registration

Flyer

California Universal Design for Learning (CAUDL) Summit

The second annual California Universal Design for Learning (CAUDL) Leading the Way Summit is now open for registration. The two-day event features local Universal Design for Learning experts and opportunities for participants to engage in workshops, discussions, presentations, and networking.

Audience: District Leaders, High School Principals, Middle School Principals, Counselors, Teacher Leaders

Dates/Time: January 30-31

Location: San Joaquin County Office of Education, Wentworth Education Center (WEC), 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton, CA 95206

Cost: $175 for in-person, $75 for hybrid via zoom (not all sessions are hybrid)

Registration

Contact

December

The Contra Costa County Library is piloting a new program designed to give patrons access to the Concord Library on Sundays when the branch is normally closed. Patrons who sign up for the service in advance can enter the Concord Library between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sundays beginning December 1. There will not be any staff on site, but two security guards will be present to ensure that only patrons who have signed up for the service are entering the library.

Patrons can browse the collection and check out books, return items, pick up holds, connect to Wi-Fi, and use the space for studying or reading. To sign up for the service, patrons must have a library card in good standing, a valid ID, attend an in-person orientation and sign the user agreement. Approved patrons will scan their library card at the door and use a unique PIN code to enter. More information is available at ccclib.org/self-service-Sundays.

Happy Birthday to the Rolling Reader

The Library’s early literacy outreach van, the Rolling Reader, is celebrating its first birthday this month. The van and outreach team had a very busy first year connecting with 12,950 people, handing out 7,068 books and driving 6,273 miles. The Rolling Reader visits underserved communities across the county where library staff present storytimes, hand out free books and crafts, and provide activities focused on early literacy, small motor skills, and STEM.

Alexander Street - Performing Arts Collection

A collection of music, dance, and theatre content spanning hundreds of genres and a wide range of subject types. Enjoy instructional videos, performances, and more from leading providers such as the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Qwest TV, Smithsonian, L.A. Theatre Works, and Broadway On-Demand.

Jingle Book Rock

Wednesday, December 4, 12 p.m. – De Anza Gardens

205 Pueblo Ave., Bay Point

Join the Library and Tandem, Partners in Early Learning at a holiday book give-away celebration. The event includes free books for kids and teens, games, crafts and library card sign-ups. No registration required. All ages and abilities are welcome. The books are provided by the Book Rich Environment, a program of the National Book Foundation.

Trails and Tales

Tuesday, December 10, 10 a.m. – Bay Point Regional Shoreline

Enjoy a nature walk with a naturalist followed by storytime with a librarian. This program is part of a special partnership between the Library and the East Bay Regional Parks. The meeting spot is Bay Point Regional Shoreline, located at the end of McAvoy Road, Bay Point.

Painting in a Winter Wonderland

Wednesday, December 11, 4:30 p.m. – Hercules Library

Paint scenes from a winter wonderland at an afternoon painting workshop for kids with local artist and educator Tatiana Ortiz. This program is for children and teens aged 6-18 years old. Registration is required.

More Info

For more information on all Contra Costa County Library programs, digital resources and events, visit ccclib.org.

Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team (BAASST)

Scholarship opportunity for Bay Area college bound high school seniors called Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team (BAASST). Since its inception in 1996, the Golden State Warriors in partnership with other Bay Area professional sports teams has awarded Bay Area students with scholarships through the BAASST program. Each Bay Area team has the honor of selecting one deserving student each year to receive a BAASST scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education. This year, the Golden State Warriors will select one extraordinary student from the Contra Costa or San Mateo County.

Please thoroughly review this application. Below are a few key takeaways:  

• Each school is encouraged to nominate up to four students.
• Upon student selection, please forward this application to the student nominee to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KQXFWT3
• Application deadline: Sunday, February 16, 2025
• Student must attach all required documents to be considered:
• 2-3 page essay
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcript(s)
• Note that the application must be submitted by the student and may require additional support from you to collect all required materials.
• The BAASST scholarship recipients will be selected and notified in March 2025

California National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Incentive Award

The California National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Candidate Subsidy second round application window is live. The 2024–25 NBPTS Candidate Subsidy Application opened September 3, 2024. This application is for new and continuing teachers in the process of pursuing a certification from NBPTS when teaching at a school on the Eligible High-Priority Schools List after July 1, 2024. The second application window opens November 7 through January 10, 2025, at 4 p.m. Candidates who teach at least 50 percent of the time in a high-priority school are eligible for the $2,500 subsidy award. A high-priority school is defined as one with 55 percent or more of its pupils (unduplicated) classified as English learners, foster youth, or eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Visit the 2024–25 Eligible High Priority Schools program web page for more information.

The California Coastal Commission Offers TWO Student Contests

• California students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme to the Coastal Art & Poetry Contest, presented by the California Coastal Commission.

Entries can be submitted online by 5pm on January 31st, 2025. For prize information, rules, contest flyer, entry form (and helpful links for teachers and students), please visit https://www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry/ The instructions, flyer, and entry form are also available in Spanish.

• California students in 6^th through 12^th grade are invited to submit a podcast, narrative essay, or photo essay to the Climate Storytelling Contest. Students choose one of the three mediums and answer the following prompt: What are your feelings towards climate change? How can those feelings be turned into action?

Entries can be submitted online by 5pm on May 29^th, 2025. For prize information, rules, contest flyer, entry form (and helpful links for teachers and students), please visit https://www.coastal.ca.gov/climatechallenge/

California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership Online Professional Learning Opportunities

The California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership (CAL-MSCS) grant project is working to expand existing statewide infrastructure and capacity to provide educators with professional learning opportunities and coaching in mathematics, science, and computer science for grades four to twelve. All California educators are invited to attend monthly one-hour “Trending Tuesdays” virtual professional learning sessions, held on Tuesdays between 4–5 p.m. Sessions are led by content leadership teams and partners to explore topics impacting the implementation of mathematics, science, and computer science education. Previously recorded sessions and registration information for upcoming sessions are on the CAL-MSCS web page. For questions, email calmscs@sjcoe.net. 

California Educators Together Guidebooks

Are you looking for high-quality, standards-aligned lessons to inspire your classroom? Guidebooks from California Educators Together have you covered. These curated resources offer lessons crafted with English language development and Universal Design for Learning scaffolding to support all learners. Whether you are teaching science, history, math, English language arts, or career and technical education, there is something for everyone. Each guidebook includes lesson plans, educator highlights, demo videos, podcasts, and access to free curriculum. 

New CYBHI for Schools Web Page

The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) is dedicated to making sure young people can access the services they need in the places and spaces where they spend the most time, and schools are critical to making that happen. The new CYBHI for Schools web page is a one-stop shop to find tools, information, resources, and programs designed to support TK–12 administrators, school health personnel, teachers, school staff, students, and families. 

News and Literacy for All Webinar Series 

The CDE is continuing to work with the News Literacy Project in conjunction with COEs in Santa Clara, Fresno, and San Diego and the California School Library Association to bring you a series of free virtual webinars with resources for educators to help hone their students’ news and media literacy skills. All the webinars start at 3:30 p.m. and will be accessed through Zoom.

· February 20, 2025: Artificial Intelligence Awareness and the Research Process 

· March 20, 2025: Algorithms, Building Search Habits 

· April 17, 2025: Making Sense of Data 

For more information, email Jennifer Howerter, Education Programs Consultant, at jhowerter@cde.ca.gov. 

Educational Programming of edTV 

Looking for some additional quality Monday-Friday educational programming at home or in the classroom? Check out the latest edTV broadcasts.

edTV can be found in most of Contra Costa County on cable channels 32 (Comcast) or 99 (AT&T U-Verse). For info: Daily schedule can be found here.