September/October 2026
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Welcome to Fall!
As we settle into the new school year, there is already a lot happening across education! This month’s newsletter is packed with important updates, resources, professional learning opportunities, and timely reminders to support our districts and schools as we get the year underway.
A special focus this month is on professional development and opportunities to learn together, including the upcoming AI Collaborative Workshop & Kick-Off with Christian Jackson, the Central Valley High School PLC in Practice visit, and additional learning opportunities and resources for educators and leaders.
You’ll also find information and resources related to attendance and chronic absenteeism, EL and ELD supports, our Foster & Homeless supports, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports, family engagement, attendance barriers, and an overview of the TCDE attendance process and available supports.
Be sure to check out several important state and program updates throughout this issue, including:
New Differentiated Assistance (DA) criteria, qualifications, timelines, and information about the DA program beginning with the 2026 California School Dashboard.
Legislative updates on education bills moving through the final stages of the legislative process.
Proposed LCAP changes for the 2027–28 cycle, along with considerations LEAs can begin preparing for now.
New Student Support & Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant (SSPDBG) funding, including allowable uses and important planning considerations.
Assessment and Dashboard updates, reporting deadlines, resources, and other timely information for the fall.
And don’t miss the September/October Monthly Reminders, which bring together key deadlines and information related to fiscal and funding, assessment, instruction and data, compliance, LCAP/SPSA, English Learners and ELPAC, upcoming PD, and more—all in one place.
I hope you find something useful to support your work this month, and as always, please reach out if there is anything we can help with.
Warm regards,
Cathy Henderson
Cathy Henderson
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MONTHLY REMINDERS
Please see the monthly reminders linked below, including information on reporting deadlines, fiscal and funding, assessments, instruction and data, compliance and notices, School Site Council and committees, SPSA & LCAP, English Learners and ELPAC, upcoming PD and other categories.
2026 ADOPTED LCAP UPLOAD REMINDER
The California Department of Education (CDE) has opened the submission window for Dashboard Coordinators to upload a PDF of the LEA’s 2026–27 LCAP to the myCDEconnect. The LCAP upload submission window will be open from September 14, 2026 through October 9, 2026.
The following components of the LCAP for the 2026–27 LCAP year must be compiled as one PDF and assembled in the following order:
Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents
Plan Summary
Engaging Educational Partners
Goals and Actions
Increased or Improved Services for Foster Youth, English Learners, and Low-income students
Action Tables
Instructions
Make sure to upload your final, Board-adopted LCAP to myCDE Connect as well as ensuring the adopted LCAP has been uploaded to your website.
AI COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP & PD
Join us for the AI Collaborative Workshop and Kick-Off on November 3rd from 8:30-3:00 pm, featuring nationally recognized AI strategist Christian Jackson for a full day of hands-on learning focused on practical, human-centered AI. This is a
Participants will explore real AI tools, build effective prompts, streamline everyday workflows, enhance lesson planning and differentiation, and receive strategies they can immediately put into practice.
Audience: Teachers, school leaders, administrators, instructional coaches, and other educators interested in building practical AI skills and integrating AI into their daily work.
Register HERE - space is limited!
ALIGNED RELEASE OF DASHBOARD & ASSESSMENT DATA - OCT. 15th
LEA Preview of Assessment: Results #1 was send to Dashboard Coordinators on September 1st and results will be available for viewing between September 3-September 24th
Preview of county, district and school, aggregate CAASPP and ELPAC Results on the Test Results for California’s Assessments website
October 14 – LEA Preview
Statewide assessment results will be available to LEAs 24 hours before the public release. LEAs may review the preview data and prepare communications, but statewide results should not be shared publicly during this preview period.
October 15 – Public Release
Aggregate CAASPP and ELPAC results will be publicly released on California’s Test Results website.
Once results are public, LEAs are encouraged to share results with their school communities, including local boards of education and local media, as appropriate.
CENTRAL VALLEY HS: PLC IN PRACTICE
Join us on November 17 from 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. for an opportunity to see PLCs in action at Central Valley High School, in Shasta County. Participants will explore how the school uses data, collaborative PLC practices, and targeted student supports to drive continuous improvement and student success and will meet with PLC Leads, District and Site Administrators and teachers to tour the school, discuss PLC implementation and student supports in their Achieve period.
Register here if you'd like to join us! We are prioritizing high school groups, however, if you are interested, please register as we hope to accommodate all that are interested!
STUDENT TEACHER STIPEND PROGRAM
The Student Teacher Stipend Program (STSP), administered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), provides $10,000 stipends to eligible student teachers during clinical practice. The program is designed to reduce financial barriers and requires coordinated implementation between Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs).
ADMIN. NETWORK 2026-27
We had a great turnout in September at our first Admin. Network, hosted in Glenn County. Join us November 4, 2026, from 12:30-2:30 (lunch and networking from 12:30 - 1:00pm for a deep dive into the newly released CA Dashboard.
We will be referencing Chapter 3 of Untangling Data-Based Decision Making . It's not an assignment—more a tool and guide that we will reference.
PRINCIPAL'S PLAYBOOK RESOURCE
If you would like a copy of the Principal's Playbook, please respond to the link below - this is a true work in progress and the goal is to make continued improvments so it is a resource to help you throughout the year and to provide space to make notes and reflect for future years as well.
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DIFFERENTIATED ASSISTANCE (DA) UPDATES FOR 2026-27
The California Department of Education recently shared several important updates to Differentiated Assistance (DA) beginning with the 2026 California School Dashboard. DA continues to serve as targeted/supplemental support, providing individually designed assistance to LEAs with identified performance needs.
Key changes include:
DA identification will now occur on a three-year cycle. Beginning in 2026, eligibility will be based on performance across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 Dashboards, rather than a single year of data.
LEAs may be identified when the same student group has at least two Red state indicators in each of the three Dashboard years. For English Learners and Long-Term English Learners, a Red or Orange ELPI across all three years may also contribute to eligibility.
A new “All-Student” group will be included for purposes of DA eligibility.
CALPADS and Local Indicators will no longer be part of DA eligibility criteria. CALPADS technical assistance will continue separately from DA.
The seven state indicators considered for 2026 include ELA, Mathematics, ELPI, College/Career, Chronic Absenteeism, Graduation Rate, and Suspension Rate. Science, ELA Growth, and Mathematics Growth are expected to be incorporated beginning in 2029.
To help identify emerging needs between three-year DA cycles, CDE will publish an annual priority file identifying LEAs that meet DA criteria based on one year of Dashboard data. COEs can use this information to proactively connect LEAs with available Universal Assistance and other supports.
There is also an important connection between Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and DA: an LEA may become eligible for DA when a school does not exit CSI within four years. In these cases, the focus is on strengthening the LEA’s capacity to support both the identified school and its broader system.
Important 2026 release dates: DA eligibility files are expected October 15, DTA eligibility November 15, and Universal Assistance prioritization and ESSA assistance status files in mid-December.
Overall, the changes move DA toward a longer-term, multi-year view of performance, while also creating an annual process for identifying LEAs that may benefit from earlier universal support.
BILLS ON THE GOVERNOR'S DESK
Below is brief information of bills currently (as of September 17th) sitting on the Governor's desk, awaiting his signature or veto.
AB 2225 (Patel) – Education Governance
Requires the Education Commissioner to report by October 2028 on progress implementing “Phase 2” education governance reforms.
Significantly narrowed from the original “Closing the Achievement Gap” proposal.
AB 2440 (Muratsuchi) – Proposition 28
Clarifies the definition of an arts education program.
Codifies audit standards related to Proposition 28’s “supplement, not supplant” requirement.
AB 2468 (Patel) – Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP)
Shifts administration of SIP from CDE to CCEE.
Continues the program, subject to future budget appropriations.
AB 2490 (Valencia) – 70-Day Substitute Authorization
Allows qualifying substitutes to serve up to 70 days in one assignment, including general and special education.
Requires LEAs to provide specified training, professional development, and mentoring.
AB 2555 (Patel) – English Learner Reclassification
Revises California's process and criteria for reclassifying English learners as fluent English proficient.
SB 1067 (Weber Pierson) – K–2 Math Assessments
Beginning in 2028–29, requires annual K–2 mathematics diagnostic assessments.
LEAs would use an SBE-approved assessment or qualifying local equivalent to identify students' mathematical knowledge and needs.
REPORTING DEADLINES AT A GLANCE
Below are a few highlights of fiscal deadlines for June 2026, including expenditure requirements for one-time state grants (like Prop 28 and ELOP) and the federal CMDC reporting window.
Several state reporting requirements are due this fall, with multiple grant and expenditure reports due September 30, followed by LCAP posting to the California School Dashboard (October 13–31) and CSI Grant Reporting (October 31). Be sure to review the reporting calendar and begin gathering required documentation to ensure all submissions are completed by the applicable deadlines.
PROP 28 FINAL EXPENDITURE REPORTS 2023-24 ALLOCATIONS
To help LEAs prepare to submit their Final Expenditure Reports to the CDE by October 1, 2026, for their FY 2023-24 AMS allocations, School Services of California (SSC) has created the Proposition 28 Yearly Grant Expenditure Excel Workbook, which has been updated to correct an autocomplete error associated with the district data population. The workbook contains instructions and prompts to input expenditure data by instructional, non-instructional, and administrative spending. Additionally, the CDE provides AMS Audit Compliance Worksheets that help ensure LEAs are compliant with Proposition 28’s spending requirements.
SSC encourages collaboration between instructional and business leaders to ensure accurate accounting of AMS funding and expenditures.
STUDENT SUPPORT & PRO. DEVELOPMENT DISCRETIONARY BLOCK GRANT - SSPDBG NEW STATE FUNDING
The 2026 Budget Act created the SSPDBG, a one-time block grant of $5 billion for California county offices of education, school districts, charter schools, and state special schools. Each LEA's share is based on its 2025–26 P-2 average daily attendance, at about $935 per ADA. The state will pay 75% in October 2026 and the remaining 25% in February 2027. LEAs can spend the money on a wide range of purposes, including:
professional learning on the ELA/ELD and Mathematics Frameworks
developmentally appropriate TK–3 instruction
teacher recruitment and retention
career pathways and dual enrollment
community schools
deferred maintenance
rising costs
Funds are available through June 30, 2032. To receive them, an LEA must not charge employees fees for professional development or induction. Districts and charter schools with declining enrollment must also hold a public hearing on their plans.
For requirements, key dates, and planning questions, see the linked SSPDBG 2026 Overview below, prepared by TCDE Continuous Improvement & Support.
LCAP UPDATES: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027-28
The California Department of Education (CDE) is in the process of making revisions to the upcoming 2027–28 LCAP) Template and Instructions as well as changes to the 2026–27 Annual Update. Please see below for a very general overview of: what is changing, what LEAs should start preparing for and what's next. We will keep you posted with further changes and CDE adoption of the proposed changes, scheduled for the November SBE meeting.
Key updates and takeaways:
New Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant (LREBG) review requirement: LEAs will be required to revisit the rationale for actions funded with LREBG funds, assess their overall effectiveness using the metrics identified to monitor impact, and determine whether adjustments to the approach are warranted. This requirement is proposed for inclusion in the 2026–27 LCAP Annual Update.
A separate 2026–27 LCAP Annual Update is proposed. LEAs would use this template to report 2026–27 outcomes and analyze the goals included in their 2026–27 LCAP. When developing the 2027–28 LCAP, this Annual Update would be used to complete the Goal Analysis, rather than completing that analysis within the new LCAP itself.
Dashboard terminology is being updated. CDE has proposed replacing references to “Red” with “the lowest performance level” when describing LCAP requirements related to schools and student groups performing at the lowest level on one or more state indicators.
Additional clarification is still being developed. Public comment requested greater clarity regarding which indicators and performance levels LEAs must address under the proposed “lowest performance level” language, and additional revisions are being considered in response.
Other cleanup revisions include removing outdated statutory/year references and updating references to specific years throughout the instructions.
What’s Next?
CDE plans to bring the 2027–28 LCAP Template and Instructions to the State Board of Education in November 2026 for adoption. Following adoption, CDE plans to provide statewide training through its Tuesdays @ 2 webinar series.
What Can You Begin Now?
One important area to begin thinking about now is the evidence and metrics being used to evaluate LREBG-funded actions. The proposed Annual Update will place explicit attention on whether those actions are producing the intended results and whether adjustments are needed based on the data.
Additionally, it it never too early to begin gathering education partners' feedback for the LCAP - both the current year goals, and especially new goals for the 2027-2030 LCAP.
2026 DASHBOARD STUDENT GROUPS
The following student groups are included in the new Dashboard release - All Student Groups is an addition to the existing list:
• All Student Group (new for 2026)
• Race/ethnicity
• Homeless
• English Learner (EL)
• Foster Youth
• Long-Term English Learners (LTEL)
• Students with Disabilities (SWD)
• Socioeconomically Disadvantaged (SED)
2026 CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE
We want to share information about an upcoming conference specific to California Assessment information. Register today for the annual California Assessment Conference (CAC) that will take place on October 27–29, 2026, at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, CA. This year’s conference will focus on Elevating Best Practices, Inspiring Teachers and Students. A detailed schedule, including optional pre-conference Assessment 101 sessions and a new Interim Assessment Hand Scoring workshop for the upcoming CAC, is now available on the CAC website.
Customize your learning by selecting from more than 80 sessions presented by educators across California. Keynote speaker Talithia Williams, a statistician, math professor, and cohost of the PBS series NOVA Wonders, will speak about transforming systems to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
Megan Palermo / Emma Gordon
Now that school is back in session, it’s a great time to review your Tier 1 and 2 supports! In this month's newsletter, we’ll highlight ways to connect with families, address attendance barriers, and keep absenteeism rates low.
Steadfast September Flyer
TCDE ATTENDANCE PROCESS OVERVIEW
Attendance meetings play a key role in identifying barriers and connecting students and families with support. The information below provides an overview of the attendance process and the various levels of attendance meetings and supports available to schools. Running attendance letters helps to identify students who may need additional support. Truancy letters and the 10% Attendance letter are key indicators for when an attendance meeting should be considered. If you need assistance in how to run these reports/queries in Aeries, please reach out and we can support your school sites with these reporting how-tos.
School Attendance Review Team (SART) Meetings
We recommend scheduling a SART meeting after a student receives their second truancy letter, typically when they have 4–7 unexcused absences.
Students with an excessive amount of excused absences should also be scheduled for a SART meeting after the 10% attendance letter is sent.
Who Participates in a SART Meeting
A SART (School Attendance Review Team Meeting) brings together:
The student
Parents or guardians
School administration
School and district support
The County Attendance Department
If absences are related to illness, physical or mental health concerns, it is strongly recommended that the school nurse and counselor or mental health support be invited. The purpose of the team is to identify barriers to attendance, provide education, and connect families with appropriate supports, resources, and community referrals.
Additional Support
At any point in the attendance process, schools may request a home visit from the County and District Attorney SARB Investigator. These visits are intended to strengthen or reconnect communication between the home and school and to directly offer support.
Referral to SARB
If a student has:
Received all three truancy letters, and
Participated in an attendance meeting (or an attempt has been made to hold a meeting), and
Continues to be truant
The student should then be referred to SARB (School Attendance Review Board) for further support.
SARB Resources
Below are a few links for SARB resources. Should you have any questions
don't hesitate to reach out.
UPCOMING SARB HEARINGS
South County SARB is October 22nd
North County SARB is October 29th
Barbara Weaver / Dani Taylor
REMINDERS AND DID YOU KNOW
Staff Reminder: Please let your Foster/Homeless Youth Liaison know if you become aware of a student who may be:
Staying with another family due to loss of housing or financial hardship
Living in a motel, hotel, shelter, vehicle, or other temporary situation
Moving frequently or experiencing sudden housing changes
Living without a parent or guardian
Experiencing a change in foster care placement
💭 Did You Know?
💭 Did You Know?
A student does not have to be sleeping on the streets to qualify for McKinney-Vento protections. Students who are temporarily staying with another family due to loss of housing or economic hardship may also qualify.
🤝 How Can Your Student Resource Specialist Help?
🤝 How Can Your Student Resource Specialist Help?
Dani can help with:
Connecting families with housing and community resources
Helping families access food, clothing, hygiene items, and other basic needs
Connecting families with community agencies and services
Supporting families who may be struggling with attendance or barriers to getting their student to school
Helping schools navigate questions related to foster or homeless student rights
Providing resources, information, and support to students, families, and school staff
ABOUT US
Dedicated to promoting well-being and educational success, the Foster/Homeless, & Student Resource Program provides advocacy, guidance, and essential resources to families and students in need. Its services encompass school supplies and clothing, educational rights support, trauma-informed training, and seamless coordination among schools, families, and community agencies.
Links for the flyers for the Tehama County Department of Education Foster/Homeless Program
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Aicj4IDwEOUFPGUaQHO84qidp7orwWcg/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wWExXQlcCRcEp4IQABdosX0LZzd5XRdq/view?usp=drive_link
RESOURCES
Updated and Extensive list of Support programs, Food shelters, Housing assistance and Shelters, Public assistance, Counseling Resources along with Medical and Dental Services offered throughout all of Tehama County.
drive.google.com/file/d/19ZgBYzmwzky-U1hkWe2MsE0jWHZ-E1DK/view?usp=sharing
Resources for homeless education information and the McKinney-Vento definition can be found at the following links:
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/hs/homelessdef.asp
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/hs/cy/index.asp
Resources for Foster Youth education rights can be found in the following links:
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/fy/fyedrights.asp
https://www.cfyetf.org/_files/ugd/e7e2f5_4a5e194dfaa14bca8645b44e28189a70.pdf
LIFT EVENT SAVE THE DATE - DECEMBER 4th
The annual LIFT event, a local community resource fair, will take place on December 4, 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tehama County Fairgrounds. This event connects residents with free support services, job resources, and community programs.
Save the date flyer
FYEAC Quarterly Meetings
The Foster Youth Education Advisory Council (FYEAC) brings together school staff, community partners, foster youth, caregivers, and others who support foster youth in our community.
Our goal is simple: to bridge gaps and work together so foster youth are better supported and served.
2026–2027 Meeting Dates:
📌 October 7, 2026
📌 December 16, 2026
📌 February 10, 2027
📌 April 14, 2027
📍 In Person: TCDE or 💻 Virtual Option: Zoom
Save the dates and watch for meeting details and Zoom information!
Have a topic, concern, resource, or idea you'd like us to discuss? Bring it to FYEAC!
📞 Need Support? Contact Us! When in doubt, reach out!
📞 Need Support? Contact Us! When in doubt, reach out!
Barbara A. Weaver Dani Taylor
Foster/Homeless Youth Program Specialist Student Resource Specialist
📞 (530) 528-7321 📞 (530) 737-8442
✉️ bweaver@tehamaschools.org ✉️ dtaylor@tehamaschools.org
Liz Lurie / Darlene Templeton
TRANSLATION ≠ ELD
As we begin the school year, we want to revisit an important distinction:
Translation can be a scaffold. Translation is not, by itself, English Language Development.
California's ELD expectations require English learners to receive opportunities to develop English while engaging with academic content. Integrated ELD uses the California ELD Standards in tandem with academic content standards.
Our goal is not simply to make an assignment understandable. Our goal is to help multilingual learners understand the content AND develop the English they need to communicate their understanding.
What Might Translation Accomplish?
What Might Translation Accomplish?
Translation can be a valuable support that helps students:
understand directions
access background knowledge
clarify an unfamiliar concept
engage with a complex text
make connections between languages
These can be appropriate and effective supports.
But Ask Yourself...
But Ask Yourself...
After I provide the translation, what will the student do with English? Will the student:
discuss the concept with a partner?
explain their reasoning?
ask or answer questions?
use academic vocabulary?
write an explanation?
interpret a text?
justify a claim?
present their thinking?
If the answer is no, we may have provided access without providing meaningful language development.
The Planning Question
The Planning Question
Before planning tomorrow's lesson, ask: What will my multilingual learners DO with English during this lesson?
That's where Integrated ELD begins.
California Connection
5 CCR §11309 requires language acquisition programs to include both Designated and Integrated ELD.
CA ELD Standards: Part I, Interacting in Meaningful Ways
CDE Integrated ELD guidance: California ELD Standards are used alongside academic content standards across the school day.
🎯 TRY IT TOMORROW
🎯 TRY IT TOMORROW
Take one lesson from tomorrow's schedule and ask: “After students receive access to the content, what will they DO with English?”
Add one opportunity for students to:
speak
explain
discuss
write
justify
interpret
present
Translation may still be part of the lesson—but it should not be the end of the lesson for an English learner.
🔎 ADMINISTRATOR LOOK-FORS
🔎 ADMINISTRATOR LOOK-FORS
During a classroom visit, look beyond whether EL students have translated materials. Look for:
intentional language objectives
opportunities for student-to-student interaction
academic vocabulary in use
sentence frames or other language supports
teacher modeling
opportunities to produce oral and written English
scaffolds that support—not eliminate—language demands
Ask: “What are multilingual learners being asked to do with English during this lesson?”
NEW CDE RESOURCES
Integrated ELD Strategies for Content Teachers Handout
Title III Immigrant Student Program Funds Quick Reference Guide
A collection of CDE Resources that Support the Success of ELs: ELD Compendium
California's Great Start Preschool through 3rd Grade TOOLKIT
Jordyn Tinsley / Elena Velasquez
Lets Read Together: September Books of the Month
Looking for your next family or classroom read? NEA's Read Across America has handpicked a book for every age group each month — perfect for building a shared reading habit at home or in class.
Elementary: We the People is All the People by Howard W. Reeves
Middle Grades: What Fell From the Sky by Adrianna Cuevas
Young Adult: Hear Ye Mortals by Yamile Saied Méndez
Grab a copy, start a conversation, and celebrate the joy of reading together this month!
The 2027 Tehama Count-Wide Spelling Bee is Back!
Save the date — the Spelling Bee returns on February 5, 2027, bringing together students from schools across the county to celebrate academic excellence and a love of language! Students will compete in two divisions:
Elementary Division – 9:00 AM
Junior High Division – 12:30 PM
The event will be held at Red Bluff High School Performing Arts Center (1515 Douglas Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080), and both divisions will be available via live stream for those who can't attend in person.
Want your school to participate? School sites can complete the interest form to receive more information.
Questions? Contact Jordyn Tinsley at jtinsley@tehamaschools.org.
Building Thinking Classrooms Math Book Study Toolkit 1 & 2
Bring your math instruction to life with this engaging and hands-on learning series designed to help educators create more student-centered, thinking-focused classrooms. Participants will explore practical strategies from the very start, including how to launch meaningful problem-solving experiences, design rich thinking tasks, and “thin slice” lessons into manageable steps that keep students actively engaged and moving forward.
Throughout the series, you’ll collaborate with fellow educators to build a supportive professional community, share ideas, and deepen your practice. Sessions also focus on making student thinking visible and consolidating learning in impactful ways you can immediately apply in your classroom. With a provided book, structured sessions, and the opportunity to earn CEU credit, this is a valuable and accessible way to grow your instructional toolkit and strengthen student engagement in math.
Contact evelasquez@tehamaschools.org for more information
READING PALS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Reading Pals is expanding across Tehama County and we need your help spreading the word! We're looking for community volunteers to read just one hour a week with students at school sites across the county. If you know someone who would make a great Reading Pal, encourage them to sign up! Monthly orientations are held at TCDE to get volunteers started. For questions or more information, contact Jordyn Tinsley at jtinsley@tehamaschools.org.
Tehama County Science Fair March 2027!
Orientation for Teachers and Admin Sept 16 or 23 (virtual)
Vision: The Tehama County Science & Engineering Fair inspires curiosity and a love of science through authentic inquiry while celebrating student innovation, creativity, and scientific thinking.
Mission: The Tehama County Science & Engineering Fair provides students with opportunities to investigate meaningful questions, design and conduct scientific investigations, develop engineering solutions, communicate their findings, and engage with educators and community members.
Through this experience, students build confidence, strengthen critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and develop a lifelong appreciation for science and engineering.
See flyer for more information: website, handbook, and registration for orientation.
GETTING READING RIGHT Growing Reader Series for Paraeducators, Families, and Community Members
Know a paraeducator, family, volunteer, or community member who could use some support helping a child grow as a reader? Share this free opportunity with them!
Getting Reading Right is a monthly series (1:00–2:00 PM on Zoom, October–April) open to anyone supporting a growing reader — no teaching background required. Each session breaks down one reading skill in simple, practical terms, so participants walk away with strategies they can use right away.
Global Book Bag Workshop
TK–5 teachers, don't miss your chance to build Global Book Bags for your classroom: globally-themed children's literature paired with activities that grow students' world knowledge, civic engagement, and global competence. Space is filling up fast for the Global Book Bag Workshop — and only 7 spots remain!
You'll leave with $500 worth of ready-to-use books and materials, plus new strategies for teaching global citizenship and civic engagement.
Space is limited to Tehama certificated classroom teachers only — register now before spots are gone!
You're Invited: 2026 3rd Grade Mock Trial — Nationwide & Virtual!
Mark your calendars for Constitution Day, September 17, 2026 (10:30–11:30 AM Central), when Olathe Public Schools and the 10th Judicial District (Johnson County, KS) host their virtual Third Grade Mock Trial — open to classrooms nationwide!
Kansas District Court Judge Robert J. Wonnell will help students explore how a courtroom works in this fun, interactive civics experience. Instructional materials are provided to help teachers prep students in advance, so don't wait — registration is open now.
Register: olatheschools.org/mock-trial
Keys to Early Writing - PD Opportunity for TK-2 Educators
Through the North State Reading Consortium, TK-2 educators can now register for Keys to Early Writing, a course from Keys to Literacy designed to build strong early writing instruction. The course includes eight asynchronous modules — covering topics like Writing Basics, the Writing Process, Syntax & Sentences, and Writing from Sources — paired with six facilitated debrief sessions via Zoom.
Debrief Session Dates (3:15–4:30 PM via Zoom):
October 13, November 10, December 8, January 12, February 23, and March 23
Course materials include the Keys to Early Writing Course and Book, a Response Notebook, and participants' own curriculum materials.
Questions? Email jtinsley@tehamaschools.org Flyer
Keys to Early Writing - PD Opportunity for 3-5 Educators
Through the North State Reading Consortium, 3-5 educators can now register for Keys to Early Writing, a course from Keys to Literacy designed to build strong early writing instruction. The course includes eight asynchronous modules — Quick Writes, Sentences and Paragraphs, Summary Writing, and Writing from Sources — paired with six facilitated debrief sessions via Zoom.
Debrief Session Dates (3:15–4:30 PM via Zoom):
October 13, November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2, and March 2
Course materials include the Keys to Early Writing Course and Book, a Response Notebook, and participants' own curriculum materials.
Questions? Email jtinsley@tehamaschools.org Flyer
Keys to Early Writing - PD Opportunity for 6-12 Educators
Through the North State Reading Consortium, 6-12 educators can now register for Keys to Early Writing, a course from Keys to Literacy designed to build strong early writing instruction. The course includes eight asynchronous modules — Quick Writes, Sentences and Paragraphs, Summary Writing, and Writing from Sources — paired with six facilitated debrief sessions via Zoom.
Debrief Session Dates (3:15–4:30 PM via Zoom):
October 13, November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2, and March 2
Course materials include the Keys to Early Writing Course and Book, a Response Notebook, and participants' own curriculum materials.
Questions? Email jtinsley@tehamaschools.org Flyer
Adolescent Literacy Foundations for Leadership - For Principals & Instructional Leaders
Calling all principals and instructional leaders! Build your knowledge of adolescent literacy through Keys to Literacy's Adolescent Literacy Foundations for Leadership course.
The course combines four asynchronous modules — covering Literacy Basics, What is Adolescent Literacy?, Adolescent Learners with Reading Difficulties, and Data-Driven Reading Intervention — with facilitated debrief sessions on Zoom to unpack the content together.
Debrief Sessions (Zoom, 3:45–4:45 PM): Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 15, May 13
Materials include The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy course and book, plus a Response Notebook and Action Plan Notebook.
Literacy & Data Community of Practice!
Calling all elementary literacy teams! Join a five-session regional Community of Practice designed to build your team's skills in navigating a comprehensive assessment system — including RDRS — and turning data into action.
Across the year, teams will use structured protocols to respond to data with action plans, build capacity to work with outcome, implementation, and fidelity data, and connect with other literacy teams across the region doing the same work.
Sessions (Zoom, 3:30–5:00 PM): Sept 23, Nov 18, Jan 20, Mar 17, Apr 21
Bonus: Teams that participate in all five sessions receive a copy of Untangling Data-Based Decision Making and a $300 stipend.
Note: Registration must be done in teams. Flyer
Save the Date: Color the County on January 13th, 2027
Join Tehama County Department of Education for a full day celebrating student creativity at the Tehama County Student Arts Showcase! From captivating artwork and dynamic performances to music, movement, storytelling, and digital creations, this event brings student imagination to life across visual arts, dance, media arts, music, and theatre.
Interested in bringing your school for a 2 hour hands on field trip and/or contributing student arts/performances? Fill out the Interest form
COLLABORATIVE AI PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORK
KICK OFF EVENT: Christian Jackson is a nationally recognized AI strategist. His work focuses on turning
AI into an intuitive thinking partner that enhances human intelligence rather than
replacing it.
Topics Include:
Human-Centered AI — Keep people in control. Protect teacher judgment and critical thinking.
Hands-On Exploration — Test and build across real AI platforms.
Streamlined Workflows — Cut time on communications, admin, and routine tasks.
Lesson Planning — Use AI to differentiate, align targets, and customize materials.
Tailored Strategies — Approaches that fit your tools, Google or Microsoft.
Direct Coaching — One-on-one time to build prompts and solve real challenges.
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
8:30-3:00 PM @ TCDE
Questions? Contact esutter@tehamaschools.org FLYER
CAASPP in the Classroom
CAASPP in the Classroom
If you are giving interim assessments, this series helps you use the data you receive. Eight virtual sessions, October through May, on choosing the right interim, reading what it tells you, and deciding what to do next. Not a training on how to log in and administer a test.
Mondays, 3:15–4:30. Starts October 5. Each session stands alone.
Registration Link · Questions: Erin Sutter, esutter@tehamaschools.org
CAASPP Series Flyer.pdfSCIENCE TASKS FOR LEARNING & ASSESSMENT
SCIENCE TASKS FOR LEARNING & ASSESSMENT
In a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the California Department of Education (CDE), the Authentic Tasks for Learning and Assessment in Science (ATLAS) website is now available. ATLAS is a free, user-friendly, online resource offering over 1,300 science lessons for grades K–12 that are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each task is designed to support authentic science inquiry and performance assessment. California educators can access the ATLAS task bank and register for a free account by visiting the ATLAS website.
EVERYDAY BEHAVIOR TOOLS WORKSHOP
EVERYDAY BEHAVIOR TOOLS WORKSHOP
Are challenging behaviors creating stress at home or affecting your classroom climate? Join the Tehama County Department of Education’s School Mental Health and Wellness Team for Everyday Behavior Tools—a comprehensive two-day workshop designed to give you practical, proven strategies to respond effectively rather than react.
This interactive training introduces seven invaluable tools to help build stronger, positive relationships and foster supportive environments in both classroom and home settings.
Workshop Details:
Workshop Details:
Target Audience: Parents, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Service Providers
Cost: FREE (Lunch is provided)
Location: Tehama County Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln St, Red Bluff
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Participants must attend the full two days)
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants per class
Available Session Dates (2026):
Available Session Dates (2026):
September 16 & 17, 2026
October 5 & 6, 2026
November 3 & 4, 2026
December 7 & 8, 2026
How to Register & Questions:
How to Register & Questions:
To reserve your spot, register using the provided link/QR code or contact Tristan Marriott, BCBA at tmarriott@tehamaschools.org. FLYER
Need a custom schedule? If none of these dates work for your team, reach out to Tristan Marriott to discuss setting up site-specific training sessions.
Erin Sutter
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