GUIDING QUESTION: How can principals and district leaders effectively support, integrate and align TK within school sites and systems?

This three-part, virtual series will provide participants with opportunities to engage in discussions and collaborate with other early learning and care professionals to analyze and explore research on how play is an integral part of a child’s everyday learning. Through conversations built around the CDE publication The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education, participants will explore and discuss the attributes of play, how children benefit from play, and how they as educators can support children in their play.

This informative session covers the basics: what, where, when, and how of IEPs and the SEIS IEP Program. We will explain best practices and requirements for timelines, IEPs, and ITPs. We will go over how to use the SEIS IEP Program for IEPs, DRDPs, go over the forms available in the program, goal libraries, and how to access student information for your caseload. Time will be allotted for participants to practice using the computerized IEP program with one of their current IEPs.

The ELO-P Network is a monthly session for District/Charter leadership to deepen their understanding of expanded learning programming and Education Code requirements, share resources and promising practices, and engage in communal learning. The ELO-P Network is facilitated by the System of Support for Expanded Learning at the San Diego County Office of Education.

You’re invited to celebrate our journey as arts educators and leaders, sharing our stories and best practices in excellence and innovation. Participate in dynamic breakout sessions covering a spectrum of arts education disciplines, equity principles, elevating student voices, and championing arts advocacy in education. Take back effective approaches to optimizing arts funding, co-creating a sense of belonging, and expanding access to enriching arts education opportunities to build a brighter, artful future for our students.