June

Mark your calendars for these upcoming training dates! These events will offer a full day of sought-after training, connecting, and more to support all Early Educators within Riverside County. More information to come.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist, Early Education Programs, joined Early Care and Education at their Quality Early Learning Services Symposium. This was a full day of instruction supporting play-based learning in early learning environments. Mallory presented Loose Parts, which focuses on challenging children's (and educator's) creativity and imagination to create new activities and learn new skills solely from recycled and loose materials. If you or your team are interested in this training or are in need of any professional development, view our UPK Training Offerings Menu and reach out to the UPK team for support.

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Early Education Programs in partnership with California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) completed the second session of a two-day training focused on creating fair and positive early learning environments and supporting the whole child. Thank you to all of the educators who attended these sessions and to our partners at CPIN! You are all making extraordinary changes and impacting the early learning world with your dedication!

2025/26

• CLASS Toddler Observation - July 10-11, 2025

• CLASS P-3 Observation - August 19-21, 2025

• CLASS Toddler Observation - September 9-10, 2025

• CLASS Infant Observation - October 9-10, 2025

• CLASS P-3 Observation - February 3-5, 2026

• CLASS Toddler - March, 24-25, 2026

Important Note! Session offered in Spanish only / Esta sesión se ofrecerá en español

Resource & Referral (R&R) is excited to offer in-person professional development opportunities to Riverside County early educators! Passport Saturday is a NOCOST in person educational opportunity for all early educators. Space is limited.

See below for registration information.

¡Recursos y Referencias (R&R) se enorgullece en ofrecer oportunidades de desarrollo profesional a docentes de educación temprana! El sábado de pasaporte es una oportunidad SIN COSTO para todos los docentes de educación temprana. El espacio está limitado.

Por favor consulte la información de registración a continuación.

Save the dates for the following upcoming Quality Early Learning Services Symposiums!

The EETDG is designed to support a portion of the tuition costs for California's current and future early educator workforce. EETDG Tuition Support Stipends will be awarded to candidates intending to advance their career as a California State Preschool/Head Start or Transitional Kindergarten Teacher employed within Riverside County. The grant is divided into four different tracks designed to support specific career goals described below.

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Early Education Teacher Development Grant Tracks

TRACK 1: EARLY EDUCATION/CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Designed for all TK-12 teachers in a district or charter school that need early childhood development units to teach Transitional Kindergarten (TK). Teachers do not need to be assigned to TK to participate in this grant.

Tuition Support Stipend:

$300 per unit, not to exceed $7,200 per person.

TRACK 2: CREDENTIAL PATHWAY

Created for early educators interested in obtaining a Multiple Subject, Preschool to Third Grade (PK3), or Early Childhood Special Education Teaching Credential required to teach TK or above, Career Technical Education for early childhood and family studies, or Administrative Credential to support TK-12 early education for candidates who currently hold a Child Development Program Director Permit. This Track is intended for coursework that is required for a credential to support the growth of Transitional Kindergarten.

Tuition Support Stipend:

$650 per unit, not to exceed $19,500 per person.

TRACK 3: CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER PERMIT OR ABOVE

Developed for all Paraeducators interested in obtaining additional early childhood development units to apply for or upgrade their Child Development Permit as required to become a preschool teacher, site supervisor, or director.

Tuition Support Stipend:

$300 per unit, not to exceed $7,200 per person.

TRACK 4: INFANT/TODDLER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Established for all educational staff interested in obtaining infant/toddler growth and development units in order to support 0-3 year old children.

Tuition Support Stipend:

$300 per unit, not to exceed $3,600 per person.

Join us for an exciting day of exploring innovative practices to create welcoming and supportive environments for all children to thrive. We are thrilled to share that our day will begin with Keynote Speaker, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning podcaster, Heather Avis. She is an advocate for shifting narratives, dedicated to shouting worth and creating spaces where everyone belongs. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions with a variety of topics on innovative practices and environments. This event is open to all childcare providers, child care center staff and administrators, Family Friend and Neighbor providers, and TK staff.

Join us for the 12th Annual Excellence Through Education Conference, a premier event designed to empower and equip school districts, sites, and community partners with evidence-based practices to address imbalances within systems, structures, and practices.

Featuring the theme "Elevate Our Impact," this year’s conference will focus on the following critical topics:

Asset Framing: Embrace a narrative that highlights individuals’ strengths and aspirations, fostering a positive and empowering environment.

Administrative Leadership: Explore leadership strategies that strengthen all systems, structures, and practices to promote increased performance outcomes.

MTSS Support (Multi-Tiered System of Supports): Learn about comprehensive support systems tailored to meet the unique needs of all students.

Integrated Educational Framework: Discover how to create cohesive and aligned educational environments that support every learner.

Family and Community Engagement: Engage with innovative strategies to build strong partnerships with families and communities, enhancing student success.