The California Stronger Connections Technical Assistance Center (SCTAC) encourages collaboration between California local education agencies (LEAs) and their communities to foster safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
WestEd, in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE), is hosting several free virtual events to support SCTAC goals.
Upcoming Events
- Beyond Self-Care: Creating Supportive Conditions for Staff Well-Being
Date: June 18, 2026
Description: Supporting staff well-being in schools requires more than encouraging individual self-care; it calls for intentional practices, supportive conditions, and a culture of collective care. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies schools and districts can use to support adult well-being, strengthen connection, and create more restorative work environments. Participants will also hear from a school Principal about how staff well-being efforts have made a meaningful difference in her school community, including the role of a dedicated staff wellness space. The webinar will offer practical strategies and resources that educators and leaders can adapt to help create healthier, more supportive conditions for staff across a school community.
Register | Learn More - Wellness Mini-Session: Mindfulness & Creativity with Neurographic Art
Date: September 9, 2026
Description: Webinar | In this workshop, you will explore Neurographic Art, a meditative drawing process that transforms stress into calm through simple, flowing lines and organic shapes. Unlike traditional art, Neurographic Art focuses entirely on the process of creation rather than a final masterpiece.
Register | Learn More - Attendance and Connections Network for Local Education Agencies
Date: 5 Sessions Beginning September 29, 2026
All local education agencies in California are invited to join a cohort of peers working to improve school climate through participatory data use practices. Through a 5-part series of interactive sessions, teams of 2-3 will engage in peer learning to explore effective approaches for collecting and analyzing school climate data in partnership with community members, and identify meaningful metrics and data routines that effectively capture the essence of belonging, connection, and engagement within the school community. Engage in collaboration and learning with peers throughout California to support participatory school climate and attendance data–use practices. Learn More.
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Learn more about the Stronger Connections programming.