LPC Meeting
2025-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | RCOE Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
LOCAL CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COUNCIL (LPC)
MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday – March 4, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Meeting
Location:
Riverside County Office of Education
Joshua Tree Room 4280 Brockton Ave,
Riverside, CA 92501
You are invited to the Riverside County Local Child Care and Development Planning Council
meeting.

Bringing Words to Life
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States

CPIN - Professional Learning Series - Young Boys of Color
2025-03-15 08:00 - 15:00 | RCOE – 3939 13th Street, 3939 13th Street, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
IN THIS INTERACTIVE SESSION, PARTICIPANTS WILL:
Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes
MODULE 1: An Open Conversation about Oppression, Race, Racism and Bias
MODULE 2: Foundations for an Equitable and Responsive Early Education for Boys of Color
Region 10 | No FEE
To register for this professional learning session, please visit the California Workforce Registry by visiting https://cpin.us/regions
Janene Warbington at jwarbington@inyocoe.org or call 760-873-5123 ext. 2177

Professional Learning Series Young Boys of Color
2025-03-15 08:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 08:00 - 15:00 | RCOE – 3939 13th Street, 3939 13th Street, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Date: 3/15/25
Time: 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Cost: NO FEE
Location: RCOE
3939 13th Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Attendance is MANDATORY for Both sessions for certification of training
Register Here: Home | Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color
If you have any questions please contact Mallory Centeno at mcenteno-dominguez@rcoe.us or Maria Escobedo-Madrid at mescobedo-madrid@rcoe.us

UPK Mix Delivery System Planning Workgroup Meetings
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
We invite all our UPK Mixed Delivery System partners, LEA’s, Community Based programs, Family Child Care Home Providers, ECE/TK workforces, UPK/ECE leaders and community voices at our local UPK Mixed Delivery Workgroup to help identify program types available to families, gaps and to develop a clear access road map of programs available in our county to families.
Fill out this form before the meeting:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88571653170?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 885 7165 3170
Passcode: [REDACTED]

DRDP 2015 Training
2025-03-22 09:00 - 17:00 | 21091, 21091 Rider St, Perris, California
This session will provide training on the DRDP 2015 Assessment Tool
No walk-ins – Advance registration only – No Exceptions! Limited Seating * Please do not bring children – no child care provided
Registration deadline March 19, 2025 – Register Early!
Must have a CA ECE Workforce Registry number to register – www.caregistry.org
Registration is open to all Early Care and Education Professionals!

UPK Symposiums
2025-03-24 09:00 - 16:00 | RCOE, 4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Please join the Early Education Programs Unit at Riverside County Office of Education, for a day of training, studying leadership skills, and more to support inclusive and diverse instruction.
March 24, 2025
Please register here.
And
April 21, 2025
Please register here.

PTKLF Math
2025-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States
Zoom link here
Meeting ID: 241 432 3429
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Operating an Infant/Toddler Program
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-04 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States
Designed to support those new and experienced in operating these programs, this training is a deep dive into the following topics:
Staffing essentials – Helping ensure you hire and grow for success
Unique Considerations – Understanding the needs of this population
Environment – Planning and creating spaces for infants and toddlers
Health and Safety – A review of unique concerns for infants and toddlers
Curriculum – Developing a plan to help your infants and toddlers thrive
Designed to support center-based and FCCHEN models
Your registration give you access to 6 hours of live virtual training, slide deck, and handouts. You will also receive 30 days of access to the recording of the training.

Presented LIVE on Zoom

Registration:
Members: $214
Non-Members: $314
Select the BUY NOW! Tickets to pay with a credit card and receive $15 off.
Register here.

Invited to Every child CA's ECE voices Riverside Meet and Greet
2025-04-03 17:30 - 19:30 | 585 Technology, 585 Technology Court, Riverside, CA, 92507, United States
Join ECE Voices leaders to network with fellow ECE advocates and with local field representatives representing your community.
Discuss how to best collaborate and support one another when it comes to child care services. We look forward to seeing you there!
Free parking will be provided.
Hosted by ECE Voices Region 10 Lead Advocates Jennifer Portillo, CCRC; James Moses, CCRC; Jennifer Carter, Oak Tree Learning Center; and Pam Robinson, Concilio Child Development Center
Register at ECE Voices

Meaningful Observation Training
2025-04-05 09:00 - 17:00 | FSA Building, 21250 Box Springs Road, Suite 214, Moreno Valley, CA, 92557, United States
Learn about:
• The Purpose of Observation
• Observing and Collecting Evidence
• Organizing an Observation System
• Reviewing and Reflecting on Documentation; Rating the DRDP (2015)
One hour lunch on your own
7 hours of Profession Growth
Registration begins promptly at 8:30 am
Doors close at 9:00 am
No Children Allowed
No walk-ins – Advance registration only – No Exceptions!
Registration deadline April 3, 2025 – Register Early!
Registration is open to all Early Care and Education Professionals!

PTKLF Lang & Lit
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States

Youth for Change Alliance INFO AND Q&A SESSION
2025-04-14 16:00 - 18:30 | El Montecito, 11720 Bartlett Ave Ste 1705, Adelanto, 92301, United States
🌮🌮 Youth for Change Alliance INFO AND Q&A SESSION 🥑🧀
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025, FROM 4:00 PM TO 6:30 PM📍 El Montecito Mexican & American Restaurant – 11720 Bartlett Ave Ste 1705, Adelanto, CA, 92301
RSVP at bit.ly/yca-info25
FREE tacos for the first 30 registrants who RSVP!
Learn how you can be a part of the Youth for Change Alliance and help your community through policy advocacy.
👥 Leadership Development⭐ Personal Development🏛️ Learn City and County Policy📜 Understand Local Government📊 Data Collection and Analysis💡 Share your ideas and suggestions
📱 Who should attend?Youth (ages 14 to 24), parents, community members, residents of Adelanto!Learn more at bit.ly/iecc-yca
📢 Why apply for YCA?Attend workshops and learn about local city policy and civic engagement! Each participant selected to be part of the Design Team will receive a stipend of up to $720 for participating.

UPK Mix Delivery Systems Workgroup - Eastern Region Focus
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | RAP Foundation, 41550 Eclectic St, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
We invite all our UPK Mixed Delivery System partners, LEA’s, Community Based programs, Family Child Care Home Providers, ECE/TK workforces, UPK/ECE leaders and community voices at our local UPK Mixed Delivery Workgroup to help identify program types available to families, gaps and to develop a clear access road map of programs available in our county to families.
Fill out this form before the meeting:
February 24, 2025 – RAP Foundation, 41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert CA 92260 (Dinner Included)
April 14, 2025 – RAP Foundation, 41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert CA 92260 (Dinner Included)
May 12, 2025 – RAP Foundation, 41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert CA 92260 (Dinner Included)

UPK Symposiums
2025-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 | RCOE – Don F. Kenny RLC, 47336 Oasis Street, Indio City, CA, 92201, United States
Please join the Early Education Programs Unit at Riverside County Office of Education, for a day of training, studying leadership skills, and more to support inclusive and diverse instruction.
Please register here.

UPK Mix Delivery Systems Workgroup - Western/Southwestern Region Focus
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | FSA Room, 21250 Box Springs Road, Suite 214, Moreno Valley, CA, 92557, United States
We invite all our UPK Mixed Delivery System partners, LEA’s, Community Based programs, Family Child Care Home Providers, ECE/TK workforces, UPK/ECE leaders and community voices at our local UPK Mixed Delivery Workgroup to help identify program types available to families, gaps and to develop a clear access road map of programs available in our county to families.
Fill out this form before the meeting:
February 25, 2025 – Virtual Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88206968787?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 882 0696 8787
Passcode: [REDACTED]
❖ April 22, 2025 – FSA ROOM 214, 21250 Box Springs Rd, Moreno Valley CA 92557 (Dinner Included)
❖ May 13, 2025 – FSA ROOM 214, 21250 Box Springs Rd, Moreno Valley CA 92557 (Dinner Included)

PTKLF Science
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States

CAAEYC Inland Empire - UPK
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Canyon Crest, 3701 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, 92507, United States
UPK in Both Riverside and San Bernadino Counties.
Pros, Cons, What Is Happening, Resources for You
Calling All

Family Childcare Providers
State Preschool Teachers
College Students
Community College Faculty
School District Administrators

Join Us on April 26, 2025 – 9:00am-12:30pm
3701 Canyon Crest Drive. Riverside, CA 92507
Agenda

9:00am-9:30am
Breakfast and Networking

9:30am-10:30am
Board Member Introductions/Opportunities

10:30am-12:00pm
UPK in Riverside/San Bernadino County

• Andrea Del Valle, UPK Coordinator Consultant

• Heather Smith, Director of Early Education

and Development San Bernardino County
Superintendent of Schools

12:00pm-12:30pm
Questions and Raffle

Questions:
Contact the chapter leaders
Jessica Huffman
James Moses
Registration
CAAEYC Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $30
https://bit.ly/caaeycInlandEmpireUPK

PTKLF Approaches to Learning
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual Meeting, United States

CPIN - Professional Learning Series - Young Boys of Color
2025-05-03 08:00 - 15:00 | RCOE – 3939 13th Street, 3939 13th Street, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
IN THIS INTERACTIVE SESSION, PARTICIPANTS WILL:
Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes
MODULE 3: Responsive Instructional Practices for Boys of Color
MODULE 4: Partnering with Families of Boys of Color
Region 10 | No FEE
To register for this professional learning session, please visit the California Workforce Registry by visiting https://cpin.us/regions
Janene Warbington at jwarbington@inyocoe.org or call 760-873-5123 ext. 2177

Professional Growth Training Series
2025-05-03 09:00 - 14:30 | menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Road, Menifee, CA
Professional Growth Training Series4th Training Day – May 3rd, 20259:00am to 2:30pm, Menifee Campus
Register here.
Come join us at the Menifee Valley Campus for an exciting event focused on the latest tools and trends in early childhood education for the year 2025! Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or parent, this event is perfect for gaining insights into the future of education for young learners. Get ready to explore innovative strategies and technologies that will shape the way we teach and learn in the coming years. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve!

An Overview of the CLASS Assessment Tool
Presenter:
Jennifer Haessly
Join us for a three-hour training focused on teaching techniques that emphasize higher-order thinking skills instead of rote memorization. Learn how to foster critical thinking in your classroom to support students’ cognitive development, self-regulation, social interactions, and vocabulary growth.
Topics Include:

Understanding learning styles
Effective open-ended questioning
Scaffolding techniques
Student encouragement and affirmation
Parallel talk implementation
Language modeling strategies

Training Objectives:

Deepen understanding of the difference between rote memorization and higher-order thinking skills
Explain differences between concept development and quality of feedback
Describe how to use language and literacy in the classroom to build students’ cognitive skills

Jennifer’s Biography
Jennifer Haessly, M.E. Ed., has worked in the child development field for over 30 years. She spent 17 years as a permit teacher with the Riverside County Office of Education. For the past seven years, she has served as a Program Coordinator for the Consortium for Early Learning Services.
Jennifer has led trainings in DRDP, ASQs, CLASS, ERS, and various early childhood education (ECE) topics. She holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in education from Concordia University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Early Childhood Studies from Brandman University. Her passion is supporting ECE professionals and the children and families they serve.

An Overview of the Latest TK/UPK Updates
Presenter:
Desiray Taylor
This workshop will offer a comprehensive overview of the latest policies and program updates related to Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), emphasizing their critical role in promoting school readiness and holistic development for all young learners. Participants will delve into the connections between these programs and other Early Education options, such as Head Start and State Preschool, to gain a broader understanding of the early childhood education landscape.
Training Objectives:

Explore the policy differences that impact curriculum design, assessment practices, and funding opportunities.

Explain essential tools that can effectively navigate the complexities of early childhood education program options.

Describe actionable strategies to advocate for their students and guide families in navigating the educational pathways available to them.

Desiray’s Biography
Desiray Taylor has two Master’s degrees in Child Development and Elementary Education. She has over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. Desiray is a Transitional Kindergarten teacher, focusing on building foundational skills to ensure young learners’ academic success. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Mt. San Jacinto College, training aspiring educators in the field of early childhood education and best practices in the classroom. Desiray was honored by First 5 Riverside as the 2021 Champion for Children in 2021. She teaches professional development for teachers and provides effective teaching practices. Desiray’s passion, expertise, and knowledge make her a respected leader and advocate for quality early childhood education.

Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Infant Observation
2025-05-22 - 2025-05-23 | Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center – Salton Sea Room 4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, USA
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Infant Observation
With the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS tool, early childhood programs have an accurate and reliable way to assess teacher-infant interactions, a primary component of positive early experiences. Developed for use with children from birth to 18 months, the CLASS Infant tool specifically focuses on how teachers engage with infants and support their learning and development during everyday routines and activities.
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.
Doors open at: 8:00 a.m
Offered by Riverside County Office of Education, Early Education Programs, and register for one or multiple sessions to become a certified CLASS observer! These trainings are FREEto all educators within Riverside County! Please feel free to reach out with any questions to Jessica Valentin, jvalentin@rcoe.us.

Consortium Board Meeting
2025-05-22 08:00 - 11:30 | Community Action Partnership of Riverside County
We cordially invite you to join the CELS Board of Directors and community members at our quarterly.
Board of Directors Meeting on
May 22, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Community Action Partnership offices, 2038 Iowa Avenue, Suite B-101, Riverside.

Following the Board meeting, we will have a Riverside County UPK Network meeting. If you were curious about the Consortium’s involvement in UPK in Riverside County, have questions about UPK, or/and suggestions, this is a great opportunity to share with us and others.
Both meetings will be held at the Community Action Partnership offices, 2038 Iowa Avenue, Suite B-101, Riverside.
We look forward to seeing you there. Kate Hamaker, Interim Executive Director

CLASS Infant Observation
2025-05-22 08:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00 | CA
With the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS tool, early childhood programs have an accurate and reliable way to assess teacher-infant interactions, a primary component of positive early experiences. Developed for use with children from birth to 18 months, the CLASS Infant tool specifically focuses on how teachers engage with infants and support their learning and development during everyday routines and activities.
Participants will be provided with an Observation Assessment training materials packet. Light snacks will also be provided.
Questions? Please contact Mallory Centeno at mcenteno-dominguez@rcoe.us.
Register Here

Join the March and Rally at the State Capitol for Quality, Affordable Child Care!
2025-06-11 | CA
Join the March and Rally at the State Capitol for Quality, Affordable Child Care!
Wednesday, June 11 in Sacramento
Join thousands of child care providers, parents, and community advocates for an urgent and historic day of action in Sacramento to send a powerful message to Governor Newsom: Respect Providers! It’s time to pay the true cost of care NOW and agree to a contract with providers that recognizes their contributions by increasing pay, maintaining benefits, and expanding access to child care for working families
Free round-trip bus transportation and meals will be provided for attendees and their guests. The buses will leave on the evening of June 10th at 10:30 PM and will return on the evening of June 11th. We recommend being dropped off at your chosen bus location, as overnight parking will be limited.
More information here

Community BBQ & Backpack Giveaway
2025-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Join us for a fun day with free food, music, family-friendly activities, and a backpack giveaway with 1,000 backpacks (child must be present). We’ll also be serving free tacos and salsa to the first 100 guests and meals for the first 500 attendees, all on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is free and open to the public, and it’s a great opportunity to enjoy the summer with neighbors while helping local students get ready for the school year.
Want a reminder sent straight to your inbox or phone? Make sure you RSVP!
Saturday, June 21
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Celebration Park
14965 Morgan Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Event Details
RSVP Here
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Misael Tovar Diaz at Misael.TovarDiaz@asm.ca.gov or call (951) 653-0960.
