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Multitudes Free Webinars 2026-27
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Multitudes Training, Webinars & Support

Explore free Multitudes training, professional development, office hours, online assistance, newsletters, and frequently asked questions for the 2026–27 school year.

New to Multitudes? Register Interest Here (external website)
This video introduces the Multitudes literacy screener, including its purpose, how it supports early identification of reading needs, and its focus on equitable assessment for multilingual learners.

Training & Professional Development

Our teacher training programs, co-hosted by Multitudes Professional Development Lead Mariah Pospisil and the Sacramento County Office of Education, resume each autumn. Below you'll find the full schedule of free webinars for the 2026-27 school year, including screening essentials, progress monitoring and the Research Suite, and interpreting results. All sessions are one hour long and delivered live via Zoom with afternoon start times for your convenience.

Recorded Webinar

Screening Essentials 2026–27

An overview of Screening Essentials for the 2026–27 school year, presented by Mariah Pospisil, Multitudes Director of Professional Development and Applied Research.

Fall 2026: Screening Essentials for Grades 1–2

August–October 2026 | Afternoon sessions offered from 1–2 pm or 3–4 pm Pacific Time. Hosted by Multitudes in partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).

Date Time Registration link
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 1–2 pm Register for September 2 Screening Essentials
Monday, September 14, 2026 3–4 pm Register for September 14 Screening Essentials
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1–2 pm Register for September 30 Screening Essentials
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 3–4 pm Register for October 14 Screening Essentials
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3–4 pm Register for October 28 Screening Essentials

Fall 2026: Multitudes Progress Monitoring & Research Suite Webinar

September–October 2026 | Live one-hour webinars introducing Multitudes Progress Monitoring & Research Suite. Sessions are offered at 1–2 pm or 3–4 pm Pacific Time.

Date Time Registration link
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1–2 pm Register for September 9 Progress Monitoring and Research Suite webinar
Monday, September 21, 2026 3–4 pm Register for September 21 Progress Monitoring and Research Suite webinar
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 1–2 pm Register for October 13 Progress Monitoring and Research Suite webinar

Fall 2026: Interpreting Multitudes Results for Grades 1–2

November–December 2026 | Wednesday afternoons every other week, alternating between 1–2 pm and 3–4 pm Pacific Time. Hosted by Multitudes in partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).

Date Time Registration link
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 3–4 pm Register for November 4 Interpreting Multitudes Results
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 1–2 pm Register for November 18 Interpreting Multitudes Results
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 3–4 pm Register for December 2 Interpreting Multitudes Results

Winter 2026–27: Screening Essentials for Kindergarten

December 2026–January 2027 | Wednesday afternoons every other week, alternating between 1–2 pm and 3–4 pm Pacific Time. Hosted by Multitudes in partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).

Date Time Registration link
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 3–4 pm Register for December 9 Kindergarten Screening Essentials
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 1–2 pm Register for January 13 Kindergarten Screening Essentials
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 3–4 pm Register for January 27 Kindergarten Screening Essentials

Spring 2027 Sessions: Interpreting Multitudes Results (Grades K–2 & Multilingual)

February–May 2027 | Wednesday afternoons every other week from 3–4 pm Pacific Time. Hosted by Multitudes in partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). Sessions alternate focus between grade levels and multilingual learners.

Date Time Focus Registration link
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 3–4 pm Grades 1–2 results Register for February 10 Grades 1–2 results webinar
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 3–4 pm Kindergarten results Register for February 24 Kindergarten results webinar
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 3–4 pm Multilingual learners Register for March 10 multilingual learners webinar
Wednesday, March 24, 2027 3–4 pm Grades 1–2 results Register for March 24 Grades 1–2 results webinar
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 3–4 pm Kindergarten results Register for April 7 Kindergarten results webinar
Wednesday, April 21, 2027 3–4 pm Multilingual learners Register for April 21 multilingual learners webinar
Wednesday, May 5, 2027 3–4 pm Kindergarten results Register for May 5 Kindergarten results webinar
Wednesday, May 19, 2027 3–4 pm Multilingual learners Register for May 19 multilingual learners webinar

Office Hours & Online Assistance

The Sacramento County Office of Education holds monthly office hours for Reading Difficulties Risk Screener implementation. Multitudes Office Hours follow SCOE's monthly sessions.

View SCOE Office Hours Schedule (opens in a new tab)

Our School Success team is available during business hours to provide technical assistance and implementation support to Multitudes administrators.

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Receive the Quarterly Multitudes Newsletter with timely reminders, links to new instructional resources, upcoming training opportunities, new publications, research updates, and important announcements for school partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of Multitudes?

The Multitudes screener and foundational training are available at no cost to California public schools and public charter schools. Optional additional training is available at a minimal cost.

What are the steps to adopt Multitudes?

Register your interest and our team will guide your LEA through setup and provide a Terms and Conditions document for authorization.

What grade levels can use Multitudes?

Multitudes offers assessments for grades K–2 in English and Spanish, with instructional resources also appropriate for upper elementary students needing literacy support.

Can we screen more than once a year?

Multitudes is designed for once-per-year screening per language. Bilingual students may be screened once in each language.

How do students interact with the screener?

Multitudes is administered one-to-one, with engaging characters guiding the child. Administrators mark responses, ensure comprehension, and encourage participation.

Can Multitudes be used in an active classroom?

We recommend a quiet space. Headphones help if ambient noise may distract the student.

How is the screening language selected?

The Administration Manual includes a Screener Language Matrix to guide selection based on a child's primary language and your instructional model.

What are the technical requirements?

Use two internet-connected devices—one for the student and one for the administrator—with updated Chrome or Safari browsers and stable Wi-Fi.
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