This 3-hour course is designed for users new to Excel.  Topics include ribbon navigation, worksheet structure, editing cells, cell properties, printing, saving, and file types. RCOE will bill districts as per the service agreement at the rate of $65 per person (without certification) or $100 per person (with certification) or at the group rate of (10 or more people) of $55 per person (without certification) or $90 per person (with certification).  Three hour classes are billed at $50 per person (without certification) or $65 per person (with certification) or at the group rate (10 or more people) of $40 per person.  There is never a charge for Galaxy Training or for RCOE employees.

A 10-week University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) course offered through Project DELTA focusing on fractions, integers, rational number operations, and geometric probability.  Participants will use a fraction area model to explore part-whole relationships, equivalence, and operations.  Other topics include fraction concepts with linear models, and linking fraction concepts to decimals and percents.   Prerequisite:Intermediate Algebra  (Please see http://www.math.ucla.edu/mcpt/ for more information, including individual unit summaries.)   Optional Credit - Participants can receive units from UCLA for salary advancement or apply towards a Supplemental or Subject Matter Authorization.  Completion of the course with a grade of C or better is required to receive units.  Make check payable to University of California, Los Angeles in the amount of $265 for the units.  This will be collected on the first night of the course.

The Cluster 6 Spring Meeting is an opportunity for program leaders/directors to engage in professional development, network with colleagues, and learn the latest information from the California Department of Education and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  Topics will include accreditation, fiscal information, FACT training updates, and narrative submission guidelines. Note:  Please bring materials according to the latest newsletter.

This course is designed for competent Windows XP users seeking to expand their skills.  Topics include using your desktop, advanced taskbar properties, file structure and types, appearance and themes, arranging and organizing folders, searching, and using applications. RCOE will bill districts as per the service agreement at the rate of $65 per person (without certification) or $100 per person (with certification) or at the group rate (10 or more people) of $55 per person (without certification) or $90 per person (with certification).  Three hour classes are billed at $50 per person (without certification) or $65 per person (with certification) or at the group rate (10 or more people) of $40 per person.  There is never a charge for Galaxy training or for RCOE employees.

These series of trainings are designed to provide all support providers with ongoing learning-focused mentoring skills that will allow them to facilitate the formative assessment process for induction teachers.

These series of trainings are designed to provide all support providers with ongoing learning-focused mentoring skills that will allow them to facilitate the formative assessment process for induction teachers.

These series of trainings are designed to provide all support providers with ongoing learning-focused mentoring skills that will allow them to facilitate the formative assessment process for induction teachers.

This two-day workshop is designed for kindergarten and transitional kindergarten teams to discuss and explore implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in the classrooms. English Language Arts (ELA): ELA Common Core Standards Dialogic Reading Strategies Assessment and Parent Communication Math: Math Common Core Standards Focus on Standards for Mathematical Practice Focus on Science Number Talks and Multiple Strategies Note: **Date Change** Please note this is a change from what was previously advertised.

Sponsored by California Department of Education (CDE) and California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) This training is designed to build the knowledge and capacity for school site administrators to provide effective collaborative leadership for quality after school programs. ·     Research shows that alignment of the school day and the after school program helps close the achievement gap and builds positive relationships.   ·     School administrators play a key role in the convergence of after school programs and the school day.   ·     High-quality after school programs expose students to experiences unavailable during the instructional day.     Note:  **Location Change** Day 3 - April 5, 2012, will be held at Jurupa Unified School District, 4850 Pedley Road, Riverside, CA  92509.

The Cluster 6 Spring Meeting is an opportunity for program leaders/directors to engage in professional development, network with colleagues, and learn the latest information from the California Department of Education and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  Topics will include accreditation, fiscal information, FACT training updates, and narrative submission guidelines. Note:  Please bring materials according to the latest newsletter.

This course is designed for new and beginning PowerPoint users seeking to expand their skills.  Topics include working slides, slide layout, placeholders, formatting slides, numbered and bulleted lists, profing tools, print preview and delivering your presentation. RCOE will bill districts as per the service agreement at the rate of $65 per person (without certification) or $100 per person (with certification) or at the group rate (10 or more people) of $55 per person (without certification) or $90 per person (with certification).  Three hour classes are billed at $50 per person (without certification) or $65 per person (with certification) or at the group rate (10 or more people) of $40 per person.  There is never a charge for Galaxy training or for RCOE employees.

This course is designed to teach and verify understanding of science fundamental concepts and skills as defined by the Science Content Standards for California Public Schools.  Tier 2 will focus on advanced aspects of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science, along with scientific investigation and experimentation. Optional credit - four extended education units available.  Additional information will be provided on the first day of class.