Building on Our Collective Momentum
Building on the conversations and connections established through the 2026 It Takes All of Us Workforce Summit, this spring 2027 webinar series will continue to bring together expanded learning workforce practitioners, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders to deepen collaboration and advance shared workforce strategies.
Together, we will deepen collaboration, share practices, strengthen partnerships, and advance shared expanded learning workforce strategies across California.
Spring 2027 Webinar Schedule
Explore The Five Upcoming Sessions
Join Mike Taylor, a San Rafael educator with over 20 years of experience, photographer, and lead artist of this project. He will facilitate this interactive Photovoice and toolkit workshop exploring how to capture, share, and elevate the voices and experiences of the expanded learning workforce. Help us continue to grow the Stories from the Field project to include voices from across California!
Presenters: Mike Taylor, Photographer and PCY
🗓️Tuesday, February 9, 2027
⏰10:00 am - 11:30 am
Explore models and opportunities that leverage expanded learning experience to support pathways into teaching careers. Learn about current efforts and share local examples of the partnerships, programs, and practices needed to help expanded learning educators better navigate the system on their way to becoming teachers.
Presenters: PCY, California Teaching Fellows Foundation, and more
🗓️Tuesday, February 18, 2027
⏰10:00 am - 11:30 am
Explore the NAA Job Quality Standards, learn from implementation examples, and discuss strategies for strengthening workforce recruitment, retention, and engagement.
Presenters: Vincent Arroyo, Program Manager, CalSAC
🗓️Wednesday, March 24, 2027
⏰10:00 am - 11:30 am
Paid internships for high school students are proving effective in addressing one of the biggest challenges facing California Schools: the education workforce challenge. High schoolers gain critical job experience, earn needed income, and develop leadership skills while being inspired to pursue careers in teaching or the expanded learning workforce.
Presenters: Callista Galliher, Youth Workforce Initiative Coordinator, The Center (SCCSC)
🗓️Thursday, April 15, 2027
⏰10:00 am - 11:30 am
Workshop: Topic to be determined post-Summit
🗓️Tuesday, April 20, 2027
⏰10:00 am - 11:30 am