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Teacher Professional Development Workshops in California

There are 10 upcoming workshops from 6 organizers for teachers in California. The next is RTI at Work™ Institute on Dec 2 in Pasadena, CA. 5 are free, and the most common topics are literacy, arts and assessment.

Updated November 2, 2026

In-person K-12 workshops for teachers across California, from Fullerton, Sacramento, Pasadena and San Marino. There are 10 upcoming workshops from 6 organizers, covering literacy, arts and assessment. Register directly with each organizer.

Upcoming workshops for teachers in California

Educators collaborating on a multitiered intervention systemProfessional learningFor teachers
Wed · Dec 28:00 AM PT· Pasadena, CA

RTI at Work™ Institute

A three-day institute on response to intervention and multitiered systems of support. Learn how to build a collaborative school culture, unpack standards into learning targets, design common assessments, plan embedded intervention time, target Tier 1–3 supports, and utilize leadership teams to monitor progress and revise interventions. Connect RTI at Work with the PLC at Work process to create effective academic and behavioral interventions.

ST
$799
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Students working on a hands-on STEM projectSTEMFor teachers
Sat · Nov 79:00 AM PT· Fullerton, CA

Wonder in Every Stroke: Integrating Art with STEM & Stories

Explore how play supports attention, memory, meaning-making, and engagement through painting, drawing, journaling, storytelling, and creative design. Leave with practical ideas, completed projects, giveaways, and inspiration for joyful learning experiences.

SC
KW
Free
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesEdTechFor teachers
Sat · Nov 79:00 AM PT· Fullerton, CA

Technology Tools to Support Literacy Instruction: Part 2

Part 2 of the Reading Center directors' series on free education technology tools for literacy instruction. Integrate AI tools, readability platforms, and other resources to support young readers. Part 1 is not required to attend.

JC
CS
Free
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesLiteracyFor teachers
Sat · Nov 149:00 AM PT· Fullerton, CA

Cultivating Reading Comprehension Through Engaging Text

Set the stage for curiosity and the joy of reading. Explore approaches to cultivating comprehension with culturally relevant text, scaffolding instruction, and generating collaborative dialogue among multilingual learners in this hands-on session.

JG
Free
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesEarly literacyFor teachers
Sat · Dec 59:00 AM PT· Fullerton, CA

Step Into the Story: Comprehension Through Play & Perspective

Teach essential early listening and reading comprehension skills through play-based, developmentally appropriate perspective-taking. Engage in character play and leave with ready-to-use, hands-on classroom materials.

RO
Free
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesLiteracyFor teachers
Sat · Dec 129:00 AM PT· Fullerton, CA

Strategies to Empower Young Authors

Help young students see themselves as confident, capable writers. Explore practical, engaging strategies for building a strong writing community, supporting idea generation, and scaffolding the writing process in the elementary classroom.

JG
Free
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Educators collaborating on standards-based grading implementationAssessmentFor teachers
Mon · Mar 1, 20278:00 AM PT· Sacramento, CA

Leading Standards-Based Learning Workshop

A two-day workshop that emphasises starting with the rationale and process for prioritising standards in standards-based grading rather than with the grading system. Participants work through proficiency scale development, quality classroom assessments, meaningful grades, and the leadership moves that make the shift stick.

MR
$799
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesArtsFor teachers
Sat · Nov 710:00 AM–2:00 PM PT· San Marino, CA

Educator Workshop: The Art of Breaking the Mold

A full-day, in-person workshop for K–12 educators of all grades and subjects on how artists break the mold and challenge conventions, centered on Los Angeles artist Doyle Lane's innovative approach to clay. Aligned with California arts, SEL, speaking-and-listening and ELD standards. Registration includes admission to The Huntington and lunch; a certificate of attendance is available on request. Advance registration required.

TH
$40
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Teachers collaborating at a classroom management workshopSocial-emotional learningFor teachers
Tue · Mar 28:30 AM–3:30 PM PT· Sacramento, CA

Responsive Classroom Institute — Sacramento, CA

A one-day, in-person Responsive Classroom institute for elementary and middle school educators in Sacramento. Courses offered at this institute: Educating the Whole Child Before the Risk-Taking Years, Ages 4-10; Educating the Whole Child During the Risk-Taking Years, Ages 11-17; Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom. Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that builds safe, joyful, engaging classrooms through practical strategies for classroom management, morning meeting and positive discipline. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

RC
Price: see organizer
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Teachers collaborating at a classroom management workshopClassroom ManagementFor teachers
Tue · Mar 28:30 AM–3:30 PM PT· Sacramento, CA

Introduction to Responsive Classroom — Sacramento, CA

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Sacramento: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom. Experience foundational Responsive Classroom practices, explore the core beliefs and guiding principles behind safe, engaging, student-centered classrooms, and collaborate with peers. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

RC
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Frequently asked questions

Are these workshops free?
5 of the 10 upcoming workshops for teachers in California listed here are free to attend. The rest are paid, and the price for each session is shown on its listing — from single-session workshops to multi-day institutes.
How do I register?
Registration is handled by the organizer, not by K-12 Workshops. Open any listing and use the registration link to book your place directly on the organizer's own site.
Who can attend?
These are professional development sessions for K-12 teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders. Each listing shows the grade band it is designed for.
When is the next workshop?
RTI at Work™ Institute, on Dec 2 in Pasadena, CA, followed by Wonder in Every Stroke: Integrating Art with STEM & Stories on Nov 7.
Where are they held?
Upcoming workshops for teachers in California are in Fullerton, CA, Sacramento, CA, Pasadena, CA and San Marino, CA. This page updates automatically as workshops are added or pass.