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Registration Deadline: 04-09-26 at 4 p.m.
NOTE: To be a participant in this valuable professional development series, you MUST APPLY. See below. The Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit is pleased to announce Cohort 12 of the Leadership Development Institute (LDI). This institute will provide the needed tools for Site Coordinators and Program Directors to be successful in their multiple roles as managers, supervisors, coaches, leaders and change agents for their expanded learning programs. This learning series will help Site Coordinators and Program Directors understand how to build the competency and capacity of their program staff, which in turn will help in developing and delivering high-quality Expanded Learning programs. Each LDI session will have a discussion on different leadership competencies as well as information on how to develop and create a generative social space for your program and staff. Each session will end with a “to do” which will allow participants to practice what they have learned before the next meeting. There is no cost for this learning series and all sessions will meet via ZOOM. To be a participant in this valuable professional development series, you MUST APPLY. Here is the Program Description: Program Description Here is the Program Application: Program Application This opportunity is for Site Coordinators and Program Directors who are newer to working with Expanded Learning programs. Site Coordinators and Program Directors must commit to attending all 9 sessions throughout the year (September 2025 through May 2026). You must have your supervisor’s permission/signature to attend this learning series. Those accepted into the Leadership Development Institute will receive a code, which will allow you to register for the training series. To receive the ZOOM link, you must register for all 9 sessions.
48 of 50 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 3-2-2026
Registration Deadline: 4-13-2026 at 6 p.m.
TK/K Learning Series Description:
Join us for a fun and practical 5-part virtual learning series designed for educators and leaders working with TK and Kindergarten students in Expanded Learning settings.
Rooted in research and California’s early learning guidance, this series makes big ideas accessible—offering playful, hands-on strategies to create high-quality, developmentally appropriate environments outside the traditional classroom. Each session unpacks best practices through the lens of equity, engagement, and joyful learning, helping you bring powerful, age-appropriate experiences to life in your program space.
Come ready to connect, learn, and leave with tools you can use right away!
Part 5 - Supporting School Readiness: Weaving Language, Literacy, Math, and Science into Everyday Moments
Session Description: Bring school readiness to life through playful, purposeful learning. This session offers practical strategies for supporting Dual Language and English Learners in TK/K, while integrating math, science, and literacy in fun, hands-on ways. Discover how to spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and design culturally responsive activities that build essential skills through everyday moments.
TK/K 5-Part Learning Series:
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 3-2-2026
Registration Deadline: 4-13-2026 at 6 p.m.
The TK/K Exploration Sessions offers engaging, hands-on approaches to research-based professional development, designed specifically for Expanded Learning Staff supporting TK/K Students.
By the end of this Exploration Session, participants will be able to implement developmentally appropriate practices that support TK/K Students through the following:
• Creating and implementing Predictable routines, visual supports and emotion-regulation tools for TK-K students in Expanded Learning Programs
• How Expanded Learning Program Staff can engage in warm, attuned interactions that help students feel seen, heard and supported
• How Expanded Learning Staff can create trauma-sensitive spaces, quiet zones and sensory friendly materials that promote a sense of calm and security for TK/K students
• How to use the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool to identify quality interactions and SEL promising practices
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
60 of 60 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration Deadline: 05-07-26 at 4 p.m.
NOTE: To be a participant in this valuable professional development series, you MUST APPLY. See below. The Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit is pleased to announce Cohort 12 of the Leadership Development Institute (LDI). This institute will provide the needed tools for Site Coordinators and Program Directors to be successful in their multiple roles as managers, supervisors, coaches, leaders and change agents for their expanded learning programs. This learning series will help Site Coordinators and Program Directors understand how to build the competency and capacity of their program staff, which in turn will help in developing and delivering high-quality Expanded Learning programs. Each LDI session will have a discussion on different leadership competencies as well as information on how to develop and create a generative social space for your program and staff. Each session will end with a “to do” which will allow participants to practice what they have learned before the next meeting. There is no cost for this learning series and all sessions will meet via ZOOM. To be a participant in this valuable professional development series, you MUST APPLY. Here is the Program Description: Program Description Here is the Program Application: Program Application This opportunity is for Site Coordinators and Program Directors who are newer to working with Expanded Learning programs. Site Coordinators and Program Directors must commit to attending all 9 sessions throughout the year (September 2025 through May 2026). You must have your supervisor’s permission/signature to attend this learning series. Those accepted into the Leadership Development Institute will receive a code, which will allow you to register for the training series. To receive the ZOOM link, you must register for all 9 sessions.
48 of 50 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 3-2-2026
Registration Deadline: 5-12-2026 at 6 p.m.
The TK/K Exploration Sessions offers engaging, hands-on approaches to research-based professional development, designed specifically for Expanded Learning Staff supporting TK/K Students.
By the end of this Exploration Session, participants will be able to implement developmentally appropriate practices that support TK/K Students through the following:
• How to construct activities that are developmentally appropriate, play based, includes physical activity and provides students with voice and choice
• Hands on activity design for TK/K students utilizing math, science and literacy themes
• Collegial Conversations centered on promising practices for activity design and learning
• How to use the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool to design activities that are developmentally appropriate for TK/K students in Expanded Learning Programs
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
60 of 60 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A Seat