Community of Practice
Sonoma County Office of Education
5340 Skylane Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Site leaders
- Principals
- Assistant/ VP Principals
District Leaders
- Superintendents
- Directors
- Coordinators
Leaders who serve Lake, Mendocino, Marin, Napa & Sonoma County schools
Women in Leadership
Leading for Justice
This CoP will provide a supportive space for leaders to:
- Reflect deeply on their practice as anti-racist equity leaders
- Connect and collaborate with other women site leaders across the region
- Build leadership capacity through professional learning and equity-centered tools
Program Highlights
- Kickoff Convening: Women in School Leadership Forum, Hyatt Regency, Santa Rosa, CA — September 17–19, 2025.
The Forum begins at 4pm. - Monthly Virtual Sessions: October 2025 – July 2026,
3:30pm - 5:00pm. LEADING FOR JUSTICE THROUGH ANTI-RACIST PRINCIPLES (L.E.A.P.), facilitated by Dr. Lori Watson. 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/13, 2/10, 3/3, 4/21, and 5/19.
Purpose of Community of Practice
- Support women in leadership development
- Strengthen networking and connections among site leaders
- Provide professional learning and tools to lead with equity
Leadership in Mathematics Series:
- High Quality Curriculum Adoption
- BTC Bet Practices & Key Indicators
- 2023 Mathematics Framework Toolkit
For District Leadership, Site Administrators, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, & Counselors
High Quality Curriculum Adoption
Dr. Julianne Foxworthy Gonzalez Dr. Julianne Foxworthy Gonzalez will facilitate a comprehensive, phased approach to supporting districts in adopting high-quality instructional materials from the State Board of Education curriculum adoption list, with an emphasis on ensuring alignment and support for multilingual learners.
In-Person Session Kick-Off (at MCOE)
- September 19 | 8:30am-12:30pm
Learning Sessions (Virtual)
- October 22, 2025
- November 19, 2025
- January 14, 2026
BTC Best Practices & Key Indicators
Kevin Deutsch will guide a deepened understanding of Building Thinking Classrooms through strategies for effective implementation, engaging instructional moves, and skills to provide meaningful feedback and champion thinking-centered classrooms, with a focus on practices that foster access and success for multilingual learners.
Learning Sessions (at MCOE)
- October 8, 2025
- January 28, 2026
- March 11, 2026
All sessions 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
2023 Mathematics Framework Toolkit
Leo Kostelnik will lead an exploration of the 2023 CA Mathematics Framework and support the development of a shared vision for effective math instruction. Participants will build leadership and coaching skills, support effective teaching, and explore inclusive practices that ensure access and success for multilingual learners.
Learning Sessions (at MCOE)
- November 5, 2025
- February 11, 2026
- April 22, 2026
All Sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm
| Questions? Contact Michelle Drake mdrake@marinschools.org |
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Cost: None (Professional Learning brought to you through 21 CSLA and the California-Math, Science, & Computer Science grant (Cal-MSCS)) |
 Leadership in Mathematics Series:High-Quality Curriculum AdoptionFor District Leadership, Site Administrators, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, & Counselors |
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Dr. Julianne Foxworthy Gonzalez Dr. Julianne Foxworthy Gonzalez will lead a phased approach to help districts adopt high-quality instructional materials from the State Board of Education list, with a focus on ensuring responsiveness to multilingual learners.
- Build your team's capacity and confidence throughout the adoption process;
- Gain guidance on moving beyond surface-level impressions to critically evaluate curricularfeatures that meaningfully support student learning and effective teaching—ensuring your teachers and students have high-quality instructional materials tailored to your local context.
In-Person Session Kickoff at Marin County Office of Education
September 19, 2025 | 8:30am-12:30pm
- Laying the Foundation for an Equitable Curriculum Adoption - Key considerations and strategies for planning a successful curriculum adoption and how centering the needs of multilingual learners leads to better curriculum choices for all learners.
Sessions will be held Wednesdays virtually from 10:00am - 12:00pm
October 15, 2025
- Forming Teams & Defining Evaluation Standards: Building an effective and representative adoption team and preparing your criteria for evaluation
November 19, 2025
- Evaluating Curricula Using your Criteria: Norming, calibrating, and comparing and moving beyond making decisions based on surface level features to identify curricular features that actually support students and teachers.
December 10, 2025
- Adoption and Beyond: Making the final curriculum adoption decision, identifying who should be included in the decision-making process, and planning for implementation and next steps after adoption
January 14, 2026
- Session for Consultation: An opportunity for personalized, district specific consultation—allowing participants to ask questions, seek clarification, and receive targeted guidance.
Questions? Contact Michelle Drake
mdrake@marinschools.org
 Leadership in Mathematics Series:BTC Best Practices & Key IndicatorsFor District Leadership, Site Administrators, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, & Counselors |
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Kevin Deutsch will lead this professional learning series to deepen the understanding of Building Thinking Classrooms in mathematics. Through focused in-person sessions, participants will explore key strategies and instructional practices that foster student engagement, collaborative problem-solving, and deep mathematical thinking.
Leaders will learn how to observe and recognize effective thinking classroom moves, develop a clear lens for instructional observation, and provide meaningful feedback that supports teachers in cultivating thinking-centered learning environments. Grounded in research-based practices, this series prepares administrators to lead and advocate for highquality math instruction across school sites.
Sessions to be held on Wednesdays in-person at the Marin County Office of Education from 10:00am - 12:00pm
October 8, 2025
- Foundations of Building Thinking Classrooms: Explore the core principles and instructional routines of Building Thinking Classrooms, and begin developing an observational lens for identifying key strategies in action.
January 28, 2026
- Observing and Supporting Thinking Classrooms: Learn to identify and interpret student and teacher actions that signal effective implementation. Focus on how to provide timely, constructive feedback that supports teacher growth.
March 11, 2026
- Sustaining and Leading a Thinking Classroom Culture: Discover strategies for scaling and sustaining thinking centered practices across grade levels and school sites. Reflect on leadership moves that promote long-term instructional change.
Questions? Contact Michelle Drake
mdrake@marinschools.org
 Leadership in Mathematics Series:2023 Mathematics Frameworks ToolkitFor District Leadership, Site Administrators, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, & Counselors |
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Leo Kostelnik will lead an in-depth exploration of the 2023 CA Mathematics Framework, highlighting best practices and resources to enhance instruction and ensure access for multilingual learners and other diverse student groups. This professional learning series will provide both theoretical knowledge and practical strategies for implementing equitable, language-rich mathematics instruction aligned with the Framework.
Participants will develop a shared vision for effective math teaching, strengthen leadership and coaching skills, and support educators in integrating content, pedagogy, and technology. The series emphasizes equity through inclusive practices that foster positive math mindsets, affirm student identity, and build on the linguistic and cultural assets of multilingual learners, while engaging in collaboration to sustain meaningful implementation.
Sessions to be held on Wednesdays in-person at the Marin County Office of Education from 10:00am - 12:00pm
November 5, 2025
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Centering Equity & Cultivating a Mathematical Mindset
February 11, 2026
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Deepening Understanding Through Investigation and Connection
April 22, 2026
- Designing Instruction and Assessment Around Big Ideas
- Progressions in Number Sense: Foundations for Learning
Questions? Contact Michelle Drake
mdrake@marinschools.org
