Consortium for Early Learning Services

Family Child Care - Leadership Roundtable | 2025
2025-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Leadership Roundtable
Family Child Care – Leadership Roundtable | 2025
The Family Child Care Leadership Roundtable is a professional and collaborative forum where family child care home providers convene to receive relevant information, analyze data, advocate for their needs, and expand their networks. Emphasizing leadership and partnership, the roundtable offers access to valuable county resources and fosters the exchange of experiences and best practices, ultimately enhancing the child care journey for providers and families, with particular attention to Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) initiatives.
September 2025
Presenter: Inland Region Center
09/05 – Western Region – Riverside/Moval
09/12 – Southwestern Region
October 2025
Presenter: Autism Center
10/07 – French Valley – Murrieta/Menifee
10/14 – Eastern Region
November 2025
Presenter: RCOE UPK/ EETDG Update
11/11 – Mid Region – Banning/Beaumont
11/17 – Western Region
December 2025
Presenter: First 5 Riverside
12/2 – Southwestern Region (Murrieta/Temecula)
12/09 – Eastern Region

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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

Riverside County LPC Quarterly Meetings (2025-2026)
2026-02-03 09:00 - 12:00
Riverside County Local Child Care and Development Quarterly Meetings (2025-2026)
Meetings will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Light Breakfast will be provided
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Where: More Info coming soon

Join Us for Our Family Child Care Meeting (In Person)
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | FSA Building, 21250 Box Springs Road, Suite 214, Moreno Valley, CA, 92557, United States
Discover valuable county resources, network with other providers, and share experiences to enhance the childcare journey for everyone involved.
Information: Date: February 3, 2026 | Time: 6 PM – 8 PM | Location: Family Service Association – 21250 Box Springs Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 – Suite 214 | Main Presenter: Yvonne Choyce – Executive Director Providers Need Care
In-person meeting will offer materials in English or Spanish.
Check-in is from 6:00pm-6:30pm.
The meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm.
Please contact Victoria Carrasco at vcarrasco@consortiumels.org 951.778.5005 for any questions or problems with registration.
Por favor contactar con Elda Hurtado en Ehurtado@consortiumels.org o 951.778.5003 ext. 712 para ayuda en español.

Join Us for Our Family Child Care Meeting (Virtual)
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00
Discover valuable county resources, network with other providers, and share experiences to enhance the childcare journey for everyone involved.
Information: Date- February 3, 2026 | Time: 6 PM – 8 PM | Location: Zoom Meeting | Main Presenter: Yvonne Choyce – Executive Director Providers Need Care
In-person meeting will offer materials in English or Spanish.
Check in from 6:00pm-6:30pm.
Meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm.
Please contact Victoria Carrasco at vcarrasco@consortiumels.org for any questions or problems with registration.
Por favor contactar con Elda Hurtado en ehurtado@consortiumels.org para ayuda en español.

Planting the Seeds of Change
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:30
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

UPK/UTK Network Meeting
2026-02-13 09:00 - 12:00
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.

OFFICE CLOSED
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-27 08:00 - 17:00

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Riverside County Mix Delivery System (MDS) Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-19 11:30 - 13:30
Lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andrea Del Valle (adelvalle@consortiumels.org).

Universal Prekindergarten Institute
2026-02-21 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 | RCOE Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501, 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

Consortium for Early Learning Services Board of Directors & Partners Quarterly Meeting
2026-02-26 09:00 - 11:00
Light breakfast will be provided.
For any questions or concerns please contact Kate Hamaker, Executive Director at khamaker@consortiumels.org.

Join Us for Our Family Child Care Meeting (In Person)
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 | FSA Room, 21250 Box Springs Road, Suite 214, Moreno Valley, CA, 92557, United States
Discover valuable county resources, network with other providers, and share experiences to enhance the childcare journey for everyone involved.
Information:

Date: March 3, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Location: Family Service Association – 21250 Box Springs Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 – Suite 214
Main Presenter: Victoria Stephan – Executive Director Inland Empire Community Health Initiative

In-person meeting will offer materials in English or Spanish. Check-in is from 6:00pm-6:30pm. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm.
Please contact Jennifer Haessly at jhaessly@consortiumels.org for any questions or problems with registration. for any questions or problems with registration.
*No accommodations for children available. Please arrange childcare plans prior to your attendance.

Descubra valiosos recursos del condado, conéctese con otros proveedores y comparta experiencias para mejorar la experiencia de cuidado infantil para todos los involucrados.
La reunión presencial ofrecerá materiales en inglés o en español. El registro de entrada será de 6:00 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. La reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 6:30 p.m.
Por favor póngase en contacto con Jocelyn Ramirez at jramirez@consortiumels.org para ayuda en español.
*No hay alojamiento disponible para niños. Por favor, organice planes de cuidado infantil antes de su asistencia.

Join Us for Our Family Child Care Meeting (Virtual)
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00
Discover valuable county resources, network with other providers, and share experiences to enhance the childcare journey for everyone involved.
Information:

Date: March 3, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Location: Family Service Association – 21250 Box Springs Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 – Suite 214
Main Presenter: Victoria Stephan – Executive Director Inland Empire Community Health Initiative

In-person meeting will offer materials in English or Spanish. Check-in is from 6:00pm-6:30pm. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm.
Please contact Jennifer Haessly at jhaessly@consortiumels.org for any questions or problems with registration.

Descubra valiosos recursos del condado, conéctese con otros proveedores y comparta experiencias para mejorar la experiencia de cuidado infantil para todos los involucrados.
La reunión presencial ofrecerá materiales en inglés o en español. El registro de entrada será de 6:00 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. La reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 6:30 p.m.
Por favor póngase en contacto con Jocelyn Ramirez at jramirez@consortiumels.org para ayuda en español.

Day of the Young Child / Día del Niño - 16th Edition
2026-03-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1500 4th Street, Coachella, CA, 92236, United States
All families are welcome to attend the 16th Annual Day of the Young Child Event.

Resource Fair
Kids activities
Special guests
Entertainment
& more

For more information, contact Maria Becerra at 760-863-3101, mbecerra@rcoe.us.
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Todas las familias están invitadas a asistir a la 16ª Edición del Día del Niño.

Feria de recursos
Actividades para niños
Invitados especiales
Entretenimiento
y más

Para más información, comuníquese con María Becerra al 760-863-3101, mbecerra@rcoe.us.

Local Child Care & Development Planning Council (LPC) Meeting
2026-03-10 09:30 - 11:30 | First 5, 585 Technology Drive, Riverside, CA, 92507, United States
Meeting agenda and related documents will be posted on CELS website 72 hours prior to the meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend. For any questions or concerns, please contact LPC Coordinator Kate Hamaker at khamaker@consortiumels.org.

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

Quarterly Child Care Provider Webinar (Q1)
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:30
Guest Speakers:
California Department Public Health: Information on farm to ECE activities that support the health and well-being in ECE settings by sharing resources on lessons, buying and preparing local food.
Child Care Technical Support Program: Information on Incidental Medical Service and Safe Sleep Death Data.
Secure your spot by registering early for this engaging webinar by registering HERE.

Together for Tomorrow
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | 41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert, CA 92260, 41550 Eclectic St, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
You’re Invited!
Together for Tomorrow
ECE Advocacy – Riverside County Regions Roundtable
Join early childhood education (ECE) leaders, advocates, and community partners for an evening of connection, collaboration, and advocacy focused on strengthening child care and early learning in Riverside County.
Why Attend?

Network with fellow ECE leaders and advocates
Engage with local field representatives serving your community
Learn about current and upcoming local and state ECE legislation
Share local successes and challenges impacting the ECE workforce
Explore ways to collaborate and support one another in child care services

These roundtables connect state leaders and local advocates to exchange best practices, strategies, and timely policy updates that impact early childhood education.
Event Details
📍 Eastern Region Roundtable – Palm Desert
Monday, March 30, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
41550 Eclectic St.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
📍 Western Region Roundtable – Moreno Valley
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
21250 Box Springs Rd
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
What’s Included
✅ Dinner provided
✅ Free parking
Hosted By Consortium for Early Learning Services (CELS)
Register Today
Questions?
Contact Andrea Del Valle

Together for Tomorrow
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | 21250 Box Spring Road, Suite 214, 21250 Box Spring Road, Suite 214, Moreno Valley, CA, 92557, United States

Cena de Recursos para Hogares de Cuidado Infantil Familiar y Prekindergarten Universal
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Mecca Family & Farmworker’s Service Center, 91275 66th Avenue, Suite 600, Mecca, CA, 92254, United States
Descubra valiosos recursos del condado, conéctese con otros proveedores y comparta experiencias para mejorar la experiencia de cuidado infantil para todos los involucrados.
El registro de entrada será de 6:00 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. La reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 6:30 p.m.
Por favor póngase en contacto con Jocelyn Ramirez en jramirez@consortiumels.org para ayuda en español.
*No hay alojamiento disponible para niños. Por favor, organice planes de cuidado infantil antes de su asistencia.

Presentadora principal: Marisela Blancas – Coordinadora de proyecto de Vision y Compromiso™
Tema: Apoyando a Quienes Cuidan | La importancia del autocuidado
Hora: 6:00 p.m. – Registro de entrada y cena servida

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Reunión
