Join us for a FREE virtual 3-part training series designed to support parents and caregivers of children receiving special education services. Led by Marc Purchin, author of Building Positive Parent and School Partnerships: Using Alternative Dispute Resolution Communication Skills and Strategies, this series will provide parents and caregivers with practical communication skills and strategies to help build positive, collaborative relationships with schools and educational teams. Each training will be one hour long, with one session offered each month for three consecutive months. Participants will have the opportunity to learn strategies they can use when communicating with school staff, addressing concerns, navigating disagreements, and working together to support their child's educational needs. What to expect: 3 virtual training sessions 1 hour per session 1 session per month Practical communication skills and strategies A copy of Marc Purchin's book provided to participating parents/caregivers. Whether you are new to special education or have been navigating the process for years, this training series offers tools and strategies to help you feel more prepared and confident when partnering with your child's school. This training is FREE, but registration is required. **If you need a translator, please let us know in the “Special Request” comment box. Si necesita un traductor, indíquelo en el cuadro de comentarios de “Special Request”.

Aligning efforts, strengthening partnerships, and creating opportunities for student success.

4 - Day Series September 11, 2026 - Overview of Best Practices for IEP Development December 1, 2026 - Linking Behavior, Educational Impact, and IEP Supports February 10, 2027 - Increasing Access Through Academic Support & Accessibility Tools April 9, 2027 - Developing Effective Transition Plans

Attention High School & District Leaders Join us for the GEAR UP RISE Implementation Meeting. This session is designed to streamline operations and align our collective vision for the grant. Operational Clarity: Review key requirements. Strategic Alignment: Ensure program consistency. Successful Launch: Set the foundation for a strong start.

Professional development will be provided to Migrant Education – Family Biliteracy teachers from across the county. Together we will address the needs of building biliterate children in preparation for entry into school. The training is aligned with the Measurable Program Objectives outlined in the State Service Delivery Plan. Participants will be provided with strategies and resources that build upon students’ native language to develop biliteracy and create a bridge between a child’s home language and the language being acquired. Training will also include culturally responsive teaching, parent involvement and engagement, and social-emotional development strategies.

What actions must be in the LCAP, and what does contributing and noncontributing mean for meeting the MPP?  And what is an MPP?

Strengthen knowledge of Part 2 of the ELD Standards to support integrated language and literacy instruction. Explore best practices in expository and opinion/argumentative writing through model activities and instructional strategies. Engage in writing prompts, scoring rubrics, and mini-lessons that accelerate language proficiency and academic writing. Apply Integrated ELD and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to strengthenacademic language, content understanding, belonging,and student agency. Connect instructional practicesto the Migrant Speech & Debaterubrics for elementary, where appropriate, through hands-on classroom applications.

Join us as we begin the Community Schools implementation journey! This interactive training will help district teams build a strong foundation by understanding the strengths and needs of their school communities and developing a roadmap for implementation. Flyer

Collaborate, reflect, and strengthen literacy implementation through PDSA cycles, coaching practices, and shared problem-solving.

An opportunity for ICOE Hub, Cohort 3 Sites to come together to work on their site Literacy Plans.

What is changing in the next template, including the stand alone update to conclude the current cycle.

Roundtable Meetings

Our Community School Network meetings will bring school teams and Community Based Organizations together to strengthen collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement across Imperial County. Through professional learning, resources, and peer-to-peer support, participants will deepen their understanding of the Community Schools framework while identifying practical strategies to support students, families, and communities. Together, we will build coherence, elevate local strengths, and continue transforming schools into welcoming, integrated hubs of opportunity, support, and belonging.

Through a TOT structure, LEA and/or site representatives will explore and learn about ways sites can engage with their families and communities to support literacy development connected to the understandings from the CA Reading and Literature Project’s professional learning series. Participants will leave with ideas and resources they can implement right away with their school communities.

Uncover the structure of English through explicit language instruction that supports multilingual learners in accessing and producing complex academic text. LHEW makes grammar visible and purposeful within content-rich instruction by focusing on grammar, syntax, and academic language embedded in real classroom texts and content. Instructional routines are provided to support ongoing language development in meaningful and practical ways.

Participants will learn a range of preventive strategies, de-escalation skills, and communication skills. You will also learn psychological and physiological responses that will minimize the potential harm of disruptive and aggressive behavior in students. *Please wear active clothing and shoes as you will participate in physical activities.

Join us for an interactive Design Studio in partnership with Loyola Marymount University (LMU). This session will gather feedback and perspectives from Imperial Valley educators and school communities to help shape California's statewide Portrait of an Educator. Participants will explore the knowledge, skills, and practices educators need to support the Portrait of a Learner and ensure our local voices are represented in this statewide effort. This event will follow our regularly scheduled Community Schools Network meeting (8:30–10:30 AM). Participants registering for the Design Studio only need to arrive at 10:30 AM.  Presented by: Armando Lopez and Tracy Canalez Flyer

Reunification is the first step toward recovery. Join us for an engaging session on the Standard Reunification Method (SRM), presented by the I Love U Guys Foundation. This method equips schools and community partners with practical, proven strategies for planning, practicing, and executing a successful reunification. Learn how to apply key concepts from the Incident Command Structure to strengthen your school’s emergency response and recovery efforts.

CPE Cohort for 2026-2027

Provide state updates Foster a deep and comprehensive understanding of LTELs Build the capacity of educational leaders to effectively use data-drive decision-making Implement systematic changes that support the academic, linguistic and social-emotional success of LTELs

Participants will learn a range of preventive strategies, de-escalation skills, and communication skills. You will also learn psychological and physiological responses that will minimize the potential harm of disruptive and aggressive behavior in students. *Please wear active clothing and shoes as you will participate in physical activities.

Virtual Sessions Session 1: September 16, 2026 (CANCELLED) Reclassification Considerations for Dually Identified Students Session 2: October 14, 2026 Language Difference vs. Disability: Understanding English Language Development and Disability Session 3: November 12, 2026 English Learner Identification and Building Multidisciplinary Teams to Support Appropriate Special Education Referrals Session 4: December 9, 2026 Following the Thread: Ensuring Linguistically Appropriate IEPs for Multilingual Learners Session 5: January 20, 2027 Systems Improvement and Equity for Multilingual Learner and Dually Identified Students Session 6: February 17, 2027 Maximizing Access via Accessibility Resources  

The Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle is at the heart of successful implementation of Literacy Plan action steps in order to achieve your overall literacy goals for your students. You will engage in four PDSA sessions throughout the year with your site literacy teams to refine a change idea that addresses the problem of practice identified in your Literacy Plan.  During these collaborative sessions teams will identify and plan for a change idea and how to measure its impact, implement the change and collect data, analyze the results, and decide whether to adopt, adapt, or abandon the idea based on your findings and learnings. By actively engaging in this iterative PDSA process and collaborative planning, you and your site literacy teams will develop the skills to effectively implement change and make data-driven decisions to support student literacy growth in your system.

Coach Network - LCRSET Regional Hub Meetings October 13, 2026 December 10, 2026 February 9, 2027 April 13, 2027

Participants will explore strategies for teaching speech writing, organization, and effective public speaking while strengthening communication and academic language. Integrated ELD, SEL, and CLRT practices will support student confidence, voice, and engagement. Participants will also use the Migrant Speech Competition rubric to guide instruction and provide meaningful feedback.

JOIN US FOR A YEAR OF LEARNING & SUPPORT The SEIS & CALPADS Special Education Reporting Network is a place to come together, learn, ask questions, and make sense of the latest reporting information. Corey Stacey, Data Specialist will guide you through the latest updates and requirements. Throughout the year, we’ll cover: Current CALPADS, SEIS, and CDE updates Important reporting requirements and timelines What has changed and what those changes mean for your work Helpful resources and tools Questions and real-world situations Clarification on those details that can sometimes be confusing NEW THIS YEAR: TWO IN-PERSON MEETINGS! We’re excited to kick off the year in person on October 6! We’ll have two opportunities to meet in person during this year’s series: October 6 — In Person March 18 — In Person The other seven meetings will be held virtually, making it easy to stay connected throughout the year. Register once and receive information for all nine meetings. Please Note: The April, May, and June meeting dates and times are still TBD and will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.

Join us for a festive holiday gathering filled with learning, connection, collaboration and a little Nashville glam!Come ready to learn something new, share ideas, connect with fellow counselors, and celebrate the work we do. Celebrate the holidays in true Nashville style! Dress the part with flannel, denim, fringe, boots, and a touch of country glam. ICOE, Building E - ACC

Roundtable meetings

Collaborate, reflect, and strengthen literacy implementation through PDSA cycles, coaching practices, and shared problem-solving.

Collaborate, reflect, and strengthen literacy implementation through PDSA cycles, coaching practices, and shared problem-solving.

Using Assessment Data to Inform Teaching and Learning Purpose: Understand the core functions of the DRDP and PTKLF Alignment: Recognize the seamless connection between assesment and doundational standards Data in Action: Utilize DRDP observational data to directly guide instructional design Smooth Transtions: Leverage shared language to supprot continuity from Preschool to TK/K

Join fellow CRLP Teacher Leaders as we come together for our Winter Session. We will review and share progress on action research projects, revisit our theme of culturally responsive teaching, and strengthen our leadership practice. This session also serves as a winter celebration of our learning and collaboration.

Explore practical ways to integrate artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. This interactive session will introduce educators to AI tools and strategies that can support lesson planning, enhance student engagement, strengthen career-ready skills, and promote responsible and effective AI use.

Are you interested in getting connected to the game? So are we!   Join the Esports Network Team! The network is a team of representatives from Imperial County schools along with ICOE that come together to plan, collaborate, and communicate with each other regarding all things Esports.   Hosted by Eileen Verdugo 

Strengthen knowledge of Part 2 of the ELD Standards to support integrated language and literacy instruction. Explore best practices in expository and opinion/argumentative writing through model activities and instructional strategies. Engage in writing prompts, scoring rubrics, and mini-lessons that accelerate language proficiency and academic writing. Apply Integrated ELD and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to strengthenacademic language, content understanding, belonging,and student agency. Connect instructional practicesto the Migrant Speech & Debaterubrics for elementary, where appropriate, through hands-on classroom applications.