Mommy & Me Wellness Tea Time
2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Mommy & Me Wellness Tea Time
A relaxing space to connect, unwind and enjoy time with your little one

Gifts for all moms

Connect to programs and resources

Light refreshments

ARRIVE BY 1:30PM – MAY 13, 2026
DESERT HOT SPRINGS – FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
14320 Palm Dr. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Questions: 760-288-3313

Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) P-3 Observation
2026-04-21 08:30 - 2026-04-23 16:00
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.
Location: Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center – Date Palm Room 4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, USA
Questions? Please contact Mallory Centeno at mcenteno@rcoe.us
Register here.

OFFICE CLOSED
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

Riverside County LPC Quarterly Meetings (2025-2026)
2026-04-28 09:30 - 11:30
Riverside County Local Child Care and Development Quarterly Meetings (2025-2026)
Meetings will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Where: 575 Chaney St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
This is a Special Meeting for the presentation, public hearing and approval of the Riverside County zip code priority report to be submitted to the state.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
For any questions or concerns please contact LPC Coordinator Kate Hamaker at khamaker@consortiumels.org

Zoom Workshop: Partnering with Parents (Day 1) - FCCB
2026-04-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States
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 and license-exempt home-based child care providers
family, friend, and neighbor providers; and other providers who care for children in mixed-age groups.
Workshop content centers on children ages birth to five in home care settings.

**Workshops do not fulfill pre-licensure requirements or provide ECE units.
This workshop will be presented via Zoom, in English. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the workshop.
For More Information: Please call Kim Sato at (510) 399-9551 or email ksato@wested.org.
To register for this NO COST workshop, use the QR code below or click the link here.

Zoom Workshop: It’s “Training,” It’s Pouring: Scale Learning Success for Every Role
2026-04-29 11:30 - 12:30
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 will share what the research says about adult learning, how to evaluate and match training to individual staff, and what to look for in a professional development planning tool that helps you schedule, track, and follow through.
Build a smarter, more sustainable approach to staff development.
Register here.

Zoom Workshop: Partnering with Parents (Day 2) - FCCB
2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States

Minnesota National Head Start Conference & Expo
2026-05-04 07:30 - 2026-05-07 12:00
May 4-7, 2026 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Register here.

Join Us for Our Family Child Care Meeting (In Person)
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Mead Valley Family Resource Center, 21091 Rider St, Perris, CA, 92570, United States
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: Dr. Anisha Green, PhD – “Strengthen Family Child Care Through Higher Education”

Meeting content will be delivered in English. 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.
See meeting flyer here

Planting the Seeds of Change
2026-05-07 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

Growing Strong at the CORE: Family and Community Partnership Series
2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
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 your program’s work.
Prepare to gain practical strategies you can put to work right away.
Register here.

Financial Wellness Thursday
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00
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 before the session is even over.
Register here.

Zoo Field Trip: Birthday Party
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00
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 owls. The experience aligns with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), with live Spanish and ASL interpretation available.
Bring your class one wild party!
Register here.

Help Name a Cheetah!
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00
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 live vote during our final virtual field trip of the 2025-2026 school year!
Attend via zoom.
Can’t join us for the live program? Your classroom can still participate! Vote for your classroom’s favorite name here.

UPK/UTK Network Meeting
2026-05-15 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.

Universal Prekindergarten Institute
2026-05-16 08:00 - 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

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

Summer Garden Storytime
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00
Invite your Head Start crew to read wonderful garden-themed books with a social emotional focus and have a “show and tell” about interesting plants. Both teachers and students love these interactive learning sessions. In this live storytime, we learn how community teamwork leads to a vibrant rooftop garden that everyone can enjoy!
Come sing, read, and learn with us about the wonders of nature in summer.
Register here.

Consortium for Early Learning Services Board of Directors Regular Meeting
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Temple Beth El Child Development Center, 2675 Central Ave, Riverside, CA, 92506, United States
For any questions or concerns please contact LPC Coordinator Kate Hamaker at khamaker@consortiumels.org

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Riverside County Mix Delivery System (MDS) Workgroup Meeting
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:30
Lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andrea Del Valle (adelvalle@consortiumels.org), UPK Coordinator Consultant

Zoom Workshop: Culture & the Care of Young Children (Day 1)
2026-05-26 17:30 - 20:00
This Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshop focuses on the impact of culture in the lives of children, families, and child care providers. Participants will explore their role in establishing daily routines and practices that support development and help each child form a healthy cultural identity.
Presented by: Michelle Banh, WestEd
Intended audience: Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshops are intended for

licensed and license-exempt home-based child care providers
family, friend, and neighbor providers; and other providers who care for children in mixed-age groups.
Workshop content centers on children ages birth to five in home care settings.

**Workshops do not fulfill pre-licensure requirements or provide ECE units.
This workshop will be presented via Zoom, in English. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the workshop.
For More Information: Please call Kim Sato at (510) 399-9551 or email ksato@wested.org.
To register for this NO COST workshop, click the link here.

Zoom Workshop: Culture & the Care of Young Children (Day 2)
2026-05-27 17:30 - 20:00

Zoom Workshop: Culture & the Care of Young Children (Day 3)
2026-06-02 17:30 - 20:00

Zoom Workshop: Culture & the Care of Young Children (Day 4)
2026-06-03 17:30 - 20:00

Health Fair & 3k Color Run/Walk
2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:00
The STTP Santa Rosa Site would like to invite you to attend the 2026 Health resource fair event. We believe in providing as many resources as possible to our Tribal families and feel that your organization has valuable information to share. If you are able to attend, please complete the vendor booth registration form attached to this email and send the completed forms to Xochiquetzal (Xochi) at: XSmithAmador@soboba-nsn.gov.

Below is the information for the event:
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00pm (Vendors can set up at 09:00 am)
Location: 65199 State highway 74 mountain center, California 92561

Zoom Workshop: Scientific Inquiry for Young Children (Day 1)
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:30
This Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshop examines ways to provide a rich science environment for children. Participants will explore everyday science and practice principles of inquiry and documentation to enhance discovery and scientific learning.
Presented by: Cori Schmidt, WestEd
Intended audience: Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshops are intended for

licensed and license-exempt home-based child care providers
family, friend, and neighbor providers; and other providers who care for children in mixed-age groups.
Workshop content centers on children ages birth to five in home care settings.

**Workshops do not fulfill pre-licensure requirements or provide ECE units.
This workshop will be presented via Zoom, in English. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the workshop.
For More Information: Please call Kim Sato at (510) 399-9551 or email ksato@wested.org.
To register for this NO COST workshop, click the link here.

Zoom Workshop: Scientific Inquiry for Young Children (Day 2)
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:30

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

Meaningful Observation Training
2026-06-13 08:30 - 17:30 | 21250 Box Spring Road, Suite 214, 21250 Box Spring Road, Suite 214, Moreno Valley, CA, 92557, United States
Trainers: Jennifer Haessly & Tunesia Stewart
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.
Participants will have an hour for lunch.
*Lunch not provided.
*No accommodations for children available. Please arrange childcare plans prior to your attendance.

Local Child Care & Development Planning Council (LPC) Meeting
2026-06-16 09:30 - 11:30 | 25664 Madison Avenue, Murrieta, California, 25664 Madison Avenue,, Murrieta, CA, 92562, United States
Meeting agenda and related documents will be posted on CELS website 72 hours prior to meetings.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
For any questions or concerns, please contact LPC Coordinator Kate Hamaker at khamaker@consortiumels.org.
