Additional Resources
PD Opportunities-Outside Providers
Tools for Teachers
A Smarter Balanced website that provides a variety of classroom resources.
A shared practices webinar recording about Tools for Teachers hosted by the CDE and featuring educators from two California LEAs. Webinar attendees will hear from California educators regarding using Tools for Teachers instructional resources, ideas for adapting instructional resources during distance learning, and how Interim Connections Playlists–a key resource in Tools for Teachers 2020 can be used in conjunction with the Interim Assessment Blocks to find and fill learning gaps using the formative assessment process.
The Resources You Need, Right Now
To finish the school year strong, you need access to quick, practical, and easy to implement resources now.
We've collaborated with half a dozen other leading educational organizations to bring you and your students free, high-quality, curated virtual learning and STEM resources with AVID Open Access.
Enjoy exploring this new open educational resource where you will quickly find lessons, tips, and strategies for every grade level! Take a closer look at AVID Open Access and spread the word. Like AVID Discover Digital Teaching & Learning, this is open to all educators!
To support local educational agencies transition to virtual learning, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) is partnering with technical assistance providers and expert practitioners to provide resources, guidance, training, and ongoing professional learning for schools and districts.
Click on the CCEE logo to the left to access the available modules calendar as well as registration links.
Global Distance Learning Series
Weekly
In this 6-week series, we'll explore everything you need to know about distance learning. From day one set-up for teachers, to balance strategies for parents, we'll be with you every step of the way.
The fastest way to transform presentations into classroom conversations.
If you haven’t used Pear Deck in a remote setting, never fear! We’re offering free webinars every day covering all you need to know about remote instruction — using Pear Deck with video conferencing, teaching asynchronously with Student-Paced Mode, and how to supplement your lessons with our ready-to-teach content. In addition, we’ve teamed up with some of our favorite educators to offer special edition webinars! Learn more below.
Harvard Education Now Resources
Education Now is a new initiative by the Harvard Graduate School of Education to respond to the dramatic changes in the field of education in the wake of coronavirus. We're creating resources for educators, leaders, and families; sharing strategies and perspectives from Harvard faculty; and hosting a weekly 30-minute webinar that will offer valuable ideas to help you navigate today's complex landscape.
Click on the Harvard logo to the left to access their site.
CABE 2020 Virtual Community
Because of the amazing response from members and the generous support of our sponsors, The CABE 2020 Virtual Community website can now be accessed by all! No user name and password is needed! CABE 2020 VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OPEN FOR ALL! LIVE WEBINARS - Register directly NOW
Join us for our Lunch Bites Webinar Series!
Even as the news is changing daily, what remains is the need within our community to feel connected to each other, grow professionally, and share resources. Given these current circumstances we are prioritizing creative ways to support our education community to benefit all of our students. You may be thinking, “Resources are great, but how do I deliver instruction next week?” Recognizing that you have an immediate need to provide online instruction, we want to provide short sessions that provide tangible tools you can immediately use. Take a stretch break, grab your lunch, and collaborate with us as we examine the realities and opportunities of delivering lessons in a virtual way.
COVID-19 LACOE- Curriculum & Instructional Services Open Educational Resources
As Los Angeles County Districts/Schools are taking precautionary measures to ensure that not only the health and safety of their students, staff, and community, but mitigating the CoronaVirus community spread by reducing physical contact. The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Curriculum & Instructional Services-Center for Distance and Online Learning recognizes the support districts and schools need with this priority. Visit this site to access no-cost Open Educational Resources for teachers and administrators to access and adapt in online learning environments.
Starting the week of April 21, 2020 we will host weekly Zoom professional learning sessions (PLS) to support educators to best serve English learners as we transition into distance learning. We hope that this will be a venue for educators from throughout California to gather, learn, and exchange ideas.
All the sessions will be scheduled from 4:00 – 5:30 pm on Tuesdays. Click on the logo image for more information on our sessions and to register.
SEL AS A FOUNDATION
According to CASEL, social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
CASEL WEBINAR SERIES
As part of the CASEL CARES initiative, free webinars are offered every Friday to address how SEL can be most helpful in response to today’s circumstances. Below are some recorded sessions. Now you get to enjoy them at your convenience!
Permission To Feel for Adults: Healthy Emotion Regulation During Uncertain and Stressful Times
Part One of the Two-Part Series Featuring Dr. Marc Brackett
Click HERE for the recording
Permission To Feel for Kids: How Adults can Support Children in Managing Emotions During Challenging Times
Part Two of the Two-Part Series Featuring Dr. Marc Brackett
Click HERE for the recording
A (Re)introduction to Social and Emotional Learning: CASEL’s Definition and Framework
Click HERE for the recording