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Las Virgenes Unified School DistrictCGSE Center for Educational Excellence

LVUSD + CGSE · 2026–27

MicroCredentials.
Meaningful growth.

Learn with colleagues. Bring new ideas to your everyday work.

Offered in partnership with CGSE and LVUSD Human Resources, our MicroCredentials connect professional learning with the work you do every day. Choose a pathway for your role and grow through shared learning, practical application, and reflection.

The 2026–27 classes begin in November 2026–January 2027, depending on the pathway and conclude in May 2027. CELP and Coaching meet January 7–May 26. Para / IA Level 1 dates are listed by instructor team below. Sessions meet from 4–6 p.m., with asynchronous learning between meetings.

Apply by November 13 at 4 p.m. Pacific. Selection notifications will be sent by December 1. See each pathway for its session schedule.

  1. 01 · APPLYNovember 13By 4 p.m. Pacific
  2. 02 · SELECTIONBy December 1Participant notifications
  3. 03 · BEGINNovember–JanuaryDepending on pathway
  4. 04 · COMPLETEMay 2027See each pathway’s schedule

FOUR PATHWAYS. ONE SHARED COMMITMENT.

Find your next step.

Explore the pathway for your role.
Open the details to learn more and apply.

LVUSD Maintenance and Operations employees gathered outside a school buildingCELP

FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

Classified Executive Leadership Program

Strengthen your leadership in law and personnel matters, with an assigned coach to support your growth.

  • Education law, district policy, and ethical decisions
  • Supervision, employee relations, and personnel practices
  • An assigned coach to support your leadership growth

Your Instructors

Hallie Chambers
Hallie Chambers
Dr. Ryan Gleason
Dr. Ryan Gleason

Session Dates

2027 · 4–6 p.m. Pacific

Jan 7, 14, 27; Feb 10; Apr 8, 21, 29; May 4, 26

No prior MicroCredential required.

LVUSD elementary students participating in a classroom song with hand motionsLEVELS 1 & 2

FOR PARAEDUCATORS & IAs

Paraeducator / IA Empowerment and Growth

Strengthen the skills that help every learner participate and grow.

  • Inclusive routines and student engagement
  • Effective partnerships with teachers
  • A Level 1 foundation or deeper Level 2 practice

Your Instructors

Kristen Marsilio
Kristen Marsilio
Hallie Chambers
Hallie Chambers
Dawn Thomas
Dawn Thomas
Laila Jorns
Laila Jorns

Level 1 · Kristen Marsilio & Hallie Chambers

2026 / 2027 · 4–6 p.m. Pacific

Dec 2; Jan 6, 20; Feb 3, 17; Mar 10, 31; Apr 14; May 12

Level 1 · Dawn Thomas & Laila Jorns

2026 / 2027 · 4–6 p.m. Pacific

Nov 12; Dec 14; Jan 14; Feb 8; Mar 1, 18; Apr 5; May 17

Level 2 dates to be announced.

Level 2 requires prior Para / IA Level 1.

An LVUSD teacher and students holding letters that spell PersevereLEVEL 2

FOR TEACHERS

Teacher Empowerment and Growth

Build on Level 1 through inquiry, collaboration, and classroom practice.

  • A meaningful question from your teaching
  • Instruction informed by classroom evidence
  • Reflection and learning with colleagues

Your Instructors

Darci Miller & Brittany Stone

Session Dates

4–6 p.m. Pacific

Dates to be announced.

Prior Teacher Level 1 is required.

Agoura High School graduates celebrating at their 2025 commencementCOACHING

FOR NEW & EXPERIENCED COACHES

Cognitive Behavioral Coaching

Develop your coaching practice and apply what you learn with an assigned colleague whose growth you will support.

  • How thinking patterns influence actions and growth
  • Reflective questions, goal setting, and constructive feedback
  • An assigned colleague to coach and support

Your Instructors

Hallie Chambers
Hallie Chambers
Dr. Ryan Gleason
Dr. Ryan Gleason

Session Dates

2027 · 4–6 p.m. Pacific

Jan 7, 14, 27; Feb 10; Apr 8, 21, 29; May 4, 26

Open to new and experienced coaches. No prior MicroCredential required.

Program Coordinators & ContactsJessie Sweeneyjsweeney@lvusd.orgHallie Chambershalliechambers@lvusd.org

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