Educator Professional Learning Courses are offered throughout the year by NCOE’s department of Continuous Improvement and Academic Support. We are committed to offering all educators the opportunity to continuously learn and grow in their practice.

Classroom Management facilitates reflection and collaboration on current problems of practice, and identifies strategic resources to support growth. In this series, participants will:

  • Identify current problems of practice
  • Access expert information to make a plan for change
  • Network with colleagues for innovative thought partnership
  • Participate in continuous cycles of growth for your practice

Dates & Time
September 2021 – details TBD

Location:
via Zoom

Cost:
TBD

NCOE is excited to offer a four-part Series exploring the California Health Education Framework. These sessions are designed to help shift health education to skills-based practice, building health literate students that can advocate for self and community.

  • Participants may include any staff involved in health education
  • There are a total of 4 asynchronous courses and four live webinars paired with content to support district staff in design and implementation.
  • Participants can earn a $50 stipend for each completed session and course.

Date(s) & Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30
Session 1: 2/2/21
Session 2: 2/23/2021
Session 3: 3/16/2021
Session 4: 4/13/2021

Location: via Zoom

Cost: FREE

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The Content, Literacy, Inquiry, and Citizenship (CILC) Project

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This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the shifts from the History-Social Science Framework, which include:

  • A focus on inquiry at the core
  • Community of practice network
  • An engaged and knowledgeable citizenry in history using the C3 Framework
  • An approach that integrates culturally and linguistically responsive teaching to ensure that ALL students thrive

Virtual Professional Learning Events:
History-Social Science Community of Practice for 2021-22

Free Community of Practice for teachers, TOSAs, Department Chairs, or district/site leadership to:

  • Collaborate with colleagues on the latest practices in HSS
  • Create a network of HSS educators in the region
  • Get updates on key happenings in the HSS community

Community of Practice Series dates: Oct 21, Dec 2, Feb 10, March 24 3:30-5:00 REGISTER
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Planning for Integrating Ethnic Studies Series

No-cost event where educators can collaborate to:

  • Review concepts in Ethnic Studies
  • Identify curricular alignment
  • Share existing curriculum and ideas

Digging Deeper into the Ethnic Studies Curriculum dates: Oct 2, Nov 18, Jan 27, March 10 REGISTER
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Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) eliminates barriers in the design of the learning environment and makes curriculum accessible to all students.

Cost: Contract for customized services

Workshop Objectives:

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  • Understand the basic neuroscience to reach all learners
  • Explore & use UDL principles for designing instruction to meet student needs
  • Engage in professional conversations around UDL applications across classrooms

UDL: Teaching to Learner Variability

Customized training option for staff on site
Please contact Jill Barnes with NCOE.






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Main Office Info.

Telephone
707-253-6810

 

eMail
info@napacoe.org

 

Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Address
Napa County Office of Education (main)
2121 Imola Avenue
Napa, CA 94559

Program Locations

Napa County Office of Education
2121 Imola Avenue
Napa, CA  94559

Research & Professional Development Center
1450 Technology Lane, Suite 200
Petaluma, CA  94954

Napa Infant Program
1511 Myrtle Avenue
Napa, CA  94558

Napa Preschool Program
74 Wintun Court
Napa, CA 94559

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