Guiding the Journey: A Two Part Series for Parents and Caregivers Navigating Part C to Part B Transitions
2026-03-30 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The second session, on March 30, 2026, will address the transition to Part B (school district services), including the assessment process, the purpose of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), team membership, and what to expect during the first IEP meeting. Parent rights and responsibilities will be reviewed, and digital and community-based resources—including information about Family Resource and Empowerment Centers—will be provided. With knowledge and collaboration, families can help ensure a successful transition for their child.
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Spring Virtual Expanded Learning Academy
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00
Save the Dates for the Spring 2026 EXL Academy! The California AfterSchool Network, in partnership with the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, is excited to co-host the Spring 2026 Expanded Learning (EXL) Academy!
This multi-day virtual convening of workshops is designed to support district, school, and community partner practitioners in the design and ongoing implementation of California’s Expanded Learning programs. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen their practices while exploring promising strategies from across the Expanded Learning community, all with a focus on a specific topic area.
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Science Leadership Series 2025-2026
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:30
Focused on supporting teacher leaders and TOSAs, site and district administrators, and COE science or STEM administrators to cultivate conditions that foster and sustain Cross Content Integration Anchored in Science in their classrooms and broader education systems.
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Leading CTE Systems: Designing Pathways for All (Professional Learning Network)
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:00
Leading CTE Systems: Designing Pathways for All Learners is a hybrid professional learning network for administrators and systems leaders committed to expanding access to high-quality CTE pathways. Meeting monthly in person or virtually, participants will collaborate to identify barriers, share resources, and apply systems-level strategies to universally design career pathways aligned with workforce needs. This network offers a space to deepen learning, exchange ideas, and support the design of student-centered, future-ready programs.
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FREE TWO-DAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-14 12:00, 2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-05 12:00
Join us for an interactive, engaging and collaborative event designed to:

Strengthen your approach to math, science and computer science
Connect learning with CA Math Standard sand CA Foundations
Empower educators and families with joyful, hands-on strategies

Walk away with practical strategies, classroom-ready activities and a renewed passion for teaching math and science.
Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjQFqhDqq9IFkcAReX4b2y6IWEX2wfNHcvj0Du95ERDhNFgMeKT~AiBhVrCAPeMlLOCzXGMdCHrtx6Uk5PSkDYJqy3G733hfRU_GJI2V-O1Syw
Registration questions contact: Sandra Valenton SValenton@fcoe.org
Content questions contact: Jon Dueck JDueck@fcoe.org

UDL/AT Immersion Training (In-Person)
2026-04-13 09:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 14:30
UDL/AT Immersion-Spring Cohort is open to all educators wanting to expand their knowledge in Accessible Curriculum for All.
Audience: Open to all educators to expand knowledge in Accessible Curriculum for All
Location: PCOE Seavey Center – 655 Menlo Drive, Rocklin, CA 95765
9 hours of Continuing Education: This course qualifies for 9 hours of continuing
professional development through California State University, Sacramento. To earn .9
CEUs, please contact Open Access.
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How to Plan for Inclusion Between a Local Education Agency (LEA) and Community-Based California State Preschool Program (CSPP)
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:15
California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and Local Education Agency (LEA) requirements will be shared giving local teams necessary crucial information to collaboratively develop inclusive special education service delivery within a community-based programs.
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Freedom Dreaming for Student Success: Tier I Deep Dive into the Supporting the African American Learner Framework
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-17 16:00
Join us for this professional learning and information sharing event for all Equity Multiplier Schools and all LEAs.
Despite decades of effort, Black/African American and other marginalized students continue to face systemic barriers to academic and social-emotional success. This learning experience is designed to empower educator teams with tools to change that narrative.
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Inclusive Learning Circle: AT for Executive Function
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00
Join us for our monthly interactive learning sessions, offered at no cost.
Audience: Open to all educators to expand knowledge & share best practices.
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The Way to Inclusion Book Study
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00
Participants will engage in a facilitated discussion about implementing programs and increasing inclusive opportunities for students with IEPs. Join this innovative study with key leaders in the field. Authors Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak will anchor our Sessions 1 and 5, offering their expertise to support our growth and practice.
*First 75 registrants will receive a free copy of the book!
PREWORK:

Inclusive Practices Pre-Survey
Inclusive Visioning
Inclusive scheduling
LEA Blueprint to Inclusion

Book Study Sessions | 3:00-4:00PM | VIRTUAL
Session 1: January 22, 2026
Session 2: February 25, 2026
Session 3: March 26, 2026
Session 4: April 15, 2026
Session 5: May 14, 2026
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Bridging Belonging: Inclusive Practices Supporting All Students - 5 part series
2026-04-16 12:00 - 16:00
Join our Professional Learning Series focusing on EmbraceAbilities Inclusive Classroom Practices, Supports and Strategies! Each virtual session takes a deeper look into a component of inclusive practice – Behavioral Strategies.
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Prepare Students for Their Future—Now. ASCEND Community of Practice (C0P) Workshop
2026-04-16 15:30 - 16:30
Join the High Quality IEPs Project and educators across California to explore the ASCEND
framework—supporting student voice and self-determination through everyday instruction
and the IEP process. ASCEND equips students to take charge of their learning, goals, and
future—empowering them to lead with confidence, purpose, and possibility.
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CCIL 3.0: Reimagining Systems for All Learners
2026-04-21 09:00 - 14:30
Join county office colleagues from across our region for a yearlong series focused on deepening Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices at the classroom and system levels. Together, we will center multilingual learners, especially those who are dually identified, by designing learning environments that honor their identities, amplify their voices, and build from their cultural and linguistic assets.
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Focused Learning Strand: Rural Small and Sparse (2 Day Event)
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-24 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for our two 1 hour sessions via Zoom where we will highlight a bright spot from a California County Office of Education.
These sessions will focus on Rural, Small and Sparse Locations Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs
Session 1 will highlight Butte County Office of Education
Learn more about how they support students with Extensive Support Needs (ESN) through tiered supports and diving into addressing some of the challenges faced by small and rural areas.
Session 2 details will highlight Merced County Office of Education
Learn more about how they are changing systems and increasing academic rigor for their students with extensive support needs in their preschool settings.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Zoom Link: https://lacoe-edu.zoom.us/j/87484490147

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Connect and Access - Individualized Education Program (IEP)
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00
Open Access will be hosting members of the Statewide System Support virtually to share strategies that support districts.
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AAC Foundations (Virtual)
2026-04-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 16:00
Audience: Open to all educators to expand knowledge in Augmentative Alternative
Communication
Location: Zoom
12 hours of Continuing Education: This course meets the qualifications for continuing
professional development for Speech-Language Pathologists as required by the
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Licensing Board, PDP #338
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Focused Learning Strand: Bolstering the Capacity (2 Day Event)
2026-04-29 14:30 - 15:30
Join us for our two 1 hour sessions where we will highlight a bright spot from a California County Office of Education.
These sessions will focus on bolstering the capacity of districts to support students with extensive support needs on comprehensive campuses
Session 1 will highlight Los Angeles County Office of Education
Learn more about how LACOE transitioned ESN programs from being county run to district run. We will be highlighting how communication was facilitated between the COE and LEAs and some of the challenges that were faced along the way.
Session 2 details will highlight Orange County Department of Education.
Learn more about how they are promoting inclusion, and the relationship they have with their LEAs.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Zoom Link: https://lacoe-edu.zoom.us/j/87484490147
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Bridging Belonging: Inclusive Practices Supporting All Students - 5 part series
2026-04-30 12:00 - 16:00
Join our Professional Learning Series focusing on EmbraceAbilities Inclusive Classroom Practices, Supports and Strategies! Each virtual session takes a deeper look into a component of inclusive practice – Social Emotional Strategies
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Asynchronous Courses on UDL, AT, and AAC - Spring Access Window
2026-05-01 - 2026-06-30
SPRING ACCESS PERIOD: May 1-June 30, 2026 (Enrollment closes on June 1)
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Start Here Institute: San Bernardino
2026-05-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-05 08:00 - 12:00
In-person 2-day professional learning series for Teacher Leaders (Professional Learning Providers, Coaches, TOSAs, etc.) working with ECE professionals who serve children from birth to 3rd grade.
Join us for an interactive learning experience at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, 8265 Aspen Ave. , Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, where we’ll explore ways to make math, science, and computer science more engaging, connected, and accessible for every learner. You’ll collaborate with fellow teacher leaders, discover classroom-ready strategies and activities, and leave with renewed energy and practical tools to bring joyful learning to your students.
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5th Annual SIP Virtual Inclusion Conference
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08
Transformative Education Through Intentional Design
As we celebrate our 5th annual Virtual Inclusion Conference, we come together to elevate the power of collaboration and intentional design in creating truly inclusive educational systems.
Belonging doesn’t happen by chance—it is created, nurtured, and sustained through thoughtful practices, shared leadership, and the voices of those most impacted.
This year, we reaffirm our commitment to exploring innovative strategies that strengthen connections, honor lived experiences, and lead to meaningful and measurable outcomes for students, families, and educators.
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