Crisis Response Workshop
The workshop is designed to provide participants with the awareness, knowledge, and skills to assist school personnel in developing Crisis Response or disaster preparedness plans that meet the Federal and State requirements including SEMS 1/12/10.
Join a great line-up of workshops addressing academics and youth development in after school programs including STEM, Arts Integration, and effective support for English Learners, 1/28-29.
Click here for more information.
Education Summit 2011
Attention Principals, Counselors, Educators, and Parents: African American and Latino Students planning to attend or considering college are welcome to join informational fair on 4/30/11.
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 SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE
The Holiday Season has the magic to bring out generosity and kindness in people. As an important part of our mission to support the well being of our students and communities, this holiday season Team ACOE is adopting the Hayward Community School. Please join us in giving to those most in need of support during the holidays by participating in one of the many opportunities to help others as part of the ACOE Holiday Giving Campaign.
In this edition of In Touch:Creating Solutions for the World We ShareI want to congratulate members of the Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership for building regional partnerships that forward our vision to provide quality arts education for every child, in every school, every day. Our 4th Annual Bay Area Regional Leadership Forum, featuring Dr. Pedro Noguera was a great success. I extend an invitation for you to get involved in the Art IS Education & Freedom Bus Project activities planned for March 2011. New Leadership at ACOEThe new year also brings new leadership to our County Office of Education in Hayward. Take a moment to meet the members of our Executive team. May the holidays bring you closer to those you love and care for. I wish you a healthy and safe holiday season.
Stay In Touch!
Sheila.
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| 4th Annual Bay Area Leadership Forum
Dr. Pedro Noguera addresses regional educational leaders
 On November 12, 2010, one hundred twenty public education leaders assembled at Ohlone College in Newark to create a new and unified approach to current education policy. The group gathered to hear from national education reform leader, Pedro Noguera and his ideas on "Making Systemic Change: Building Shared Leadership for Innovations in Classroom Practice and Multiple Measures for Sustained Student Success."
Student presentations, planning and discussion groups, and thoughtful dialogue rounded out the half-day of forum activities.
You can view event pictures by clicking here. Sign up to receive our event summary with links to video and presentation materials.
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| Calling all Math & Science Educators!
Opportunity to apply for the 2011 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards
 Share your work to demonstrate excellence in math and science. The 2011 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards will provide funding for educators for innovative 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science.
Your school could win a grant of up to $25,000 from the Intel Foundation and more than $100,000 in products and services from program award sponsors.
Deadline to register is February 17, 2011
Click here to learn more.
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| Art IS Education & Freedom Bus Tour
Alameda County Agencies join efforts to celebrate arts, activism for youth
 In preparation for Art IS Education 2011, ACOE co-hosted a launch event in partnership with the ACOE and AC Transit Freedom Bus Project. The event served to kick-off this year's Art IS activities celebrating arts in education, and to commemorate the 55th Anniversary of Rosa Park's historic bus ride.
You are invited to get involved as well!
Click here to view pictures from the event and here to learn how you can participate.
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| Community Forum: Policy and Funding for Alameda County Infants and Toddlers.
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 Let's get the facts straight!
Cuts to Early Childcare are hurting students and families in Alameda County.
ACOE hosted a conversation with educators and community organizers on the subject of early childhood development policy and funding. Click here for event pictures.
We ask you to take a moment to call or email your legislators and ask them to keep early childhood development funding at the top of their priorities.
Congressman Barbara Lee
Congressman Pete Stark
Congressman Jerry McNerney
Senator Barbara Boxer
Senator Dianne Feinstein
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| ACOE's Holiday Giving Campaign
"tis the Season of Giving...if you were a child in need, what would you want most?" Four ways you can help:
 Every year the Alameda County Office of Education coordinates efforts to support community organizations. We ask you to take a moment to consider an appropriate donation.
Got Warm Clothing Items? Do you have extra gently used and clean teenage, kids, and toddler items like coats, hats, gloves, scarves, throws and blankets? Please consider donating them to the South Hayward Homeless Project and Pacheco Court. For details about CSEA's Warm Things Drive please contact Tara Hyde at (510) 670-4583 or Eugene Ford at (510) 670-7756 Love to Share Food? No one should go hungry during the holidays. The food bank serves 1 in 6 residents in Alameda County--nearly half of them are children. The bank can stretch every $1 you donate into $5 worth of food with the Food Bank's bulk purchasing power and ultra-efficient distribution network. Please consider donating by logging in here.
 Toiletries and Basic Wear are Needed! Many children go without basic toiletries and basic wear (underwear and socks). Please take a moment to consider donating to provide self-care packages to our Hayward Community School (HCS).You can make a contribution via our secured Paypal Account or by contacting Jan Passama at (510) 670-4225
Got Toys? Every child longs for a new toy, especially during the Holidays. Please support the Hayward Firefighters in their effort to provide toys for local shelters serving children. Barrels are placed throughout the building in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors near the Westside elevators. If you have additional questions, please contact Alicia Masri at (510) 670-4110 |
Meet the ACOE Executive Team
The new year brings new leadership
Join us in welcoming the new members to the executive team at ACOE
 Movetia Salter is the new Chief Human Resources Officer for ACOE. Previously. she served as the Human Resources Director at ACOE and before that, the Human Resources Director for the Camden Board of Education in Camden, NJ. This month Movetia was nominated to a three year term on the Cooperative for the Organizational Development of Employee Selection Procedures (CODESP) Board of Directors. She is also a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and will participate in their pilot Diversity Initiative next year. A personal note: Movetia is a mother of 4 children ranging in age from 3 to 16. She is an avid reader; and enjoys spending time with her family and watching foreign and Indie films.
 Damon Smith oversees ACOE's Business Services unit with oversight of school district fiscal affairs, and a myriad of technology services. Damon is new to ACOE, and has spent 17 years in the school business.
A personal note: Damon grew up in Southern California and according to his father, a loyal LA Dodger fan, he became a Giants fan at the age of 3 to torment him. Damon made it to the Bay Area in late September and the Giants won a division, the National League pennant and the World Series. What a welcome party!
 Robert Crose has been with ACOE for seven years; three as a special education teacher and four years as Director of Student Programs and Services. At one time or another Bob has served as the site administrator for each of ACOE's ten school locations. He now serves as Assistant Superintendent for the Division of Student Programs and Services (SPAS). SPAS operates programs for students in Court Schools, Community Schools, California School Age Family Education (Cal SAFE), and Special Education Infant Early Intervention Programs. A personal note: Bob considers himself first and foremost a teacher and is proud to bring forty-three years of educational experiences to each of our ACOE programs. |
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