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Leadership Center Newsletter

JANUARY 2024

Leadership Center Newsletter JANUARY 2024

JULY 2024

The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) Leadership Center is delighted to share our monthly newsletter. Our mission in this newsletter is to keep you engaged and informed. In addition, we will spotlight exemplary leaders from various sectors across the county.


At the RCOE Leadership Center, we understand the value of continuous growth and development in leadership. We are dedicated to supporting your journey toward becoming a more effective and impactful leader. Should you have any questions on customized supports to meet your leadership needs, please do not hesitate to reach out.


We extend our heartfelt gratitude for being a part of this leadership community and look forward to navigating the path forward alongside you in the 2023-2024 school year.


Visit www.rcoe.us/leadership-center to learn more about the RCOE Leadership Center.

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

On behalf of the Leadership Center at RCOE, Dr. Jones and Dr. Devor would like to wish you a great 2024 - 2025 school year.

Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year!

As we start a new academic year, the Riverside County Office of Education Leadership Center is inspired to continue our mission of guiding new and experienced leaders toward success. Our commitment to providing unparalleled opportunities for professional development, networking, collaboration, and coaching is stronger than ever. By building the capacity and skills of our leaders, we ensure continued success for all.


This year, our Academies are set to support a dynamic educational environment filled with forward-thinking, systems conscientious professionals. Our focus will be on integrating learning with practical application for real results. These academies emphasize the support, systemization, and expertise required by new and experienced administrators to create lasting success in our schools and districts.


In addition to our Academies, the Leadership Center offers various opportunities for leaders to enhance self-awareness, communication, and relationships. We provide a foundational understanding of strategic planning, emotional intelligence, and leading with intention, equipping our leaders with the tools necessary to thrive.


Our goals for the 2024-2025 School Year include:


  • Enhancing the leadership skills of new and experienced administrators through targeted professional development and coaching.

  • Fostering collaborative networks for leaders to share best practices, innovate, and support each other in overcoming the challenges within their respective schools and districts.

  • Emphasizing the importance of “Trust and Inspire” leadership and strategic planning, to ensure leaders are well-equipped to lead with understanding, responsiveness, and vision.


As we look forward to the year ahead, we remain dedicated to supporting educational leaders in their journey to create thriving, successful learning environments. Here’s to a productive and impactful 2024-2025 school year!


Dr. Jason C. Jones, Director I, Leadership Development

Riverside County Office of Education Leadership Center

The Leadership Academy is a dynamic educational environment of forward-thinking, systems conscientious professionals integrating learning with practical application for results. As leaders navigate the path forward, these academies underpin the support, calibration, and expertise needed by new and experienced administrators to create enduring success in schools and districts.

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FIRST 100 DAYS

Congratulations on your new role as a leader to your school site!


You certainly have an exciting journey ahead of you. The first 100 days are indeed crucial for setting the tone and vision for your leadership.


The Riverside County Office of Education Leadership Center is excited to provide support for this important window of time. This four part series is designed to help you navigate the key aspects of your role, from preparing and assessing, building community, instructional leadership, and solidifying your vision.


Time will be spent learning, networking, and developing goals to directly support your context.


Register to participate in this unique experience designed for those in new positions just like you.


All participants will receive individualized coaching between each session.


Who should attend: Site Leaders (New to Site or Role)


REGISTER HERE

When?

Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024, 03:30 PM

Where?

Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center, Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, USA

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The Whole Story: Women in Leadership Academy

What stories do you share with others? Do your stories align with your aspirations, goals, and dreams? Are you actively shaping your own story?


Join a transformative movement where the story is the catalyst, balance is the goal, and thriving in wholeness is the ultimate victory. This academy will focus on women in leadership focused on developing their story which empowers them to tell their unique story through conflict, context, and conclusion.


These sessions will not only aid you in crafting your leadership narrative but also provide a platform to connect with other women across the industry, facilitating discussion on values, balance, health, and ultimately, wholeness.


Who Should Attend: Women in leadership positions across various sectors, including business, education, public services, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to attend.


REGISTER HERE

When?

Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024, 04:00 PM

Where?

Riverside County Office of Education, 13th Street, Riverside, CA, USA

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Communication in a Crisis Academy

The news van is parked outside your school, and the phones are ringing off the hook. Parents are lined up at the front gate demanding to pick up their students immediately.


What do you do next? If your district has a crisis communications plan and/or a public information officer (PIO), those are your first steps. But, what do you do if those resources are not available when you find yourself in charge of the next crisis du jour at your school?


In this academy presentation from two experienced school communicators, you will learn about:


  • Responding vs. reacting
  • Assessing, analyzing, and taking action
  • Decisions in the moment vs. ripple effect of impact for years to come
  • Preparing today for the emergency of tomorrow
  • What your district Public Information Officer wishes all their school leaders knew



It may feel like your career pathway hangs in the balance during and after emergency situations. How you handle it can affect your professional future. Every crisis is an opportunity, so come learn how to ensure it propels you forward.


Who should attend: Site and/or District Leaders


REGISTER HERE

When?

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024, 03:30 PM

Where?

Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center, Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, USA

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Planting the Seeds of Change: PK-3 Leadership

As California schools continue to implement universal Pre-Kindergarten and rigorous foundational and developmentally appropriate practices through 3rd grade, the pivotal role of leadership becomes increasingly indispensable in ensuring academic success across all levels.


The Riverside County Office of Education's Early Education Programs and Leadership Center will share valuable practices aimed at fostering alignment from Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade, concurrently addressing the nuances of effectively managing complex organizational change.


In this academy series from two experienced leaders in preschool and elementary education, you will learn more about:


  • Newly adopted California Preschool Learning Foundations
  • Using data to support PK-3 alignment of your instructional program
  • Next steps to navigate 2025-2026
  • Leadership strategies for navigating complex change
  • Opportunities for engagement and networking with fellow elementary site leaders



Who Should Attend: Elementary Site Leaders and Early Education District Leaders


REGISTER HERE

When?

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, 03:30 PM

Where?

3939 13th Street, Riverside, CA 92501 USA

Event Information

Trust & Inspire

The Riverside County Office is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Trust & Inspire Workshop, a three-part series designed to empower educational leaders like you. Participants will deepen their understanding of how to shift from command and control to Trust and Inspire leadership.


Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to internalize and embody fundamental beliefs of leadership and critical stewardship to further enhance their ability to foster trust, inspire their teams, and drive excellence in their organizations.


Part 1: Cultivating Trust and Inspiration in Leadership

Part 2: The Three Stewardships of a Trust and Inspire Leaders

Part 3: Trust and Inspire Series Culmination and Celebration


In addition, each participant will receive two group coaching sessions with Dr. Candace Singh to directly impact the sustainability of the practices being shared at the workshop.


Workshops and Coaching will be led by Dr. Candace Singh.


Dr. Candy Singh has dedicated 34 years to PK-12 and higher education, currently serving as Clinical Professor of Leadership, Superintendent in Residence, and Director of the Center for Educational Leadership at the University of La Verne (ULV). Prior to her retirement from PK-12, she spent over 11 years as a school district superintendent, receiving the California 2022 Exemplary Woman in Education Award from the Association of CA School Administrators (ACSA). A first-generation college graduate, Candy holds a Bachelor's degree in elementary education, a Master's degree in Educational Administration, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. Her research focuses on leadership practices that enhance employee effectiveness and job satisfaction.

When?

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024, 03:30 PM

Where?

4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, USA

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Journey to Leadership

Have you been exploring how to further your impact in education? Has this exploration led you to thinking about completing an Administrative Credentialing Program?


In partnership with the School of Education Center for Administrator Preparation, the Riverside County Office of Education Leadership Center is offering the Journey to Leadership, an academy that will guide a cohort of driven educational leaders exploring next steps in their career.


Topics include:


  • Guiding the Future: Unveiling the Essence of Educational Leadership
  • Leadership Paths: A Day in the Life of Site Leaders
  • Navigating the Landscape of Leadership: Essential Insights from Certificated Teacher to Administrator- Your Next Step: Securing a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential



Who Should Attend: Educators interested in a professional path towards Site Leadership. This Academy is intended for those who have not yet started a credentialing program.


REGISTER HERE

When?

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025, 04:00 PM

Where?

Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center, Brockton Avenue, Riverside, California, USA

A gathering of leaders to discuss, collaborate, and be inspired by other leaders who are navigating the path forward and setting improved direction in the organizational proficiency and well-being. These conferences will build your capacity as a leader in whatever type of role you serve.

Breaking Barriers Takes ALL Of Us

Equity starts with everyone, and each step toward equity requires the collective stride of every soul. In order to break down barriers in our schools, every voice and every action matters.


Now in its 11th year, the Excellence Through Equity Conference is expanding to include strands and speakers that are inclusive to every department in every school district.


Staff from accounting and health services to human resources and technology, and every role in between, are invited to the 2024 Excellence Through Equity Conference to identify the essential nature of their roles through the lens of equity.


This year's conference will engage, equip, and uplift more educators than ever before through mindset shifting, collaboration, and professional learning.


This year’s conference will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center on September 19-20, 2024.

Registration link

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Belonging and Networking Leaders

Riverside County Office of Education Leadership Center is excited to share an opportunity with FranklinCovey.


FranklinCovey is hosting a complimentary event that celebrates the power of connection and personal growth through the world renowned 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Building a Culture of Belonging.


Participate in engaging hands-on activities, connect with like-minded educators, and cultivate connection through a culture of belonging. Leave with practical resources you can execute with your staff and opportunities with other Riverside county leaders.


There will be opportunities to carpool based on availability. Please indicate your preference when registering for this event.


REGISTER HERE

When?

Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024, 07:30 AM

Where?

170 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, CA, USA

“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are able to become.” - John Wooden


The Riverside County Office of Education Leadership Center offers opportunities for leaders to improve self-awareness, communication, and relationships. With a foundational understanding of your own emotional intelligences, time will be spent in co-creating a personalized plan to ensure growth in yourself as a leader.


The Riverside County Office of Education Leadership Coaches


Our esteemed coaches are equipped with advanced degrees in Administration, Leadership and Counseling, along with TK-12 site, district, and county level experience. Additionally, our coaches have a deep understanding of current leadership frameworks and research, which enables them to provide high-quality coaching services.


Contact Dr. Emily M. Devor, Administrator, RCOE Leadership Center at edevor@rcoe.us or

(951) 826-6107.

Connection: “...the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” - Brené Brown


Come together as a leadership community to network, learn, and connect with each other during Office Hours.


Office Hours is time set aside for you to discuss issues that are relevant to leadership today. It may include research from current readings, new legislation, and/or trouble shooting an existing issue.


Monthly Office Hours: 30 - 45 minutes with specific topics followed by open discussions


Who Should Attend: Anyone in a role of leadership.


Date and Time

11:00 AM.

August 28

September 25

October 30

January 29

March 26

May 28


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YOU MADE IT TO THE END - THANK YOU FOR ENGAGING IN THIS NEWSLETTER!

If there are any changes to the roles of School Site Leadership in your district, please let the Leadership Center know by emailing Dr. Emily M. Devor at edevor@rcoe.us. We want to make sure everyone receives the communications of how the Riverside County Office of Education Leadership Center is supporting growth of all site leaders in Riverside County.

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