January 2016
Health careers class offers prescription for positive change

Students in nurse Elizabeth Rodriguez's class are getting a strong foundation for working in the healthcare industry -- and a heaping dose of self-confidence. 
Database to benefit foster youth

Children in foster care frequently change residences and school districts. LACOE has developed a countywide database for districts to store and exchange information about students in foster care to help improve their educational outcomes. 

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Hands-on sessions to focus on LCAP development

LACOE is facilitating a series of meetings for districts to share good practices and receive technical assistance to develop their 2016-19 Local Control and Accountability Plans. The interactive sessions will be held February-March in Downey and in the Antelope Valley.

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View LACOE's LCAP resource page here
Ads warn of flood channel dangers

LACOE has launched an education initiative about the dangers local urban rivers and flood control channels pose to students and families. It features public service ads that stations can air during El Niņo weather events.

Watch the 30-second PSA
Calling all certificated educators! 

More than 430 L.A. County schools have applied for the state's Gold Ribbon Award. That means some 300 certificated personnel are needed to serve on teams that validate practices identified in each school's application package.

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Free PD at Museum of Tolerance

With the aim of advancing anti-bias education and creating inclusive and equitable classrooms -- and thanks to a state grant -- the Museum of Tolerance in L.A. is offering free professional development for educators in its immersive, high-tech environment.

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Local district chosen as model of 21st century learning 

Congratulations to Hacienda La Puente USD and its pre-K program for being selected as an Exemplar of 21st Century Learning. A total of 19 schools and districts nationwide -- seven in California -- have earned this prestigious designation from the Partnership for 21st Century Learning.

Now in its third year, the exemplar program aims to provide educators and communities with models of innovation.

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Support students, have fun at 'Acadeca'

Are you looking for a rewarding way to show your support for public schools and students? Then don't miss the chance to volunteer at the 2016 L.A. County Academic Decathlon.
 
Speech and interview judges are needed for Day 1 of the competition, set for Jan. 30 at El Rancho H.S. No experience is needed; training and meals are provided.
 
Arturo Delgado, Ed.D., superintendent

Los Angeles County Board of Education
Thomas A. Saenz, President
Douglas R. Boyd, Vice President
Katie Braude, Gabriella Holt, Alex Johnson, Monte E. Perez, Rebecca J. Turrentine

Produced by LACOE Communications Dept.: Frank Kwan, Director; Margo Minecki, Editor
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is the nation's largest regional education agency, providing a range of programs and services to support the county's 80 school districts
and more than 2 million preschool and school-age children.
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