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Thriving in Challenging Economic Times

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States

Are you feeling the sting of a tough economy? Market changes and inflation can lead to rising levels of financial frustration. We will discuss steps you can consider to reduce or avoid added stress. We’ll also talk about what may be causing the price change, how you might adjust your budget, and the resources available to you.

Free

Understanding Personality Types

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States

Understanding personality types can be somewhat confusing. This one-hour seminar is designed to gain a practical understanding of the different types of personalities and teach you how personality types can impact our behavior. Participants will identify their personality type to learn how to use type preference as an energy management tool that enhances their skills in interpersonal communication. 

Free

CALPADS User Group

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States

This user group will discuss the latest releases and updates provided by CALPADS. In this training, multiple data technicians will discuss various reports submitted to CALPADS, from credentialing to free and reduced lunch applications. Numerous departments will be present to answer any questions that may arise.

Using Data to Understand Student Performance and Improve Student Outcomes

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States

TCSOS is pleased to be hosting a presentation by Dr. Joel Rabin from Inform2Inspire about analyzing and using data to understand student performance and improve student outcomes.

This workshop will be held at TCSOS on Wednesday, May 3, from 3-5 pm in Room 217.  This is intended for Superintendents, Site Administrators, Data Managers, and Teacher Leaders.

The main topics to be covered will be:

• Understanding CA School Dashboard scores, what they mean, how close our performance was to receiving higher ratings on the Dashboard, and how our scores compare to others
• Understanding what data analysis means, how to analyze our data effectively, and scheduling data analysis to improve our outcomes

To learn more about Joel’s work, check out his website at:  https://www.inform2inspire.com/

Free

Documents for Life

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States

"Documents for Life" is designed specifically for TCSOS employees who want to ensure they have the necessary documentation for their estate planning needs.

During this workshop, we will cover the critical legal documents you should consider putting in place, including advance directives, beneficiary forms, wills, and trusts. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your future and protect your loved ones.

Please note that this workshop is exclusive to TCSOS employees, so you can ask any questions or raise concerns specific to your situation. We understand that estate planning can be a sensitive topic, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Join us for "Documents for Life" and take the first step towards securing your future. We look forward to seeing you there.

Free

Interdistrict Transfers and the Role of the County Board in the Appeal Process

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

County boards of education decide appeals in interdistrict transfers, which can significantly impact the lives of students and their families.  This session will help board members understand their roles as appellate decision-makers by addressing the common elements of appeal procedures generally and the importance of understanding the standard and scope of review in an appellate process.  The session will also address specifically the legal standards for interdistrict transfer appeals, as well as practical considerations and real-life scenarios, so that board members will have a solid understanding of their responsibilities when considering these appeals.

Free

Suspensions & Expulsions

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

This session will provide training on all aspects of student discipline, including grounds for suspensions and expulsions, other means of correction, investigations, and expulsion hearing procedures.

Free

Professional Writing and Email Etiquette

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States

This training is reserved for TCSOS Employees only.
How do you ensure your email will be read? This program identifies the do’s and don'ts of email and offers suggestions for writing emails in a way that captures the attention of the recipient and gives them all the pertinent information. The presentation includes information about subject lines, format, content, emotions, grammar and punctuation, signatures, and the use of CCs and BCCs.

Free

Understanding Personality Types

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States

Understanding personality types can be somewhat confusing. This one-hour seminar is designed to gain a practical understanding of the different types of personalities and teach you how personality types can impact our behavior. Participants will identify their own personality type to learn how to use type preference as an energy management tool that enhances their skills in interpersonal communication.

Free

Brown Act Training for Board Members

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

This session will provide training on all aspects of the Brown Act, which governs open meetings of public educational agencies.  This discussion will cover notice and agenda requirements, serial meetings, open and closed sessions, violations and remedies, and the public’s right to participate in the process.

Free

Rural County Data Reporting with CDE

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States

CDE will be at TCSOS for training  “How to effectively report educator assignments in CALPADS, so the data (which becomes part of Cal SAAS, and then later SARC, and soon LCAP) are an accurate representation of what’s going on.”  Discussion on the challenges specific to rural areas and the educator shortage issues.

Free

New Board Member Workshop

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

This session will provide new Board Members with current information on some of the most common topics that will likely arise during their terms. We will discuss Board Members’ Roles and Responsibilities/Parliamentary Procedure; Finances & Human Resources; Public Meetings and Public Records; and Conflicts of Interest.

Free