School districts retool for career tech studies Sep 2, 2008
He convened a summit on career technical education last month at the San Diego County Office of Education to start a regionwide conversation on job-training education. At the summit, Himelstein released a University of San Diego report, which states that local schools receive $68 million in job-training funding annually but in a time of budget crisis may be leaving money on the table because educators can't penetrate the thicket of California school finance rules. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Parents, districts adjust to economy Sep 2, 2008
44: School districts and the County Office of Education. 778: Public school campuses, including charter schools. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Out of the classroom, but with lesson plan Sep 1, 2008
Election Year wrote on Aug 31, 2008 12:58 AM:" For anyone in this situation, I strongly recommend Delta Charter High School in Tracy. This school is under the auspices of the SJ County Office of Education and they have very motivated teachers who work hard with each and every student. My earnest thanks to Mr. L. - my daugher's advisor, who got her through her senior year. He even got her to walk at graduation which she vowed she would never do. Job well done DCHS! Independence School and LUSD... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
County office yanks charter for Galt's Nueva Vision Aug 27, 2008
Three weeks before its planned opening, the Sacramento County Office of Education has denied final approval for Nueva Vision Charter School in Galt because the number of students could not be confirmed ... Dave Gordon, superintendent of the county office of education, said that not only were the other conditions also unmet, the last one completely stymied opening plans ... If members of the county office of education won't change their minds, Garcia said he plans to contact Jack O'Connell, state... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Regional Roundup Aug 27, 2008
Other local educators who endorsed McNerney include Jenneffer Maple, Vicki Marien, Lana Gentry David Johnson and Dr. Fredick Wentworth, superintendent of the San Joaquin County office of education. Note to Commenters: Valid Registration Required. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Beyond the box score Aug 27, 2008
Thursday morning, Chris and Liz Young will partner with the San Diego Mission Valley Target store, Lexus of Carlsbad, the Padres and the San Diego County Office of Education to sponsor 120 disadvantaged elementary and middle school students in a "back to school" shopping trip. WHO'S HOT. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 24, 2008 Aug 25, 2008
" Amen.Sorab GhandhiEscondidoGang injunctions necessary for FallbrookFallbrook citizens need to take ownership of their community and show zero tolerance for gangs, drugs and crime. The Fallbrook Citizens' Crime Prevention Committee will begin addressing and making recommendations, through experts in their field, of how to achieve long- and short-term community goals. The meeting will be from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Zion Lutheran Church Auditorium, 1405 E. Fallbrook St. Shawnalyse Ochoa, deputy... (North County Times)
Letter: World needs more like Jan Turnquist Aug 24, 2008
Having stuttered for most of my life, I was thrilled to read your Aug. 4 article, "Words, speech are her passion" about speech therapist Jan Turnquist, who has retired after 35 years with the Yuba County Office of Education. All I can say is that I wish there had been speech therapists like Turnquist in the school system I attended in another state. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
West Fresno school board to regain some control Aug 23, 2008
The state took over the district five years ago at the urging of the county Office of Education after years of tumultuous board meetings, upheaval among top administrators, fiscal troubles and criminal investigations. The state loaned the district $2 million, appointed an administrator and stripped the school board of power. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
REGION: Schools look at ways to pay for retirement benefits Aug 17, 2008
County education officials are studying the bond idea, but haven't yet decided whether it's a good idea for most districts, said Lora Duzyk, assistant superintendent in charge of business services for the San Diego County Office of Education. "It's not going to be something for everybody," she said. (North County Times)
Free, low-cost school meals available Aug 17, 2008
The Kings County Office of Education has already distributed applications to area households. If a household increases in number, or loses an income, it may make a family eligible during the school year. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Write-Start Backpack Project Looking For Donors Aug 12, 2008
-- The Santa Cruz County Office of Education's annual Write-Start Backpack Project is in full swing ... "We still need clothing and shoes," said JoAnn Ellen with the County Office of Education ... People who want to help can make a donation at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education on Encinal Street in Santa Cruz. (KSBW 8, CA)
More of this story Aug 9, 2008
We also had somebody from the L.A. County Office of Education, and I had no idea who they were. "We had [LAUSD Superintendent] David Brewer there. I tried to make a comment during his presentation and I was immediately shut down: 'This is not a confrontation.' I came out of it feeling that we weren't supposed to really make any waves. We could sound off, but had to do it gently."The Civil Grand Jury is effective, but only a negligible amount. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Visalia couple come home to Lotto jackpot worth $47 million Aug 6, 2008
Jeff Carl works for Patton Air Conditioning in Fresno, and his wife is a mathematics consultant for the Tulare County Office of Education. "They're quiet neighbors," said Britt Fussell, who lives next door. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
STATE BUDGET STALL AFFECTS CHILD CARE Aug 5, 2008
In Calaveras County, the affected agencies are Calaveras County Office of Education, Calaveras Unified School District and Human Resources Council, Inc. In Tuolumne County, Belleview Elementary School District, Curtis Creek School District and Infant-Child Enrichment Services will go without funding until legislators agree on a budget. "It's a scary time," said ICES program manager, Chris MacKenzie. (The Union Democrat)
Program uses rhythm to help students improve reading ability Jul 31, 2008
Tamara Ravalin, Kings County Office of Education assistant superintendent of educational services said that many teachers saw a difference in one week. Since the expansion into Kings County included Drumming For Your Life's first time working with students with autism and other severe disabilities, it is a learning process for facilitators and schools. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
McCarthy school waiting on insurance Jul 30, 2008
The Del Norte County Office of Education (COE) is still waiting to hear whether the insurance company is going to pay for repairs or for a whole new classroom. An electrical malfunction during summer break caused the fire at the school for adjudicated youth on Williams Drive. (Daily Triplicate)
4 years later, Nueva Vision looking for final approval from Sacramento County Jul 30, 2008
The Sacramento County Office of Education approved the school's charter in April on three conditions: that the school have at least 100 students whose parents will tell the county about their intention to go to Nueva Vision; that it provide special education services; and that it have a county-approved building ... Supporters of Nueva Vision must meet three more Sacramento County Office of Education requirements before they are given permission to open their doors ... Source: Sacramento County... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Neva Liddell Jul 26, 2008
She worked for the Sacramento County Office of Education, drove a school bus and worked with special-needs children. She later worked and served as president of their Classic Awards and Trophy Company. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
One Mans Dream - Providing Better Education for the Youth of South Los Angeles Jul 25, 2008
Prior to coming to New Designs Charter School Kim Smith prepared and organized materials for, and conducted school visitations for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. As apart of her administrative functions at New Designs Charter School Ms. Smith promotes the academic, social and emotional development of students while maintaining effective classroom discipline. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
ECONOMY DOWN, JOB TRAINING UP Jul 22, 2008
"From my knowledge our system caps out, thus we cannot increase our enrollment based on interest because it is set from ADA (average daily attendance, how schools are funded)," Jacqueline Montelongo Ratto, spokeswoman for the San Joaquin County Office of Education, wrote in an e-mail. SJCOE runs an Regional Occupational Center and Programs for more than 6,000 people. (The Union Democrat)
Rodeo Gears Up For Some Special Kids Jul 20, 2008
Organized by the Monterey County Office of Education, the event is hosted by the California Rodeo and sponsored by Tanimura and Antle. The Special Buckaroos Rodeo pairs professional rodeo cowboys with special needs children on a one-on-one basis in the rodeo arena. (KSBW 8, CA)
ARMEN D. BACON: Four years without Alex, the fog lifts Jul 19, 2008
Armen D. Bacon is senior director for communications and public relations for the Fresno County Office of Education. Comments. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
VISTA: District postpones decision on Eagles Peak charter Jul 19, 2008
School officials could appeal the decision to the San Diego County Office of Education and might be allowed to stay open during the appeal process ... To Donna wrote on Jul 18, 2008 3:01 PM:Donna, while I can understand your reservations about River Springs (where most of the former administration now works), please understand that River Springs was chartered directly out of the Riverside County Office of Education. (North County Times)
Migrant ed program helps fight heat danger Jul 18, 2008
Ruben Castillo, director of migrant education for the Fresno County Office of Education, applauded the state's efforts, saying the county easily can reach thousands of students and their families. The county provides services to about 26,000 migrant students a year, the largest of any county office of education in the state. (Fresno Bee)
'Investing in our future' Jul 18, 2008
I thank the Fresno County Office of Education for following through on such an important endeavor [commentary by Larry Powell, superintendent of the Fresno County Office of Education, July 10 ... Once again, I thank the Fresno County Office of Education for investing in our future. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Educators dispense heat safety information Jul 18, 2008
Margaret Salazar-Huerta, assistant director of migrant education for the San Joaquin County Office of Education, grew up working the fields, planting onions when she was just 4 years old and continuing until she was in high school. "I know exactly the conditions they live with because I lived them. My parents lived them," Salazar-Huerta said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Top schools, labor leaders promote heat illness education Jul 18, 2008
Though the event was originally set to take place on a watermelon farm off Mariposa Road, it was moved to the San Joaquin County Office of Education to accommodate the a larger than expected crowd. Contact reporter at. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
VISTA: District moves toward revoking Eagles Peak charter Jul 16, 2008
School officials could appeal the decision to the San Diego County Office of Education. The board first threatened to revoke Eagles Peak's charter in May with a seven-page letter detailing specific concerns. (North County Times)
Grand jury looks into 'Death by Incarceration' Jul 15, 2008
Other grand jury report items included an investigation of earthquake disaster readiness in county schools, the misuse of state vocational education funds by the Sonoma County Office of Education, local involvement in immigration and customs enforcement, the outlook for Palm Drive Hospital, officer-involved fatal incident reports, the health-care-access agreement between Sutter Medical Center and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, an overview of the Sonoma County Office of Education, a review of the... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Algebra decision shocks schools Jul 13, 2008
The decision will send districts scrambling for more middle school teachers qualified to teach algebra, and there already is a shortage, said Lori Hamada, math coordinator for the Fresno County Office of Education. She figures 1,800 more algebra teachers will be needed throughout the state over the next three years: "That's a huge concern.""The teachers are not ready for this, therefore the students are not ready," Hamada said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
SCICON picks Friends Jul 13, 2008
Lorena White, programmer analyst with the Tulare County Office of Education, was recognized for developing the outstanding SCICON website. Kevin Matteson, network services manager for the Tulare County Office of Education, was also recognized for his assistance in developing the internet connectivity for the SCICON campus. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
KCOE hears pitch for vocational training Jul 5, 2008
The county office of education has previously applied and been denied for a charter from the state for vocational education at the community school. It would require additional funding to offer such opportunities. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
ENCINITAS: District may move to revoke school's charter Jul 4, 2008
The school could appeal the decision to the county Office of Education and the state Board of Education. During the appeals process, the school might remain open ---- that's up to the state, King said. (North County Times)
School funding bill rejected Jul 3, 2008
The state Senate rejected a bill that would distribute $47 million in federal money to 96 school districts and one county office of education, including 13 districts in the central San Joaquin Valley. The money is not the issue. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
La Grange missteps aren't rare for schools Jul 3, 2008
Frustrated by what they call deafening silence or apathy, parents and teachers went to the Stanislaus County Office of Education. County offices of education act as support networks for all county public schools. (Modesto Bee, CA)
3,000 workers needed for kids Jul 2, 2008
Kathy Woods, program director of curriculum and instruction for the Madera County Office of Education, said she wasn't able to provide several programs because there weren't enough workers. "We think this kind of work can appeal to a broad range of people," Woods said. (Fresno Bee)
El Granada Elementary searches for principal Jul 2, 2008
El Granada Elementary School Principal Melinda Fore has accepted the position of Coordinator of Categorical Programs and Accountability for the San Mateo County Office of Education. Her first day on the new job is today. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Advisory Program aims to build student-adult mentor relationships Jul 2, 2008
The board reviewed an agreement between the Butte County Office of Education Migrant Education and the GUSD in which Migrant Education will support summer school by allocating 75 per migrant student. The potential revenue for the district is about 5,000. (Gridley Herald, CA)
KATHERINE HICKMAN: Board wise to save boot camp Jul 2, 2008
In the latest study conducted by the Fresno County Office of Education and the Probation Department (2008), of the total 2,369 youth that have been involved in the program of custody and aftercare, 1998 through December 2007, approximately 73% of program participants did not return. Moreover, of the total number of cadets exiting the ECF aftercare program, 30% graduated with high school diplomas, 9% completed their GEDs, approximately 25% returned to a traditional school; approximately 10%... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
School board OKs bare-bones budget Jun 28, 2008
Despite continued uncertainty about state and federal funding, the Del Norte County Office of Education and Unified School District board approved a budget for the 2008-2009 school year Thursday night. The budget takes into account Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's May budget revision and possible loss of timber payment funds for rural schools. (Daily Triplicate)
Local briefs Jun 27, 2008
5 million for construction; Merced City Elementary School District will receive $129,910 for repairs; Tulare County Office of Education will receive $568,383 for construction and modernization; and Lindsay Unified School District will receive $32,552 for repairs. Clovis Unified students win History Day awardsTwo teams of students from the Clovis Unified School District won medals at the national History Day competition, held last week at the University of Maryland College Park Campus. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Out of harm's way Jun 26, 2008
Joaquin Raya, program manager for migrant education in region 23 of the San Joaquin County Office of Education, had brought his crew of recruiters to tell laborers about the services they offer to the children of migrant workers. Lodi vineyardist Roland Hatterle talks about heat safety before a heat illness seminar that took place Wednesday at his farm. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Financial aid to state's failing schools must have oversight Jun 25, 2008
The measure would give $47 million in federal funds to 96 school districts and one county office of education now targeted for intervention. Thirteen of the districts are in the central San Joaquin Valley, which makes this debate all the more crucial for our region. (Fresno Bee)
Bill limits state oversight of school districts Jun 24, 2008
Statewide, the bill distributes some $47 million in federal money to the 96 school districts and one county office of education now targeted for intervention. Districts must spend about $19 million of the money by Sept. 30 or they will lose it, meaning lawmakers must get it out the door soon. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Relay participants endure heat, rain to raise money to fight cancer Jun 23, 2008
"My co-worker is a cancer survivor," said Romero, who works for the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Heidi and Ted Pefferman of Rocklin, northeast of Sacramento, held hands as they completed their final laps around the track Sunday morning. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Windsor schools prepare for state budget cuts Jun 20, 2008
We use the estimates provided to us by the state, and the guidelines by the Sonoma County Office of Education, said Chief Business Officer Mary Downey. They give us assumptions that are usually worst-case scenarios. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Foundation grants to benefit low-income youth Jun 18, 2008
Other program recipients are Asian American Recovery Services, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Mexican American Community Services Agency, Sacred Heart Community Service, Santa Clara County Office of Education and Third Street Community Center, all in Santa Clara County, and Coastside Children's Programs and Mid-Peninsula Boys and Girls Club, both in San Mateo County. Citizen Schools, in both counties, also received a grant. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Mendota students go national with catapult Jun 17, 2008
Manuel Escondon, a school leadership coach with the Fresno County Office of Education, is especially proud of the Mendota boys. He was McCabe's principal for seven years. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Longtime county educator Bowie steps down this week Jun 17, 2008
Sharon Bowie worked at the Kings County Office of Education for 17 years, as a special day teacher, a program specialist for special education, a speech and language therapist and as the director of curriculum services. While at the county office of education, she worked alongside Paul Terry, who is now superintendent of HESD, and Harry Sussman, retiring superintendent of the Lemoore Union High School District ... Terry recalled Sharon Bowie as being "an outstanding speech and language... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Kings County schools prepare for emergencies Jun 15, 2008
In case of an emergency, the Kings County Office of Education would act as the liaison between the county and its schools ... Had it been a larger scale emergency, or if school were in session, a few county office of education employees may have taken on their emergency responsibilities ... County office of education employees reacted, using the plan to guide them in deciding how to administer necessary services. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Last but not least: Tokay graduates two weeks late Jun 13, 2008
San Joaquin County Office of Education Foundation CB Merchant Services Business 500. Cynthia Garcia. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Report blasts La Grange school district Jun 10, 2008
The grand jury also recommended that the Stanislaus County Office of Education, which serves the La Grange district, get involved in oversight of all local district construction, and withhold funds if a district doesn't get approval from the state for the project. The county office also should develop a program to ensure compliance with state school safety plan requirements, and set up a training program for school board members, the report says. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Clovis West student 2nd in Atlanta Jun 9, 2008
Nilesh Tripuraneni, a Clovis West junior, finished second out of about 180 projects in the physics and astronomy category, the Fresno County Office of Education announced. He won $1,500 for his project, which investigated the properties of extremely small water molecules. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Pearson Foundation Announces Spanish-Language Literacy Programs at Feria del Libro: A Family Book Fair Jun 8, 2008
"The Pearson Foundation has shown over the years how committed Pearson is to fighting word poverty in California. Adding Spanish language support to their literacy programs, especially those elements that schools use to reach out to parents and care-givers, shows how well Pearson understands the need to create an extended community for literacy that reaches across all cultural divides," said Darline Robles, Superintendent, Los Angeles County Office of Education. A community-wide event hosted... (PR Newswire)
School is out, but not before districts take care of some business Jun 8, 2008
Over the last two school years, experienced educators from the county office of education worked as a DAIT team with Reef-Sunset school district officials to develop plans for improvement ... The county office of education stands to lose 6 ... State cuts to categorically funded programs will not be replenished by the county office of education's general fund, Denham said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
ARMEN D. BACON: Meet Kaleb, the boy who made our day Jun 7, 2008
As my mother and I left the airport, we realized that our travel companion had also taken us both to new heights and higher ground, transporting us to that special place, also known as "over the rainbow." Armen D. Bacon is senior director for communications and public relations for the Fresno County Office of Education. Comments. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
BONSALL: Top educator switch is official Jun 6, 2008
Just days after learning of Felix's plans last month to leave the Bonsall school district, officials here announced that should his deal go through, they would hire San Diego County Office of Education administrator Justin Cunningham as their new superintendent. On Thursday, board member Dick Olson said the details of Cunningham's contract are still being hashed out, but added, "I hope we're going to be able to do it very soon.". (North County Times)
FUSD wins $150,000 federal drug-test grant Jun 5, 2008
WASHINGTON -- The Fresno County Office of Education on Wednesday won a $150,000 federal grant to promote more random drug tests of high school students, a practice that some research suggests doesn't deter illegal drug use ... The Fresno County Office of Education is one of 49 districts nationwide, and the only one in the San Joaquin Valley, to receive the latest drug-testing grant issued by the White House drug czar's office ... "We're excited about it," said Vince Wesson, coordinator of... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Delbert Alberti dies at 68 Jun 5, 2008
Gloria Evosevich, a principal coach for the San Joaquin County Office of Education who was Alberti's executive assistant when he was at Lodi Unified, said he was instrumental in developing distance learning. The program allowed Lodi Unified teachers to earn their master's degrees from CSUS while attending courses in Lodi after work hours. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Witt, Rindone avoid school board runoffs Jun 5, 2008
The five-member county Board of Education oversees a budget of $647 million for the County Office of Education. The office is directly responsible for the education of 3,800 students in juvenile court and community schools and supports 42 local school districts through teacher training, budget oversight and other services. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Afterschool Special Jun 4, 2008
The Stanislaus County Office of Education won the five-year competitive grant on behalf of programs at 24 schools in the three- county area. Vicki Bauman, director of prevention programs, said afterschool programs help plug the time from 3 to 6 p.m., when students, some with two working parents, can find themselves unsupervised. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lawmaker wants to eliminate First 5 commissions Jun 3, 2008
The money held in reserves would go to counties to be split between the county office of education and the county and city general funds. In Calaveras, that would equate to a one-time boost of about 372,000 for the Calaveras County Office of Education, and about 186,000 for each the county and Angels Camp general funds. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Three Lompoc schools honored for their self-evaluation programs Jun 2, 2008
The California Department of Education and the Los Angeles County Office of Education, who developed SPARC, honor school counseling and student support programs throughout the state. This year they awarded VMS an Academy Award and LVMS and CHS Certificates of Commendation. (Lompoc Record, CA)
U-T honors 6,006 student-athletes Jun 2, 2008
The U-T and county Office of Education invited all San Diego Section schools to participate. In some cases, participating schools didn't submit a list for each sport. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
