Across Southern California, educators are working to create schools that are more inclusive, supportive, and responsive to the needs of all students—especially those who have been historically underserved.

Introducing CORE:
Cultivating Organizational Resilience
& Empowerment

CORE (Cultivating Organizational Resilience & Empowerment), based at Los Angeles Education Partnership, is the Southern California regional academy for the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA).

We serve educators and school leaders across San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Imperial Counties, providing no-cost coaching, professional learning, and leadership development.

Our work is made possible through state and federal funding provided to 21CSLA, which supports eight Areas of Work and additional statewide projects commissioned by agencies including the California Department of Education (CDE), California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE), and State Board of Education (SBE).

Through CORE, these statewide initiatives are translated into localized, equity-centered support that helps leaders build resilient, inclusive, and thriving schools.

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How CORE Supports Leaders Across Southern California

Coaching & Strategic Support

CORE coaches partner with school and district leaders through one-on-one coaching and team facilitation. Together, they examine how systems and experiences shape school environments and build equity-centered, trauma-responsive practices that strengthen leadership and organizational resilience.

Communities of Practice

Small, sustained cohorts where leaders come together to learn, reflect, and problem-solve collaboratively. These communities build trust, deepen practice, and support continuous improvement—including wellness-focused spaces for educator resilience.

Localized Professional Learning

CORE hosts regional conferences, workshops, and virtual learning experiences that respond to real-time challenges facing educators. These spaces foster connection, shared learning, and practical strategies leaders can immediately apply.

Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK)

CORE supports leaders in early learning through UTK-focused professional learning that centers inclusive, equity-driven practices in early childhood education.

These experiences invite leaders to reflect on mindset, systems, and structures needed to create inclusive environments for young learners, families, and communities.

Wellness & Resilience

Rooted in CORE’s origins in trauma-informed practice, this work supports educators to address burnout, reduce compassion fatigue, and build sustainable leadership practices. Because when educators are well, school communities can thrive.

Data, Evaluation & Impact

CORE embeds data and evaluation across all programs—using both metrics and participant voice to inform continuous improvement, strengthen impact, and respond to the evolving needs of educators and school communities.