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10/2/2025, 1/22/2026, 3/12/2026 & 4/30/2026 | |||
09/11/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/23/2025, 11/06/2025, 11/20/2025, 12/04/2025, 12/18/2025 | |||
2/17/2026 | |||
2/03/2026 | |||
1/15/2026 | |||
10/28/2025 | |||
10/14/2025 | |||
9/23/2025 | |||
9/18/2025 | |||
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | |||
3/16/2026 | |||
11/18/2025 | |||
12/2/2025 | |||
11/4/2025 | |||
10/23/2025 or 2/3/2026 | |||
3/24/2026 | |||
2/26/2026, 3/10/2026, 3/26/2026, 4/9/2026 | |||
2/2/2026 | |||
11/19/2025 | |||
12/10/2025 - 12/11/2025 | |||
11/13/2025, 1/15/2026, 3/17/2026 | |||
11/4/25, 12/9/25, 1/27/26 | |||
2/5/2026, 3/10/2026, 4/14/2026, 5/5/2026 | |||
10/21/2025, 11/14/2025, 12/10/2025, 2/4/2026 | |||
1/27/2026 - 1/28/2026 | |||
11/14/2025 - 11/15/2025 | |||
10/09/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 02/12/2026 | 03/05/2026 | |||
10/08/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 12/04/2025 | |||
09/24/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 01/21/2026 | 03/18/2026 | |||
09/24/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 01/21/2026 | |||
09/18/2025 | 03/19/2026 | 05/07/2026 | |||
09/10/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 11/12/2025 | 01/14/2026 | |||
09/04/2025 | 12/08/2025 | |||
09/02/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 | 10/02/2025 | |||
11/03/2025 | |||
10/27/2025 - 10/28/2025 | |||
2/25/26 | |||
11/18/25 | |||
08/26/2025 | |||
10/28/25 | |||
1/22/26 | |||
9/23/25 | |||
3/24/26, 4/14/26 | |||
10/6/25 | |||
12/2/2025 | |||
09/12/25 | |||
12/9/2025 | |||
3/17/2026 - 3/18/2026 | |||
11/6/2025 | |||
10/8/2025 & 2/18/2026 | |||
9/25/2025; 10/2/2025 | |||
9/24/2025, 10/22/2025, 11/19/2025, 1/21/2026, 2/11/2026 | |||
9/16/2025 | |||
05/19/2026 | |||
04/21/2026 | |||
03/17/2026 | |||
02/17/2026 | |||
01/20/2026 | |||
12/16/2025 | |||
11/18/2025 | |||
10/21/2025 | |||
10/23/2025 | |||
5/1/2025 | |||
4/23/2025 - 4/24/2025 | |||
4/4/2025 | |||
3/20/2025 - 3/21/2025 | |||
3/12/2025 - 3/13/2025 | |||
3/05/2025 | |||
3/11/2025 | |||
3/05/2025 | |||
2/05/2025 | |||
2/03/2025 | |||
January 28th and 29th, 2025 | |||
1/24/2025 | |||
1/08/2025 | |||
01/16/2025 - 01/17/2025 | |||
1/09/2025 | |||
1/08/2025 | |||
12/13/2024 | 03/21/2025 | |||
12/06/2024 | |||
9/25/2025 Fall 1 Overview 01/22/2026 Fall 2 Overview 04/23/2026 EOY Overview 11/13/2025 Fall 1 Working Session 02/12/2026 Fall 2 Working Session 06/11/2026 EOY Working Session | |||
09/18/2025, 11/20/2025, 02/19/2026, 04/16/2026 | |||
05/03/2025 | |||
6/05/2025 | |||
5/5/25 | |||
11/4/25, 1/27/26 | |||
10/22/24, 2/26/25 | |||
10/7/25, 1/13/26 | |||
09/11/24 & 12/04/24 02/13/25 & 05/01/25 | |||
Available upon request | |||
10/8/25, 11/20/25, 1/21/26, 3/18/26 | |||
11/12/25,12/10/25, 1/13/26 |
The State and Federal Network offers a collaborative space for leaders responsible for state and federal programs to stay informed on current guidance, policy updates, and compliance expectations. Designed for those in job-alike roles, this network provides timely information, fosters professional connections, and promotes shared learning around the implementation of programs that support equity and access for all students. |
Date / Time / Location 10/2/2025, 1/22/2026, 3/12/2026 & 4/30/2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm The Kern County Superintendent of Schools - City Centre 1300 17th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 All dates in Room 1B except 3/12/206 in Room 1A |
Cost $195.00 per participant |
Contact Info coeby@kern.org (661) 636-4627 |
Who Will Benefit State & Federal Directors, Superintendents or Assistant Superintendents who oversee state & federal programs |
Includes Monthly State & Federal and School-Level Compliance check list |
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Join 21CSLA in The Principal As Leader-Systems Thinking and Instructional Leadership Community of Practice which is designed specifically for principals in the first three years of their tenure. This Academy will equip early career principals with the knowledge and tools to design and implement effective school wide systems and structures. By developing a systems thinking approach and refining instructional leadership practices, participants will be empowered to foster sustained academic growth and drive continuous school improvement. |
Date / Time / Location 09/11/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/23/2025, 11/06/2025, 11/20/2025, 12/04/2025, 12/18/2025 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kern County Superintendent of Schools: Larry E. Reider Center, 2000 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301/ Future Readiness Center, 1707 Eye Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost $0.00 |
Contact Info karuelas@kern.org 661-636-4165 |
Who Will Benefit This Leadership Academy is designed for principals in their first three years- leaders who are navigating the complex and urgent challenge of building coherent, schoolwide systems while striving to elevate the quality of teaching and learning. The Principal As Leader Flyer |
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Join us for a virtual Foster Focus training and discover how to unlock powerful tools to support your foster youth. You’ll learn how to access critical student information in this foster youth student database, ensure immediate enrollment, connect with social workers and caregivers, and use the database to help foster youth succeed in school. |
Date / Time / Location 2/17/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Virtual |
Who Will Benefit District and school staff responsible for enrolling and supporting foster youth students |
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This brief training will provide school site & school district administrators with critical information regarding the education of foster & homeless students, including relevant legislation & practical resources -- such as process maps — to support procedures like dispute resolution and related responsibilities. |
Date / Time / Location 2/03/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Virtual |
Who Will Benefit School site & school district administrators; superintendents; principals; vice/ assistant principals; deans; directors |
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This brief training will cover what front office staff or staff handling student enrollment need to know about identifying and enrolling foster and homeless students, along with best practices for building rapport with them. |
Date / Time / Location 1/15/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Who Will Benefit Front Office Staff at Elementary, Middle & High School School Sites; Front Office |
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This virtual training is designed for McKinney-Vento Liaisons and school administrators who have previously completed the McKinney-Vento Certification Training. It will serve as a brief refresher on key rights and policies under the McKinney-Vento Act, with a focus on removing barriers to enrollment and full participation for students experiencing homelessness. The training will also cover recent legislative updates and highlight effective practices to support Liaisons and Administrators in their roles. |
Date / Time / Location 10/28/2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Virtual |
Who Will Benefit Foster & Homeless Education Liaisons; Administrators |
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Best Interest Determination (BID) meetings should be held whenever a foster or homeless student experiences a major placement/housing change that could result in attending a school outside of their school of origin (SSO) district. These meetings help ensure school stability, which is critical for academic success. Learn how to lead effective BIDs- an essential skill for Foster & McKinney-Vento Liaisons to have. |
Date / Time / Location 10/14/2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Who Will Benefit Foster & Homeless Education Liaisons; Administrators |
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This a 3.5 hour training which will cover key points of the McKinney Vento Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, and the responsibilities of the local education agency and the McKinney-Vento Liaison. All new McKinney-Vento Liaisons must take this training. We will review the law, implementation strategies, best practices, and take your questions. |
Date / Time / Location 9/23/2025 8:30 am - 12:00 pm KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 1st Floor Room 101 2000 K St. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 |
Who Will Benefit Homeless Education Liaisons |
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This brief training will provide school site & school district administrators with critical information regarding the education of foster & homeless students, including relevant legislation & practical resources -- such as process maps — to support procedures like dispute resolution and related responsibilities. |
Date / Time / Location 9/18/2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Virtual |
Who Will Benefit School site & school district administrators; superintendents; principals; vice/ assistant principals; deans; directors |
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Grades 4-12
History Day is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to research and prepare papers, exhibits, posters, performances, and documentaries on an annual historical theme. Students learn to be historical detectives and sharpen their skills as writers, artists, and performers.
History Day Teachers/Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Zoom Meeting • https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/5925700480Registration Payment Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026Historical Papers Due: Historical Papers are not judged at the county level. Instead, they are submitted to the state HP contest. Papers are due February 12th. https://www.nhdca.org/historical-paper-contest/ |
Date / Time / Location Saturday, March 7, 2026 Bell Tower Plaza - 1200 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield Ca |
Cost $50.00 per student |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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Join us for a virtual Foster Focus training and discover how to unlock powerful tools to support your foster youth. You’ll learn how to access critical student information in this foster youth student database, ensure immediate enrollment, connect with social workers and caregivers, and use the database to help foster youth succeed in school. |
Date / Time / Location 9/11/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am Virtual |
Who Will Benefit District and school staff responsible for enrolling and supporting foster youth students |
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YES! (Youth Empowering Success) is a youth-led, school-site support organization designed to mentor and empower foster youth in high school and middle school. YES focuses specifically on the unique needs of foster youth, providing them with a safe space to connect, share experiences, and build a sense of community. This virtual training will help you get your YES! Chapter started. |
Date / Time / Location 9/10/25 10:30 am - 11:30 am Virtual - A zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees. |
Who Will Benefit School Counselors, Student Support Staff, School Social Workers |
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A free 1-day workshop with resources, and strategies for high school teachers and administrators to help more students earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement in Kern County. Civic Engagement Workshop flyer |
Date / Time / Location 3/16/2026 9:00am - 3:00pm City Centre - Room 1C |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info zasafi@kern.org |
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Discover how to build a strong civic engagement pathway for middle school and early high school students through content, literacy, inquiry, and citizenship. Learn how to implement impactful civic action projects and prepare students to earn recognition, including cords and the State Seal of Civic Engagement. This network is for teachers, site and district administrators, and instructional leaders who want to align curriculum and share best practices that support student voice, inquiry, and civic readiness. CLIC Network Middle School 25-26 flyer |
Date / Time / Location 11/18/2025 9:00am - 3:00pm City Centre Room #1C |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info zasafi@kern.org |
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Focus on the State Seal of Civic Engagement and how to meet its requirements through meaningful civic learning experiences. Learn how to support students in completing civic action projects, building leadership skills, and earning recognition for their efforts. This network is for high school teachers, administrators, and instructional leaders committed to advancing civic engagement on campus and aligning instruction with the State Seal criteria and goals. Share strategies, resources, and best practices to grow a culture of active citizenship. CLIC Network High School 25-26 flyer |
Date / Time / Location 12/2/2025 9:00am -3:00pm Larry E. Reider Building - Room #101 |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info zasafi@kern.org |
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Join the CLIC Network to explore how content, literacy, inquiry, and citizenship come together to support civic engagement in upper elementary grades. Learn how to guide students through civic action projects— individually, in whole-class settings, or by grade level—and prepare them for future recognition like cords and the State Seal of Civic Engagement. Designed for teachers, administrators, and instructional leaders looking to align curriculum with civic learning goals and share best practices. CLIC Network Elementary 25-26 Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 11/4/2025 9:00am -12:00pm City Centre Room #1C |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info zasafi@kern.org |
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This two-day professional learning series equips education leaders with practical strategies for effective collaboration during Student Success Team (SST) meetings, which aim to address students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. SSTs 25-26 Flyers |
Date / Time / Location 9/10/2025, 9/17/2025 8:30am - 3:30pm LER Room #202 |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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Participants will learn strategies for developing project-based learning curriculum that engages all learners, identify the principles of PBL, learn strategies for developing project- based learning curriculum that engages all learners, and create elements of a PBL lesson. Project Based Learning flyer |
Date / Time / Location 10/23/2025 or 2/3/2026 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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The Educational Technology Leadership Network (EdTLN) provides a networking forum for technology and curriculum leaders and educators in Kern County. We address timely and relevant issues that support a stronger understanding of curriculum, networking, and expertise in technology integration. Ed Tech Network 25-26 flyer |
Date / Time / Location 9/10/2025, 10/8/2025, 11/5/2025, 1/14/2026 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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PARTICIPANTS WILL UTILIZE CANVA FOR EDUCATION TO CREATE ENGAGING AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS AS A FORM OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. Canva 25-26 Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 3/24/2026 9:00am - 3:00pm City Centre Room 1C |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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Attend our "21st Century Learning" workshop to explore how technology transforms education. Discover innovative strategies and tools that enhance teaching and learning, preparing students for future success in a rapidly evolving digital world. 21st century 25-26 flyer |
Date / Time / Location 9/16/2025 9:00am - 3:00pm City Centre Room 1C |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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What is UDL?
UDL is an evidenced-based educational framework that offers variability in how students access, engage with, and demonstrate their learning. It supports teachers in identifying barriers to learning and designing lessons to increase student engagement and learning.
Why UDL?
Want to learn more?
Now offering a 4 day professional learning series to develop understanding & support with classroom implementation of UDL.
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Date / Time / Location 2/26/2026, 3/10/2026, 3/26/2026, 4/9/2026 8:30am - 3:30am |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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Bridging Universal Design for Learning with Mathematics instruction This workshop equips educators with tools to design inclusive, accessible, and engaging math instruction using Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants will explore strategies for applying UDL principles to mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and discourse, with an emphasis on flexible scaffolding, multiple means of representation, and student agency in the learning process. UDL and Math flyer |
Date / Time / Location 9/25/2025 8:30am - 2:30pm City Centre Room #1D |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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Integrating UDL & ELD This training supports educators in designing inclusive, linguistically responsive learning environments by integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with English Language Development (ELD) principles. Participants will explore strategies that foster language acquisition through multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement, with an emphasis on scaffolding academic language, promoting student voice, and ensuring equitable access to rigorous content. UDL and ELD Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 2/2/2026 8:30am - 2:30pm City Centre Room #1C |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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Bridging Universal Design for Learning with English Language Arts instruction This workshop empowers educators to create inclusive, engaging, and accessible ELA lessons that meet the needs of all learners. Participants will explore practical strategies for applying UDL principles to reading, writing, speaking, and listening standards, with a focus on flexible lesson design, differentiated supports, and student voice and choice. UDL and ELA flyer |
Date / Time / Location 11/19/2025 8:30am - 2:30pm LER Room #202 |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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Designed for schools with limited staffing—such as one teacher per grade level or grade band—this training supports educators and leaders in building strong, collaborative systems for student success. Learn how to: Strengthen your PLC practices Foster a culture of continuous improvement Implement effective, team-based strategies—even with small teams Join us to gain practical tools and insights that will transform teaching and learning at your site! PLCs Singletons and Small Schools Flyer- 25-26 flyer |
Date / Time / Location 12/10/2025 - 12/11/2025 8:30am -3:30pm Access Center Room #116 |
Cost $300.00 |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
Designed for educators and leaders in continuation, independent study, and other nontraditional school settings, this session will help you: Implement effective PLC practices beyond the traditional school model Adapt RTI/MTSS systems to meet the unique needs of alternative settings Support site leaders in guiding and sustaining collaborative, student-centered practices Walk away with practical strategies tailored to your context and tools to drive meaningful change! PLC for Alternative Settings Flyer- 25-26 flyer |
Date / Time / Location 10/2/2025, 2/3/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm |
Cost $300.00 per person |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
Join us for a 4-day professional learning series designed to inspire collaboration, build staff commitment, and strengthen your school’s PLC practices. Work alongside your team and connect with educators across Kern County as you dive into: PLC foundational principles Building a guiding coalition Fostering a collaborative culture Developing a multi-tiered system of support Empower your team to create the best learning experience for every student! PLC AT WORK - Cohort 1 '25-26 flyer |
Date / Time / Location 9/16/2025, 10/21/2025, 12/16/2025, 1/13/2026 8:30am -3:30pm |
Cost $650.00 per person |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
Join us for a dynamic three-day learning series that builds on PLC Foundations with fellow Kern County educators as we focus on: Unwrapping essential standards Setting clear learning targets Designing common formative assessments Creating responsive intervention & extension plans Strengthen your team’s PLC skills and walk away with practical tools to boost student learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and lead! PLC AT WORK - Year 2 Cohort '25-26 flyer |
Date / Time / Location 11/13/2025, 1/15/2026, 3/17/2026 8:30am - 3:30pm |
Cost $500.00 per person |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
Come and join us for a hands-on math workshop series to build powerful multiplication! Through the work of Pam Harris, discover how to move beyond memorized steps and spark mathematical reasoning in your students. Shift the focus to building mathematical reasoning—so students make sense of problems, see patterns, and use strategies that work for them. Participants will engage in a learn-apply-debrief cycle to try out new strategies, reflect on implementation, and refine their practice. Included in the cost of this workshop is year-long access to Journey, Pam Harris’ online professional learning community. Journey offers: Ongoing coaching and mentoring Monthly resources to keep your learning fresh Ready-to-use tasks, lessons, and activities Access to the Building Powerful Multiplication online workshop This is more than a workshop—it’s a pathway to continued growth, collaboration, and resources that will strengthen math teaching and learning all year long. Transform the way you and your students think about math! |
Date / Time / Location 11/4/25, 12/9/25, 1/27/26 9:00 am - 3 :00 pm 11/4/25 - City Centre 1B 12/9/25 - LER 201 1/27/26 - City Centre 1A |
Cost $400 |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 661-636-4016 |
Includes Year-long access to Journey, Pam Harris’ online professional learning community |
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In this 2-day workshop, educators will learn how to leverage the PBIS framework to include social emotional learning and trauma informed practices. The goal is to directly tie interventions within the PBIS framework into practices that inherit SEL principles and trauma informed practices. Ideally, this workshop is designed for PBIS teams. Blending SEL & TIP w_in the PBIS Framework 25-26 Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 9/30/2025 - 10/1/2025 8:00am - 3:30pm LER RM# 101 & 204 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
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Join Region 8 CA PBIS representatives for 4.5 days of Tier II implementation team training at KCSOS. This training is accompanied with the essential components necessary to scale up your existing Tier I structures to meet the needs of students needing additional support. During the training teams will be able to: Align a request for assistance form into Tier II services by identifying data decision rules Match interventions to student need Implement CICO to fidelity Follow a Tier II action plan that is directly aligned with the TFI PBIS Tier II Cohort 25-26 Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 2/5/2026, 3/10/2026, 4/14/2026, 5/5/2026 8:00am - 3:30pm |
Cost $6000.00 per team |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
Who Will Benefit Audience(s): PBIS Leadership Team that includes the following: Certificated Staff, Classified Staff, SPED Staff, Student Support Staff, Paraprofessionals, Site Leadership. Grade Level(s): K-12 |
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Representing Region 8 for California PBIS, come join us at Kern County Superintendent of Schools for 4.5 days of PBIS Tier 1 Implementation Team Training. This Training is accompanied with the knowledge and resources that will allow your team to: Systemically implement PBIS Tier 1 principals Follow an action plan that is directly aligned with the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) Access to our PBIS Technical Assistance Coaches Network PBIS Tier I Cohort 25-26 Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 10/21/2025, 11/14/2025, 12/10/2025, 2/4/2026 8:00am - 3:30pm |
Cost $6000.00 per team |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
Who Will Benefit Audience(s): PBIS Leadership Team that includes the following: Certificated Staff, Classified Staff, SPED Staff, Student Support Staff, Paraprofessionals, Site Leadership. Grade Level(s): K-12 |
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In this 2- day workshop, educators will learn how to leverage the PBIS framework to include social emotional learning and trauma informed practices. The goal is to directly tie interventions within the PBIS framework into practices that inherit SEL principles and trauma informed practices. Ideally, this workshop is designed for PBIS Teams. PBIS Refresher Tier II 25-26 Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 1/27/2026 - 1/28/2026 8:00am - 3:30pm City Centre Rm#1B |
Cost Free |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
Who Will Benefit Audience(s): PBIS Leadership Team that includes the following: Certificated Staff, Classified Staff, SPED Staff, Student Support Staff, Paraprofessionals, Site Leadership |
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Overview: This two-day team training series is designed to both refresh core PBIS practices and guide teams through the critical updates between TFI 2.1 and TFI 3.0. Participants will explore how the new version of the TFI refines and strengthens systems-level implementation, and how to adjust existing practices accordingly. PBIS Refresher & TFI 3.0 Transition Preview 25-26 Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 9/17/2025 - 9/18/2025 8:00am - 3:30pm City Centre Rm#1B |
Cost Free |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org |
Who Will Benefit Audience(s): PBIS Leadership Team that includes the following: Certificated Staff, Classified Staff, SPED Staff, Student Support Staff, Paraprofessionals, Site Leadership |
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Bridges: Connecting Language and Literacy We are excited to announce the second edition of the Bridges Language and Literacy Conference. Bridges aims to bring together educators, administrators, and advocates to explore effective strategies for promoting literacy and language across diverse student populations. |
Date / Time / Location 11/14/2025 - 11/15/2025 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Doubletree by Hilton, Bakersfield 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct. Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info jamock@kern.org 661-636-4425 |
Who Will Benefit TK -12 District and Site Administration, TOSAs, Teachers, Coaches, Educational Leaders |
Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch |
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Are you a new teacher looking to build your confidence in supporting English learners? Join us for a series of engaging ELD workshops designed to give you a strong foundation in both Integrated and Designated ELD. You’ll walk away with high-leverage strategies, practical tips, and classroom-ready tools to support language development from day one. Perfect for new teachers or anyone looking for a refresher—come learn and grow with us! |
Date / Time / Location 10/09/2025 | 12/09/2025 | 02/12/2026 | 03/05/2026 8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info jolperez@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
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The Long-Term English Learner (LTEL) Support Network is a Community of Practice series designed to empower site and district leaders to collaborate in creating systems of support and developing equitable, inclusive practices for LTEL students. Through this network, leaders will connect, share insights, and build capacity to transform education and foster learning environments that effectively meet the needs of LTELs. The series will actively engage leaders in networking and supporting one another in implementing the EL Roadmap. |
Date / Time / Location 10/08/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 12/04/2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info jamock@kern.org 661-636-4425 |
Who Will Benefit Participants must be a district leader working in one of our partner counties (Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura). This event was made possible through 21st Century California School Leadership Academy - 21CSLA. Our partner counties: Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura |
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Join our Newcomer Support Network—a collaborative space for educators passionate about uplifting our newest multilingual learners. Connect with educators across the county to share high-leverage strategies, resources, and success stories that make a difference. Whether you're just beginning or deep into this work, your voice and experience are valuable. Let’s learn, grow, and lead together to ensure every newcomer student thrives! |
Date / Time / Location 09/24/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 01/21/2026 | 03/18/2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info jolperez@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
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Join Our Project GLAD® Spanish Workshop Series! This interactive, four-session workshop introduces educators to Project GLAD® en Español—a research-based model that boosts language development and academic success for all students. Each session features strategy modeling, hands-on activities, and practical tools you can use right away. Educators will gain:
Walk away each session with ready-to-use resources! |
Date / Time / Location 09/24/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 12/17/2025 | 01/21/2026 8:30 am - 2:30 pm KCSOS - City Centre 1300 17th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost There is no cost associated with this event. |
Contact Info jamock@kern.org 661-636-4425 |
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Date / Time / Location 09/18/2025 | 03/19/2026 | 05/07/2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info brwilliams@kern.org 661-636-4273 |
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This professional development session encompasses recent shifts in Multilingual Learner policy from a historical perspective-offering a comprehensive overview of the needs for all Essential ELD Components. It includes specific, actionable strategies for each component as they are introduced. Dr. Lucero Chavez will be our presenter from CABE! |
Date / Time / Location 09/17/2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Registration 8:30am - Workshop begins at 9:00am Point Loma Nazarene University 5080 California Ave Suite 300 - Classroom #3 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info jolperez@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit Teachers, School and District Leadership |
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Join our four-part workshop series focused on Long-Term English Learners (LTELs) This series is designed to explore the LTEL Toolkit Modules and provide teachers with practical tools and research-based strategies to better support Long-Term English Learners (LTELs). In this series, you will:
Connect, share, and grow in your support for students currently identified as LTELs. |
Date / Time / Location 09/10/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 11/12/2025 | 01/14/2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am KCSOS City Centre 1A 1300 17th Street Bakersfield CA, 93302 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info jamock@kern.org 661-636-4425 |
Who Will Benefit K-12 Teachers |
Includes Digital Access to LTEL Toolkit |
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The CABE CREATE! Framework for Effective Planning presents 6 teacher moves that will ensure a critical commitment to CREATE! liberatory learning experiences for all students, through the lens of equitable and transformational teaching and learning practices. Dr. Alejandra Arce will be our presenter from CABE! |
Date / Time / Location 09/04/2025 | 12/08/2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Registration 8:30am - Workshop begins at 9:00am KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 204 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info jolperez@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit Teachers, School and District Leadership |
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Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD®) is an instructional model for K-12 that supports the California English Learner Roadmap policy by strengthening educational programs and practices for English learners. Project GLAD® supports the implementation of Integrated ELD and Designated ELD. |
Date / Time / Location 09/02/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 | 10/02/2025 7:30 am - 3:00 pm This foundation training is two parts. The 2-day Research and Theory and the 4-day Classroom Demonstration. KCSOS City Centre 1A 1300 17th Street Bakersfield CA, 93301 |
Cost $1,100.00 per individual (Parts 1 & 2) |
Contact Info jamock@kern.org 661-636-4425 |
Who Will Benefit Teachers, TOSA, Coaches, and Administrators, |
Includes Materials & 1-year website membership included. |
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Will focus on your role in reimagining change and implementation by integrating the California Community Schools Framework by developing and/or expanding skills in collaborative leadership. Specifically, supporting the CS coordinator, fostering effective teams, building a shared vision, and promoting continuous improvement and reflective practices. |
Date / Time / Location 11/03/2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. Room 301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info ocpatino@kern.org 661-636-4049 |
Who Will Benefit CCSPP Grantees, Site or LEA Administrators. Administrators interested in transforming their schools into community schools. |
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The purpose of the Community Schools Bootcamp is to equip Community School leaders with the essential skills, knowledge, and strategies required to build, manage, and sustain community schools effectively. The boot camp aims to develop leaders who can navigate diverse challenges, advocate for community needs, and create collaborative spaces where all families, students, and school staff feel valued and empowered. Gain tools in advancing the community school transformation by learning from peers and those actively involved in the process. |
Date / Time / Location 10/27/2025 - 10/28/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 204 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info anranches@kern.org 661-636-4048 |
Who Will Benefit Cohort 4 Community school teams, newly hired Community School Coordinators, Administrators, or staff assigned to lead the work at the site or district. |
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Join us for an engaging workshop to unveil the Math Multilingual Toolkit of Strategies - a comprehensive resource for educators across the state to support students with language development and mathematics. |
Date / Time / Location 2/25/26 9:00 am - 3:00 pm City Centre 1A |
Cost Free |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 661-636-4016 |
Who Will Benefit This workshop is for K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators. |
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Join us for an engaging workshop to unveil the Math Multilingual Toolkit of Strategies - a comprehensive resource for educators across the state to support students with language development and mathematics. |
Date / Time / Location 11/18/25 9:00 am - 3:00 pm City Centre 1A |
Cost Free |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 661-636-4016 |
Who Will Benefit This workshop is for K-12 educators, coaches, and administrators. |
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Learn about the Community Schools Initiative and discover ways to collaborate with our schools to support students and families better. This is an excellent opportunity to connect, share resources, and build meaningful partnerships that make a difference! |
Date / Time / Location 9/18/2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. Room 301 1675 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info erpineda@kern.org 661-636-4026 |
Who Will Benefit Community-based organizations, public agencies, and stakeholders committed to strengthening collaboration within our community. |
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Facilitates knowledge sharing, problem-solving, and innovation by bringing together individuals with common interests to exchange ideas, address challenges, and develop new approaches. It also supports professional development, networking, and standardization of best practices and fosters motivation and engagement through a sense of belonging and shared purpose. |
Date / Time / Location 9/16/2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 204 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info anranches@kern.org 661-636-4048 |
Who Will Benefit Community School Coordinators, Community School teams, teachers, site/LEA’s leadership teams, community partners, parents, and students are encouraged to attend. |
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Will focus on your role in reimagining change and implementation by integrating the California Community Schools Framework by developing and/or expanding skills in collaborative leadership. Specifically, supporting the CS coordinator, fostering effective teams, building a shared vision, and promoting continuous improvement and reflective practices. |
Date / Time / Location 9/30/2025 9:00 pm - 10:30 am KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. Room 301 1675 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info ocpatino@kern.org 661-636-4049 |
Who Will Benefit CCSPP Grantees, Site or LEA Administrators. Administrators interested in transforming their schools into community schools. |
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These series of workshops are to review and refresh the community schools essential skills, knowledge, and strategies required to build, manage, and sustain community schools effectively. |
Date / Time / Location 8/28/2025 8:30 am - 10:30 am Larry E. Reider Education Center - Room 204 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info anranches@kern.org 661-636-4048 |
Who Will Benefit Cohort 1, 2, 3 CS Teams, Community School Coordinators, Administrators, or staff assigned to lead the work at the site or district. |
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Join our training session designed specifically for new users. Learn the basics, understand the data submission process and gain the skills needed to effectively navigate and utilized CALPADS for your school or district. This session, hosted in collaboration with Kern SELPA will also provide guidance for new SIRAS users, with a focus on accurate data entry and reporting-especially for students with disabilities. |
Date / Time / Location 08/26/2025 8:30am- 11:30am City Centre, Conference Room 1B |
Cost Free |
Contact Info kagonzales@kern.org 661-636-4175 |
Who Will Benefit CALPADS Coordinators |
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This is the first session of a three session professional development series on our career exploration curriculum resources.
Session 1 Focus During this session educators will receive hands-on training and practice implementing the KCSOS 5-Hour Career Exploration (CE) Workshop in a classroom. Featured resources for this session are:
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Laptop computer, pen/pencil, notebook
SCHEDULE: Lunch break (on your own) will be approximately 11:45am-12:45pm
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Date / Time / Location 09/26/2025 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Room 1C |
Cost Free |
Contact Info limartinez@kern.org 661-636-4232 |
Who Will Benefit All interested educators, including teachers, counselors, and administrators |
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We invite all counselors/advisors K-16 as we gather to discuss college and career culture, improve K-16 collaboration throughout Kern County, and further understand pathway alignment. We look forward to continuing a county-wide support network for our counselors and advisors! We promote counselor collaboration between Middle School, High School, Local College Counselors, and Academic Advisors, ensuring alignment and supports that keep students on track for postsecondary and/or career success. There will be a dedicated networking hour that will provide opportunities for sharing best practices and building stronger connections across all levels of education. |
Date / Time / Location 09/17/2025 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Larry E. Reider Building, Room 101 |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info jathomas@kern.org 661-636-4623 |
Who Will Benefit Middle School, High School, and Local College Counselors/Academic Advisors |
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Join us for a hands-on, engaging session that brings 3rd–5th grade math to life through meaningful connections. This session will highlight how major content areas build across the grades, with a close look at specific grade-level targets and their progression. Teachers will engage in interactive, hands-on activities rooted in the 2023 CA Math Framework, designed to support deep student learning through investigation and exploration. Walk away with practical tools and strategies to use in your classroom. |
Date / Time / Location 10/28/25 9 am - 3 pm KCSOS City Centre 1A |
Cost Free Workshop |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 661-636-4016 |
Who Will Benefit For 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade teachers and math coaches/TOSAs |
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In this workshop, we will dive into and model the teaching practices for enhancing student learning as outlined in the book 'Building Thinking Classrooms'. Specifically, we will focus on implementing tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving, creating student centered classrooms, encouraging productive struggle, and building positive math identities. |
Date / Time / Location 1/22/26 9 AM - 3 PM TBA |
Cost Free workshop $40 Cost of Materials |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 661-636-4016 |
Who Will Benefit For Instructional Leaders and Teachers (General Education and Special Education) |
Includes Book |
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In this workshop, we will dive into and model the teaching practices for enhancing student learning as outlined in the book 'Building Thinking Classrooms'. Specifically, we will focus on implementing tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving, creating student centered classrooms, encouraging productive struggle, and building positive math identities. |
Date / Time / Location 9/23/25 9 AM - 3 PM KCSOS City Centre |
Cost Free workshop $40 Cost of Materials |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 661-636-4016 |
Who Will Benefit For Instructional Leaders and Teachers (General Education and Special Education) |
Includes Book |
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Procedural fluency is essential for students to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and solve problems efficiently. This workshop will focus on “Seven Significant Strategies” to teach to students as they work toward procedural fluency. Participants will learn activities, fluency, routines, and games that encourage student learning to be efficient, flexible, and accurate, the essentials to real fluency. Reflection questions, connections to mathematical standards, and techniques for assessing all components of fluency will also be discussed. |
Date / Time / Location 3/24/26, 4/14/26 9 AM - 3 PM TBA |
Cost Free Workshop $40 cost of materials |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 661-636-4016 |
Includes Book |
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Date / Time / Location 10/6/25 9:00am-3:00pm City Centre 1A |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Date / Time / Location 12/2/2025 9:00am - 3:00pm TBA |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Date / Time / Location 09/12/25 9:00am - 3:00pm TBA |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Date / Time / Location 12/9/2025 9:00am - 3:00pm TBA |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Date / Time / Location 3/17/2026 - 3/18/2026 8:00am - 3:00pm TBA |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Date / Time / Location 11/6/2025 9:00am - 3:00pm TBA |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Date / Time / Location 10/8/2025 & 2/18/2026 9:00am - 3:00pm TBA |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Date / Time / Location 9/25/2025; 10/2/2025 9:00am - 3:00pm TBA |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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To cultivate a collaborative environment where educators can exchange innovative ideas that support the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS). Throughout the year, we will delve into the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), drawing from resources such as STEM Teaching Tools and OpenSciEd. Sharpen your expertise in scientific modeling and explanation while exploring the crucial role of discourse in the science classroom. Uncover effective strategies to assist students in organizing and tracking their evolving ideas through science notebooks, phenomenon trackers, and more. Additionally, we will highlight the importance of literacy in science, aligning Common Core standards with NGSS principles and introducing valuable resources like "Reading to Learn in Science." |
Date / Time / Location 9/24/2025, 10/22/2025, 11/19/2025, 1/21/2026, 2/11/2026 9:00am - 3:00pm 9/24/25 - City Centre 1B 10/22/25 - City Centre 1B 11/19/25 - City Centre 1B 1/21/26 - City Centre 1A 2/11/26 - City Centre 1B |
Cost $275.00 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Date / Time / Location 9/16/2025 9:00am-3:00pm TBA |
Cost FREE |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Flyer: ASIST Flyer - May 12-13, 2025 |
Date / Time / Location 5/12/2025 - 5/13/2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. 1675 Chester Ave., Room 301 Bakersfield, , CA 93301 |
Cost $250.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Administrators, Mental Health Professionals |
Includes ASIST materials |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #9: Maintain Data Records |
Date / Time / Location 05/19/2026 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #8: Sustain GSPP Ongoing Operations |
Date / Time / Location 04/21/2026 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #7: Collaboratively Build Pathways |
Date / Time / Location 03/17/2026 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #6: Articulated Pathways |
Date / Time / Location 02/17/2026 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month at 2:30 PM. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #5: Industry Connected Pathways |
Date / Time / Location 01/20/2026 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #4: Integrated Support Services |
Date / Time / Location 12/16/2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #3: Work-Based Learning Experiences |
Date / Time / Location 11/18/2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #2: Postsecondary Credits |
Date / Time / Location 10/21/2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Expected Outcomes Professional Development series occurs on the third Tuesday of every month. Each session will focus on one of the nine expected outcomes. EO #1: Integrated Program of Study |
Date / Time / Location 09/16/2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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Expected Outcomes Session 2 will review Expected Outcomes: 7, 8, and 9. |
Date / Time / Location 05/20/2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 6616364152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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Expected Outcomes Session 2 will review Expected Outcomes: 3, 5, and 6. |
Date / Time / Location 04/15/2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 6616364152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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Expected Outcomes Session 1 will review Expected Outcomes: 1, 2, and 4. |
Date / Time / Location 03/18/2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Expected Outcomes Session 1 will review Expected Outcomes: 1, 2, and 4. |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 6616364152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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Incoming 3rd-6th grade foster students are able to attend this free STEAM camp for 3 weeks in the summer at Kern County Museum. This STEAM Camp is co-hosted by KCSOS' Foster & Homeless Education Program and KCSOS' STEAM & Expanded Learning Departments. This is a closed event.
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Date / Time / Location June 23, 2025 - July 11, 2025 8:00 AM Kern County Museum |
Contact Info lebaileythompson@kern.org 6616364983 |
Student Voice Ambassador Program (SVAP) chapters exist at middle & high schools throughout the county. Ambassadors are part of youth advisory boards that work alongside adult supporters and administrators to make positive changes in their schools and communities through student voice work. Awards will be provided to Ambassadors at this event, including from the State Seal of Civic Engagement program. This is a closed event. |
Date / Time / Location 05/13/2025 The Station, 7900 Downing Avenue, Bakersfield, CA |
Contact Info lebaileythompson@kern.org 6666364983 |
Hosted by KCSOS' Foster & Homeless Education Program, COPE is a 2.5 hour interactive simulation where participants "live" the life of someone in poverty. Attendees will gain a deeper insight into the realities of students & families who experience poverty in Kern County. This COPE is being hosted in partnership with Kern County Network for Children & Community Action Partnership of Kern for Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is a closed event. |
Date / Time / Location 04/22/2025 LER 101 |
Who Will Benefit CAPK and KCNC |
Date / Time / Location 10/23/2025 9 AM - 1 PM Mojave Air and Space Port Mojave, CA 93501 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info limartinez@kern.org 661-636-4232 |
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Date / Time / Location 09/08/2025 5 PM - 8 PM Mechanics Bank Convention Center 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info limartinez@kern.org 661-636-4232 |
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The Community of Practice meetings occur on the second Friday of each month at 9:00 am (Session 1/S1). The CoP meetings will focus on best practices, relevant pathway resources and a network of additional support for successful implementation of this identified pathway for the Golden State Pathways Program. |
Date / Time / Location 03/14/2025 | 04/11/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 06/13/2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Community of Practice meetings occur on the second Friday of each month at 10:30 am (Session 2/S2). The CoP meetings will focus on best practices, relevant pathway resources and a network of additional support for successful implementation of this identified pathway for the Golden State Pathways Program. |
Date / Time / Location 03/14/2025 | 04/11/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 06/13/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Community of Practice meetings occur on the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 am (Session 1/S1). The CoP meetings will focus on best practices, relevant pathway resources and a network of additional support for successful implementation of this identified pathway for the Golden State Pathways Program. |
Date / Time / Location 03/13/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 06/12/2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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The Community of Practice meetings occur on the second Thursday of each month at 10:30 am (Session 2/S2). The CoP meetings will focus on best practices, relevant pathway resources and a network of additional support for successful implementation of this identified pathway for the Golden State Pathways Program. |
Date / Time / Location 03/13/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 06/12/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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Increase awareness and bring supports and resources for Middle/Jr. High School counselors and advisors surrounding college and career readiness to futher prepare students for high school and help them develop a plan for their futures. |
Date / Time / Location 09/19/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 03/13/2025 | 04/10/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 204 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info limartinez@kern.org 661-636-4232 |
Who Will Benefit Middle School/Jr. High Counselors |
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The Academic Advising Network will support professional learning opportunities to enhance advisors’ skills and knowledge of academic advising, related to their position. |
Date / Time / Location 09/19/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 03/13/2025 | 04/10/2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 204 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info limartinez@kern.org 661-636-4232 |
Who Will Benefit High School academic advisors and counselors. |
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The Community of Practice meetings occur on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am. The CoP meetings will focus on best practices, relevant pathway resources and a network of additional support for successful implementation of this identified pathway for the Golden State Pathways Program. |
Date / Time / Location 03/12/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 06/11/2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info cywalker@kern.org 661-636-4152 |
Includes https://kcsos.zoom.us/my/gsppcv |
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This is a 4-hour professional development event. Educators that have completed the 1-day CTE Awareness Workshop PD are invited to attend. This event will provide deeper training and practice with elements of the KCSOS Career Exploration (CE) Curriculum based on the attendees’ requests on a pre-survey. Therefore, each event may contain different content, and educators may want to register for multiple follow-up support sessions for a variety of PD opportunities.Depending on attendee requests, support may focus on: 1. Technical support on the Canvas course and/or Genially slide deck platforms. 2. Content and/or implementation support for the 5-hour CTE Awareness Workshop (base course and/or optional activities). 3. Content and/or implementation support for the Activity Book lessons. 4. Pacing and/or lesson planning for an extended CE curriculum. 5. Technical, content, and/or implementation support for the KCSOS CE supplemental resources folders (Google Drive). 6. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies for CE. 7. Building career skills (soft skills). 8. Working with specific student sub-groups and/or grade spans. 9. Overview of the structure of the California CTE system and curricular framework. |
Date / Time / Location 02/28/2025 & 03/07/2025 8AM - 12PM City Centre - 1C |
Cost Free |
Contact Info limartinez@kern.org 661-636-4232 |
Who Will Benefit Educators, including teachers, counselors, and administrators |
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This training will cover key concepts for budget development, reporting and processes using QSS and SACS. |
Date / Time / Location 3/31/2025 9:00 am to 12:00 pm City Centre- 1B |
Cost N/A |
Contact Info saortiz@kern.org 661-636-4719 |
Who Will Benefit School District CBO's |
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This training will provide a more in-depth review of the Expenditure Tables, Budget Overview for Parents alignment with the Local Control Accountability Plan. |
Date / Time / Location 05/01/2025 8:30 am to 12:00 pm City Centre - Room 1B |
Cost N/A |
Contact Info saortiz@kern.org 661-636-4719 |
Who Will Benefit School District CBO's |
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The KCSOS Foster & Homeless Education Program offers professional network meetings where you can connect with other liaisons, obtain resource information, and receive updates/training on McKinney-Vento & Foster Youth legislation. Join us for these amazing opportunities to collaborate, learn and network with each other. No registration is needed! Larry E. Reider Building located at 2000 K Street in Bakersfield. |
Date / Time / Location 05/08/2025 10 AM - 12 PM LER, 2000 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info lebaileythompson@kern.org 661-636-4983 |
The KCSOS Foster & Homeless Education Program offers professional network meetings where you can connect with other liaisons, obtain resource information, and receive updates/training on McKinney-Vento & Foster Youth legislation. Join us for these amazing opportunities to collaborate, learn and network with each other. No registration is needed! Larry E. Reider Building located at 2000 K Street in Bakersfield. |
Date / Time / Location 03/19/2025 10 AM - 12 PM LER, 2000 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info lebaileythompson@kern.org 661-636-4983 |
The Youth Empowering Success Conference will take place March 28, 2025, at Bakersfield College from 9 am - 3 pm. This is the 10th annual Kern County event to support, empower, and elevate foster youth. Hear national motivational speaker and former foster youth, Kevon Lee, as the keynote speaker. There will be interactive workshops, fun activities, and community agencies and programs that are available for support and information for the youth and adult supporters. Registration is now open. YES! 10 Annual Conference |
Date / Time / Location 03/28/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Bakersfield Community College |
Cost Free |
Contact Info lebaileythompson@kern.org 661-636-4983 |
Includes Breakfast and Lunch |
Join this two-day series to examine and shift mindsets while gaining practical tools to foster inclusive school cultures where diversity is embraced, students with disabilities have rightful presence, and all learners thrive. Inclusive Mindset Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 3/26/25, 4/9/25 8:30 am - 3:00 pm LER Room #204 |
Cost Free! |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
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Don’t miss this chance to be part of an impactful learning experience! Discover essential strategies and build meaningful partnerships to develop thriving community schools. This event is a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with fellow educators and leaders. AUHSD Community Schools Leading & Learning Visits Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 2/19/25 OR 4/16/25 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Anaheim Union High School District |
Contact Info erpineda@kern.org 661-636-4026 |
Includes Email erpineda@kern.org for more information |
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The Cost of Poverty Experience is a 2.5-hour simulation designed to provide a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living in poverty, based on real families' experiences. This immersive training helps participants better comprehend both the personal and systemic impacts of poverty on communities and organizations. Please join us in this workshop and see how this aligns with the Community Schools transformation. COPE Cost of Poverty Experience Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 5/14/25 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 1st Floor Room 101 2000 K St. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Who Will Benefit Community Schools Coordinators (teams may include up to 4 participants), Managers, Site/LEA Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers, and Community Partners) |
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For CCSPP grantees AND non-grantees to participate in transformative peer to peer learning for positive student outcomes. The Community School Community of Practice (Community School CoP) aims to bolster the expertise and understanding of the community schools strategies, tools and good practices to transform schools. Our goal is to convene coordinators, administrators, and resources from throughout the county, fostering an environment that enhances capacity and offers support for districts in the planning and implementation grant phases as well as LEAS interested in transformation. Community Schools Community of Practice (CoP) Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 4/30/25 8:30 am - 11:30 am KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 2000 K St. - Room 204 Bakersfield,, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Who Will Benefit Community Schools Coordinators and teams, LEAS and site administrators, Educational Partners, Parents |
Includes 8:30 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast & Networking 9:00 am - 11:30 am: Meeting & Collaboration |
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Sponsored by California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC), PIQE, and Community Schools
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Date / Time / Location 2/28/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. Room 301 1675 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, , CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Who Will Benefit School Teams including Coordinators, Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers, and Administrators |
Includes Lunch |
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The Administrator's Professional Learning Series aims to develop skills in collaborative leadership by fostering effective teams, building a shared vision, and managing conflicts constructively. It promotes continuous improvement, reflective practices, and the application of improvement processes. Additionally, it focuses on reimagining change implementation by integrating the California Community Schools Framework, engaging stakeholders, and leveraging community partnerships to support holistic student development. Administrators Professional Learning Series (CCSPP Grantees) Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 9/27/2024 | 2/19/2025 | 4/9/2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am Virtual |
Cost Free |
Who Will Benefit Site Administrators, Principals, Vice Principals |
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California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Ed Code 51930-51939 requires districts to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to have healthy, positive, and safe relationships.
Please join the KCSOS Adolescent Sexual Health Educators at this informational training which will include opportunity to collaborate. FREE lesson plans and community resources will be provided.
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Date / Time / Location 5/1/2025 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. 1675 Chester Ave. - Room 301 Bakersfield, , CA 93301 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
Contact Info brcrosby@kern.org 661-636-4035 |
Who Will Benefit All 7-12 grade school staff welcomed |
Includes Light refreshments |
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Flyer: APPROVED Flyer - ASIST - April 23-24, 2025.pdf |
Date / Time / Location 4/23/2025 - 4/24/2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm KCSOS - City Centre 1300 17th Street - Rooms 1C and 1D Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost $250.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Mental Health Professionals |
Includes ASIST material kits. Lunch is on your own. |
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The Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern (TRACK) is a collaborative initiative focused on addressing truancy and improving student attendance in Kern County, California. The coalition organizes regular meetings where various stakeholders, including educators, school administrators, law enforcement officials, social workers, and community members, come together to discuss up-to-date information and share best practices.
By fostering a collaborative approach and sharing effective strategies, TRACK endeavors to create a supportive and engaging environment for students, thereby reducing truancy rates and improving overall attendance across Kern County schools.
Agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date. |
Date / Time / Location 4/4/2025 8:30 am - 10:30 am Check-in starts at 8:00am KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center 2000 K Street - Room 204 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit TRACK Representatives (Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern) |
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Brief Intervention (BI) is a short-term counseling intervention aimed at adolescents who use alcohol and/or other drugs. This approach uses motivational interviewing, cognitive
behavior therapy and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents. The training will be conducted online with 2- 1/2 day trainings.
Flyer: 2025 Brief Intervention Flyer
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Date / Time / Location 3/20/2025 - 3/21/2025 8:30 pm - 12:00 pm Online via Zoom |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
Contact Info elvelasco@kern.org 661-636-4046 |
Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, counselors |
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Flyer: APPROVED Flyer - ASIST - March 12-13, 2025.pdf |
Date / Time / Location 3/12/2025 - 3/13/2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm KCSOS - City Centre 1300 17th Street - Rooms 1C and 1D Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost $250.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Mental Health Professionals |
Includes ASIST material kits. Lunch is on your own. |
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The Kern School-Social CoP invites you to join us at this month’s Kern County School Social Work Consortium. We are hosting a virtual convening where we will share best practices and address gaps in services.
Join the CoP so we can learn form each other and district initiatives that will help us better serve students and families of Kern.
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Date / Time / Location 3/05/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 2000 K St. - 1st Floor / Room 101 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit Kern County School Social Workers |
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This training program for school-based mental health professionals aims to define and enhance participant roles in threat assessment teams (TATs) to prevent targeted violence in K-12 schools. It covers the integration of TATs into school safety frameworks, the impact of neuroscience research, and intervention effectiveness. The training reviews components of behavioral threat assessments, the purpose of school threat assessments, the role of mental health professionals, research-informed elements, and the five stages of a threat assessment. It supplements but does not replace the official Behavioral Threat Assessment Training by the US Department of Education, incorporating lessons from past school violence incidents. |
Date / Time / Location 3/11/2025 8:30 am - 2:30 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center-2nd Floor 2000 K Street - Room 201 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of students’ personal identifiable information and education records. State law reinforces the provisions of FERPA and further provides guidance to schools on how to effectively ensure the accuracy, maintenance, and safekeeping of all student records. This workshop will cover the policies and procedures related to student records – from the gathering of student information beginning at the point of school enrollment to the destruction of records at the appropriate time. Topics include:
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Date / Time / Location 3/05/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Online via Zoom |
Cost $195.00 per individual |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit District and/or School Site Administrators, School Social Workers, School Counselors, Attendance Supervisors, Child Welfare & Attendance Staff, Front Office Staff |
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Each year, new legislation impacts the daily operations and systems in our public schools, resulting in the amendment of existing, and development of new, policies and procedures. Subsequently, such changes must be reflected in documents that local educational agencies (LEA) and schools are obligated to produce and/or post – whether physically on the school campus or on the LEA/school website. As the majority of these laws go into effect in the middle of the school year, county, district, charter and school site leaders are faced with many challenges in keeping track and complying with these laws.
This workshop will highlight new laws affecting the areas supported by student services/child welfare and attendance (CWA) staff. Additionally, in preparation for the upcoming school year, the workshop will identify necessary revisions to the annual notification to parents/guardians and students and the parent/student handbook based on newly enacted legislation, as well as remind LEAs of the notifications that must be posted in facilities and/or online. Suggested strategies and resources to assist with implementation and compliance will be provided.
Flyer: APPROVED Legislative Update 2-5-25
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Date / Time / Location 2/05/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Online via Zoom |
Cost $195.00 per individual |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit District and/or School Site Administrators, Counselors, and Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisors and Child Welfare & Attendance Staff |
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This 6-hour training is tailored for School-Based Mental Health providers providing them knowledge and skills to integrate Play Therapy into student interactions. Participants will acquire evidence based and effective strategies to bring back to their school sites to improve the well-being of students. APPROVED Flyer - Play Therapy Training 2-3-2025 |
Date / Time / Location 2/03/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Check-in begins at 8:30am KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. 1675 Chester Ave. - Room 301 Bakersfield, , CA 93301 |
Cost $200.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org (661) 636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, and Mental Health Staff |
Includes Lunch and 6 C.E.U.s will be offered for this training. |
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Kern County Superintendent of Schools is offering a professional learning opportunity on Brief Intervention for Adolescents Using Substances(BI). Funding has been designated to attend curriculum trainings that support efforts of the grant objectives. Brief Intervention is a behavioral counseling intervention program for adolescents who use alcohol and/or other drugs. The program consists of 2 to 4 brief counseling sessions between a BI facilitator and a youth. Brief Intervention utilizes motivational interviewing techniques, cognitive behavior therapy, and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents. It is designed for paraprofessionals in school and community settings.The Brief Intervention counseling sessions target three objectives:
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Date / Time / Location January 28th and 29th, 2025 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual via Zoom |
Cost There is no cost associated with this training. |
Contact Info crburgess@kern.org 661-636-4044 |
Who Will Benefit School counselors and staff working in drug prevention, treatment, mental health, probation, juvenile justice or other youth serving professionals. |
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In controlled research studies, programs like Aggression Replacement Training have been shown to be effective in increasing students’ pro-social skills and decreasing behavioral problems, but only if the program is conducted with FIDELITY - that is, as it was designed. During this meeting, we will be talking about fidelity to the A.R.T. program - what fidelity looks like, how we measure it, and how we know we are maintaining it, so that we get the best possible outcomes for our program. Flyer: APPROVED Flyer - Aggression Replacement Training (A.R.T.) Booster 1-24-2025.pdf |
Date / Time / Location 1/24/2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center 2000 K Street - 2nd Floor, Room 201 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit All A.R.T. trained facilitators who were trained by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office since 2020 and have facilitated a minimum of one ART group with students. |
Includes A.R.T. materials will be provided to all facilitators that pre-register to attend. |
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State law requires that each school develop and maintain an updated comprehensive school safety plan that addresses the safety concerns identified through a systematic planning process. The school site council or school safety planning committee is tasked to write and develop the plan, which includes tactical responses to criminal incidents. Part of the process involves collaborating with specified agencies, allowing members of the school community to express opinions about the school safety plan at a public hearing, and completing the process by March 1 of each year.
This workshop provides step-by-step guidance in the development and/or revision of the school safety plan, highlighting the importance of ensuring policies and procedures are current and that the content of the plan is useful and practical for all members of the school community.
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Date / Time / Location 1/08/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center 2000 K Street - Room 204 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, classified staff, community specialists. |
Includes Participants will receive access to the most current electronic edition of the S4 Student Discipline in California Schools publication and supplemental resources. |
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The Change Companies®, publisher of the Forward Thinking cognitive-behavioral series of journals that assist youth in making positive changes to their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, is offering a two-day implementation training for those currently facilitating, or planning on facilitating Interactive Journaling® in their program.
Learning Objectives:
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Date / Time / Location 01/16/2025 - 01/17/2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Location will be provided upon registering. |
Cost $350.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School staff, counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, mental health providers, community-based agency staff working with at-risk adolescents, and law enforcement partner |
Includes Registration fee includes training materials and starter set of Forward Thinking materials. Lunch is on your own. |
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2023-2026 TUPE Consortium Participants will receive priority registration.
Examining how to (1) mine your CHKS data to establish goals and objectives for planning and grant-writing, and (2) more effectively administer PBIS and other programs and initiatives.
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Date / Time / Location 1/09/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online via Zoom |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
Contact Info crburgess@kern.org 661-636-4044 |
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Human trafficking is the unlawful act of transporting and coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service.
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Date / Time / Location 1/08/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center 2000 K Street - Room 204 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, classified staff, community specialists. |
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The Safer Schools Coalition of Kern is a collaborative think-tank established by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office to promote the safety and wellbeing of Kern’s schoolchildren. The Coalition’s charge is to bring school officials and community partners together for meaningful discussion, sharing of best practices, networking, planning, and support to address the many aspects that impact the safety and overall climate in Kern County schools. Flyer: APPROVED_ Flyer - 2024 Safer Schools Coalition Schedule 24-25 |
Date / Time / Location 12/13/2024 | 03/21/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am Kern County Community 1300 17th St. City Centre - Room B1 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit School officials and community partners |
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The Agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date. If you are not on our mailing list, please contact Jose Espinoza at jespinoza@kern.org. Save the Date Flyer: APPROVED TRACK 2024-2025 |
Date / Time / Location 12/06/2024 8:30 am - 10:30 am Virtual via Zoom |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit TRACK Representatives (Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern) |
Includes Online materials |
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Social Awareness is the ability to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts. This includes the capacities to feel compassion for others, understand broader historical and social norms for behavior in different settings, and recognize family, school, and community resources and supports. In this session, we will focus on the What & Why, When, and How for integrating into our being as adults, into school-wide practices and into classroom instructional delivery. Social Awareness Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 04/10/2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Christine Lizardi Frazier Building (Chase Building)-Room 301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info casifuentes@kern.org (661) 636-4052 |
Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, school counselors, leads, and anyone who facilitates SEL |
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Relationship skills are the ability to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups. This includes the capacities to communicate clearly, listen actively, cooperate, work collaboratively to problem solve and negotiate conflict constructively, navigate settings with differing social and cultural demands and opportunities, provide leadership, and seek or offer help when needed. In this session, we will focus on the What & Why, When, and How for integrating into our being as adults, into school-wide practices and into classroom instructional delivery. Relationship Skills Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 03/20/2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Larry E. Reider Building-Room 202 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info casifuentes@kern.org (661) 636-4052 |
Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, school counselors, leads, and anyone who facilitates SEL |
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Responsible Decision Making is the ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations. This includes the capacity to consider ethical standards and safety concerns, and to evaluate the benefits and consequences of various actions for personal, social, and collective well-being. In this session, we will focus on the What & Why, When, and How for integrating into our being as adults, into school-wide practices and into classroom instructional delivery. Responsible Decision-Making Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 03/18/2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Larry E. Reider Building-Room 202 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info casifuentes@kern.org (661) 636-4052 |
Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, school counselors, leads, and anyone who facilitates SEL |
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Self-Management is the ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. This includes the capacities to delay gratification, manage stress, and feel motivation and agency to accomplish personal and collective goals. In this session, we will focus on the What & Why, When, and How for integrating into our being as adults, into school-wide practices and into classroom instructional delivery. Self-Management Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 01/24/2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Larry E. Reider Building-Room 202 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info casifuentes@kern.org (661) 636-4052 |
Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, school counselors, student support, PBIS leads, SEL leads, professionals |
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Attendance is fundamental to student and school success and absenteeism is more complex than ever. With the significant disparities in educational opportunity it’s essential to ensure students are in class to access learning opportunities and social supports. EveryDay Labs, Inc. will deliver sustainable strategies tailored to support goals and use attendance as a systemic lever to drive improvement across various metrics associated with student success. |
This three-day professional learning event builds on the PLC Foundations series presented by Dr.Luis Cruz during 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. We encourage you and your team to join us for this opportunity to enhance your PLC skills by collaborating with fellow educators in Kern County. The series will focus on fostering high levels of learning through the identification and unwrapping of essential standards, the setting of learning targets, and the development of common formative assessments. PLC AT WORK - Year 2 Cohort 2024-2025 |
Date / Time / Location 11/18/24, 3/4/25, 4/1/25 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Larry E. Reider Building |
Cost $500.00 Per Person |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
Join us for a 4-day professional learning opportunity designed specifically for school teams. Work together to build staff commitment and strengthen your school’s capacity to create a thriving Professional Learning Community (PLC). This training will focus on the foundational principles of PLCs, building a guiding coalition, fostering a culture of collaboration, and developing a multi-tiered approach to teaching and learning. PLC AT WORK - Year 1 Cohort 2024-2025 |
Date / Time / Location 12/17/24, 01/8/25, 2/3/25, 2/21/25 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Larry E. Reider Building Room & CTEC |
Cost $650.00 Per Person |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
Through the CALPADS network, we aim to facilitate knowledge-sharing and skill building among participants, equipping them with the necessary tools and resources to navigate each reporting cycle effectively. Working sessions will provide targeted guidance on data collection, validation, and submission processes ensuring adherence to reporting requirements and optimizing data quality. By fostering a collaborative environment and providing ongoing support, we seek to empower stakeholders to fulfill their CALPADS responsibilities with confidence and efficiency across all reporting cycles. |
Date / Time / Location 9/25/2025 Fall 1 Overview 01/22/2026 Fall 2 Overview 04/23/2026 EOY Overview 11/13/2025 Fall 1 Working Session 02/12/2026 Fall 2 Working Session 06/11/2026 EOY Working Session 8:30am-11:00am 1300 17th Street City Centre, Conference Room 1B Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info kgonzales@kern.org 661-636-4175 |
Who Will Benefit CALPADS coordinators |
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Join us for the KiDS Power Users Network!
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Date / Time / Location 09/18/2025, 11/20/2025, 02/19/2026, 04/16/2026 9:00am-11am 1300 17th Street City Centre 3rd Floor NE conference room Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jeanzalone@kern.org 661-636-4174 |
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Principals Assistant Principals Learning Network This event was made possible through 21CSLA-21st Century California School Leadership Academy. Free In-Person Series. Participants must be a principal or assistant principal working in one our partner counties (Fresno, Kern Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura). |
Date / Time / Location September 11, 2024/September 30, 2024/October 22, 2024/December 05, 2024/January 09, 2025/February 13, 2025/ March 06, 2025/April 10, 2025/ KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 2000 K St. Bakersfield,, CA 93301 or KCSOS - City Centre 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield CA 93301 |
Cost Special Guest Speaker: Phil Boyte Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Anthony Muhammad |
Contact Info karuelas@kern.org 661-636-4165 |
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Grades 4-12 History Day is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to research and prepare papers, exhibits, posters, performances, and documentaries on an annual historical theme. Students learn to be historical detectives and sharpen their skills as writers, artists, and performers. History Day Teachers/Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • 3:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting • https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/5925700480 Intent to Participate Due: Friday, October 4, 2024 Registration Payment Deadline: Monday, January 20, 2025 Registration: http://kern.k12oms.org/1513-250641 Websites locked for judging: Friday, February 7, 2025 Historical Papers Due: Friday, February 7, 2025 Competition Day: Saturday, March 1, 2025 Larry E Reider Education Center — 2000 K Street, Bakersfield |
Date / Time / Location 03/1/25 Larry E. Reider Building - 2000 K St. Bakersfield Ca. 93301 |
Cost $50 Per Student Entry fee is due at time of registration packet |
Contact Info zasafi@kern.org 661-636-4240 |
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Kern County’s brightest minds annually clash at the annual Academic Decathlon, long referred to as the ‘Super Bowl’ of local scholastic competitions. High school teams face off in twn categories of the competition over two days — Speech, interviews, essays, mathematics, economics, science, music, art, social science and literature. An “Oral Super Quiz” also takes place as part of the event. It’s a pressure-packed 90-minutes of excitement, run like a TV quiz show. Team members have ten seconds to collaborate and answer each question. Running totals are displayed on large, visible flip cards, bringing about enthusiastic reactions from the audience. Academic Decathlon Coaches Meeting Thursday, August 29, 2024 • 4:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting • https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/3532714515 Academic Decathlon Online Essay Monday, January 13, 2025 Virtual Competition • Link will be provided prior to event Academic Decathlon Interview Day Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Virtual Competition • Link will be provided prior to event Academic Decathlon Online Objective Testing January 29, 2025 Virtual Competition • Link will be provided prior to event Academic Decathlon Speech & Super Quiz Saturday, February 1, 2025 Stockdale High School, Bakersfield https://kern.org/student-events/miscellaneous/academic-decathlon/ |
Date / Time / Location 02/01/2025 Stockdale High School |
Cost $850.00 |
Contact Info gelieske@kern.org 661-636-4404 |
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Date / Time / Location 02/21/2025, 02/22/2025 Double Tree |
Contact Info anfranklin@kern.org 6616364505 |
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The purpose of this network is to collaboratively explore instructional strategies for World Language students and to share best practices for the implementation of the World Language standards and framework. Participants will:
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Date / Time / Location 10/16/2024, 12/11/2024, 02/18/2025, 04/29/2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Cost $500.00 |
Contact Info thboard@kern.org 661-636-4644 |
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In the 25-26 school year, children who will have their fourth birthday by September 1st of the school year will be eligible for TK. Are you ready? In the network meetings, we have created microlearning sessions which deliver “bite size” portions of content. The microlearning content will be centered around topics such as brain development in young children, classroom environment, curriculum, assessment, behaviors, and more. |
Date / Time / Location 09/10/2024, 10/08/2024, 11/12/2024, 12/10/2024, 01/14/2025, 02/11/2025, 03/11/2025, 04/08/2025, 05/13/2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am Zoom |
Contact Info ammoser@kern.org 661-636-4486 |
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This series of workshops will allow participants to reflect on current systems of supporting dually identified students. It will highlight how IEP teams can meet the requirements for dually identified students by writing comprehensive IEPs that ensure linguistically appropriate goals and objectives. Participants will also walk away with tools for identifying accessibility resources and accommodations for ELPAC and state assessments for their English learners with disabilities. |
Date / Time / Location 10/22/2024, 12/17/2024, 01/28/2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm KCSOS - City Centre - Room 1B |
Contact Info taclarke@kern.org 661-636-4657 |
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Newcomers need to draw on all their resources-intellectual, linguistic, cultural-as they make sense of new content and a new language. Culturally responsive teaching begins by knowing your students’ histories, cultures, and experiences. This workshop will provide essential yet practical information on identifying the assets and needs of your English language learners while providing high leverage strategies to engage Newcomers in content learning. |
Date / Time / Location 10/07/2024, 01/13/2025, 03/06/2025, 05/20/2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am KCSOS - City Centre 1C |
Cost $340.00 |
Contact Info labowden@kern.org 661-636-4193 |
Includes Supporting Newcomer Students-Advocacy and Instruction for English Learners |
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School and district administrators will collaborate, share insights, and leverage collective expertise in implementing Title III programs effectively. Through regular meetings and online resources, participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue, exchange best practices, and access the latest research and policy updates related to language acquisition and educational equity. In addition to professional development, the network offers opportunities for administrators to connect with peers, build partnerships, and access resources for program implementation and evaluation. Through ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing, members of the Title III Network empower one another to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments where all students can thrive academically and linguistically. |
Date / Time / Location 08/29/2024, 12/12/2024, 03/13/2025, 05/22/2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Zoom |
Contact Info taclarke@kern.org 661-636-4657 |
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The Kern Project GLAD Network sessions provide teachers, Tosas, and coaches a space to immerse themselves in the instructional model, and the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about the instruction strategies that support language acquisition and literacy. Participants also have the chance to observe GLAD in action at a school site, gaining valuable insights and practical experience. These sessions prioritize collaborative planning time, participants will have time to make and take materials allowing educators to apply their newfound knowledge in the classroom the next day. |
Date / Time / Location 10/22/2024, 12/04/2024, 02/18/2025, 04/09/2025 8:30 am - 2:00 pm KCSOS - City Centre 1D |
Cost $500.00 |
Contact Info ceruiz@kern.org 661-636-4419 |
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Complete and submit this form by Friday, March 7, 2025, for your region's participation in the Oral Language Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Each form must be accompanied by a script of the selection to be presented. Please make sure that the entry meets the guidelines of the competition and that this form is complete and correct. Late submissions will not be included in the event program.
Only one entry per region for each category. For example, Region 1 has one submission for Verse Choir.
Regional Entry Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025 Competition Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Stonecreek Junior High, Bakersfield Coordinator(s): Dina Esparza-Diaz, ELD Coordinator at (661) 636-4645 or diesparzadiaz@kern.org; or Cherie Freeman, ELA Program Specialist at (661) 636-4157 or pafreeman@kern.org Cost: $50 per entryDistricts will be invoiced for each entry at the conclusion of the competition.
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Date / Time / Location 04/26/2025 8:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Stonecreek Junior High, Bakersfield |
Contact Info diesparzadiaz@kern.org 661-636-4645 |
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Leading for ML equity requires courageous leadership and data-driven, job-embedded professional learning for continuous improvement. This two-day institute empowers instructional leaders with a framework, a research-based protocol, and practical tools to build the collective efficacy of every teacher to shift mindsets and practices to ensure Multilingual Learners belong and thrive in every classroom, every day.
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Date / Time / Location 04/23/2025, 04/24/2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm KCSOS - City Centre - Room 1B |
Contact Info taclarke@kern.org 661-636-4657 |
Includes EL Excellence Every Day |
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The "Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Workshop" is designed for LCRS recipients to receive PDSA training. Each workshop session lasts two hours and includes breakout sessions as well as discussions on best practices. |
Date / Time / Location 10/15/2024, 12/10/2024, 02/18/2025, 04/07/2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Zoom |
Contact Info rymurry@kern.org 661-636-4420 |
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This Workshop is designed for LCRS recipients to receive FAMILY ENGAGEMENT training. Each workshop session lasts two hours and includes breakout sessions as well as discussions on best practices. |
Date / Time / Location 10/22/2024, 12/17/2024, 02/25/2025, 04/08/2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Zoom |
Contact Info rymurry@kern.org 661-636-4420 |
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Coach Network This workshop is for coaches working under the LCRSET grant. Each session is two hours long and will include breakout sessions and best practices. |
Date / Time / Location 10/08/2024, 12/09/2024, 02/11/2025, 04/01/2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Zoom |
Contact Info rymurry@kern.org 661-636-4420 |
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How can Spanish teachers and support staff effectively address the language needs of our Spanish Dual Language and Spanish foreign language students? This workshop series will highlight the essential features from the English Learner Toolkit of Strategies and will provide high leverage, research-based strategies that can be implemented into your integrated and designated lessons on the very next day of instruction in Spanish!
This teacher-friendly toolkit will lay out the fundamentals which include a learning target, the relevance of the strategy, when to use it, planning recommendations, a step-by-step procedure, and ways each strategy will support standards-based instruction and assessment. Our Network of Spanish teachers will provide an opportunity to learn, practice, plan, and network!
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¿Cómo pueden los profesores de español y el personal de apoyo satisfacer eficazmente las necesidades lingüísticas de nuestros estudiantes de español en programas de Lenguaje Dual y de lengua extranjera? ¡Esta serie de talleres destacarán las características esenciales del English Learner Toolkit of Strategies y ofrecerán estrategias basadas en investigaciones que se pueden implementar de inmediato en sus lecciones integradas y dedicadas a la instrucción de español!
Este botiquín de estrategias fácil de usar expondrá los fundamentos que incluyen un objetivo de aprendizaje, la relevancia de la estrategia, cuándo utilizarla, recomendaciones de planificación, un procedimiento paso a paso y las formas en que cada estrategia apoyará la instrucción y la evaluación basadas en estándares. ¡Nuestra Red de maestros de español proporcionará la oportunidad de aprender, practicar, planificar y establecer contactos!
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Date / Time / Location 10/09/2024, 12/11/2024, 02/05/2025, 04/09/2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
Cost $320.00 |
Contact Info diesparzadiaz@kern.org 661-636-4645 |
Includes EL Toolkit of Strategies |
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This event was established in 1955 for 7th and 8th grade students by the Bakersfield Toastmasters Club and offers students the opportunity to participate in a speech event. Students prepare a 4-7 minute speech on a designated topic. Topic and scoring guidelines can be found at https://kern.org/student-events/english-language-arts/henry-greve-speech-contest. |
Date / Time / Location 03/20/2025 5:00 PM CITY CENTRE, Room 1A |
Contact Info ceruiz@kern.org 661-636-4419 |
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This exciting four-part customizable series will be framed by the four Principles of the English Learner Roadmap policy and focus primarily on deepening knowledge about and implementing quality teaching and learning practices for Multilingual students. Comprehensive ELD and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices are the foundational components of effective secondary schools for meeting EL needs. Participants will become acquainted with:
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Date / Time / Location 10/09/2024, 11/06/2024, 01/15/2025, 02/12/2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Online |
Contact Info labowden@kern.org 661-636-4193 |
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This trainer of trainers has been specifically designed to support secondary site administrators, TOSAs, and coaches with limited time to support educators’ knowledge and implementation of Integrated and Designated ELD. Unlike a traditional TOT, this session will not be designed to replicate the EL RISE! secondary offerings - this TOT is designed to provide professional learning delivery choices. The learning segments are comprised from resources from the 20+ hours of learning of the EL RISE! Asset-based Content and Language Instruction for Multilingual Learners in the Secondary Grades and Integrated and Designated ELD Strand for Secondary Teachers. Participants will become acquainted with: the guidance provided in key California Department of Education resources, including the English Learner Roadmap policy, Content Frameworks, and the newly published Improving Education for Multilingual and English Learner Students: Research to Practice high-impact instructional strategies that build comprehension, support active engagement, intentionally build language and focus on all four domains of language (oracy, listening/comprehension, reading, and writing) how the CA ELD Standards can support student development of disciplinary content |
Date / Time / Location 02/26/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online |
Contact Info labowden@kern.org 661-636-4193 |
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Date / Time / Location 10/08/2024, 11/05/2024, 01/28/2025, 02/25/2025, 03/18/2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am Online |
Contact Info labowden@kern.org 661-636-4193 |
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The Elementary Dual Language Pedagogy Institute for Elementary Administrators/Leaders is a four-part series designed to support planning, implementing, strengthening, and sustaining dual language programs.It draws from a “hot off the presses” chapter written by Dr. Laurie Olsen from the recently released CDE book, Improving Multilingual and English Learner Education: from Research to Practice. |
Date / Time / Location 09/23/2024, 10/07/2024, 10/17/2024, 11/04/2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Online |
Contact Info labowden@kern.org 661-636-4193 |
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Dr. José L. Medina is the founder and Chief Educational Advocate at Dr. José Medina: Educational Solutions. Prior to establishing the boutique educational consulting firm, Dr. Medina was a Scientific Researcher and the Director of Dual Language and Bilingual Education at the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) in Washington, DC. José provides dual language technical assistance, professional development, and job-embedded support to dual language programs across the United States and globally. Dr. Medina is a former dual language school principal and has served as an administrator and educator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Dr. Medina co-authored the third edition of the widely-used Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education. He is also the author of several children's bilingual poetry books including Lo que se dice, se hace, Familia, and Los niños no lloran. This fantastic professional learning opportunity is offered via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link a day or so prior to the event. |
Date / Time / Location 03/05/2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online |
Contact Info anadamson@kern.org 661-636-4158 |
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Come join a team of teachers, coaches, andadministrators for a time to collaborate and exchange innovative ideas and strategies pertaining to implementing quality teaching and learning practices for Multilingual students! Understand how each school site has successfully integrated the California English Learner Roadmap into their school policies and practices, creating a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students. This Community of Practice will help participants gain insights and strategies that can be applied to your own school’s ELD programs with a specific focus on strengthening secondary instruction.Time will be given for educators to participate in a Q & A session to address your specific questions and challenges.Together, we can strengthen our instruction and continue to enhance our teaching and administrative skills. |
Date / Time / Location 10/29/2024, 01/23/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am KCSOS - City Centre - Room 1B |
Contact Info labowden@kern.org 661-636-4193 |
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Join us for an insightful presentation by Carolina Peña, English Language Supervising Administrator for the Kern High School District. Ms. Peña was instrumental in creating an inclusive and effective Integrated ELD Site Master Plan that is unique to each school site and meets the diverse needs of their ELs. Discover the benefits of establishing an EL Task Force and how it has played a crucial role in supporting both students and teachers.
Understand how each school site has successfully integrated the California English Learner Roadmap into their school policies and practices, creating a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students. This Community of Practice will help participants gain insights and strategies that can be applied to your own school’s ELD programs. Time will be given for educators to participate in a Q & A session with Carolina Peña to address your specific questions and challenges.
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Date / Time / Location 05/15/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am KCSOS - City Centre - Room 1A |
Contact Info labowden@kern.org 661-636-4193 |
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The Dyslexia Institute will equip school administrators and support staff with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to identify and support students with dyslexia. In response to California's new dyslexia laws and initiatives, the institute will provide training and resources to ensure compliance and foster an inclusive educational environment. Dyslexia affects approximately 20% of the population, influencing how students read, write, and process information. California's recent legislative changes emphasize early identification, evidence-based intervention, and specialized teacher training to address the needs of dyslexic students. This institute will help school leaders stay ahead of these mandates, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. |
Date / Time / Location 09/10/2024, 12/10/2024, 03/18/2025, 05/13/2025 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
Cost $300.00 |
Contact Info camunoz@kern.org 661-636-4417 |
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At the STEAM Olympiad, students will collaborate in teams of up to 6 to compete in a variety of events. These events can vary each year and encompass fields such as math, science, engineering, art, and technology. Some events entail taking a test, while others involve doing hands-on labs or even building and bringing a device to the tournament. The STEAM Olympiad promotes 21st-century skills that align with California’s Math, Science, Engineering, Art, and Technology standards while providing a fun and engaging experience. |
Date / Time / Location 05/03/2025 8:30AM - 2:00PM Liberty High School |
Cost $15 per student for a team with more than 10 students. $150 flat fee for 10 or fewer students. |
Contact Info malong@kern.org 66163634 |
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California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Ed Code 51930-51939 requires school districts to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop healthy attitudes concerning adolescent growth and development, gender, sexual orientation, and relationships. This informational training will specifically cover Ed Code 51933 which additionally includes comprehensive sexual health education needing to be appropriate for youth of all genders, races, and sexual orientations. |
Date / Time / Location 6/05/2025 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. 1675 Chester Ave. - Room 301 Bakersfield, , CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info grgarcia@kern.org 661-636-4033 |
Who Will Benefit All 7-12 grade school staff welcomed |
Includes Light refreshments |
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Date / Time / Location 05/01/2025 6:30 pm Larry E Reider Education Center — 2000 K Street, Bakersfield CA 93301 |
Contact Info rymurry@kern.org 661-636-4420 |
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all by setting clear, rigorous goals; anticipating barriers; and proactively designing to minimize those barriers.
What is UDL?
UDL is an evidenced-based educational framework that offers variability in how students access, engage with, and demonstrate their learning. It
supports teachers in identifying barriers to learning and designing lessons to increase student engagement and learning.
Why UDL?
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Date / Time / Location 2/12/25, 2/26/25, 3/12/25, 3/26/25 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Larry E. Reider Building - Room #204 |
Cost Join us for Free! |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
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Date / Time / Location 5/5/25 7AM - 6PM Larry E. Reider Education Center |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 6616364220 |
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Procedural fluency is essential for students to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and solve problems efficiently. This workshop will focus on “Seven Significant Strategies” to teach to students as they work toward procedural fluency. Participants will learn activities, fluency, routines, and games that encourage student learning to be efficient, flexible, and accurate, the essentials to real fluency. Reflection questions, connections to mathematical standards, and techniques for assessing all components of fluency will also be discussed. |
Date / Time / Location 11/4/25, 1/27/26 9 AM - 3 PM KCSOS City Center Building |
Cost Free workshop $40 cost of materials |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 6616364016 |
Who Will Benefit For Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers(general education and special education), Intervention Teachers |
Includes Book |
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Join our interactive workshop empowering educators to effectively use CAASPP tools. Gain insights into navigating the digital interface for Interim Assessments, analyzing results, & leveraging CAASPP tools for optimized learning outcomes. You’ll also explore supplementary resources, including Interim Connections Playlists, Instructional Resources, and Content Explorer. Don't miss out—join us to enhance your assessment practices and maximize student success! |
Date / Time / Location 10/22/24, 2/26/25 8:30AM - 3PM Larry E. Reider Education Center |
Cost $300 |
Contact Info jolperez@kern.org 6616364016 |
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In this two-part workshop, we will shift our focus from capturing students' shared thoughts to ensuring they retain and apply key concepts effectively. We will discover practical strategies to help students organize their thinking for better retention, with a special emphasis on the behavioral dynamics of mathematics. Let's work together to create classrooms where meaningful learning is not just shared but deeply embedded and applied. |
Date / Time / Location 10/7/25, 1/13/26 9 AM - 3 PM City Centre 10/7/25 Bell Tower Plaza 1/13/26 |
Cost Free Workshop $40 Cost of Materials |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 661-636-4016 |
Includes Book |
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PARTICIPANTS WILL UTILIZE CANVA FOR EDUCATION TO CREATE ENGAGING AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS AS A FORM OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. Canva Flyer |
Date / Time / Location 2/26/25 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM City Centre - Room 1C |
Cost Join us for free!! |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
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Join Region 8 CA PBIS representatives for 4.5 days of Tier II implementation team training at KCSOS. This training is accompanied with the essential
components necessary to scale up your existing Tier I structures to meet the needs of students needing additional support. During the training teams will be able to:
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Date / Time / Location 1/16/25, 2/25/25, 3/25/25, 4/9/25, 4/30/25 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM LER 101 & 204 |
Cost $6,000 (Per Team) |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
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Representing Region 8 for California PBIS, come join us at Kern County Superintendent of Schools for 4.5 days of PBIS Tier 1
Implementation Team Training. This Training is accompanied with the knowledge and resources that will allow
your team to:
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Date / Time / Location 1/9/25, 2/13/25, 3/13/25, 3/26/25, 4/8/25 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM LER 101 & 204 |
Cost $6,000 (Per Team) |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
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Overview: This is a 2 day Team Training Series Day 1 - Using the TFI to address teaming systems, behavioral expectations, posters, and acknowledgement systems. Day 2 - Using the TFI to address functions behavior, responding to problem behavior, discipline flowchart, and effective data systems. PBIS Refresher 2 Flyers 2425 |
Date / Time / Location 3/18/25, 3/19/25 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM City Centre - Room 1B |
Cost No Cost |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
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Join us for a professional development workshop tailored for classified staff focusing on the vital skill of active supervision. In this workshop, participants will develop a deeper understanding of how creating physically and psychologically safe environments promotes a positive school environment. Staff will learn proactive approaches to prevent potential incidents, as well as to how to address concerns in a respectfully while maintaining authority. Participants will learn praticial strategies that they can implement tomorrow to enhance their ability to supervise students effectively in various locations on campus. Active Supervision PBIS Flyers 24-25 |
Date / Time / Location 1/15/25 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM City Centre - Room 1A |
Cost Join us for free! |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
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Join our training to empower site-based leaders with clear visions for continuous improvement, strategic planning for collaborative cultures, and enhanced instructional leadership efficacy.
Presenter: Dr. Paul Bloomberg Best-selling author & Founder of The Core Collaborative Thanks to our sponsorship by 21st Century CSLA, this training is offered at no cost! |
Date / Time / Location 8/1/24, 8/2/24, 1/16/25, 3/20/25 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Cal State University Bakersfield - Multipurpose Room |
Cost Thanks to our sponsorship by 21st Century CSLA, this training is offered at no cost! |
Contact Info crgilbertson@kern.org 661-636-4563 |
Includes Book |
Join us for an engaging workshop for high school teachers, where you'll explore a free educational toolkit on carbon neutrality. Hear from a scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, participate in hands-on activities from the toolkit, and learn how to apply these concepts locally. Collaborate with fellow educators to enhance your teaching strategies, and be inspired by student-created Public Service Announcements (PSAs). Equip yourself with practical tools to educate and inspire your students about carbon neutrality and contribute to a sustainable future. |
Date / Time / Location 09/11/24 & 12/04/24 02/13/25 & 05/01/25 8:00 am - 3:30 pm 09/11/24 - City Centre Room 1A & 12/04/24 - Reider Ed. Ctr Room 201 02/13/25 - City Centre Room 1B & 05/01/25 - City Centre Room 1A |
Cost Free |
Contact Info shmcwilliams@kern.org 661-636-4739 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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This CoP will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among teachers, administrators, and school counselors committed to advancing the goals of the State Seal of Biliteracy program. Participants will engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange best practices, and co-create innovative strategies to effectively implement and assess biliteracy initiatives. Additionally, the CoP serves as a supportive network for professional growth and development, providing opportunities for mentorship, peer collaboration, and ongoing learning. |
Date / Time / Location 10/09/2024, 02/12/2025, 04/10/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Zoom |
Contact Info jegonzalez@kern.org 661-636-4482 |
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Are you curious about data culture and current levels of data use in your organization? If so, the Data Use Self-Assessment will provide valuable information to you and your team. Designed by a team of data professionals from county offices of education in California, the Data Use Self-Assessment is a unique and flexible tool that measure levels of data use, data culture, and data literacy. Participation and completion of the Data Use Self-Assessment tool will indicate strengths and areas of improvement in each of the four components (Systems, Knowledge, Practices, and Leadership). The KiDS team works with your organization on one or multiple components of the toolkit to support and help create and action plan for improved data use. The KiDS data specialists have insights into areas where data improvements can be made to ensure more accuracy and alignment within the organization. |
Date / Time / Location Available upon request TBD TBD |
Contact Info jeanzalone@kern.org |
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Our focus for 2025-2026 will be the new 2023 CA MATHEMATICS FRAMEWORK. We will build understanding around engaging and equitable math experiences to include teaching around big ideas and connecting learning to the real world & data. We will engage in investigations, recognize assets, and look at structures that will positively impact students’ math identities as we move through this journey. |
Date / Time / Location 10/8/25, 11/20/25, 1/21/26, 3/18/26 9 AM - 3 PM Larry E. Reider Education Center - 10/8/25 KCSOS City Centre - 11/20/25 Bell Tower Plaza - 1/21/26 & 3/18/26 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 6616364016 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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Understanding of fractions is one of the most important skills necessary for students to succeed in mathematics. In this interactive session, participants will understand the progression of fractions from the meaning of fractions, equivalent fractions, to fraction operations. They walk away with specific tools that will support students’ reasoning and understanding of fractions. Participants will receive books that they can use as a resource to implement strategies during instruction and to apply their learning immediately. |
Date / Time / Location 11/12/25,12/10/25, 1/13/26 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost Free Workshop Cost of Materials TBA |
Contact Info nareyes@kern.org 6616364016 |
Who Will Benefit Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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