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.

On April 15, 2024, the Riverside County of Education Leadership Center hosted a Leadership at the Center Showcase. The evening was dedicated to honoring exceptional support and commemorating remarkable achievements of equity and inclusion across the county.

In addition to hearing from James Monroe Elementary, Menifee Valley Middle School, and Rancho Verde High School leaders, the audience was also inspired by the words of Rev. Dr. Lee Johnson of California Baptist University.

To learn more about or share your own experiences of Equity and Inclusion, register for the Riverside County Office of Education EQUITY THROUGH EXCELLENCE 2024 Conference. Information can be found below or on the website here.

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.

As you start thinking about the 2024-2025 school year, be sure to keep in mind how to best support your leadership development. Below are a list of some of the Academies planned for next year. More information will be coming soon. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the Leadership Center at 951-826-6262.

• FIRST 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL (August/October/December/January)

• THE WHOLE STORY: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (September/November/February/April)

• COMMUNICATION IN A CRISIS (October 15)

• RESTORATIVE PRACTICES (Fall-Specific dates and location to be determined)

• 2024-2025 PLANTING SEEDS OF CHANGE: PK-3 LEADERSHIP (October/January/March)

• JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP (Spring 2025)

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

“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 and 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.

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
• Register to receive Zoom link

Who Should Attend

Anyone in a role of leadership.

Date and Time

Last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM.