Planting the Seeds of Change
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS
Join us for Planting the Seeds of Change, a dynamic Community of Practice (CoP) designed for Pre-K, Pre-K Special Education, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) leads across our district partners. This CoP will provide a collaborative space to share best practices, resources, and strategies that promote developmentally informed instruction, rooted in the California Department of Education’s guidance and the Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations.
Together, we’ll grow our collective knowledge, explore innovative implementation practices, and strengthen our efforts to build equitable, engaging, and effective early learning environments. Let’s come together to cultivate meaningful change—one seed at a time.
Audience: Early Learning Leaders, Teachers, and Administrators within Riverside County.
Register at:
https://events.bizzabo.com/745830
No deadline to register, remains open during the duration of the series.
Virtual Series (Zoom)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dates:
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Thursday, February 12, 2025
Thursday, May 7, 2025

Questions? Contact the UPK Team.
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist, mcenteno@rcoe.us
Maria Escobedo-Madrid, Program Development Specialist, mescobedo-madrid@rcoe.us
Jessica Valentin, Office Secretary, jvalentin@rcoe.us

Universal Prekindergarten Institute (Desert)
2025-12-06 08:30 - 15:00 | Coachella Valley Unified School District, 87225 Church Street, Thermal, CA, 92274, United States
Audience: Educators and Leaders of Prekindergarten through 3rd grade within Riverside County.
Join Early Education Programs, in partnership with 21CSLA, for a full day of workshops to study leadership skills and more to support fair and positive early learning instruction.
This training is FREE to all educators within Riverside County!
RSVP HERE
Questions? Please contact:
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist, mcenteno-dominguez@rcoe.us
Maria Escobedo-Madrid, Program Development Specialist, mescobedo-madrid@rcoe.us
Jessica Valentin, Office Secretary, jvalentin@rcoe.us

Assessment Practices for Multilingual Learners
2026-01-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States
Did you know that nearly 40% of California students speak a language other than English at home? Our state is wonderfully diverse—and this diversity calls for highly skilled special educators. CalECSE is proud to partner with Project MUSE, the Special Education Resource Lead for students with disabilities who are also English Learners, to offer a no-cost virtual training on conducting culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments.
This session will support special educators in strengthening culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices for dual language learners. With guest presenters from Imperial County SELPA’s Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs (MUSE) team, participants will explore practical strategies for leveraging home language and culture to ensure assessments are valid, equitable, and meaningful.
Who Should Attend:

Special Education Directors and Program Specialists
School Psychologists
Speech and Language Pathologists
Educational Specialists
Other Related Service Providers
Family Resource Providers
Regional Center Staff

What You Will Learn:

Culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices.
Effective methods for assessing DLLs using home language and culture.
How to analyze data to guide instruction and family
communication.

Register for free HERE
Closed captioning via Zoom. Post-training recordings will be available approximately two weeks after the session is held on the CalECSE website.

Tiny Hands, Big Feelings: Growing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Early Years
2026-01-15 15:15 - 16:30 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States
Join us for a no-cost, virtual seminar on strengthening social-emotional instruction in early childhood classrooms. Together, we’ll explore foundational concepts in social-emotional learning grounded in the California Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLFs) and the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) competencies—while highlighting inclusive frameworks for supporting children’s emotional growth.
Presenters will guide participants through practical strategies such as the Teaching Pyramid and embedding SEL in daily routines, along
with an overview of evidence-based curriculum options including Kimochis, Second Step: Early Learning Foundations, Frog Street Early
Learning resources from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learners (CSEFEL). Whether you’re new to SEL or
looking to deepen your practice, you’ll leave with tools, ideas, and curriculum options to use immediately in your classroom.
Who Should Attend

Special Education Directors and Program Specialists
School Psychologists
Elementary Administrators
General Education Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Teachers
Educational Specialists
Paraeducators
Other Related Service Providers
Family Resource Providers

What You’ll Learn

Understand core SEL foundations aligned with PTKLFs and CASEL
to strengthen social-emotional teaching in early childhood.
Learn practical, inclusive strategies like the Teaching Pyramid and
embedding SEL throughout daily routines.
Explore evidence-based SEL curricula and resources to use right
away in your classroom.

Register for free HERE
Closed captioning via Zoom. Post-training recordings will be available approximately two weeks after the session is held on the CalECSE website.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the Early Childhood Setting
2026-01-29 15:00 - 16:30
Join CalECSE for a no-cost, virtual professional learning session on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Early Childhood Education. This engaging and practical training introduces early childhood educators to the core principles of UDL and how they can be applied in preschool and early primary classrooms. Participants will explore how proactive, inclusive design supports all young learners—especially those with diverse abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles—by fostering engagement, accessibility, and multiple ways to learn and demonstrate understanding.
Who Should Attend:

Special Education Directors and Program Specialists
Elementary Administrators
General Education Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Teachers
Educational Specialists, School Psychologists and Related Service Providers
Paraeducators

What You Will Learn:

Understand the core principles of UDL and how they apply in early childhood settings.
Learn practical strategies to embed UDL into daily routines, classroom environments, and instruction.
Explore how proactive, inclusive design reduces barriers and supports engagement for all young learners

Register for free HERE
Closed captioning via Zoom. Post-training recordings will be available approximately two weeks after the session is held on the CalECSE website.

CLASS P-3 Observation
2026-02-03 08:00 - 2026-02-05 16:30
About the Event

Effective teacher-student interactions are a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With the popular CLASS P-3 observational tool, schools can accurately assess classroom quality in P-3 based on teacher-student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum.
Participants will be provided with an Observation Assessment training materials packet. Light snacks will also be provided.
Questions? Please contact Mallory Centeno at mceneno-dominguez@rcoe.us.

These trainings are FREE to all educators within Riverside County!
Register Here

Classroom Assessment Scoring System Observation Training (2025-2026)
2026-02-03 08:30 - 2026-02-05 16:00
Classroom Assessment Scoring System Observation Training (2025-2026)
Effective teacher-student interactions are a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With the popular Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observational tool, schools can accurately assess classroom quality based on teacher-student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum.
CLASS not only defines teaching quality through the lens of interactions, it also provides the ability to measure and improve interactions that matter most for student outcomes. CLASS is a journey of continuous improvement that is data-driven and focused on research-based best practices.
As you implement CLASS, you will:

Focus on high-quality interactions and create a shared understanding of quality in your program
Measure the quality of interactions to create a system that enables data-driven improvement
Improve teaching quality through tailored and individualized professional development

Through these trainings, participants will be prepared to test with Teachstone to become a reliable CLASS observer.
CLASS P-3
Tuesday–Thursday | August 19–21, 2025
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | The Arena
Register at: https://events.bizzabo.com/731896
Tuesday–Thursday | February 3–5, 2026
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Salton Sea Room
Register at: https://events.bizzabo.com/731902

For additional information, please contact:
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist I mcenteno-dominguez@rcoe.us

Riverside County Office of Education | Conference Center
4280 Brockton Avenue | Riverside, CA 92501

Thompson and Colegate LLP
3610 14th Street, Riverside, CA 92501

Universal Prekindergarten Institute
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
Save the Date: Universal Prekindergarten Institute hosted by Riverside County Office of Education

Universal Prekindergarten Institute
2026-02-21 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-16 08:00 - 15:00 | RCOE Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States

Early Literacy Summit
2026-03-21 07:00 - 15:00 | RCOE Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Join the Early Education Programs for an engaging day of professional development focused on Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood.
In partnership with the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN), the Riverside County Office of Education is proud to offer a comprehensive training designed to equip educators with practical tools and strategies to support the youngest learners across Riverside County.
This full-day event will explore key topics, including:

Approaches to Learning
Social-Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
Language and Literacy Development within the Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations
And additional evidence-based practices to enhance early learning environments

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your impact in early childhood education.
This training is FREE for all educators within Riverside County!
Chances to win raffle prizes!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
RSVP HERE
Questions? Reach out to the UPK team.
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist, mcenteno@rcoe.us
Maria Escobedo-Madrid, Program Development Specialist, mescobedo-madrid@rcoe.us
Jessica Valentin, Office Secretary, jvalentin@rcoe.us

CLASS Toddler
2026-03-24 08:00 - 2026-03-25 16:30
About the Event

With this toddler version of the widely used CLASS tool, early childhood programs have an accurate, reliable way to assess classrooms. For use with children from 15 to 36 months, the CLASS Toddler tool assesses teacher-child interactions, a primary ingredient of early educational experiences that prepare children for future school success.
Participants will be provided with an Observation Assessment training materials packet. Light snacks will also be provided.
Questions? Please contact Mallory Centeno at mceneno-dominguez@rcoe.us.
These trainings are FREE to all educators within Riverside County!

Register Here

Classroom Assessment Scoring System Observation Training (2025-2026)
2026-03-24 08:30 - 2026-03-25 16:00
Classroom Assessment Scoring System Observation Training (2025-2026)
Effective teacher-student interactions are a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With the popular Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observational tool, schools can accurately assess classroom quality based on teacher-student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum.
CLASS not only defines teaching quality through the lens of interactions, it also provides the ability to measure and improve interactions that matter most for student outcomes. CLASS is a journey of continuous improvement that is data-driven and focused on research-based best practices.
As you implement CLASS, you will:

Focus on high-quality interactions and create a shared understanding of quality in your program
Measure the quality of interactions to create a system that enables data-driven improvement
Improve teaching quality through tailored and individualized professional development

Through these trainings, participants will be prepared to test with Teachstone to become a reliable CLASS observer.
CLASS TODDLER
Thursday–Friday | July 10–11, 2025
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Mission Bell Room
Register at: https://events.bizzabo.com/716364
Tuesday–Wednesday | September 9–10, 2025
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Salton Sea Room
Register at: https://events.bizzabo.com/731933
Tuesday–Wednesday | March 24–25, 2026
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | The Arena
Register at: https://events.bizzabo.com/731934

For additional information, please contact:
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist I mcenteno-dominguez@rcoe.us

Riverside County Office of Education | Conference Center
4280 Brockton Avenue | Riverside, CA 92501

Thompson and Colegate LLP
3610 14th Street, Riverside, CA 92501

Early Math Summit
2026-04-18 07:00 - 15:00 | RCOE Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Join the Early Education Programs for an engaging day of professional development focused on Mathematical Development in Early Childhood.
In partnership with the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) and Count-Play-Explore, the Riverside County Office of Education is proud to offer a comprehensive training designed to equip educators with practical tools and strategies to support the youngest learners across Riverside County.
This full-day event will explore key topics, including:
Spatial Thinking
Mathematics within the Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations
M5 Early Math Approach
And additional evidence-based practices to enhance early learning environments
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your impact in early childhood education.
This training is FREE for all educators within Riverside County!
Chances to win raffle prizes!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
RSVP HERE
Questions? Reach out to the UPK team.
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist, mcenteno@rcoe.us
Maria Escobedo-Madrid, Program Development Specialist, mescobedo-madrid@rcoe.us
Jessica Valentin, Office Secretary, jvalentin@rcoe.us

Event Hosted by Palm Springs Unified School District
2026-06-13 08:30 - 15:00
Details to be determined.
