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Aggression Replacement Training (A.R.T.) Facilitator Training (2-Day Training)
| 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: Skillstreaming (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: • Skillstreaming component and how to facilitate Skillstreaming groups; • Anger Control component and how to facilitate Anger Control groups; • Moral Reasoning component and how to facilitate Moral Reasoning groups. |
| Date / Time / Location 03/23/2023 - 03/24/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm City Centre 1300 17th Street, Rm. C1 Bakersfield, CA 93301-4533 |
| Cost $550.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
| Who Will Benefit Mental Health Staff, School Psychologists, School Counselors, School Social Workers, Probation Officers, Opportunity Class Teachers, Community School Teachers and Non-Profit Agency Staff |
| Includes Materials, ART booster, 2 consultation calls, and one group implementation fidelity check visit. |
| Facilitator(s) |
UDL Trainer of Trainers with CAST
| 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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Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Protocol
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) or The Columbia Protocol supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. Users of the tool ask people:
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| Date / Time / Location 03/06/2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Zoom |
| Cost Free |
| Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
| Who Will Benefit Mental Health Staff, School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Behavioral Interventionists, Campus Security and School Administrators |
| Facilitator(s) |
1st High Impact Comprehension Strategies for All Content Areas
| Reading comprehension is the act of understanding what you are reading. While the definition can be simply stated, the act is not simple to teach, learn, or practice. It is an intentional, active, interactive process that occurs before, during, and after a person reads. |
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Universal Design for Learning with KCSOS & SELPA – 2 Day Series
| This two-day series will cover the UDL guidelines for the four components of curriculum (goals, assessments, methods and materials). Participants will learn about inclusive instructional strategies, Least Restrictive Environment, and how to design a classroom with these components in mind. It is highly recommended that teachers attend as “partners,” both general education and special education teachers from your school site. *Participants are encouraged to bring their own device (laptop, tablet, etc.) Priority registration will be given to employees of Kern County Consortium SELPA member districts. |
| Date / Time / Location 01/25/2023, 02/09/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 1/25/23 KCSOS - City Centre, 1300 17th St., Bakersfield, CA Room 1A 2/9/23 KCSOS - Larry E Reider Bldg. 2000 K St., Bakersfield, CA Room 101 |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org (661) 636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit Special Education and General Education Teachers, Other Instructional Leaders, Site Administrators, District Administrators |
| Includes Materials |
| Facilitator(s) |
TRACK Truancy Coalition Meeting
| Agenda TBA |
| 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 661-8525-668 |
| Who Will Benefit TRACK Representatives (Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern) |
| Includes Online materials |
| Facilitator(s) |
TRACK Truancy Coalition Meeting
| Agenda TBA |
| Date / Time / Location 02/24/2023 8:15 am - 10:15 am KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 1st Floor Room 101 2000 K St. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 |
| Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
| Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-852-5668 |
| Who Will Benefit TRACK Representatives (Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern) |
| Includes Online materials |
| Facilitator(s) |
Kern County Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Community of Practice (COP)
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"Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly” stated by Etienne Wenger. Please join Kern County Superintendent of Schools for a MTSS/SEL Community of Practice collaboration meeting. Participants are encouraged to join our community of practice where educators can collaborate, share, and learn from other educators as to how they are supporting SEL. |
| Date / Time / Location 04/20/2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
| Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
| Contact Info brcrosby@kern.org 661-852-5665 |
| Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, school counselors, and anyone who facilitates SEL. |
| Includes Event Includes not specified |
| Facilitator(s) |
Restorative Practice – Community Circles
| Participants will explore proactive and reactive circles as an essential process for building relationships, creating a positive learning environment, and responding to conflict. Participants will be participating in circles with other attendees, develop a circle lesson plan, and take turns facilitating them. |
| Date / Time / Location 03/31/2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm KCSOS-Access Center Room 116 1330 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $ 65.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-852-5668 |
| Who Will Benefit PBIS Site Leadership Team Members, including classroom teachers, counselors, others who will facilitate restorative justice activities directly with students, and School Social Workers. |
| Includes Event Includes not specified |
| Facilitator(s) |
Student Records
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.
Participants will receive access to the most current electronic edition of the S4 Student Records in California Schools publication and supplemental materials.
Topics include:
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| Date / Time / Location 03/15/2023 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
| Cost $ 185.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-852-5668 |
| Who Will Benefit District and/or School Site Administrators, School Social Workers, School Counselors, Attendance Supervisors, Child Welfare & Attendance Staff |
| Includes Electronic materials included |
| Facilitator(s) |
Conflict Mediation and De-Escalation Techniques
| 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. |
| Date / Time / Location 04/21/2023 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center-2nd Floor, Room 201 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $ 120.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-852-5660 |
| Who Will Benefit school social workers, interventionist, counselors, mental health providers, and Administrators |
| Includes Event Includes not specified |
| Facilitator(s) |
Non-Suicidal Self Injury
| 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. |
| Date / Time / Location 04/21/2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Larry E Reider Building 2000 K. St Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $ 120.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-852-5660 |
| Who Will Benefit district personnel, administrators, school social workers, school counselors. |
| Includes access to live binder |
| Facilitator(s) |
Youth Mental Health First Aid
| The new version of Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 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 03/20/2023 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. |
| Facilitator(s) |
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
| 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 03/09/2023 - 03/10/2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center-2nd Floor, Room 201 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $ 200.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-852-5660 |
| Who Will Benefit School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Mental Health Professionals |
| Includes ASIST material kits. Lunch is on your own. |
| Facilitator(s) |
Youth Mental Health First Aid
| 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. |
| Facilitator(s) |
Kern School Social Work (KSSW) Community of Practice Meeting
| 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 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Kern School Social Work (KSSW) Community of Practice Meeting (Event ID# 216619)
| 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 03/08/2023 9:00 am - 1:00 pm KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 1st Floor Room 101 2000 K St. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 | |
| Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event | |
| Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-852-5660 | |
Who Will Benefit
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| Includes resources and materials | |
| Facilitator(s) |
Kern County Social Emotional Learning Community of Practice
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"Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly” stated by Etienne Wenger. Please join Kern County Superintendent of Schools for a MTSS/SEL Community of Practice collaboration meeting. Participants are encouraged to join our community of practice where educators can collaborate, share, and learn from other educators as to how they are supporting SEL. |
| Date / Time / Location 02/16/2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
| Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
| Contact Info brcrosby@kern.org 661-852-5665 |
| Who Will Benefit K-12 teachers, administrators, school counselors, and anyone who facilitates SEL. |
| Includes Event Includes not specified |
| Facilitator(s) |
Student Discipline
In recent years, there has been a united effort from the Federal, state, and local level to improve school climate and school discipline. The focus has been for staff to pay closer attention to and address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students, rather than on the use of exclusionary discipline. It is with proper implementation of student discipline procedures that a positive school climate and culture can be achieved.
The workshop will address the proper application of the laws, policies, court decisions, and best practices that guide the suspension and expulsion process. 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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| Date / Time / Location 02/15/2023 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
| Cost $ 185.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-852-5661 |
| Who Will Benefit District and/or School Site Administrators, Deans, School Psychologist, School Social Workers, School Counselors, Attendance Supervisors, and Child Welfare & Attendance Staff. |
| Includes Electronic materials included |
| Facilitator(s) |
Aggression Replacement Training (A.R.T) Facilitator Booster Training
| 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. |
| Date / Time / Location 01/27/2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center - 2nd floor, Rm. 202 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
| Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-852-5660 |
| 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 The Booster session costs were included in the training fees. Lunch will not be provided. |
| Facilitator(s) |
Impact of Legislation on CWA and Student Services
| 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. Participants will receive access to the most current electronic edition of the S4 Legislative Update Guide. |
| Date / Time / Location 01/25/2023 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
| Cost $ 185.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jespinoza@kern.org 661-852-5668 |
| Who Will Benefit District and/or School Site Administrators, School Social Workers, School Counselors, Attendance Supervisors, Child Welfare & Attendance Staff |
| Includes Electronic materials provided |
| Facilitator(s) |
Youth Mental Health First Aid
| The new version of Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 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 01/25/2023 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. |
| Facilitator(s) |
Forward Thinking Interactive Journaling Facilitator Training
| 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. |
| Date / Time / Location 01/12/2023 - 01/13/2023 8:00 am - 4:30 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center-2nd Floor, Room 201 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $ 350.00 per individual |
| Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-852-5660 |
| Who Will Benefit School staff, counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, mental health providers, community-based agency staff working with at-risk adolescents, Project 180 partners, 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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Brief Intervention for Substance Using Adolescents
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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 01/11/2023 - 01/12/2023 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
| Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
| Contact Info elvelasco@kern.org 661-852-5662 |
| Who Will Benefit TUPE TIER II School Administrators, educators, staff, and nurses. Also, staff working in drug prevention, treatment, mental health, probation, juvenile justice or other youth serving professionals. |
| Facilitator(s) |
Multilingual Learners Instructional Network
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The purpose of this network is to collaboratively explore instructional scaffold for Multilingual learners and to share best practices for implementation of instructional scaffolds. Participants will:
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| Date / Time / Location 09-29-2022, 12-13-2022, 02-14-2023, 04-11-2023 1:00pm - 3:30pm 09-29-2022 at: Point Loma Nazarene University, 5080 California Avenue. 12-13-2022 at: Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street, Room 204. 02-14-2023 at: Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street, Room 201. 04-11-2023 at: Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street, Room 204. |
| Cost $330 |
| Contact Info taclarke@kern.org 661-636-4657 |
| Who Will Benefit Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education), Coaches/TOSAs |
| Includes “Scaffolding Language, Scaffolding Learning” by Pauline Gibbons |
Multilingual Learners Administrators Network
| The purpose of this network is to support educational leaders in the implementation of educational policies and practices that support the needs of English learners. Participants will be kept abreast of state and federal guidance for the education of EL students. Each session will also include opportunities to collaborate with other administrators around implementing the practices outlined in the EL Roadmap, strategies for overcoming challenges and sharing in each others' successes. |
| Date / Time / Location 09-29-2022, 12-13-2022, 02-14-2023, 04-11-2023 8:30am - 11:30am Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 201 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $375 |
| Contact Info motoro@kern.org 661-636-4644 |
| Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leader |
| Includes EL Roadmap Admin Toolkit Vol. 1-5 |
| Facilitator(s) Monica Toro |
The Literacy Network
| This network is an opportunity for educators to collaboratively explore best practices in literacy instruction in all settings. Participants will: Learn about the latest research in the science of teaching reading. Explore ways to effectively use currently adopted curriculum. Share best practices in working with struggling readers. |
| Date / Time / Location 11-08-2022, 01-31-2023, 04-18-2023 12:30pm - 3:30pm Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $225 |
| Contact Info jemeans@kern.org 661-636-4230 |
| Who Will Benefit Tk-12 District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
| Includes Materials: Shifting the Balance by Jan Burkins- $35.00 and Kari Yates and Teaching Reading Sourcebook by CORE Learn- $85.00 (optional) |
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21st Century Teacher – Differentiation through Evidence Based Based Teaching Strategies
| With the state and Federal government focusing more on students being placed in the Least Restrictive Environment, there is a renewed urgency to learn how to make lessons applicable and tangible to all students across all ability levels. This full-day workshop will focus on differentiation and how to effectively apply it in your classroom. |
| Date / Time / Location 03/28/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. Room 301, 1675 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, , CA 93301 |
| Cost No Cost |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit SPED and General Education Teachers |
| Includes Martials |
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CPI – NCI Refresher – Integrated PBIS
This training is intended as a CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention team response refresher program. If your staff has been trained more than one year ago, the Crisis Prevention Institute recommends training to renew and refresh skills. If your staff has changes, and individuals who were initially trained as a team have left or changed assignments, this is a good time to build the group understanding of the current team. Districts are encouraged to send the same group that was trained as a team initially whenever possible.
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| Date / Time / Location 03/17/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 1st Floor Room 101, 2000 K St. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 |
| Cost No Cost |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Speech Pathologists, School Psychologists, DIS/Related Service Providers, Administrators |
| Includes Materials |
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Parent Meeting What to do if you Suspect Bullying / Qué Hacer si Sospecha de Acoso Escolar
| Parents play a key role in preventing and responding to bullying. This training will explain what bullying is and what is not, will identify the warning signs, and give tips and tools for parents to intervene and help their children. Español Los padres desempeñan un papel clave en la prevención y respuesta a la intimidación. Este entrenamiento explicará qué es y qué no es el acoso escolar, identificará las señales de advertencia y dará consejos y herramientas para que los padres intervengan y ayuden a sus hijos. |
| Date / Time / Location 03/15/2023 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm KCSOS - Christine Lizardi Frazier Bldg. Room 301, 1675 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, , CA 93301 |
| Cost No Cost |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit Parents, Day Care Providers |
| Includes Materials |
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CPI : Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program
With a core philosophy of providing for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of everyone involved in a crisis situation, the program’s proven strategies give school personnel the skills to safely and effectively respond to anxious, hostile, or violent behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care. This training also incorporates Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports philosphy and practices for school settings, in order to reduce the need for crisis response.
Some of the training involves vigorous physical activity, therefore participants must be physically fit. Districts are required to enroll site-based teams only, with a minimum of at least 3 people per school site. Certified personnel are required to recertify annually. In order to certify, participants must attend all 2 days.
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| Date / Time / Location 03/09/2023, 03/10/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm KCSOS-Access Center Room 116, 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $65.00 |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, DIS/Related Service Providers, Administrators, Support Staff |
| Includes Materials |
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Parent Meeting:What Every Parent Needs to Know to Advocate for their Special Needs Child / Lo Que Todo Padre Necesita Saber para Abogar por su Hijo con Necesidades Especiales
| When you work with a school regarding your child, you increase the odds that your child will get a meaningful education. No one knows your child better than YOU. You are the expert on your child. This training will focus on who parents should contact when they have concerns, what types of questions parents may consider asking before, during or even after an IEP and what type of communication parents can expect from the school and how often. ESPAÑOL: Cuando trabaja con una escuela con respecto a su hijo, aumenta las probabilidades de que su hijo reciba una educación significativa. Nadie conoce a su hijo mejor que USTED. Usted es el experto en su hijo. Este taller se centrará en a quién deben contactar los padres cuando tengan inquietudes, qué tipos de preguntas pueden hacer los padres antes, durante o incluso después de un IEP y qué tipo de comunicación pueden esperar los padres de la escuela y con qué frecuencia. Interpreters will be available Habra interpretes disponibles |
| Date / Time / Location 02/15/2023 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center - 2nd floor, Rm. 202 2000 K St., Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost No Cost |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit Parents, Day Care Providers |
| Includes Materials |
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Working Collaboratively with Paraprofessional/s 2 Day OTC Series
| Do you work with one or multiple paraprofessionals? During this two-session workshop, teachers will learn how to work effectively and collaboratively with paraprofessionals. Additionally, teachers will learn what strategies are effective in supporting and training paraprofessionals. |
| Date / Time / Location 02/02/2023 - 03/23/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm KCSOS-Access Center Room 116, 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost No Cost |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit Special Education Teachers |
| Includes Materials |
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Core Instruction for Students with Disabilities
This one-day workshop will focus on maintaining rigor and supporting students with disabilities in the core curriculum. The session will focus on how to select appropriate teaching strategies, and setting expectations for students to learn at high levels. Workshop topics will include:
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| Date / Time / Location 01/30/2023 8:30 am - 3:00 pm KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Center 1st Floor Room 101, 2000 K St. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 |
| Cost No Cost |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit SPED & General Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Psychologists |
| Includes Materials |
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State Testing
| The Smarter Balanced test has proven to be a challenge for many students with and without special education needs and supports. Learn about the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), California Alternative Assessment (CAA), as well as supports for students on an IEP during testing. • CAASPP Overview • CAA Overview • Student Accommodations |
| Date / Time / Location 01/25/23 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 1330 Truxtun Ave., Room 116, Bakersfield, CA |
| Cost No cost |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit Special Education Teachers, Other Instructional Leaders, Site Administrators, District Administrators |
| Includes Materials |
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21st Century SPED Teachers: Creating and Monitoring Meaningful Goals
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Student achievement comes when teachers know how to provide specific academic attention to a student. Knowing how to create and monitor meaningful goals for students can help teachers design lessons that close academic gaps. This full-day workshop will focus on how to create and monitor meaningful goals that can provide more robust and specific lessons that are driven by need. Topics to be covered:
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| Date / Time / Location 01/24/2023 8:30 - 3:00 pm City Centre, 1300 17th St., Room 1B, Bakersfield, CA |
| Cost No fee |
| Contact Info SELPA-Workshops@kern.org 661.636-4886 |
| Who Will Benefit SPED and General Education Teachers |
| Includes Materials |
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Suicide Prevention Ongoing Resiliency Training (SPORT) Series
| 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). |
Principal & Assistant Principal 2022-2023 Network
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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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KiDS New Clerical Staff Training
| Do you have Clerical staff that missed the KiDS training? Sign them up for this training. All the basics of the KiDS platform will be reviewed in step by step detail. **Note** After registration, please contact your IT manager to confirm the new employee has an account with the correct permissions. |
| Date / Time / Location 01/31/2023 9:00am-10:30am Zoom |
| Cost $0 |
| Contact Info anfranklin@kern.org 661-636-4170 |
| Who Will Benefit New Clerical Staff |
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KiDS New Administration Training
| Do you have new Administration that missed the KiDS training? Sign them up for this training. All the basics of the KiDS platform will be reviewed in step by step detail! **Note** After registration, please contact your IT manager to confirm the new employee has an account with the correct permissions. |
| Date / Time / Location 02/02/2023 3:00pm-5:00pm Larry E. Reider Education Center 2nd Floor, Room 201 |
| Cost $0 |
| Contact Info anfranklin@kern.org 661-636-4170 |
| Who Will Benefit New Administration |
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KiDS New Support Staff Training
| Do you have new Support Staff that missed the KiDS training? Sign them up for this training. All the basics of the KiDS platform will be reviewed in step by step detail! **Note** After registration, please contact your IT manager to confirm the new employee has an account with the correct permissions. |
| Date / Time / Location 02/09/2023 10:00am-12:00am Larry E. Reider Education Center 2nd Floor, Room 201 |
| Cost $0 |
| Contact Info anfranklin@kern.org 661-636-4170 |
| Who Will Benefit New Support Staff |
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KiDS Power Users Network
KiDS Power Users Network
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| Date / Time / Location 09/20/2022, 11/08/2022, 02/07/2023, 04/18/2023 9:00am-11:00am Larry E. Reider Education Center 2nd Floor, Room 201 |
| Contact Info anfranklin@kern.org 661-636-4170 |
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Equity and the LCAP
| Free Virtual Series EQUITY AND THE LCAP The California State Dashboard’s Equity Reports begin with “equity is at the heart of California’s accountability system.” This series will offer the participant a deeper dive into the requirements, analyze data, engage educational partners, and gather input from the school community. We will explore the eight state priorities, the required metrics to measure, and explore local metrics to shine a light on the successes, challenges, and best practices when developing an LCAP through the local lens. A key component in this 2nd year is to ensure that the LCAP is written in a way that is understandable and accessible to parents. With the diversity of our school communities, participants will explore the dashboard and their local LCAPS and be introduced to the policy aligned to the data analysis. The LCAP is an iterative process, and this series is early in the year and give the participant a head start on the continuous improvement journey through the lens of their own unique student groups. Facilitated by LISA SALAS BROWN Associate Superintendent, Educational Services Ventura County Office of Education |
| Date / Time / Location 8/17/22, 9/28/22, 10/18/22, 11/9/22, 1/11/23, 2/8/23 9:00 - 11:00 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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Alternative Education School Leaders
| 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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Improvement Science Virtual Series
| 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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New School Leaders
| Free Virtual Series NEW SCHOOL LEADERS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE Join Abdul-Rehman Mohammed Issa for coaching, community building, thought partnering, and support within a cohort of new, engaging leaders navigating the 2022- 23 school year. We’ll meet over twelve, one-hour sessions, and our time together will be spent engaging with the practice of leadership, curriculum and coaching, systems thinking, relationship building, negotiating challenges and conflict, navigating politicized learning environments, sharing successes, and deepening our knowledge around subjects relevant to leading and transforming education towards the actualization of all learners. Issa was a special education teacher before becoming an administrator. He’s led schools pre, during, and post-pandemic and is trained deeply in restorative and trauma-informed practices. He is currently working on his PhD at UC-San Diego, where he is researching manifestations of trauma in school systems and the implementation of equitable, culturally-sustaining/responsive wellbeing interventions for children, school staff, and parents. Facilitated by ABDUL-REHMAN MOHAMMED ISSA Adjunct Professor, CSUDH Fmr. Co-Principal, APEX Academy Fmr. Assistant Principal, Kory Hunter Middle |
| Date / Time / Location 9/30/22, 10/14/22, 10/28/22, 11/18/22, 12/2/22, 12/16/22, 1/13/23, 1/27/23, 2/10/23, 2/24/23, 3/10/23, 3/24/23 10:00 - 11:00 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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Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)
| 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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Transforming School Cultures: Challenging Everyday Racism
| Free Virtual Series TRANSFORMING SCHOOL CULTURES THROUGH CHALLENGING EVERYDAY RACISM Drawing from over 2 decades of research, Dr. Daniel Solórzano and Dr. Lindsay Pérez Huber offer an in-depth analysis of a systemic form of everyday racism commonly experienced by People of Color. Racial microaggressions are layered and cumulative assaults, often carried out in subtle and unconscious ways, which take a psychological and physiological toll on the body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Solórzano and Dr. Pérez Huber make a unique contribution to the study of racial microaggressions by using Critical Race Theory (CRT) to develop the concepts, frameworks, and models. Focusing on the lived experiences of People of Color, Racial Microaggressions can be used to disrupt the everyday racism that continues to target so many Communities of Color. Facilitated by: DR. DANIEL SOLÓRZANO Professor, Joint Faculty, UCLA and DR. LINDSAY PÉREZ HUBER Associate Professor, CSULB |
| Date / Time / Location 1/10/23, 1/17/23, 1/24/23, 1/31/23, 2/7/23, 2/14/23, 2/21/23, 2/28/23, 3/7/23, 3/14/23, 3/21/23, 3/28/23 10:00 - 11:00 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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Implicit Bias Awareness & Mitigation
| Free Virtual Series IMPLICIT BIAS AWARENESS & MITIGATION For educators to truly strive for equity they must first understand how they may be unintentionally contributing to the problems they seek to solve. In this comprehensive series, world-renowned Social-Psychologist and Implicit Bias trainer Dr. Bryant T. Marks helps participants become aware of how their own subconscious mind can interfere with the positive intentions they have for students and families. Participants will realize that we all have biases and they are a natural part of the human experience. It does not make us bad people. After participants learn about how the unconscious mind works they will have opportunities to reflect and then develop a plan to take action to mitigate their implicit bias using research-based strategies. Upon completion of Implicit Bias training, participants will: • Understand what implicit bias is • Understand how to uncover their own biases • Understand how biases impact others and the organization • Develop a personal action plan to mitigate personal biases • Apply their learning in personal practice Facilitated by: Dr. Bryant T. Marks Founder & Chief Equity Officer, The National Training Institute on Race & Equity; Professor of Psychology, Morehouse College; Former White House Advisor |
| Date / Time / Location 10/6/22, 10/13/22, 10/20,22, 12/1/22, 12/8/22, 2/2/23, 2/9/23, 2/16/23 9:00 - 11:00 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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Destigmatizing Mental Health Support
| Free Virtual Series DESTIGMATIZING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT In this series join LMFT and LPCC Michelle Fehlman as she discusses the 12 steps to lessening the stigma of mental health support on school campuses. These steps are: 1. Identify multiple tiers of support 2. Assess Self-Efficacy to identify high needs 3. Introduce mindfulness 4. Teach responsible decision making 5. Encourage thoughtful conversations 6. Foster strong relationships 7. Prioritize physical wellness 8. Teach mental health literacy 9. How to create an emotionally safe environment 10. Skill building for adults responding to mental health needs 11. Engage and collaborate with families 12. Involve community experts Each week we will dive into one of the 12 steps and engage in conversations on how to apply them to your school site. Facilitated by MICHELLE FEHLMAN MS, LMFT, LPCC |
| Date / Time / Location 10/5/22, 10/12/22, 10/19/22, 10/26/22, 11/2/22, 11/9/22, 11/30/11, 12/7/22, 12/14/22, 1/11/23, 1/18/23, 1/25/23 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Free Virtual Series via Zoom |
| Cost Free |
| Contact Info kigraham@kern.org |
| Who Will Benefit Eligibility Participants must be a K-12 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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Supporting the African American Learner
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For decades, African American students have demonstrated lower performance on most measures of academic achievement and attainment; however, they have received little targeted and meaningful support. We seek to change that dynamic and provide schools and districts with relevant research, resources and promising practices to enable them to make a significant impact on the lives and futures of African American students.
The recently released publication, Supporting the African American Learner: A Guide for Transforming Beliefs, Systems and Practices for Black Students (STAAL), presents four foundational principles for changing outcomes for Black students. To support the document, this professional learning opportunity for District and site leaders will familiarize them with the document through experiential learning based on the core principles.
In addition, leaders will hear from educators who are successfully supporting their AA students and spend time reflecting and planning for action.
Facilitators: Dr. Jamaal Williams & Tina Cunningham (LACOE)
Session Dates
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
• Principle 1 Training: October 4, 2022
• Principle 2 Training: October 11, 2022
• Principle 3 Training: October 18, 2022
• School Spotlight Panel: November 8, 2022
• Integration, Consultancy, & Planning: February 7, 2023
• Integration, Consultancy, & Planning: February 14, 2023
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| Date / Time / Location 10/4/22, 10/11/22, 10/18/22, 11/8/22, 2/4/23, 2/14/23 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Virtual Sessions via Zoom |
| Cost Free |
| Contact Info kigraham@kern.org |
| Who Will Benefit The audience for this offering is district and site leaders. |
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Math Leadership Network
| Focus, plan, and lead to shift classroom practice in a way that leads to increased student confidence and achievement in mathematics! |
| Date / Time / Location 09/22/2022, 12/08/2022, 01/19/2023, 03/23/2023 8:30am-11:30am See registration link |
| Cost $350.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) Alisa Hamilton      |
Kern County Science Leadership Network
| To develop a countywide network of NGSS champions who will learn and share with each other new innovations that support the implementation of the CA NGSS. This year’s network will focus on key CA NGSS pedagogy and strategies to support students’ sense-making. |
| Date / Time / Location 09/14/2022, 10/26/2022, 11/30/2022, 01/18/2023, 02/15/2023 8:30am-2:00pm See registration link |
| Cost $350.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
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Ed Tech Leaders Network Series
| 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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Content, Literacy, Inquiry, and Citizenship (CLIC) Network Meeting Series
| 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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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning with NGSS
| 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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Outdoor Science: Thinking Outside the Classroom
| Research shows that environment-centered education improves student achievement. Whatever your school’s setting—urban, suburban, or rural—you can create stimulating outdoor classrooms for your students, with a little help from Outdoor Science. Come learn about how to create outdoor learning spaces that can be used from year to year—with little extra effort or resources. |
| Date / Time / Location 02/28/2023, 03/01/2023 8:30am-3:00pm CALM (California Living Museum) |
| Cost $275.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Preparing for the CA Science Test
| 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 02/16/2023, 02/17/2023 8:30am-3:00pm KCSOS City Centre |
| Cost $250.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Digital Tools
| Mathematics should inspire and empower students. In mathematics, the process of learning is often more important than the actual results and knowledge: it teaches students problem-solving, logical reasoning, critical thinking, abstraction, and generalization. These skills are transferable to many other parts of life, even if the specific mathematical topics have no real-life applications. To make this most effective, students should be able to freely explore and be creative. Through the use of digital tools, students discover new patterns, ideas, reason mathematically, and communicate their thinking. The participants will be able to incorporate technology in a mathematics classroom enabling educators to craft powerful collaborative learning experiences that support problem-solving, reasoning, and flexible thinking based on the Rigor Stool from the CDE 2013 Mathematical Framework. |
| Date / Time / Location 03/16/2023 9:00am-3:00pm KCSOS City Centre |
| Cost $150.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Building Thinking Classrooms
| “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 workshop, we will utilize the NCTM teaching practices, specifically emphasizing Implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem-solving, to engage in meaningful ways to create a student-centered classroom where students will collaborate and build positive math identities. |
| Date / Time / Location 02/09/2023, 03/02/2023 9:00am-3:00pm KCSOS City Centre |
| Cost $300.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Includes Materials |
| Facilitator(s) |
Fraction Progression Series
| Fractions are part of our everyday life and are a critical part of mathematics learning. Students need a strong foundation of numbers and fractions as they move through their math journey. In this interactive session, participants will engage in the progression of fraction understanding using a variety of tools and resources. We will dive into the conceptual meaning of fractions, equivalent fractions, fraction operations and more. Participants will walk away with specific tools and manipulatives that will support students’ reasoning and understanding of fractions that can be used immediately to build fraction sense. |
| Date / Time / Location 11/01/2022, 12/06/2022, 01/31/2023 9:00am-3:00pm Larry E. Reider Education Center |
| Cost $575.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Includes Materials |
| Facilitator(s) |
Framework Series
| 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 |
| Facilitator(s) Alisa Hamilton |
Student-Centered Learning
| 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 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Project Based Learning Series (Spring)
| 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 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Equity and Access (Spring)
| Participants will understand the principles of equity and access as well as apply Chrome extensions to meet the needs of all learners. |
| Date / Time / Location 04/10/2023 9:00am-3:00pm City Centre |
| Cost $125.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Strategies for Engagement Series
| Teachers will identify various strategies for engaging all learners in a multimedia classroom. Teachers will create an engaging presentation to share with their students. |
| Date / Time / Location 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023 9:00am-3:00pm See registration link |
| Cost $250.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Differentiation with Technology Series (Winter)
| 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. In part 2, we explore how to synthesize multiple tools that can be utilized to differentiate. |
| Date / Time / Location 02/21/2023, 02/28/2023 9:00am-3:00pm See registration link |
| Cost $250.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Digital Inquiry Lesson Plans
| Participants will identify the core elements of an inquiry before creating their own digital inquiries using various Google tools. |
| Date / Time / Location 01/17/2023 9:00am-3:00pm KCSOS City Centre |
| Cost $125.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) |
CAASPP & ELPAC Accessibility Features
| Participants will identify the CAASPP and ELPAC accessibility features for universal and designated supports. Teachers will learn how Chrome extensions can be utilized to provide access to all learners throughout the year. |
| Date / Time / Location 01/01/2023 9:00am-3:00pm KCSOS City Centre |
| Cost $125.00 |
| Contact Info anedwards@kern.org 661-636-4575 |
| Facilitator(s) |
Thinking Map Huddle
| 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) |
| Facilitator(s) |
Parents as Reading Partners
| Reading at Home- Tips for Supporting Your Child School-aged children build skills in a variety of areas to become successful readers. Parents play an essential role in helping to develop lifelong readers and a love of reading in their children. |
| Date / Time / Location 10/2022, 01/2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Virtual |
| Cost Free |
| Contact Info miyoung@kern.org 661-636-4505 |
| Who Will Benefit District Administrators, Site Administrators, Other Instructional Leaders, Teachers (general education and special education) |
| Facilitator(s) |