In spite of experiencing major reductions, the Office is working to preserve and expand its special education offerings by making them more relevant to districts' current needs.
A team from LACOE's Special Education program for students who are deaf/hard of hearing at Sussman MS in Downey has advanced to the finals in Gallaudet University's Battle of the Books.
Downey Mayor Alex Saab was the special guest at the dedication of two student-created murals at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, which he described as representing "the hopes of our children."
Science education gets boost from festive competition
It's no experiment. The L.A. County Science Olympiad, now in its 30th year, has proven to benefit thousands of students from grades 4 to 12 with a fun multi-event contest that tests skills and knowledge in engineering and life, physical and earth sciences.
School at L.A.'s oldest juvenile lockup remakes itself
Students served by LACOE at Central Juvenile Hall are showing marked improvement since the Road To Success Academy instructional model was launched in September.
LACOE along with partner LA Phil and others were recognized by the County Board of Supervisors for the Youth Orchestra LA program -- Gustavo Dudamel's initiative to provide free instruments and music training to underserved communities.
The recent terrorist attack in San Bernardino prompted LACOE to organize a one-day training for districts focused on responding to active shooter and bomb threat scenarios.
Santa Monica College honored a LACOE employee's daughter for her academic achievement and invited her to join one of the most prestigious honor societies in the world.
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