ed1stop connects educators, students, and parents to quality online resources in one stop.  The ed1stop portal is a personal gateway to both subscription-based services and free education Web sites that have been purposefully selected to help teachers meet state standards. With a single login, ed1stop provides its users with anywhere, anytime access to:

All in one Web site!  By taking advantage of its large user base and an economy-of-scale approach, ed1stop is able to offer its users high quality resources at very affordable rates. 
For info: Click brochure

PBS Teachers is a Web portal for pre-K thru 12-grade educators.  Through this site, teachers can access thousands of free lesson plans, local and national educator resources, teacher professional development, videos, blogs, and much more.
For info: Visit their Web site

The Community Warning System (CWS) of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff offers a cell phone alert program.  This program allows cell phone users to be notified of hazardous material incidents and other emergencies that pose an imminent threat to life or health.  Users can tailor the alerts they receive to specific areas in the county.  You can register your cell phone by simply going to their Web site and submitting your cell phone number and county locations you are interested in keeping tabs on.

For info: Contact Eve Ridgers at (925) 313-9627

The Berkeley Repertory Theatre has developed a wide range of new free and low-cost outreach classes to Bay Area schools that covers multiple California content standards through hands-on, dynamic workshops. Whether bringing dramatic text to life or developing students' original work, their professional teaching artists help students to expand their creative potential by challenging them to explore complex ideas and universal themes in literature and life. Using theatre arts techniques that encourage teamwork and ensemble-building, students will gain self-confidence and understand not only the importance of human connection, but the joy of dynamic engagement with their creativity.
For info: Contact (510) 647-2972 or visit the program's Web site
Fee: First hour free, sliding scale of $55.00-$60.00 per hour, for additional hours

The Warren W. Eukel Teacher Trust Fund annually distributes three separate $10,000 grants to outstanding teachers.  The Trust will select nominees who exhibit extraordinary commitment of personal time and energy on behalf of their students.  Teachers can self-nominate, or be nominated by an administrator, colleague, or student.  The award may be used in any manner the recipient wishes.
For info: Contact (925) 945-0200 or visit their Web site

Deadline: June 30

The CCCOE and the Contra Costa Economic Partnership (along with numerous professional partners) will once again be producing three outstanding hands-on education career camps, offered to incoming high school juniors and seniors this summer.  The week-long camps are looking for teachers to support student learning.  Instructors will earn professional development hours and a small stipend for each camp, while also being exposed to a full range of industry experts.  The camps are scheduled for these dates: Construction and Engineering, June 21-25, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill; Biotechnology, July 12-16, CSUEB, Concord; Environmental Sciences, July 26-30; CSUEB, Concord.
For info: Contact Louise Barbee at (925) 942-3385 or visit their Web site

Each year the Youth Summit unites sixth- through twelfth-grade youth with local dignitaries, youth mentors, and community leaders for a day of career preparedness, self-awareness, and entertainment.  The annual event is a community effort to build healthy attributes such as self-esteem, honesty, and integrity. Their goal is to assist our students in constructing the foundation they need to succeed by equipping them with assets that will enhance their personal and social standards. The interactive workshops provided at the Summit will increase life skills, assist with career development, and provide a venue for healthy and appropriate activities that reduce the risk of undesirable behavior.
Date and Location: April 24, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.;

For info: Contact Tonya Smith at (925) 427-8138 or visit their Web site

Foster youth, ages 15 to 19 years old, and their caregivers are invited to an information day about local community colleges and vocational programs.  Attendees will learn about the college's foster youth services and resources at the college, the college experience, and entrance requirements.  There will also be a tour given of the campus.  In addition, an early dinner will be served to all who come out, and a $50 Target gift card will be given to eligible foster youth attendees.  

Date and Location: April 23, 4:00-7:00 p.m.; Los Medanos College, Pittsburg

For info: Contact Holly McCosker at (925) 942-3417

Fee: Free