California Early Childhood Mentor Program

Coordinator Meeting
2026-01-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-17 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
CECMP staff will be discussing program updates, upcoming planning and deadlines, and be available to answer any questions you have regarding the program.
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CECMP Closed for Martin Luther King Day
2026-01-19

Advanced Director Mentor & Statewide Institute
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-08 | Holiday Inn, 300 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
CECMP welcomes Zak McKenzie Parpia, Director of Program for a non-profit organization focused on leadership development. The following books will be provided to each participant at their respective Institute.

2/6 Director Mentors Only

Advanced Director Mentor Institute (ADMI): focus on “Difficult Conversation: How to Discuss What Matters Most” by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen

2/7-2/8 Coordinators, Directors Mentors and Mentor Teachers

Statewide Institute: focus on “Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well” by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen

Alternative Pathways' CoP: Session 4
2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:00
Over six sessions, Mentor Teacher Candidates will explore adult learning competencies, developmentally appropriate practice, California Foundations and Frameworks, Mentor strategies, and implementing culturally responsive practices. This Community of Practice is by invitation only. Registration is closed.

CECMP Payment Schedule
2026-02-09
Check Run Date: Wednesday, February 25
For Payment:

Submit all forms to the Coordinator.
Follow up with the Coordinator prior to Coordinator Submission Deadline to confirm all needed materials have been submitted.

Alternative Pathways' CoP: Session 5
2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:30

Alternative Pathways' CoP: Session 6
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30

CECMP Payment Schedule
2026-03-09 08:00 - 17:00
Check Run Date: Wednesday, March 25
For Payment:

Submit all forms to the Coordinator.
Follow up with the Coordinator prior to Coordinator Submission Deadline to confirm all needed materials have been submitted.

Quarter 3 Report Due
2026-04-06
Regional and Single College Coordinators
January 1 – March 31

CECMP Payment Schedule
2026-04-13
Check Run Date: Wednesday, April 29
For Payment:

Submit all forms to the Coordinator.
Follow up with the Coordinator prior to Coordinator Submission Deadline to confirm all needed materials have been submitted.

CECMP Payment Schedule
2026-05-11
Check Run Date: Wednesday, May 27
For Payment:

Submit all forms to the Coordinator.
Follow up with the Coordinator prior to Coordinator Submission Deadline to confirm all needed materials have been submitted.

CECMP Closed for Memorial Day
2026-05-25

CECMP Closed for Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Annual Report Due
2026-07-06
Regional and Single College Coordinators
July 1 – June 30
