The College of Arts and Letters CAL Talk series returns with a faculty panel discussion: Structural Racism, Civil Disobedience, and the Road to Racial Justice in the Age of COVID-19. During, faculty panelists will share their personal and professional experiences. Panelists also will discuss what they can do to help students navigate this critical moment...
Califronia Department of Education will host panelists (Hunger Heroes) to discuss plans for food services when schools reopen, and the district model that is going to be used/considered. Register for the town hall via the link.
Schools and systems have been forced to rapidly respond to the closures of physical spaces and the introduction of remote-learning at scale. This webinar will explore the transition at scale of the Fresno Unified School District (FUSD), the fourth largest in California, and the conditions FUSD had in place beforehand which reduced disruption and positioned...
"In her new book, More than Ready: Be Strong, Be You … And Other Lessons for Women of Color on the Rise, Cecilia Muñoz shares what she’s learned about toughness and kindness; surviving and setbacks; and balancing work and family. She will join Jennifer Blatz, president and CEO of StriveTogether, and women of color from...
Join the "Know the Signs: Suicide is Preventable" with Jennifer Carson, the Coordinator for the Riverside Crisis and Suicide Helpline. Jennifer holds an M.A. in Counseling from George Washington University and has 20 years of experience in behavioral health. The Riverside County Crisis and Suicide Helpline run by United Way of the Inland Valley's Community...
You and your loved ones are invited to the free "Stuck Points, Unhelpful Thinking, and Self Compassion" community conversation. In other words, you're invited to a discussion on identifying and coping with grief and loss. During, you'll listen to powerful community testimonials that showcase resilience by seeking support. You'll take part in small group discussions on...
Join Complete College America for the webinar "Instructional Delivery and Academic Calendar Adjustments for the Fall and Beyond". In the webinar, you'll have the opportunity to explore the ramifications of the following questions: Is your school going wholly online? Employing a hybrid model? Changing your term dates or structure? Delaying the Fall start? Starting Early?...
White People Talking to White People About Racism is a national virtual forum to discuss race and equity. The forum is coordinated by the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center. Throughout, Professor John Pascarella will moderate the conversation. For your information, Dr. John Pascarella is USC's Race and Equity Center Chief Academic Officer....
Even before the coronavirus pandemic descended upon schools, teacher absences were on the rise. According to a new survey from the EdWeek Research Center, absences lead to an increased demand for substitute teachers-often in short supply. The pandemic could create more challenges, as 1 in 5 teachers say they are unlikely to return to the...
Join the webinar "Capital and Connections Part I - Loans and Resources". The GO-Biz California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF) invites you to a virtual learning series to connect with small businesses and startups. Attendants will share resources, strategies, and insights on how to adapt to the marketplace during COVID-19. The ETF is continuing its virtual...
Check out CDE's webinar, "Tools for Teachers Introduction Webinar for California Educators". Importantly, CA educators can view a demonstration of the Tools for Teachers website. The website features a collection of instructional and professional learning resources.
Oral language development and disciplinary discourse are indispensable. Both factors lead to development of knowledge and growth in language proficiency. In this webinar, "Supporting Secondary English Learners in Science", CDE draws upon recent recommendations regarding evidence-based instructional practices. Science teachers, for example, will learn about ideas and activities for developing English learner’s oral language. Importantly,...
