Open access resources - including live/recorded webinars, Padlets and guidance on innovative practices - designed to build LEA, school and classroom capacity.
Supporting Innovative Practices Project
The Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP) Project partners with the Riverside County Office of Education, El Dorado County Office of Education, and the California Department of Education to expand opportunities for students with disabilities. For over 10 years, SIP has worked with county offices, SELPAs, and school districts to improve least restrictive environments and student achievement. We offer free events, resources, and webinars, and collaborate with over 100 districts to develop customized plans and foster innovative policies.
Mission and Vision
We are committed to upholding human dignity by challenging exclusionary practices through systemic change and advocacy, ensuring all students, particularly those with disabilities, have the access, support, and opportunities needed to achieve fair outcomes and a true sense of belonging.
Ongoing support to grantees - including funding, exclusive professional learning events and coaching/strategic planning - designed to meet their specific needs as they improve outcomes on state performance indicators 3, 5, 6 and 7.
Technical assistance for statewide change as directed by CDE.
Upcoming Events:
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 3.0: Cultivating Belonging, Agency and Engagement
Day 1: Foundations of UDL 3.0
- Thursday, January 29, 2026
- 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Crestmore Manor
4600 Crestmore Road
Riverside, CA 92509
Day 2: Engagement in Action
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Crestmore Manor
4600 Crestmore Road
Riverside, CA 92509
Click here to register for free.
Explore Ways to Enhance Practices for Every Student
- Visit the SIP website to access tools and insights that drive meaningful change for all students.
Contact
Carmen Hopkins
Director, Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP)
chopkins@rcoe.us
(951) 826-8806
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