Innovator Boot Camps

Become a Data Pro

Best suited for personnel in:

Assessment and Accountability
Data and Analytics
Human Resources
Fiscal Services
Business Services
State Reporting (e.g. CALPADS)
Other district staff looking to improve their spreadsheet proficiency and data storytelling skills

New cohort begins Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings (4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16).
All sessions are live from 4:00-7:00pm PST and will be recorded in event of absence.

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our Become a Data Pro boot camp has something for everyone.

This 6-week long Innovator Boot Camp covers the following topics:

Spreadsheets (beginner to advanced)
Introductory SQL
Visual storytelling
Data dashboards

You’ll learn how to manage and manipulate data in spreadsheets, work with relational databases using SQL, and create compelling data dashboards.

Our hands-on approach includes real-world projects and experienced instructors, preparing you to tackle data challenges no matter your educational role. This comprehensive course is the perfect investment for anyone looking to build their skills in spreadsheets, SQL, and data visualization.

Join us and take the first step towards becoming a data pro!

Become a Website Pro

Ideal for staff in:

Educational Technology
Information Technology
Innovation and Digital Learning
Community Engagement
Family Support Services
Other district staff looking to improve their website-building skills

New cohort begins Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings (4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17).
All sessions are live from 4:00-7:00pm PST and will be recorded in event of absence.

Our Become a Website Pro boot camp is the perfect series for anyone looking to build their skills in web development.

Our curriculum is designed by industry experts and caters to both beginners and those with some experience in web development. You’ll learn:

Domain registration and web hosting
Introductory HTML
Introductory CSS
WordPress (beginner to intermediate)

No prior coding experience is required, as our expert instructors will guide you in structuring web content with HTML, creating visually appealing web pages with CSS, and building and customizing WordPress sites.

With real-world projects, you’ll be prepared for any web development challenge you face in your school, district, or side hustle.

Become an Engagement Pro

Perfect for:

Public Information Officers
Communications
Special Education
Community Engagement
Wellness
Online Schools and Innovation Academies
Other district team members looking to engage their community

New cohort begins Thursday, April 13, 2023
Sessions will be held on Thursday evenings (4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18).
All sessions are live from 4:00-7:00pm PST and will be recorded in event of absence.

Whether you’re a newbie or someone with some experience in engagement and marketing, our Become an Engagement Pro boot camp will equip you to tackle the challenges of marketing your educational programs and services while engaging your entire learning community.

With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, you’ll learn how to develop effective messaging and storytelling strategies and measure your performance. The following topics will be covered:

Social media best practices
Email campaigns
Educational marketing strategy
Communications
Public Relations
AI-enhanced engagement

With real-world projects and a comprehensive curriculum, this boot camp is the perfect next step for anyone looking to become an engagement and educational marketing pro.

Become a Design Pro

A great fit for personnel whose responsibilities include:

District branding
Social media
Graphic design
Board presentations
Other district staff looking to improve their design and presentation skills

New cohort begins Monday, April 17, 2023
Sessions will be held on Monday evenings (4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22).
All sessions are live from 4:00-7:00pm PST and will be recorded in event of absence.

Introducing our Become a Design Pro boot camp, designed to help you master:

Graphic design principles
Branding
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Presentation best practices

You’ll learn the fundamentals of design, how to create a cohesive and effective brand identity, and how to present your designs in a compelling and effective way.

With real-world projects and experienced instructors, this boot camp is a useful class for almost any district employee.