Click HERE to download the 2026-27 Calendar-at-a-Glance!
Professional Development & Conferences
| CTE Exploration & CMP Clean Up | August 26, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| New Counselor Round-Up | August 27, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| New CTE Teacher Workshop | August 31, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| WBL EdCamp | September 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| CTE Academy & Pathway Team Professional Development | October 26, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Tenth Annual Counselor Conference | January 27, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| CTE Teacher Series | ||
| Overview of TKCCC & High Quality Pathway Elements | September 10, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| CTE Classroom Experiences & Unique Grading Practices | November 12, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Work Based Learning & Industry Engagement | March 11, 2027 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Advisory Committees | May 11, 2027 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Secondary Redesign Site Visits | ||
| Exeter HS | Equitable Outcomes & Personalized Supports | August 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Corcoran HS | Design Sustainable Structures | September 16, 2026 | TBA |
| Orosi HS | Ensure Every Student is Known & Supported | October 2, 2026 | TBA |
| Woodlake HS | Promote Measurable Growth & Engagement | November 3, 2026 | TBA |
| Dinuba HS | Redesign Learning for Deeper Knowledge | December 8, 2026 | TBA |
Industry Sector Summits are one-day externships designed for educators and workforce professionals to gain a deeper understanding of industry needs. Includes on-site tours led by local champions, discussions on workforce trends, and ways to align education with industry demands.
| Health Science & Medical Technology | November 5, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources | December 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Industrial Technologies | April 8, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Student Events
| College Night | September 8, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| ACE Day | Ag Career Exploration | September 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Trades Day | A Day for Construction Career Exploration | October 22, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Sustainability Challenge Final Showcase | December 10, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Taste of TK | Culinary Challenge | February 26, 2027 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Growing Health Leaders Conference | March 11, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
| College + Career EXPO | April 9, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
| Power the Valley | April 15, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Make a Difference - TEACH! | April 30, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Community Design Challenge Final Showcase | May 13, 2027 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Partner Events
South Valley Industrial Collaborative
Industrial Summit
October 2, 2026
Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County
Innovators By Design
October 7, 2026
Networks & Workgroups
TKCCC Networks and Workgroups allow like minded professionals the opportunity to gather and share resources and best practices and focus on specific projects to impact student progression. These Networks and Workgroups are for members of the Tulare-Kings College & Career Collaborative. If you would like to join these efforts or feel you should be added to the communication list, please contact our office at (559) 733-6101.
Dean/Director Network
Mondays | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
September 28, 2026
November 30, 2026
February 22, 2027*
April 12, 2027
Lead: Lisa Rodriguez
*Combined with TKSC, ends at 12:00 p.m.
Industry Engagement Workgroup
Thursdays | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
October 1, 2026
December 3, 2026
March 4, 2027
May 6, 2027
WBL Coordinators Network
Meets 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. following each Industry Engagement Workgroup.
Leads: Shelsy Hutchison & John Gonzalez
Counselor Network
Tuesdays | Various Times
September 22, 2026 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
December 1, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
April 6, 2027 | 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Lead: Lori Narahara