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Solano County Office of Education

Solano County Office of Education

Advancing Science Instruction through Professional Learning Communities
Empowering Collaboration, Strengthening Instruction

Advancing Science Instruction through Professional Learning Communities
Empowering Collaboration, Strengthening Instruction

Solano County Office of Education invites science teachers (Grades 4-12) and any instructional leaders supporting science instruction (including teacher leaders, instructional coaches, TOSAs, and site and district administrators) to two full-day professional learning sessions focused on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for continuous improvement in science instructional practices and leadership.
 
Dates: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 & Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 9am - 3 pm
Location: Solano County Office of Education, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA
 
Facilitator: Steven M. Wood, Director of Science, Solution Tree Leader
 
Why Attend?
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  • Discover ow to answer the Four Critical Questions every PLC must address
  • Develop a common understanding of the Three Big Ideas of PLCs
  • Explore why a collaborative culture supports wellness for educators
  • Gain insight into best practices for leading and sustaining effective science PLCs
  • Time with educational leaders and teammates to collaborate and plan for next steps
 
Materials: All participants will receive a copy of Learning by Doing (4th Ed.) - A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work®, Fourth Edition
 
Registration Fee: $50/person - includes 2 days of professional learning, materials, and lunch.
Participants may pay by PO or PayPal. Payment instructions are included in the registration link below.
 
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                                                            Please register by Friday, September 12, 2025.  Space is limited!
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Questions: Contact SCOE Educational Services at EdServices@solanocoe.net
STEAM Network!

STEAM Network!

Join us to connect with fellow Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math educators and supporters (site and district administrators, community partners) in a face-to-face setting to spark collaboration, gain resources, share key updates on policy and STEAM-related initiatives, and explore approaches in STEAM that can build equitable, thriving learning environments for all.
 
Audience:
  • Educators teaching or supporting STEAM
  • TOSAs, Instructions Leaders
  • Expanded Learning Leaders and Staff
  • Site and District Administrators
  • Community Partners
 
Hybrid (In-person and Zoom) Meeting Dates (both from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
 
Location: SCOE Main Office, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield / Zoom link will be emailed to registrants
 
 
Contacts:
Steph Morgado
Program Manager, STEAM and Robotics
 
Alex Thomas
Program Manager, Math Curriculum Instruction