Middle School Youth Conference--a great success!
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Over 300 middle school students learned of the dangers of drug use as well as healthy lifestyle choices to consider.
Join us for the High School Teens Tackle Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs, and Youth Wellness Conference: April 26, 2012. Register today!
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Educators depend on the Alameda County Office of Education for the efficient and cost-effective delivery and sponsorship of services and programs.
How can we serve YOU today?
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From CSET Certification,
to The 15th Annual Northern California Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Educator Conference
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Time to cultivate our garden!
In this issue, we bring opportunities for our community to explore and interact. We invite you to the inaugural Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair--come honor participating youth and discover how you can get involved next year!
Join us at "The Farm" at Tennyson High School in Hayward for the HEALTHstival as ACOE's Project EAT supports Supt. Tom Torlakson's launch of Team California for Healthy Kids.
We're scouting for talent. Our Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Prevention team welcomes youth creativity in their first annual Public Service Announcement contest "Teens Kick Ash!" Please help us spread the word!
I encourage you to cultivate your garden by continuing your professional development. We invite you to sign up for one of our Distinguished Speaker lecture Series or workshops, and to consider our Integrated Learning Specialist Program as part of your continued growth.
I look forward to see you at one of these events, stay In Touch!
-Sheila
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ACOE's History Day 2012
Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
 We are looking for a few good men and women to judge student presentations. Judges have the opportunity to: - Review student projects
- Interview students
- Select projects to recommend for state competition
March 24, 2012 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Oakland Museum Please consider volunteering this year and support a valuable educational experience for youth. For more information on History Day 2012, call Avi Black (510) 670-4239 |
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Alameda County Science Fair
Join our Inaugural County Event, March 22, 2012
Join us to honor the work and creativity of student researchers and aspiring scientists in our first Annual Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA
Open House | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Guest/Dignitary Reception | 4:00-6:00 p.m
Awards Ceremony | 6:00 p.m -9:00 p.m.
Please send your R.S.V.P. for the reception and/ or ceremony to Patti Carothers, ACSEF Director. For more information, call (925) 426-7879.
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Teens and Tweens Kick-Ash!
ACOE's 1st Public Service Announcement Contest
Attention Media and Communications Teachers:
We're looking for students to use their creative talent to show other teens why they shouldn't smoke.
Students are welcome to express their message by producing a video, an audio clip, or a poster to enter our 2012 Teens and Tweens Kick Ash! Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest.
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ACOE's 2nd Annual Job Fair
Alameda County School Districts are hiring
 Thursday, April 5, 2012 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Free admission and free parking - Discover a broad range of available positions
- Obtain valuable interview, job search, and application information
- Have your credentialing questions answered by an expert
Please bring multiple copies of your resume, transcripts, and your current credential documents -- testing, resume review, and on-the-spot hiring will be available. For more information, please visit our website.
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HEALTHstival at "The Farm"
ACOE's Project EAT Hosts Supt. Tom Torlakson's TEAM California for Healthy Kids
Visit our model school for urban farming! Tennyson High School opens their doors to host an afternoon filled with fun, educational activities supporting health and wellness! 
Come out and support the launch of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torklason's TEAM California for Healthy Kids Campaign--raising awareness to make health a priority in our schools.
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Distinguished Speaker Series
Offering you perspective, professional development
From our "Meet the Scholars" Series
Join the East Bay and San Francisco Councils for the Social Studies' Wine and Cheese Reception at 5pm, followed by a lecture/discussion at 6pm.
 May 11th
Courting Trouble? The Revolution in Life, Marriage, and Close Relationships with Stephanie Coontz (Evergreen State College)
For more information, please contact Avi Black at (510) 670-4239
From our Language and Literacy Series:
 March 26th, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
Participants will leave the presentation with clear guidelines on the role of core vocabulary in reading proficiency, differences in the instruction of narrative and informational vocabulary, and ways to create purpose and background knowledge for complex texts.
 May 7, 2012, 8:30-3:00 p.m.
In this session, procedures for increasing vocabulary through read-alouds, explicit vocabulary instruction, and word learning strategies will be explored. Research-validated procedures will be demonstrated and practiced. |
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Integrated Learning Specialist Program
Summer Intensive: June 25-29
Improve your teaching practice and help your students benefit from deeper interdisciplinary connections and applied learning.
Our Summer Intensive can get you on the right path! Three courses to choose from:
Core Class A: Strategies and Resources for Arts Integration
Core Class B: Ongoing Assessment Strategies and Applications: Making Learning Visible, Studio Habits of Mind, Rubrics and Portfolios
Core Class C: Collaborative Curriculum Design
Learn more about our programs and sign up today!
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Teacher Action Research Summer Institute: August 7-9 Save the Date
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My Vision of the Golden Gate Bridge
An Art Competition for Bay Area School Students
Attention Students!
In observance of the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society is sponsoring a Golden Gate Bridge Art Contest.
Artwork may be submitted in any media, including collage. All artwork must be received by April 16, 2012. For details, please visit sfhistory.org
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March 23rd, 5pm
ACOE's Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership hosts its annual regional Teacher Action Research Summer Institute, August 7 - 9, 2012 at the 