Registration Deadline: 11/13/24 at 6pm

The 2024-2025 TK/K Play Dates are a hands on, in person learning designed for Expanded Learning Staff working directly with and/or who are designing programming for TK/K staff and students. The TK/K Play Dates will be facilitated by the Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit and feature 5 curated experiences with materials and activities that align to the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool and the Quality Standards in Expanded Learning. 

This session will feature hands-on activities, subject matter expertise and conversation in the following areas: self-regulation and conflict resolution with TK/K students in Expanded Learning Programs.

This session will provide Expanded Learning staff with the opportunity to explore developmentally appropriate and high-quality program practices. Attendees will be introduced to the TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool that address key programming areas for supporting TK/K students and TK/K leadership staff. 

• Physical Environment

• Activities 

• Quality Interactions

• Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Program Structure

• Resource Review and Reflection

Registration Deadline: 12/10/24 at 6pm

The purpose of the LACOE TK/K Expanded Learning Hub is to provide stakeholders an opportunity to participate in collaborative learning, where members actively engage around shared needs and interests. In addition, the conversations and discoveries that emerge from the TK/K Learning Hub will further inform best practices, professional development, and tool development for supporting TK/K students and staff in Expanded Learning Programs. 

Registration Deadline: 1/22/25 at 6pm

The 2024-2025 TK/K Play Dates are a hands on, in person learning designed for Expanded Learning Staff working directly with and/or who are designing programming for TK/K staff and students. The TK/K Play Dates will be facilitated by the Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit and feature 5 curated experiences with materials and activities that align to the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool and the Quality Standards in Expanded Learning. 

Register for this session to experience learning through play and how play impacts the development of the whole child. Considerations for best practices to infuse TK/K Voice and Choice in Expanded Learning Programs will also be discussed. 

Notes

1. Parking is complimentary
2. Please allow for 15-20 minutes to park, check in at front desk with photo ID, and get to meeting room
3. Layer clothing as rooms run hot and cold
4. Wi fi is available; laptops, tablets, etc. are encouraged for note taking

REGISTRATION OPENS IN NOVEMBER

Registration Deadline: 1/31/25 at 6pm

The TK/K 4-Part Series is designed to support the building and implementation of high quality TK/K programming. The Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit (ELTAU) will utilize in-house TK/K tools along with pertinent data, research and resources to create a professional development experience for Program Directors, Site Coordinators and Frontline staff. 

This session will provide strategies to understand trauma and how to incorporate trauma informed practices to support TK/K students, staff, and families. Attendees will learn how trauma impacts the brain, behavior, learning, and development. Additionally, this session will review how TK/K strength-based environments can support wellbeing and resilience.

• Trauma Informed Framework for Enrichment and Academic Assistance Activities

• Adult and Child Self-Regulation

• Stress vs Asset Based Learning for Students and Staff

• Strength Based Leadership and Learning

• Youth Voice in Program Choice for Students and Staff

• Resource Review and Reflection

REGISTRATION OPENS IN NOVEMBER

Registration Deadline: 2/18/25 at 6pm

The purpose of the LACOE TK/K Expanded Learning Hub is to provide stakeholders an opportunity to participate in collaborative learning, where members actively engage around shared needs and interests. In addition, the conversations and discoveries that emerge from the TK/K Learning Hub will further inform best practices, professional development, and tool development for supporting TK/K students and staff in Expanded Learning Programs. 

REGISTRATION OPENS IN NOVEMBER

Registration Deadline: 2/14/25 at 6pm

The TK/K Spring Showcase will be held in partnership between LACOE-ELTAU and Lakeshore Learning Center. The TK/K Spring Showcase will focus on Environmental Design ideas (indoors and outdoors) for Expanded Learning staff who support TK/K students. The Professional Development portion of the Showcase will focus on how to design indoor/outdoor learning spaces that are age-appropriate for TK/K students in Expanded Learning spaces and implementing Educational and Enrichment Elements that support TK/K Students in ELO-P, ASES and 21st Century Learning programs. Attendees will be given tools to assess & design TK/K Expanded Learning spaces, and how to implement a CQI process for TK/K Expanded Learning Environments.

REGISTRATION OPENS IN NOVEMBER

Registration Deadline: 3/5/25 at 6pm

The 2024-2025 TK/K Play Dates are a hands on, in person learning designed for Expanded Learning Staff working directly with and/or who are designing programming for TK/K staff and students. The TK/K Play Dates will be facilitated by the Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit and feature 5 curated experiences with materials and activities that align to the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool and the Quality Standards in Expanded Learning. 

In this session attendees will learn how to create safe indoor and outdoor Expanded Learning Spaces that are age-appropriate for TK/K Students. Participants will collaborate and strategize to design spaces that promote student safety in atypical learning environments. 

REGISTRATION OPENS IN NOVEMBER

Registration Deadline: 3/10/25 at 6pm

The TK/K 4-Part Series is designed to support the building and implementation of high quality TK/K programming. The Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit (ELTAU) will utilize in-house TK/K tools along with pertinent data, research and resources to create a professional development experience for Program Directors, Site Coordinators and Frontline staff. 

This session will provide attendees with opportunities to consider their current program design and practices through a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process. Attendees will work collaboratively to develop retention and engagement practices that can be incorporated into their CQI process through actionable, observable, and attainable steps.

• Engagement Strategies for TK/K Students and their Families

• Quality Standards and their impact on TK/K Students

• Sustainable Practices for program success

• Resource Review and Reflection

REGISTRATION OPENS IN NOVEMBER

Registration Deadline: 4/8/25 at 6pm

The purpose of the LACOE TK/K Expanded Learning Hub is to provide stakeholders an opportunity to participate in collaborative learning, where members actively engage around shared needs and interests. In addition, the conversations and discoveries that emerge from the TK/K Learning Hub will further inform best practices, professional development, and tool development for supporting TK/K students and staff in Expanded Learning Programs. 

REGISTRATION OPENS IN NOVEMBER

Registration Deadline: 5/14/25 at 6pm

The 2024-2025 TK/K Play Dates are a hands on, in person learning designed for Expanded Learning Staff working directly with and/or who are designing programming for TK/K staff and students. The TK/K Play Dates will be facilitated by the Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit and feature 5 curated experiences with materials and activities that align to the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool and the Quality Standards in Expanded Learning. 

This session will feature the importance of fostering positive relationships between Expanded Learning staff and students and tools to nurture these connections through a trauma-informed lens. Inquiry-based engagement and building the individual strengths of each student will also be discussed. with TK/K students.

Notes

1. Parking is complimentary
2. Please allow for 15-20 minutes to park, check in at front desk with photo ID, and get to meeting room
3. Layer clothing as rooms run hot and cold
4. Wi fi is available; laptops, tablets, etc. are encouraged for note taking