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Professional Learning Offerings September - October 2026 - 2027 |
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Hi! We're the Professional Learning Team.
We're thrilled to share GCC's Professional Learning Newsletter with you! Every other month, you'll find upcoming PD sessions, resources, and ideas to support you, no matter where you are in your career. We can't wait to learn and grow alongside you. |
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| Not seeing what your campus needs? Fill out a PD Session Request Form. Not sure where to start? Check out our PD Catalog below. |
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| | | Admin approval is required for daytime sessions but not for after-school sessions. Certificated staff will be paid the non-instructional rate for after school sessions. Teachers are required to secure a sub for their class. |
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| | | Classified staff will be paid their hourly rate if they attend a session after school; admin approval required if exceeding 40 hours in a week or over 8 hours in a day. |
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Professional Learning During School Hours |
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Requires Administrative Approval to Participate. Teachers are required to secure subs for their class. |
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Building Thinking Classrooms |
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| | | Ready to transform your classroom into a space where students think deeply and solve problems independently? In this four-part series, we'll work through Peter Liljidahl's 14 practices for Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC). If you're new to BTC or have been curious but weren't sure where to jump in, this is the place. We'll mix real classroom examples with the thinking behind each practice so you can actually implement what you learn.
Great for: Math Teachers
Dates: October 13th, 14th, 27th and 28th Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Location: Central Office |
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Community of Practice Offerings |
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| | | | Connect, collaborate, and grow alongside colleagues from across GCC! This year's Communities of Practices offer opportunities to share strategies, explore resources, strengthen instruction, and learn from one another.
TK - Developmentally appropriate practices, play-based learning, oral language, early literacy, and responsive instruction ELD - Strategies, resources, and collaboration to strengthen support for bilingual learners Science - Standards-based instruction, CAST preparation, assessment data, and engaging science practices Reading Specialists - Effective literacy strategies, evidence-based practices, and support for student learning Middle School Math - Curriculum collaboration, classroom-tested strategies, and Building Thinking Classrooms practices CTE - High-quality CTE standards, work-based learning, and College/Career Indicator preparation Dual Enrollment - Program planning, student tracking, equitable access, and expanding dual enrollment opportunities Career Choices - Resources and best practices for the 9th-grade Career Choices course and dual-credit implementation
Interested in participating or learning more? Reach out to your administrator for additional information!
Date: Varies Time: Varies Location: Varies |
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Professional Learning After School Hours |
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Certificated Staff - Paid Non-Instructional Rate/ No Admin Approval Needed Classified Staff - Paid Hourly Rate/ Admin Approval Needed if Exceeding 40 Hours in a week or 8 hours in a day. |
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| Interested in Leading Your Own Session? |
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| | | Looking to maximize iReady's impact in your classroom this year? Join us for this interactive 1-hour virtual session where we'll unlock the full potential of two game-changing iReady tools. What you'll learn: Customize Personalized Instruction to target your specific instructional priorities and meet students where they are Harness Standards Mastery to track meaningful student growth across intervention cycles and make data-informed instructional decisions Whether you're new to iReady or looking to deepen your practice, you'll walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately. By the end of this session, you'll have a clearer vision of how these tools work together to support your students' success
Great for: K-8 Teachers, Instructional Coaches
Date: August 25th Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Zoom |
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| | Data-Driven Instruction with IXL |
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| | | Looking to harness IXL's full power this year? Join us for this interactive 1-hour virtual session where we'll explore how to use IXL's analytics and reporting tools to inform your instruction and accelerate student growth. Learn how to transfer iReady Inform results into IXL. What you'll learn: Use real-time reporting to identify which students need targeted support and which are ready to advance Create focused practice routines that align with your instructional priorities and state standards Whether you're new to IXL or looking to go deeper, you'll leave with actionable strategies to implement immediately. By the end of this session, you'll feel confident using IXL data to make smarter instructional decisions and drive meaningful results for your students.
Great for: TK-8th Grade ELA Teachers and High School Creative Writing Teachers
Date: August 31st Time: 3:30pm -4:30pm Location: Zoom |
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Explore additional professional learning experiences offered by our community partners and external organizations. |
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Interim and Formative Assessment (IFA) Webinar Series |
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| | This free professional learning opportunity consists of live webinars focused on the interim and formative assessment components of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) assessment systems.
Great for: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Educators on Special Assignment, Admin, Test Coordinators
Date: September 15th, 17th and 22nd Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Zoom |
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| | SCOE Professional Learning Opportunities
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| | Thousands attend Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) workshops and training sessions each year. SCOE's annual Professional Learning Opportunities catalog lists courses departments can offer, categorized by LCFF priority to ensure training directly supports California's key areas for improving student outcomes.
Great for: All Staff
Date: Varies Time: Varies Location: Varies |
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| Let's Figure Out Math Fluency! Book Study |
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| | This virtual book study invites K-12 educators to rethink mathematical fluency through research-proven practices that strengthen number sense and accelerate learning. Together, we'll move beyond memorization to actionable routines that support accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency for all students. Participants will receive a free copy of the book, will engage in rich professional dialogue, leave with actionable strategies, stronger assessment practices, and small, meaningful instructional shifts they can implement immediately.
Great for: Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches
Dates: 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Zoom |
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| | When Kids Can't Read Book Study |
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| | Join us for a collaborative virtual book study of When Kids Can't Read: What Teachers Can Do, 2nd Edition by Kylene Beers. This practical resource helps teachers better understand the challenges struggling readers face and provides concrete strategies to support adolescent literacy across content areas. Participants will begin with an introductory session to set the stage for the learning. Each session will focus on key ideas, classroom applications, and opportunities to reflect with colleagues.
Great for: 6th - 8th Grade Teachers, Instructional Coaches
Dates: 09/08, 10/13, 11/10, 12/08, 01/12
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm Location: Zoom |
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Check out our future offerings. |
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Community of Practices (TK, ELD, Science, Math, Reading Specialists, CTE, Dual Enrollment, Career Choices) LETRS Year 1 and 2 Make Up Sessions LETRS (Science of Reading) Training
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| Check out the resources below. |
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| | Exciting News! Our Website is Live! |
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We're thrilled to share our website, designed to provide quick and easy access to everything you need for instructional support, professional development, and more! We've built this site with you in mind! It can be found on the GCC homepage under "More". |
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| | Interested in Leading Your Own Session? |
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| | How to Navigate the Bookings Page |
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Eager to sign up but need help navigating the platform? Watch this video for essential tools and tips to set you up for success! Select the icon to watch a video on how to book. |
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| | Signing up for Professional Learning has never been easier! Simply find the session you're interested in and click "Register Here." Once you book, you'll receive an email confirmation and an automatic calendar update no extra steps required! |
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| | Profession Learning Catalog |
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Administrators - Interested in bringing PD to your site but not sure where to start? Explore our PD Catalog, featuring sessions across all disciplines. Be sure to check out the sessions marked with a ⭐, which align with our Instructional Action Framework. Complete the PD Session Request form to customize professional learning that fits your campus's needs. |
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Professional Learning Team 916-286-5129 |
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