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02/29/2024 | |||
02/28/2024 | |||
9/5/23, 11/7/23, 2/6/24, 4/2/24 | |||
10/20/2023 | |||
1/17/2024 | |||
11/6/2023 | |||
10/16/2023 | |||
9/20/2023 | |||
3/1/2024 | |||
12/8/2023 | |||
9/01/2023 | |||
8/09/2023 - 8/11/2023 | |||
11/28/2023 | |||
09/28/2023, 02/22/2024 | |||
09/29/23 | |||
04/19/2024 | |||
04/19/2024 | |||
01/26/2024 | |||
01/18/2024 - 01/19/2024 | |||
9/13/2023; 11/08/2023; 01/17/2024; 03/13/2024 | |||
10/26/23 | |||
10/11/2023, 01/24/2024, 03/14/2024, 05/22/2024 | |||
8/29/2023; 12/12/23; 03/5/24; 05/21/24 | |||
12/07/2023 - 12/08/2023 | |||
10/20/2023 | |||
9/15/2023 | |||
08/24/2023 - 08/25/2023 | |||
5/22/2024 | |||
3/6/2024 | |||
10/25/2023 | |||
Available upon request | |||
10/06/23, 02/02/24 | |||
09/29/23, 01/19/24 | |||
09/22/23, 01/26/24 | |||
09/12/23, 11/14/23, 02/13/24, 04/16/24 | |||
08/30/2023 - In person 10/25/2023, 12/13/2023, 01/24/2024, 02/07/2024, 04/17/2024 - Zoom | |||
02/28/2024 | |||
10/24/2023, 12/5/2023 | |||
09/28/2023, 11/2/2023, 01/23/2024, 03/12/2024 | |||
09/19/2023, 11/15/2023 | |||
08/011/2023, 01/22/2024 | |||
12/12/2023 | |||
09/19/2023 | |||
03/11/2024 | |||
02/09/2024 | |||
01/09/2024 | |||
12/04/2023 | |||
11/29/2023 | |||
11/16/2023 | |||
01/30/2024 | |||
10/19/23, 10/24/23 | |||
10/18/23, 12/11/23, 01/22/24, 02/26/24, 04/11/24 | |||
02/13/14 | |||
10/11/23 | |||
10/10/2023 | |||
10/05/23, 11/09/23, 01/11/23, 02/08/24, 03/20/24 | |||
11/07/23, 01/16/24 | |||
09/28/23, 10/02/23 | |||
02/28/24, 03/04/24 | |||
09/7/23, 09/20/23 | |||
10/17/23, 12/5/23, 1/23/24, 3/5/24 | |||
10/10/23; 11/7/23 | |||
02/15/23; 04/04/2023 | |||
07/27/23 | |||
08/08/23 | |||
10/12/2023, 11/28/2023 | |||
11/19/2023, 12/7/2023, 1/18/2024 | |||
9/12/23, 9/19/23 | |||
10/3/23, 12/19/23, 2/6/24, 5/7/24 | |||
02/01/24 & 02/22/24 | |||
11/30/23, 12/13/23 | |||
2/13/24, 2/27/24 | |||
10/5/23, 11/2/23 | |||
09/21/2023 & 10/26/2023 | |||
1/18/24, 1/25/24 | |||
9/13/23, 10/25/23, 11/15/23, 1/17/24, 2/13/24 | |||
09/21/2023, 10/12/2023, 12/14/2023, 01/11/2024, 03/07/2024, 04/11/2024, 05/09/2024 | |||
9/26/23 | |||
09/14/2023, 03/07/2024 | |||
06/29/2023 | |||
05/05/2023 | |||
05/09/2023 | |||
05/24/2023 | |||
Conference: 10/4/22 OR 10/11/22 OR 10/18/22 Deep Dive Sessions: Prevention - 11/1/22, Intervention - 1/11/23 OR 1/25/23, Postvention - 3/1/23 Customized Coaching: Prevention - 11/30/22 oR 12/8/22, Intervention - 2/7/23 OR 2/22/23, Postvention - 4/12/23 OR 4/26/23 | |||
09/30/2022, 10/18/2022, 11/15/2022, 12/13/2022, 01/24/2023, 02/14/2023, 03/21/2023, 04/18/2023, 05/16/2023 | |||
10/11/22, 10/25/22, 11/15/22, 12/13/22, 1/10/23, 1/24/23, 2/7/23, 2/28/23, 3/14/23, 3/28/23, 4/11/23, 4/25/23 | |||
10/11/22, 11/15/22, 12/6/22, 1/24/23, 2/21/23, 3/21/23, 4/11/23, 5/9/23 | |||
9/14/22, 10/12/22, 1/11/23, 2/8/23, 3/8/23, 4/12/23, 5/10/23 | |||
10/17/2022, 12/07/2022, 01/25/2023, 03/08/2023, 04/26/202 | |||
10/20/2022, 12/08/2022, 01/26/2023, 03/09/2023, 04/27/2023 | |||
05/24/2023, 05/25/2023 | |||
02/07/2022, 05/09/2023 | |||
05/05/2023 | |||
04/17/2023, 04/24/2023 | |||
November 2022, December 2022, Jan 2023, Feb 2023, Mar 2023, April 2023, May 2023 |
To truly reach, and exceed, rigorous standards, students need to learn how to use language to clearly communicate to build up whole ideas that are valued in the discipline. This session will equip educators to improve reading, writing, and oral language production across disciplines. Participants will gain:
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Date / Time / Location 02/29/2024 8:30 am - 3:00 pm TBD |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit 6-12 teachers, administrators, coaches, TOSAs, and specialists |
Includes continental breakfast, lunch, book, and virtual follow-up session |
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To truly reach, and exceed, rigorous standards, students need to learn how to use language to clearly communicate to build up whole ideas that are valued in the discipline. This session will equip educators to improve reading, writing, and oral language production across disciplines. Participants will gain:
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Date / Time / Location 02/28/2024 8:30 am - 3:00 pm City Center Room 1B |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit K-6 teachers, administrator's, coaches, TOSAs, and Specialists |
Includes continental breakfast, lunch, "The Communication Effect" |
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Join us throughout the year as we provide professional learning sessions designed specifically for school site administrators/designees who desire to become champions for students with disabilities. In these sessions, you will gain practical strategies and tools to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all learners. Coaching is available for those interested. |
Date / Time / Location 9/5/23, 11/7/23, 2/6/24, 4/2/24 9:00am - 12:00 pm See OMS for locations |
Cost free |
Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org (661) 636-4886 |
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This workshop is designed to assist local educational agencies and all staff who work directly with parents.
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Date / Time / Location 10/20/2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Check-in starts at 12:30 p.m. Location will be provided upon registration. |
Cost $100.00 |
Contact Info dehernandez@kern.org 661-636-4051 |
Who Will Benefit Any personnel working directly with parents. |
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A threat is a communication of intent to harm someone that may be spoken, written, gestured, or expressed in some other form, such as via text messaging, email, or other digital means. When in doubt, treat the communication or behavior as a threat and conduct a threat assessment. Threats that are not easily recognized as harmless should be reported to the school administrator or other team members. This training will review best practices for conducting a threat assessment, determining the severity of the threat, and the aftermath of a threat. APPROVED Flyer - Threat Assessment Response and Postvention |
Date / Time / Location 1/17/2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Check-in starts at 8:15 a.m. Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost $135.00 per individual |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit District and Site Leadership, Teachers, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Deans, HR, and Safe Schools Coordinators |
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A threat assessment team consists of ongoing multi-disciplinary threat assessment and threat management. Involving members from an array of disciplines that enhances the team’s ability to:
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Date / Time / Location 11/6/2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Check-in starts at 8:15 a.m. Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost $135.00 per individual |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit District and Site Leadership, Teachers, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Deans, HR, and Safe Schools Coordinators |
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Ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff is of great importance within educational environments. To strengthen the ability of school administrators, educators, and security personnel to identify and address potential threats effectively, it is essential to adopt best practices in school threat assessment. By incorporating insights from recent cases and reports published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Secret Service (USSS), the School Threat Assessment Training offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing school security. This training program is specifically designed to equip attendees with valuable insights into current trends, patterns, and risk factors associated with school threats, enabling them to make informed decisions and take proactive measures. APPROVED Flyer - Lessons Learned Best Practices for Identifying Threats |
Date / Time / Location 10/16/2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost $135.00 per individual |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit District and Site Leadership, Teachers, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Deans, HR, and Safe Schools Coordinators |
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Active Assailant training examines behavioral Indicators and How to Respond. We will cover the fundamental elements of behavioral recognition of an active shooter such as understanding and articulating physical cues, tactical cues, and weapons cues. One of the best ways to increase a person’s likelihood of survival when severely injured during active assailant incident is to quickly stop severe bleeding. School staff can provide initial life-saving measures. The Stop the Bleed helps those with no medical training stop a bleed before first responders arrive. Active Shooter/Assailant: Behavioral Indicators and How to Respond will cover the fundamental elements of behavioral recognition of an active shooter such as understanding and articulating physical cues, tactical cues, and weapons cues. APPROVED Flyer - Active Assailant Stop The Bleed |
Date / Time / Location 9/20/2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Location will be provided upon registration. |
Cost $135.00 per individual |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit District and/or school site administrators, school staff members, law enforcement, and community members involved in the collaborative safe school planning process |
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The Agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date. If you are not on our email list, please contact Graciela Garcia at grgarcia@kern.org to have your name added. APPROVED Flyer - TRACK Save the Date 2023-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 3/1/2024 8:30 am - 10:30 am Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. Location will be sent upon registering. |
Cost $0 |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit TRACK Representatives (Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern) |
Facilitator(s) |
The Agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date. If you are not on our email list, please contact Graciela Garcia at grgarcia@kern.org to have your name added. APPROVED Flyer - TRACK Save the Date 2023-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 12/8/2023 8:30 am - 10:30 am Check-in starts at 8:15 a.m. Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost $0 |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit TRACK Representatives (Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern) |
Facilitator(s) |
The Agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date. If you are not on our email list, please contact Graciela Garcia at grgarcia@kern.org to have your name added. APPROVED Flyer - TRACK Save the Date 2023-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 9/01/2023 8:30 am - 10:30 am Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. Location will be sent upon registering. |
Cost $0 |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit TRACK Representatives (Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern) |
Facilitator(s) |
This series of workshops will provide training to Campus Supervisors who have the responsibility for the security and the protection of students, personnel, and property at school sites. This training is designed for all levels of staff, especially campus monitors, campus supervisors, campus security officers, and their immediate supervisors. The full series provides the 24 hours of training required by the Education Code Section 38001.5 for campus security supervisors. Participants will receive valuable and updated information that will increase their effectiveness and may reduce their district's potential for liability. APPROVED Flyer - Campus Security Supervisors Training - Aug 9-11, 2023 |
Date / Time / Location 8/09/2023 - 8/11/2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Check in will begin at 7:45 am. Training will begin at 8 am sharp. Location will be provided upon registration. |
Cost $385.00 per individual |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit District and/or School Site Administrators, Campus Security/Supervisors |
Includes Participants will receive a certificate verifying successful completion. |
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Get ready for ELPAC testing!
This workshop will focus on prepping for ELPAC before, during and after. Attendees will:
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Date / Time / Location 11/28/2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBD |
Cost $50.00 |
Contact Info shmcwilliams@kern.org 6616364739 |
Who Will Benefit New ELPAC Coordinators or those who want a refresher |
Includes materials |
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California is home to approximately two million multilingual learners. In order to serve the cultural and linguistic needs of our EL’s, the ELD Standards were developed to AMPLIFY the Common Core State Standards(CCSS). In this work, participants will experience a deep dive into the typology and proficiencies of our English learners. In addition, educators will create a firm understanding of integrated and designated ELD |
Date / Time / Location 09/28/2023, 02/22/2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
Cost $150.00 |
Contact Info roalfaro@kern.org 661-636-4425 |
Who Will Benefit Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education), Paraprofessionals |
We will explore the Socratic Seminar format and structure, reviewing the nuts and bolts for planning purposes. During the workshop we will experience a Socratic Seminar and debrief by networking with grade level colleagues and begin planning steps on how to implement the strategy in the classroom.We will explore the Socratic Seminar format and structure, reviewing the nuts and bolts for planning purposes. During the workshop we will experience a Socratic Seminar and debrief by networking with grade level colleagues and begin planning steps on how to implement the strategy in the classroom. |
Date / Time / Location 09/29/23 8:30 am - 3:30 pm City Center Room 1A 1300 17th Street |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has evolved into a serious issue for adolescents, and is encountered in school systems across the United States. The ability of school counselors and other professionals working in the school environment to understand and assist students who exhibit signs of NSSI is critically important. This workshop will prepare/teach school professionals about NSSI risk & protective factors, how to identify NSSI behaviors in students, and proper protocols for working with students who exhibit signs of NSSI. Click on the link below to view this training's flyer: APPROVED Flyer - Non-Suicidal Self Injury Training - 4-19-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 04/19/2024 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. Will be sent upon registering. |
Cost $120.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School social workers, school psychologists, community specialists, Interventionists, counselors, mental health providers, and administrators |
Includes Access to livebinder |
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This workshop is designed to assist local educational agencies in developing strategies for implementing conflict mediation and De-escalation techniques. De-escalation techniques can be an effective intervention tool that not only helps individuals who are in crisis but also reduces school liability and injury. This training will teach participants various skills, such as understanding the nature of interpersonal conflicts, communication, anger management, negotiation, and peer mediation. Participants will learn strategies to run an effective conflict mediation meeting with follow-up tiered interventions. The second part of the workshop will provide participants with communication skills to help de-escalate volatile situations while maintaining the wellbeing of others. Click on the link below to view this training's flyer: APPROVED Flyer - Conflict Mediation and De-Escalation Tech - 4-19-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 04/19/2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Check-in at 12:30 pm Will be sent upon registering. |
Cost $120.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School social workers, interventionist, counselors, mental health providers, and Administrators |
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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. Click on the link below to view this training's flyer: APPROVED Flyer - Aggression Replacement Training (A.R.T.) Booster 1-26-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 01/26/2024 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. Will be sent upon registering. |
Cost The Booster session costs were included in the training fees. |
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. |
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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.
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Date / Time / Location 01/18/2024 - 01/19/2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. Will be sent automatically upon registering. |
Cost $350.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4741 |
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 partners |
Includes Registration fee includes training materials and starter set of Forward Thinking materials. Lunch is on your own. |
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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 9/13/2023; 11/08/2023; 01/17/2024; 03/13/2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm TBD |
Cost $125 |
Contact Info taclarke@kern.org 661-636-4657 |
Who Will Benefit World Language Teachers, Dual Immersion Teachers, Instructional Coaches, TOSAs, other instructional leaders |
Includes California World Language Standards for Public Schools; California World Languages Framework for Public Schools |
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MTSS teams will learn how they can leverage KiDS to streamline data collection allowing for more time spent in planning and action. Initial training and follow up support to ensure sustainability. |
Date / Time / Location 10/26/23 TBD TBD |
Contact Info jeanzalone@kern.org 6616364174 |
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This in-depth training will use culturally responsive teaching as a framework for providing multilingual learners a climate in which all students' backgrounds, experiences, and cultures are respected in the classroom. By changing the educational outcomes for ML's, educators will build a stronger and more diverse school community which consequently provides equity for all. |
Date / Time / Location 10/11/2023, 01/24/2024, 03/14/2024, 05/22/2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am TBD |
Cost TBD |
Contact Info labowden@kern.org 661-636-4193 |
Who Will Benefit Classroom Teachers; Instructional Coaches; Instructional Leaders |
Includes Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity. |
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The purpose of this network is to support educational leaders in the implementation of educational policies and practices that support the needs of multilingual learners. Participants will be kept abreast of state and federal guidance, and they will be given opportunities to network with other administrators implementing programs to support the needs of multilingual learners. |
Date / Time / Location 8/29/2023; 12/12/23; 03/5/24; 05/21/24 8:30am - 11:30am TBD |
Cost $375 per individual |
Contact Info taclarke@kern.org 661-636-4657 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders |
Includes CA EL Roadmap Implementation Guide and Toolkit for Administrators |
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A.R.T. is an intensive ten-week life-skills program in which youth attend one-hour group sessions three times per week. In these sessions, participants gain tools that allow them to solve problems, make decisions, and interact positively in social situations. The A.R.T. curriculum consists of three components: Skill Streaming (the behavior component), Anger Control Training (the emotional component), and Moral Reasoning (the values component). LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will know the theoretical and empirical underpinnings for: • Skill Streaming component and how to facilitate Skill Streaming groups; • Anger Control component and how to facilitate Anger Control groups; • Moral Reasoning component and how to facilitate Moral Reasoning groups. APPROVED Flyer - A.R.T Facilitator Certification Course - Dec 7-8, 2023 |
Date / Time / Location 12/07/2023 - 12/08/2023 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. (Day 2 ends at 5:00 pm) TBD |
Cost $550.00 |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit Mental Health Staff, Behavioral Support Staff, School Psychologists, School Counselors, School Social Workers, Probation Officers, Opportunity Class Teachers, Community School Teachers and Non-Profit Agency Staff Space is limited to 25 people |
Includes Materials, ART booster, 2 consultation calls, and one group implementation fidelity check visit. Light snacks will be provided. Lunch is on your own. |
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This workshop is designed to assist local educational agencies in developing policies for pupil suicide prevention. Specifically, trainees will learn about Assembly Bills 2246, 1767, 1808, and Senate Bill 972 requirements. Based on the latest research, participants will be able to create a handbook or toolkit that complies with the above policies and will improve their knowledge and skills in suicide prevention. Workshop Objectives: • Participants will be able to describe the suicide problem and its context. • Participants will understand prevention strategies that comply with AB 2246/1767/1808 and SB972. • Participants will be able to select or develop interventions that will decrease risk and/or increase protective factors. • Participants will understand postvention activities such as re-entry meetings, safety plans, reducing contagion, and referral services. • Participants will be able to take further action, by working with others to develop your handbook/toolkit. APPROVED Flyer - Developing an Effective Suicide Prevention Policy 10-20-2023 |
Date / Time / Location 10/20/2023 8:00 AM-12:00 PM TBD |
Cost $120.00 |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School Administrators, School, Counselors, School Social, Workers, School Psychologist, Mental Health Partners, Behavioral Support Staff, Clinicians, Teachers, and Community Members involved in the collaborative safe school planning process |
Includes Live binder access |
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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 1 in 10 children will experience the death of a parent by the age of 18. Learn the impact of loss on children. We will cover how the loss affects various ages differently and what the typical stages of grief are. Schools and youth-serving organizations need to be able to offer support and feel prepared when dealing with grief issues. Participants will learn to facilitate small group sessions with youth who have experienced losing a loved one. My Journey Workbooks include 8 chapters, designed to be led in an 8-10 week format. The topics include: Feelings, Beliefs, My Story, Changes, Balance, Connections and Memories. This unique set was developed after years of facilitating grief groups by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. It is designed to walk youth through the stages of grief and celebrate their progress in facing their challenges. APPROVED Flyer - Facilitating Grief Groups with K-12 Youth 9-15-2023 |
Date / Time / Location 9/15/2023 8:30 am - 2:00 pm TBD |
Cost $350.00 |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
Who Will Benefit School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Intervention Counselors, Mental Health professionals, and Behavioral Support Staff |
Includes All training materials, one complete set of My Journey curriculum, light snacks, Lunch is on your own. |
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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. |
Date / Time / Location 08/24/2023 - 08/25/2023 8:00 am - 4:30 pm TBD |
Cost $200.00 |
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 from each other and district initiatives that will help us better serve students and families of Kern. APPROVED Flyer - Kern School Social Work CoP Save the Date 2023-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 5/22/2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
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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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 from each other and district initiatives that will help us better serve students and families of Kern. APPROVED Flyer - Kern School Social Work CoP Save the Date 2023-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 3/6/2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm TBD |
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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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 from each other and district initiatives that will help us better serve students and families of Kern. APPROVED Flyer - Kern School Social Work CoP Save the Date 2023-2024 |
Date / Time / Location 10/25/2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
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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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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KiDS is a powerful data warehouse that provides users with current and historical data at a district, site and student level. Two new and exciting features to the platform includes the ability for users to create and house individual student plans or track student interventions. This training will provide attendees with examples of the various types of plans that they may want to consider adding to KiDS. Attendees are encouraged to bring samples of plans or interventions used within their organization that they would like to add into KiDS. |
Date / Time / Location 10/06/23, 02/02/24 9:30am-11:30am TBD |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jeanzalone@kern.org 661-636-4174 |
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Do you have newly hired clerical or support staff that missed KiDS training? Sign them up for this training. All basics of the KiDS platform will be reviewed in step by step detail. *After registration, please contact your IT manager to confirm the new employee has an account with the correct permissions. |
Date / Time / Location 09/29/23, 01/19/24 10:00am-11:30am TBD |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jeanzalone@kern.org 661-636-4174 |
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Are you a new administrator or support staff that missed out on KiDS training? Do you need a refresher on key dashboards to support your work? Sign up for this training and learn all the basics of the KiDS platform in step by step detail. *After registration, please contact your IT manager to confirm the new employee has an account with the correct permissions. |
Date / Time / Location 09/22/23, 01/26/24 3:00pm-4:30pm TBD |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jeanzalone@kern.org 661-636-4174 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders |
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The KiDS Power Users Network will provide educators the opportunity to:
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Date / Time / Location 09/12/23, 11/14/23, 02/13/24, 04/16/24 9:30am-11:30am TBD |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jeanzalone@kern.org 661-636-4174 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Academic Coaches/TOSAS, Student Support Services (Social Workers, Psychologist, Counselors, Interventionists), Teachers (General, Special Education) |
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Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with attention to the language of change. It involves recognizing the problem, searching for ways to change, and practicing change itself. This training is an overview for motivational interviewing skills and mindfulness practice with students. This training will serve as an introduction to Motivational Interviewing and refresher of principles and best practices. This training will build capacity for counselors, school social workers, teachers and other school site personnel who work with students in need of positive behavior changes. |
Date / Time / Location May 10, 2023 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Zoom |
Cost $65 |
Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
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Federal law requires the California Department of Education (CDE) to monitor the implementation of English learner programs operated by Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to ensure programs meet the minimum fiscal and programmatic requirements. To best prepare for your online or site visits, we invite you to participate in Title III meetings facilitated by our English Learner Specialist. This will be an opportunity for you to collaborate and network with other LEA administrators to share systems, programs, and processes for English learners. |
Date / Time / Location 08/30/2023 - In person 10/25/2023, 12/13/2023, 01/24/2024, 02/07/2024, 04/17/2024 - Zoom 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/30/2023 - In Person - City Center Room 1A - 1300 17th Street The rest of the session will be via Zoom |
Cost No Cost |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit New Administrators to Title III or District Administrators, Site Administrators, and Other Instructional Leaders |
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Based on ten years of research on Long Term English Learners (LTELs), we recognize the urgency to address the needs of this student population. Let’s re-engage and motivate LTELS by addressing their language and academic gaps. This professional learning opportunity will share research-support instructional strategies to promote EL success or at risk of being LTELs. |
Date / Time / Location 02/28/2024 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Larry Reider Room 202 2000 K Street |
Cost $165.00 |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit 4-12 teachers, Academic Coaches, TOSA, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders |
Includes Transforming Literacy Education for Long - Term English Learners |
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This series of workshops will allow participants to reflect on current systems of supporting dually identified students. It will align how IEP teams can meet the requirements for dually identified students by writing comprehensive IEP s 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 dually identified students. |
Date / Time / Location 10/24/2023, 12/5/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 10/24/2023 - City Center Room 1B - 1300 17th Street 12/5/2023 - Larry Reider Room 101 - 2000 K Street |
Cost $320 |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education), Student Support Services (Social Workers, Psychologist, Behavior Interventionist, etc.), Test Coordinators, Case Managers, SpEd Directors, School Psychologist. |
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Many secondary teachers are looking for ways to increase student achievement in reading and writing. Students at the secondary level encounter complex academic texts and are asked to write complex academic writing and can sometimes struggle with these tasks if they are missing important literacy skills. The Secondary Literacy Network will focus on effective, tier-1 instruction that meets the needs of secondary students, focusing on strategies and instructional practices that engage students in content and build literacy skills. Teachers will walk away with practical strategies and knowledge to increase the effectiveness of their instruction. |
Date / Time / Location 09/28/2023, 11/2/2023, 01/23/2024, 03/12/2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am 9/28/2023, 11/2/2023, 3/12/2024 - City Center Room 1C - 1300 17th Street 1/23/2024 - City Center Room 1D - 1300 17th Street |
Cost 360.00 |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes The Reading Comprehension Blueprint by Nancy Lewis Hennessy |
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How can teachers and support staff effectively meet the language needs of our Multilingual Learners across all content areas? This professional learning opportunity 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! 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. |
Date / Time / Location 09/19/2023, 11/15/2023 8:30 am - 11:30 am 9/19/2023 - City Center Room 1B - 1300 17th Street 11/15/2023 - City Center Room 1A - 1300 17th Street |
Cost $170 |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-364-2621 |
Who Will Benefit Classroom Teachers, Paraeducators, Instructional Coaches |
Includes English Learner Toolkit of Strategies |
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Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of second-grade students by volunteering to read to them for an hour each week! By sharing your love for books and reading, you can help these young learners increase their literacy skills and develop a lifelong passion for learning. As a community member, you have the power to make a difference in the lives of these students. By dedicating just one hour a week to reading with them, you can help build their confidence, boost their vocabulary, and strengthen their comprehension skills. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to make new connections in your community and have fun while doing it. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, student, or retiree, everyone is welcome to volunteer their time and share their love of reading with these young learners. So why not join us and help make a positive impact on the lives of these students? Sign up today and let's work together to build a brighter future for our community's youth. |
Date / Time / Location 08/011/2023, 01/22/2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm City Centre - Room 1A 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Cost Free |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit Volunteers from our community |
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The CAASPP Training for New LEA Coordinators is designed for CAASPP coordinators who are new to their role or want a refresher. This training session will:
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Date / Time / Location 12/12/2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA |
Cost $50 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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The CAASPP Training for New LEA Coordinators is designed for CAASPP coordinators who are new to their role or want a refresher. This training session will:
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Date / Time / Location 09/19/2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA |
Cost $50 |
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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Teachers will identify the basic features of the Inquiry Design Model and apply those skills to create an online inquiry to ibe implemented in class the next day. |
Date / Time / Location 03/11/2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will identify the principles of social media for education as well as learn strategies for creating engaging social media posts using popular platforms. |
Date / Time / Location 02/09/2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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After analyzing the data collected from surveys, this workshop has been selected as it meets the highest value needs for most educators this year. It is also a high leverage strategy recommended by Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Hattie. |
Date / Time / Location 01/09/2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will evaluate various standards-based online games and programs grades K-8 to differentiate instruction and help with reading, writing, listening, and speaking. |
Date / Time / Location 12/04/2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will identify the various styles and uses of Google Sites. By the end of the workshop, teachers will create a site for their department to utilize with their colleagues as part of building collective efficacy. |
Date / Time / Location 11/29/2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will create unique images using artificial intelligence and apply their AI to facilitate engaging classrooms. Teachers will receive templates using AI to take back and use the next day in the class. |
Date / Time / Location 11/16/2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will utilize Canva for education to create engaging and multimedia presentations as a form of formative assessment. |
Date / Time / Location 01/30/2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will learn strategies for developing project-based learning curriculum that engages all learners. In series 1, participants will identify the principles of PBL. Participants will learn strategies for developing project-based learning curriculum that engages all learners. In series 2, participants will create elements of a PBL lesson. |
Date / Time / Location 10/19/23, 10/24/23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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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. The Ed TLN will be meeting five times during the school year. Agendas reflect current issues and emerging needs. |
Date / Time / Location 10/18/23, 12/11/23, 01/22/24, 02/26/24, 04/11/24 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA |
Cost $375.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will identify and apply online tools and resources to incorporate virtual Math manipulatives into their thinking classrooms. This workshop is grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines to promote equity and access. |
Date / Time / Location 02/13/14 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.0 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will identify and apply online tools and resources to incorporate virtual Math manipulatives into their thinking classrooms. This workshop is grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines to promote equity and access. |
Date / Time / Location 10/11/23 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will identify various strategies and techniques for graphic design to incorporate in the student-centered classroom. Graphic design is a growing career field. The highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy is to create. Instructors will learn how to put student autonomy and choice at the center of their formative and summative assessments. |
Date / Time / Location 10/10/2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders |
Includes Materials |
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This network is designed to support teachers, and administrators who would like to learn and share best practices regarding civic engagement, inquiry design, and instructional design. |
Date / Time / Location 10/05/23, 11/09/23, 01/11/23, 02/08/24, 03/20/24 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA |
Cost $375.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Teachers will learn various strategies for using technology to differentiate instruction and facilitate engaging classrooms. In part 1, we examine some basic tools that can be utilized to differentiate. Teachers will learn various strategies for using technology to differentiate instruction and facilitate engaging classrooms. In part 2, we explore how to synthesize multiple tools that can be utilized to differentiate. |
Date / Time / Location 11/07/23, 01/16/24 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Teachers will learn various strategies for using technology to differentiate instruction and facilitate engaging classrooms. In part 1, we examine some basic tools that can be utilized to differentiate. Teachers will learn various strategies for using technology to differentiate instruction and facilitate engaging classrooms. In part 2, we explore how to synthesize multiple tools that can be utilized to differentiate. |
Date / Time / Location 09/28/23, 10/02/23 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Teachers will learn various strategies for using technology to differentiate instruction and facilitate engaging classrooms. In part 1, we examine some basic tools that can be utilized to differentiate. Teachers will learn various strategies for using technology to differentiate instruction and facilitate engaging classrooms. In part 2, we explore how to synthesize multiple tools that can be utilized to differentiate. |
Date / Time / Location 02/28/24, 03/04/24 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Material |
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Teachers will learn various strategies for using technology to differentiate instruction and facilitate engaging classrooms. In part 1, we examine some basic tools that can be utilized to differentiate. Teachers will learn various strategies for using technology to differentiate instruction and facilitate engaging classrooms. In part 2, we explore how to synthesize multiple tools that can be utilized to differentiate. |
Date / Time / Location 09/7/23, 09/20/23 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Be a part of our Math Leadership Network! Collaborate with other math leaders from across the county who are dedicated to shifting mathematics teaching and learning. We will focus on how mathematics learning revolves around big ideas that are beautifully connected and threaded together. Learn how we, as a math community, can utilize these big ideas to bring more joy and understanding of mathematics while building strong math identities. |
Date / Time / Location 10/17/23, 12/5/23, 1/23/24, 3/5/24 8:30 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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Geometry topics in the middle grades can seem disconnected from the other math topics and unmotivated for students. Build your understanding of geometric ideas and experience hands-on lessons to engage students in geometric thinking. Geometry can give context to the big ideas of middle grades mathematics and connect ideas across the curriculum. |
Date / Time / Location 10/10/23; 11/7/23 8:30 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $275.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Matrials |
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The topics of statistics and data are often left to the end of the year. But statistics connects the mathematical ideas to topics and contexts that students find engaging and meaningful, giving powerful context to answer the “why do we need to learn this” question that inevitably comes. Build your knowledge of middle grades statistics, and see how to connect and support big ideas of math and science through data, to empower your students to read and write the world they live in. |
Date / Time / Location 02/15/23; 04/04/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $275.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Begin the journey of Computer Science in your district or school with this 1 day workshop. Overview what the Computer Science standards are and how they can integrate into all content areas. Chat with other district leaders about ChatGPT and how it can become a door not a barrier for learning. |
Date / Time / Location 07/27/23 9:00pm - 2:00pm TBA |
Cost $125 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders |
Includes Materials |
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Afterschool programs are increasingly recognized as crucial components of the larger learning ecosystem for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Evidence shows that afterschool programs that provide high-quality STEM learning experiences are making an impact on participating youth. Participants not only become interested and engaged in STEM, but develop tangible STEM skills and proficiencies, come to value these fields and their contributions to society, and begin to see themselves as potential contributors to the STEM enterprise. |
Date / Time / Location 08/08/23 8:30am - 3:30pm TBA |
Cost $125 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education), Paraprofessionals |
Includes Materials |
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Counting Collections is a hands-on routine in which students are at the center of the math learning as they build counting principles and additive thinking that is aligned to their grade-level standards. Students have opportunities to engage, play, and build a joy for math through collaboration, use of concrete objects, multiple representations, thinking, sense-making and reasoning. Counting Collections is particularly useful for developing the core practices of setting and maintaining clear expectations for participation, eliciting and responding to students’ ideas, and teaching toward an instructional goal. |
Date / Time / Location 10/12/2023, 11/28/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $250 (2 days) + $40 (book) = $290 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Book and materials |
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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 11/19/2023, 12/7/2023, 1/18/2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $475.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Come build your foundational knowledge and use of the Next Generation Science Standards. The workshop is designed with 4 major sections: Laying the Foundations, Digging Deeper, Grade Level Pathways, and What's Next?. |
Date / Time / Location 9/12/23, 9/19/23 9:00am - 3:00pm TBA |
Cost $250 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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To develop a county-wide network of computer science innovators who will learn and share with each other pedagogy and strategies that will support students in the 21st century. This year's network will focus on the Computer Science Standards for California. |
Date / Time / Location 10/3/23, 12/19/23, 2/6/24, 5/7/24 9:00am - 2:00pm TBA |
Cost $325 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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"If students aren't thinking, everything is difficult. If students are thinking almost anything is possible," states Peter Liljedahl, author of Building Thinking Classrooms. In this 2-day 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 02/01/24 & 02/22/24 9:00 am -3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $300.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Materials |
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Come experience ready-to-teach science lessons that integrate science and reading in an engaging, kid-friendly way. Lessons include physical science, life science, earth and space science, and engineering. |
Date / Time / Location 11/30/23, 12/13/23 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cost $300 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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Come experience ready-to-teach science lessons that integrate science and reading in an engaging, kid-friendly way. Lessons include physical science, life science, earth and space science, and engineering. |
Date / Time / Location 2/13/24, 2/27/24 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cost $300 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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Building student sensemaking through disciplinary literacy in science is a critical topic for the continued growth and implementation of the California Next Generation Science Standards. Participants will engage with discourse and strategies for implementation; discussion and assessment of strategies; sharing and collaboration time with colleagues; and planning time. |
Date / Time / Location 10/5/23, 11/2/23 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cost $250 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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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 learning the efficiency, flexibility, and accuracy essential to real fluency. Reflection questions, connections to mathematical standards, and techniques for assessing all components of fluency will also be discussed. Additionally, we will discuss suggestions for engaging families in understanding and supporting fluency. |
Date / Time / Location 09/21/2023 & 10/26/2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $300.00 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education), Intervention Teachers |
Includes Materials |
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Although the CA Science Test is only administered to 5th graders, 8th graders, and once during high school, it is the job of the K-12 system to prepare students. Come learn about the implications of teaching and learning for the CAST. |
Date / Time / Location 1/18/24, 1/25/24 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cost $250 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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Come join a countywide network of NGSS champions to learn and share with others, new innovations that support the implementation of the CA NGSS. |
Date / Time / Location 9/13/23, 10/25/23, 11/15/23, 1/17/24, 2/13/24 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cost $425 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4220 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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The purpose of this Network is to provide Spanish Dual Immersion Teachers an instructional guide to develop biliteracy. It provides a comprehensive Spanish reading framework for K-12 dual Immersion and bilingual programs. This framework applies a systematic Spanish literacy approach to biliteracy by weaving together a tapestry of relevant instructional components including phonemic and phonological awareness, oracy, decoding, background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, verbal reasoning, and literacy knowledge. What sets this Spanish developmental literacy framework apart is its approach to Spanish reading instruction that is based on linguistically-authentic pedagogy, not on English-language practices. |
Date / Time / Location 09/21/2023, 10/12/2023, 12/14/2023, 01/11/2024, 03/07/2024, 04/11/2024, 05/09/2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Cost $300.00 |
Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
Who Will Benefit Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education), Spanish Dual Immersion Teachers |
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This professional learning will provide educators with best practices for enhancing students' capacity to develop a deeper understanding of algebraic concepts and their connections. The 2-day workshop '[insert title[, will cover proportional thinking, algebraic manipulation, functional relationships, and quadratic thinking in high school. |
Date / Time / Location 9/26/23 9:00 am - 3:00 am TBA |
Cost $275 |
Contact Info syanaya@kern.org 661-636-4014 |
Who Will Benefit Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) 6th, 7th, 8th, and High School |
Includes Materials |
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The Mathematics Coaching Network is an innovative professional development program designed to support and empower coaches in their efforts to improve math education. The program focuses on eliciting powerful conversations around math strategies that encourage student discourse and engagement, creating relationships between coaches and teachers that are committed to making a difference in student learning. This program provides coaches with the tools, resources, and support they need to be effective leaders and advocates for math education. Through the Mathematics Coaching Network, coaches will have the opportunity to collaborate and network with other coaches, learn new strategies and techniques, and gain insights into best practices for math instruction. Our goal is to help coaches develop the skills and knowledge they need to positively impact their campuses and improve math outcomes for students. We are committed to providing quality support and professional development opportunities that will help coaches succeed in their important work. |
Date / Time / Location 09/14/2023, 03/07/2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBA |
Cost $300.00 |
Contact Info malong@kern.org 661-636-4334 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
Includes Coaching Book and materials |
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Get ready for ELPAC testing!
This workshop will focus on prepping for ELPAC before, during and after. Attendees will:
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Date / Time / Location 06/29/2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm City Center Room 1A 1300 17th Street |
Cost $50.00 |
Contact Info shmcwilliams@kern.org 661-636-4739 |
Who Will Benefit New ELPAC Coordinators or those who want a refresher. |
Includes Materials |
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Facilitating Non-therapeutic Support Groups
In this experiential training, you will learn:
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Date / Time / Location June 19-21, 2023 8:30 am-4:30 pm Larry E. Reider Center, Rm 101 |
Cost No Cost |
Contact Info crburgess@kern.org 661-636-4035 |
Who Will Benefit TUPE Site Administrators, Teachers, Classified Staff, PBIS/MTSS teams, Counselors, Interventionist, other on site support providers, and Law enforcement/security |
Includes Materials |
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March 30th & 31st - Introduction to UDL (8:30am - 3:30pm) Location: Larry E. Reider Center 2000 K St. Bakersfield Rm 204 April 14th & 21st - Lesson Plan Development (8:30am - 12:00pm) Location: Larry E. Reider Center 2000 K St. Bakersfield Rm 101 May 3rd - Instructional Rounds Training (8:30am - 12:00pm) Location: KCSOS City Centre 1300 17th St. Bakersfield Rm 1A May 12th - Jorney Mapping Workshop (8:30am - 12:00pm) Location: KCSOS City Centre 1300 17th St. Bakersfield Rm 1A May 24th - UDL: Beyond the Basics (8:30am - 3:30pm) Location: KCSOS City Centre 1300 17th St. Bakersfield Rm 1A |
Date / Time / Location 03/30/2023, 03/31/2023 | 04/14/2023 | 04/21/2023 | 05/03/2023 | 05/12/2023 | 05/24/2023 Full and half days KCSOS Downtown |
Cost Free to target LEAs |
Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org (661) 636-4886 |
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Date / Time / Location 05/05/2023 8:15 am - 10:15 am 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 jespinoza@kern.org 661-636-4055 |
Who Will Benefit TRACK Representatives (Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern) |
Includes Online materials |
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The new version of Youth Mental Health First Aid is a 6.5-hour blended training course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid covers risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns as well as a 5-step action plan to help an adolescent in need of mental health support. The first portion of the training will consist of a self-pace module (about two hours must be completed prior to training day) followed by a 4.5-hour virtual training. |
Date / Time / Location 05/09/2023 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost $ 100.00 per individual |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-852-5660 |
Who Will Benefit Administrators, school staff, school-based mental health providers, teachers, intervention staff, parents and community partners. |
Includes Virtual Materials will be provided. |
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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 from each other and district initiatives that will help us better serve students and families of Kern. |
Date / Time / Location 05/24/2023 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-852-5660 |
Who Will Benefit Kern County School Social Workers |
Includes Event Includes not specified |
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Suicide Prevention Ongoing Resilience Training (SPORT) The SPORT project provides training, support, and resources to implement a sustainable system to deliver suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and SEL content to school leaders while complying with AB2246 and AB 1767 mandates. This project braids in support for agencies to align local services and plans to the California Statewide MTSS initiative. The focus of the training series is to develop and guide site and district-level teams to develop the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality professional development, focused on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ youth, families, and school community in their multi-tiered system of support. Additionally, attendees will address their district policies, procedures, and strategies regarding Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention. Conference (virtual or in-person) Join us for an overview of SPORT as we cover important topics such as AB 2246/1767, family & community engagement and the interconnected systems framework. 3 hours of asynchronous training provides online modules and resources. Select one session: October 4, 2022 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Virtual) OR October 11, 2022 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Virtual) OR October 18, 2022 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (In person @ The California Endowment in LA. Limited spots available.) Deep Dive Sessions (virtual) Content experts will provide content-specific training sessions with an SEL, equity, and MTSS lens for school communities covering three topics. Select one session per topic: PREVENTION INTERVENTION POSTVENTION Nov 1, 2022 | 9–10 am OR Jan 11, 2023 |12–1 pm OR Mar 1, 2023 | 9–10 am OR Nov 1, 2022 | 12–1 pm Jan 25, 2023 |12–1 pm Mar 1, 2023 | 12–1 pm Customized Coaching (virtual) Content experts will support LEAs in creating a sustainable system in a safe space in which to learn from each other. Select one session per topic: PREVENTION INTERVENTION POSTVENTION Nov 30, 2022 | 9–10 am OR Feb 7, 2023 |9-10 am OR Apr 12, 2023 | 9–10 am OR Dec 8, 2022 | 12–1 pm Feb 22, 2023 |12–1 pm Apr 26, 2023 | 12–1 pm |
Date / Time / Location Conference: 10/4/22 OR 10/11/22 OR 10/18/22 Deep Dive Sessions: Prevention - 11/1/22, Intervention - 1/11/23 OR 1/25/23, Postvention - 3/1/23 Customized Coaching: Prevention - 11/30/22 oR 12/8/22, Intervention - 2/7/23 OR 2/22/23, Postvention - 4/12/23 OR 4/26/23 Various Virtual or In-person @ The California Endowment in LA (see details) |
Cost Free |
Contact Info kigraham@kern.org 661-636-4671 |
Who Will Benefit Eligibility: Participants must be a K-12 site, district or teacher leader working in one of our partner counties (Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura). |
The Learning Network is excited to launch our Principal/Assistant Principal Network. Our primary focus is to support and equip site leaders by building a collaborative network of educational professionals. We will host a mixture of virtual Keynote Speakers, breakout sessions, and hear from our very own lead principal colleagues throughout the course of the 2022-23 school year. |
Date / Time / Location 09/30/2022, 10/18/2022, 11/15/2022, 12/13/2022, 01/24/2023, 02/14/2023, 03/21/2023, 04/18/2023, 05/16/2023 9:00 am - 11:30 am All meetings are scheduled to be in person. Some meetings will be held at KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Educational Center and other meetings will occur at different school site locations. |
Cost There is no cost associated with this event. |
Contact Info cohilton@kern.org 661 636-4724 |
Who Will Benefit Principals and Assistant Principals |
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Free Virtual Series ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL LEADERS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE Alternative Education Leaders face extremely challenging circumstances in very unique educational settings. Alternative Education Schools are difficult to manage, lead, and staff. The 21CSLA Alt Ed Community of Practice is a professional learning group, consisting of job-alike Alt Ed leaders, that will discuss the practices specific to Alternative Education settings. Topics may include: • Creating communities for supporting students; • Understanding how trauma impacts learning and trauma informed practices; • Best practices in implementing legislative/policy updates; • Improving the College Career Indicator and Chronic Absenteeism rates; • Meeting IEP goals and partnerships with Special Education • Transitioning to Alt. Ed. programs and back to the comprehensive site; • Engaging with community partnerships; • Defining what authentic engagement of students and families really looks like; • Discussing the importance of a personalized and caring approach to leadership; • Motivating students as a collaborative and individualized process. |
Date / Time / Location 10/11/22, 10/25/22, 11/15/22, 12/13/22, 1/10/23, 1/24/23, 2/7/23, 2/28/23, 3/14/23, 3/28/23, 4/11/23, 4/25/23 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Free Virtual Series via Zoom |
Cost Free |
Contact Info kigraham@kern.org |
Who Will Benefit Eligibility Participants must be a K-12 administrator working in one of our partner counties (Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura). |
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Free Virtual Series ADVANCED: USING IMPROVEMENT SCIENCE TO ADVANCE EQUITY – COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE Improvement science provides a framework and tools for improving inequities and transforming our school systems. However, putting these ideas into practice can be challenging due to a myriad of reasons, including culture, time constraints, and change fatigue. This community of practice is for K-12 leaders who are engaging in improvement science to advance equity and will build the capacity to lead this work. In this social learning space, members will share their experiences, challenges, and learnings to lead and support the real-world application of improvement science practices in education. Jo Ann Isken and Dr. Kristen Rohanna will facilitate this social learning and provide support and guidance. Pre-requisite: Participated in a previous improvement science series/summer institute or has knowledge of improvement science practices. (This series will not teach improvement science foundational concepts.)" Facilitated by JO ANN ISKEN Principal Leadership Institute, UCLA and Facilitated by DR. KRISTEN ROHANNA Educational Leadership Program UCLA |
Date / Time / Location 10/11/22, 11/15/22, 12/6/22, 1/24/23, 2/21/23, 3/21/23, 4/11/23, 5/9/23 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Free Virtual Series via Zoom |
Cost Free |
Contact Info kigraham@kern.org |
Who Will Benefit Eligibility Participants must be a K-12 teacher or administrator working in one of our partner counties (Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura). |
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Free Virtual Series DISTRICT-LEVEL JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (JEDI) LEADERS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE District leaders for Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) are invited come together to build community, a support system, and engage in professional learning based on topics the group identifies as vital to moving their work forward. This CoP will include learning opportunities from JEDI experts as well as opportunities to share resources and receive feedback on district equity problems of practice. Facilitated by DR. JAMAAL WILLIAMS Equity, Access & Acceleration Los Angeles County Office of Education |
Date / Time / Location 9/14/22, 10/12/22, 1/11/23, 2/8/23, 3/8/23, 4/12/23, 5/10/23 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Free Virtual Series via Zoom |
Cost Free |
Contact Info kigraham@kern.org |
Who Will Benefit Eligibility Participants must be district-level equity leaders working in one of our partner counties (Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura). |
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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. The EdTLN will be meeting five times during the school year. Agendas reflect current issues and emerging needs. |
Date / Time / Location 10/17/2022, 12/07/2022, 01/25/2023, 03/08/2023, 04/26/202 9:00am-12:00pm See registration link |
Cost $375.00 |
Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
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This network is designed to support teachers, and administrators who would like to learn and share best practices regarding civic engagement, inquiry design, and instructional design. |
Date / Time / Location 10/20/2022, 12/08/2022, 01/26/2023, 03/09/2023, 04/27/2023 9:00am-12:00pm See registration link |
Cost $125.00 |
Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
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The goal of the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) is to prepare California students to be future citizens and future scientists. Science learning in school leads to citizens with the confidence, ability, and inclination to continue learning about issues, scientific and otherwise, that affect their lives and communities .Achieving this vision for all California students requires that they build toward science mastery through repeated opportunities for meaningful, engaging, and successful learning experiences. Come learn about and experience how the CA NGSS lays out a coherent progression for K-12 science based on accumulated research about science learning. |
Date / Time / Location 05/24/2023, 05/25/2023 8:30am-3:00pm KCSOS City Centre |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
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California has adopted a new Math Framework filled with guidance for implementing CA Math Content Standards at high levels. Come and see what’s in this new framework, how it relates to the previous framework, and how it can be used to aid instruction and pedagogy. Each day will build on the previous day’s work for an entire three day series of learning and growing together. |
Date / Time / Location 02/07/2022, 05/09/2023 9:00am-3:00pm Larry E. Reider Education Center |
Cost $400.00 |
Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
Includes Materials |
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Participants will learn the principles of student learning, and create screencasts for lessons. Teachers will also acquire strategies for promoting student autonomy, choice, and mastery. |
Date / Time / Location 05/05/2023 9:00am-3:00pm City Centre |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info krwatkins@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
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Participants will learn strategies for developing project-based learning curriculum that engages all learners. In series 1, participants will identify the principles of PBL. In series 2, participants will create elements of a PBL lesson. |
Date / Time / Location 04/17/2023, 04/24/2023 9:00am-3:00pm KCSOS City Centre |
Cost $250.00 |
Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
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Now that you are using Thinking Maps, dive a little deeper and discover some new ways to extend learning with the maps. Share best practices, collaborate with others using Thinking Maps and learn new information. Attend all 7 huddles or just the topics you want to know more about. |
Date / Time / Location November 2022, December 2022, Jan 2023, Feb 2023, Mar 2023, April 2023, May 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Virtual |
Cost $75.00 per session |
Contact Info miyoung@kern.org 66-636-4505 |
Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
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