Resource Category: Professional Learning

The State of UDL in California

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Join us for an enlightening panel discussion with leading expert practitioners from across California as we delve into the transformative world of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This event is designed to explore big ideas, share groundbreaking work, and discuss potential next steps to foster the implementation of UDL within the Golden State’s educational framework.


What to Expect
The session kicks off with a comprehensive 40-45 minute panel discussion featuring esteemed experts who are at the forefront of UDL implementation across California. These practitioners will share insights into the exciting developments and initiatives currently underway to support UDL in various educational settings.

Discussion Points
Innovative Initiatives: Discover the groundbreaking work being undertaken across the state to champion UDL principles and practices. Learn about successful case studies and models that are making a significant impact in enhancing learning for all students.
Implementation Challenges: Understand the common obstacles faced by educators at the classroom, school, and district levels in integrating UDL into their curricula. Our experts will shed light on these challenges and share their experiences in navigating these barriers.
Strategic Recommendations: Engage with our panel as they offer expert recommendations aimed at improving coherence and building capacity within California’s Statewide System of Support for UDL. These insights will focus on practical steps and strategies that can be adopted to advance UDL implementation effectively.

PRESENTERS

Jennifer Boettger – Program Specialist, Placer County Office of Education

Karen Taylor – Staff Consultant, California Teacher Association
Sung Park – Coordinator, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Andrea Marks – Director, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools

Session Slides

ARCHIVED VIDEO – Coming Soon!

Guiding AI in Education: Collaborative Leadership for Ethical Integration in LA County

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The session, led by Los Angeles County Office of Education is dedicated to addressing the increasing integration of AI in education. It highlights the necessity for ethical and responsible AI usage guidelines, detailing the support provided to LA County’s districts through symposiums, collaborations, and professional development. The task force, comprising diverse members, aims to develop these crucial guidelines. The session also covers a needs assessment survey to understand stakeholder perspectives on AI in education, offering insights on replication strategies for similar initiatives.

This session includes a 45-minute presentation and a 15-minute open Q&A. You can also sign up for a follow-up Special Interest Group (SIG) session on 3/29/2024 to take a deeper, more contextualized look at AI in your school or district by emailing our Program Specialist, Sehrish Anjum, at [email protected]

PRESENTERS

Jose R. Gonzalez – Chief Technology Officer

Elizabeth Graswich – Executive Director of Public Affairs & Communications

Christopher Hoang – Assistant Director, Technology Innovation and Outreach

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ARCHIVED VIDEO

Open Door: Insights from the Frontlines of School Transformation

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Join three exceptional school principals and teacher leaders for an inside look at how they are reimagining education at their schools. Through the Intensive Assistance Model pilot, these educators have implemented powerful new strategies – centered on teacher collaboration and meeting individual student needs – that are delivering remarkable results.

In this open invitation session, you’ll discover how schools are moving beyond pandemic recovery through dedicated professional learning communities and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. Gain insights around key themes:

  • Implementing the Guiding Coalition
  • Structures and processes for effective collaboration
  • Strategies and interventions tailored to students
  • Improved academic outcomes and teacher work/life balance

Whether you’re an educator looking for new ideas or a policymaker exploring ways to support innovation, this is an unprecedented opportunity to learn firsthand how some of California’s most dedicated schools are transforming teaching and learning.

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Sierra Vista Elementary School DistrictJamie Huerta, Principal
Christina Vasquez Coy, Teacher
Nishimoto Elementary School DistrictErin Falke, Principal
Angela Truong, Teacher
Washington Elementary School DistrictAdalberto Hernandez, Principal
Elizabeth Ramirez, Teacher
Daisy Miguel, Teacher 

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rising from the margins podcast
year one REPORT

ARCHIVED VIDEO

Building Early Education Staff Capacity

Summary: This slide deck and infographic build capacity for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten staff to support California’s Universal Prekindergarten and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). With comprehensive coverage of early childhood development science and the vital role of play-based learning, these resources empower educators to create enrichment activities that unleash young children’s curiosity.

Highlights:

  • Succinct overview of UPK and ELO-P framework
  • Illuminating examples bringing key concepts to life
  • Concrete guidance on planning and facilitating play
  • Hang vibrant infographic for quick reference
  • Materials to train staff and elevate TK/K programming through developmentally-appropriate, play-centered pedagogy

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Chris Hartley at [email protected].

Creating Engaging Early Learning Spaces

Summary: With the expansion of early education programs in California, this three-part series offers tips, tools, and inspiration to help educators design developmentally appropriate and creative indoor and outdoor spaces for transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten students.

Highlights:

  • Video tour showing thoughtful TK learning spaces that support student development
  • Slide deck with specific recommendations for materials and environmental features
  • Reference chart aligning space design with health, safety and early childhood standards

The resources spark ideas for making spaces engaging and tailored to your students’ unique needs. Borrow and adapt ideas as you upgrade existing spaces or build new ones to embrace the shifts happening in TK-12 education, thanks to California’s Universal Prekindergarten and Expanded Learning Initiatives. Support provided through collaboration between the California and the California Department of Education.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Chris Hartley at [email protected].

Podcast: Leading Forward

The Leading Forward Podcast showcases voices from leading California researchers and practitioners talking about lessons we can all learn from 2020 — and how we can reimagine education moving forward.

A perfect companion to the Field Guide, the podcast offers an additional way of learning about key research from recognized experts and promising practices directly from practitioners in the field.

Produced in a conversational format and under 30 minutes in length per episode, busy educators will find great insights they can listen to at their convenience — be it in the office or on the go.

🎙️ Click here to listen to the podcast episodes.

Podcast: California School Field Trip

The CCEE’s pioneering podcast, “CA School Field Trip,” served as an immersive audio journey, offering listeners detailed insights into how educators and local educational agencies across the state engaged with the Local Control Funding Formula and dedicated themselves to ongoing enhancement efforts. Though the series has concluded, its episodes remain a valuable resource. Highlighted topics in the archive feature discussions on tailored support in Mother Lode, advancement strategies within the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and the cooperative endeavors linking county education offices with local districts.

🎙️ Click here to listen to the podcast episodes.

Statewide System of Support Resource Hub

Statewide System of Support Resource Hub

🌐 Announcement: CCEE launches the Statewide System of Support Resource Hub! 📚
Discover a wealth of universal resources aimed at enhancing student outcomes and supporting educators! With over 30 statewide projects, grants, and initiatives, there is a new one-stop website designed to provide equity in access to valuable tools for educators.
🔗 Visit the CCEE SOS Resource Hub: https://www.ccee-sos-resource-hub.org
There are 130+ universal resources catered to benefit your district, county office, or charter school, and this number will continue to grow! From webinars, to toolkits, to self-assessment frameworks, find what you need to improve outcomes for your students. We encourage you to share the link to the resource hub with all of your educational partners and to include it on your organization’s website.
Special thanks to the members of the CCEE One System Collective and the educators who contributed submissions to the Resource Hub for making this a reality!
Let’s collaborate to empower educators and enhance student success! 🎓💡

If you have information about a statewide initiative or resource that you would like to add to the Resource Hub, please contact Jasmine Hennessy at [email protected]

Open Door Session: Fostering Educational Excellence – A model partnership between an LEA and their COE

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This session dives deeply into the collaborative efforts between Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) and Kings Canyon Unified School District (KCUSD) to craft the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). By focusing on the vital aspects of partnerships, the local context, educational input, and needs assessments, participants will gain practical insights into how to ensure the LCAP is an effective strategic plan for the LEA. These insights will help drive lasting progress and promote equitable outcomes within educational communities. This session will also highlight the importance of consistent two-way communication, the integration of resources, and guidance to assist in identifying and addressing student needs throughout the process while ensuring compliance within the framework of the LCAP template.

PRESENTERS

Dana Budd, Associate Director, LCAP & Compliance, Fresno County Superintendents of Schools

Jose Guzman, Asst. Superintendent, Kings Canyon USD

WEBINAR RECORDING

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LAUNCH SLIDES 

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FCSS LCAP Resources

Open Door Session Q&A Responses

Guiding Our Schools Forward: Best Practices For Districts Utilizing Assessment Dashboards to Improve Data Literacy and Target Student Supports

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This session highlights Sanger Unified School District and San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s pioneering work in developing customized data dashboards to drive student success, emphasizing data literacy and real-time interventions. Learn about their strategies for comprehensive data systems aiding instructional decisions and their unique approaches to data visualization for targeted interventions. Additionally, the session covered best practices from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) on measuring dashboard impact and fostering data engagement, ensuring participants gain insights into building and implementing assessment dashboards effectively. The participants of this event engaged through roundtable discussions, live demonstrations, and interactive tools to deepen their understanding and application of data-driven strategies.

PRESENTERS

Allan Taing, Senior Manager, CCEE

Nhi Hang, Program Specialist, CCEE

Thomas Soto, Director, Educational Services, SUSD

Katie Gault, Coordinator, Data and Assessment, SUSD

Kit Bragg, Director, Assessment Research and Evaluation, SRVUSD

Ramma Ravi, Educational Services Technical Analyst, SRVUSD

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