Too little training leaves staff unprepared – too much at once, and everyone drowns. This session is about finding that sweet spot: a professional development plan that meets each staff member where they are, by role, by level, and by need. Dr. Deborah Bergeron, Dru O'Connor, Annabel Bergeron, and Head Start Program Director Caleb Knowlton […]
This Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshop provides an opportunity to learn skills that maximize providers' ability to establish healthy communication and trust with parents and other caring adults in the lives of children. Presented by: Judy Walker, WestEd Intended audience: Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshops are intended for licensed […]
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Universal Prekindergarten Resource Dinner for Family Child Care Home Providers Discover valuable county resources, network with other providers, and share experiences to enhance the childcare journey for everyone involved. Information: Date: May 5, 2026 Time: 6 PM – 8 PM Location: Mead Valley Family Resource Center | 21091 Rider St, Perris, CA 92570 Main Presenter: […]
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 […]
Family and community engagement looks different in every program, but the goal is the same: building real, lasting connections. This session is the last in Parent Gauge's four-part Community, Outreach, Relationships, and Engagement (CORE) series, and it focuses on engagement specifically – what it takes to move families from the sidelines to active partners in […]
Encourage staff and colleagues to enhance financial well-being with our highly-rated professional development partner, The Beans. This session will take a deep dive into spending habits. We'll look at how to spot patterns and use the six stages of behavior change to make real progress toward financial health. Get tips your staff can start applying […]
We're celebrating two big birthdays in the upcoming months – Head Start's 61st and America's 250th – and the Smithsonian's National Zoo is the perfect place to do it! Join NHSA, Pinky Jackalope, Nick the Music Man, and the Smithsonian team for a live, interactive field trip featuring bald eagles, California sea lions, and Eastern screech […]
Four cheetah cubs were born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo last November, and as a birthday gift to Head Start, you're invited to help name one of them! Cast your vote for your favorite: Cinnamon, Sugar, Honey, Ginger, Basil, or Paprika. Join us Thursday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time to participate in the […]
Join the Riverside County UPK/UTK network Click here for the registration link The Riverside County Office of Education will email the link directly once you have signed up.
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: […]
Save the Date: Universal Prekindergarten Institute hosted by Riverside County Office of Education
If you’ve earned your Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education between May 1, 2024, and now, get ready for some exciting news!
