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2014 News Archive

January 2014

Sarah Anthony School: Supporting Students in Juvenile Detention (Jan 02)
SDCOE Partners with SDSU for Master’s Program (Jan 03)
Medal of Honor Program Focuses on Character (Jan 06)
SDCOE Helps Distribute Owl Book to Schools (Jan 07)
Friday Night Live Spreads Message of Healthy Living (Jan 08)
County Superintendent Statement on 2014-15 State Budget (Jan 09)
Local Superintendents Support Flexibility in Implementing Funding Formula (Jan 10)
Camp Students Help Collect Scientific Data (Jan 13)
Hartley Elected Board President, Anderson VP (Jan 14)
Board of Education Highlights January Student Board Representative (Jan 15)
Keeping Schools Safe by Preventing the Flu (Jan 16)
SDCOE Maintains One-Stop Shop for Reviewing Materials (Jan 17)
SDCOE Tech Program Wins Statewide Award (Jan 21)
Public Forum to Address Science Framework for California Public Schools (Jan 21)
Half a Million Students Across the U.S. Unite in Kindness (Jan 22)
Student Scholarships Available for 6th Grade Camp (Jan 23)
Tribute to Teachers Seeks Teacher and Coach Nominations (Jan 24)
Innovation Day III is Coming (Jan 27)
What Are the Common Core State Standards? (Jan 28)
VH1 Foundation Partners with Chula Vista Schools, SDCOE (Jan 29)
New Digital Literacies Offering Starts February 24 (Jan 31)

February 2014

Teachers, Students Invited to Open Doors to Federal Courts (Feb 03)
The Importance of the Common Core Standards (Feb 04)
DonorNation School Volunteer of the Year Nominations Open (Feb 05)
Monarch School Adds CIF Sports to Roster of Programs (Feb 06)
Businesses, Universities and Professionals Bring Interactive, Behind-The-Scenes Opportunities to San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering (Feb 06)
February Is Career-Technical Education Month (Feb 07)
Students Show Artistic Side at Bayside School (Feb 10)
San Diego County Schools Compete to Honor Exceptional School Volunteers (Feb 10)
New State Standards Were a Collaborative Effort (Feb 11)
Encinitas School District Finalist for National Environmental Recognition (Feb 12)
Olympian High School Again Wins Academic Decathlon (Feb 13)
Two SDCOE Employees Recognized for Helping Students (Feb 14)
Learn More About Master's Program With Online Mixers (Feb 14)
Preparing Students for College and Career (Feb 18)
Are You Ready for Some Basketball? (Feb 19)
Donations Wanted for Sex Trafficking Victims (Feb 20)
iMayor Todd Gloria Addresses Future Leaders at Laurels for Leaders event (Feb 20)
Barrett High School Graduation Inspires, Motivates (Feb 21)
Brandman University and SDCOE Partner on Scholarships (Feb 24)
What Common Core Will Look Like in the Classroom (Feb 25)
Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Dual-Language Programs (Feb 26)
40 Students to Earn Laptops from SDCOE, MTS and Coca-Cola (Feb 27)
Students With Special Needs Show Off Artistic Talent (Feb 28)

March 2014

Students with Special Needs Celebrate Reading (Mar 03)
How New Standards Will Affect English Classes (Mar 04)
Laptops Help JCCS Students Prepare for College and Career (Mar 05)
Local Schools Win Top Honor to Exhibit at San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering (Mar 05)
Camp Cuyamaca Employees, Students Plant Native Vegetation (Mar 06)
Ashford University Offers Four Teacher Appreciation Scholarships (Mar 06)
Serving Foster Teens at San Pasqual Academy (Mar 07)
Employment Changes Save Money, Improve Service (Mar 10)
SDCOE Sponsors International Bullying Prevention Association 2014 Conference (Mar 10)
New Math Standards Will Bring More Focus, Coherence and Rigor (Mar 11)
SDCOE Begins Process of Forming Accountability Plan (Mar 12)
Learning Walks Helping Shape Student Learning (Mar 13)
SDCOE Employee, Board Member to Be Honored (Mar 14)
Helping Students Connect With Nature (Mar 17)
Two Bonita Vista High School Show Choirs Reach National Championships (Mar 17)
How Parents Can Help Children Adapt to New State Standards (Mar 18)
Grant Money to Fund Tobacco Education in East County (Mar 19)
Week of Nature 2014: 15 Students Win Scholarships for Camp (Mar 24)
Annual Spelling Bee Returns Tomorrow (Mar 24)
Week of Nature: Scouting, Sunrises, and Waterfalls (Mar 25)
Poway Student Crowned Countywide Spelling Champion (Mar 25)
Week of Nature: Deer, Hiking, and Trees (Mar 26)
Monarch School Finalist for Business Award (Mar 26)
What is the Local Control Funding Formula? (Mar 27)
Week of Nature: Creeks, Wildlife, and Whales (Mar 27)
Week of Nature: Joshua Trees, the Ocean, and Mud Caves (Mar 28)
Three San Diego County Elementary Schools to Share $600,000 In Arts-Infused Professional Development Training from CoTA (Mar 31)

April 2014

Smarter Balanced Field Testing Begins (Apr 01)
SDCOE Helps Collect Items for Victims of Sex Trafficking (Apr 02)
How Will LCFF Change How Schools Get Money? (Apr 03)
Serving Students at Camp Barrett (Apr 07)
What Happened to The State Assessment Tests? (Apr 08)
2014 Mission Federal I’m Thankful for My Teacher Winners Announced (Apr 09)
What Is the Local Control and Accountability Plan? (Apr 10)
Students’ Artistic Side on Display at SDCOE (Apr 11)
Mandy Lievanos: Classified Employee of the Year (Apr 14)
Getting Ready for New Assessments (Apr 15)
MITI System Launched in Nine Districts (Apr 16)
What Goals Are Included in The LCAP? (Apr 17)
Student Films Premier on Big Screen at iVIE Festival (Apr 21)
What the New Assessments Will Look Like (Apr 22)
Registration Extended for New Master's Program (Apr 28)
What New Smarter Balanced Assessment Data Will and Won’t Tell Us (Apr 29)
Arizona Students Attend SDCOE 6th Grade Camp (Apr 30)

May 2014

35 Local Campuses Named ‘Distinguished Schools’ (May 01)
Sara Matthews Named SDCOE Teacher of the Year (May 02)
April Student Board Representative: Christian Molano (May 05)
Six Local Schools Named 2013-14 Title I Academic Achievement Award Schools (May 05)
JCCS Students Paint Mural for South Korea (May 06)
Red-Carpet Event Celebrates Student Filmmakers (May 07)
May 7 Is National School Nurse Day (May 07)
SDCOE Employee Honored by Statewide Association (May 08)
SDCOE Takes Proactive Approach to Enhance JCCS Program (May 09)
DonorNation Announces the 2013-14 School Volunteer of the Year Award Winners (May 13)
County Superintendent Statement on State Budget Revise (May 13)
SDCOE Participates in Statewide Employee-Appreciation Program (May 14)
May 14, 2014 San Diego County Schools Closure Update (May 14)
Helping Children During and After Wildfires (May 15)
May 15, 2014 San Diego County Schools Closure Update (May 15)
Guía Para Padres Con Hijos Que Han Sido Afectados por Incendios (May 15)
May 18, 2014 School Closure Update (May 18)
Local Educators Honored for Biliteracy Leadership (May 19)
County Trustees Appointed to Sweetwater Board (May 19)
SDCOE Supports Districts Affected by Fires (May 20)
Four Named SDCOE Teachers of the Year (May 21)
Awards Dinners Honor Those Who Help Students with Special Needs (May 22)
Honoring Women in Prevention (May 23)
Awards Program Honors ROP Students (May 27)
Students Participate in Countywide Math Challenge (May 28)
Preschoolers Show Creative Side at Art Show (May 29)
New JCCS Campus Off to a Successful Start (May 30)

June 2014

Forty Students Earn Laptops in Essay Contest (Jun 02)
Davila School Students Teach About Deaf Culture (Jun 03)
Astronaut Shares His Story at STEM Event (Jun 04)
County Superintendent Statement on San Diego County Board of Education Elections (Jun 05)
JCCS Seniors Earn Diplomas and a Brighter Future (Jun 06)
6th Grade Camp Staff Share Memories of Childhood Visits (Jun 09)
Local Educators Recognized as “All-Star” Teachers (Jun 10)
Students’ Recycled Art Displayed in Museum (Jun 11)
Preschoolers Learn About STEM Topics (Jun 12)
Bonsall Union School District Board Holds Final Meeting (Jun 13)
SDCOE Joins Live Well San Diego Initiative (Jun 16)
JCCS Student Art on Display at SDCOE (Jun 17)
Local Students to Compete for National Musical Awards (Jun 18)
Strategic Planning Team Helps SDCOE Set Goals (Jun 19)
23 San Pasqual Academy Students Celebrate Graduation (Jun 20)
Seven Graduate from North County Academy (Jun 23)
JCCS Staff Discuss Goals, Strategies (Jun 24)
SDCOE Class Helps Parents Learn Online Tools (Jun 25)
Educators Celebrate New Credentials at Symposium (Jun 25)
Summer Feeding Sites Ensure No Child Goes Hungry (Jun 26)
Mira Mesa High Educator Named Best Local Drama Teacher (Jun 27)
Target Continues to Support Migrant Reading (Jun 27)
School Supply Drive Aims to Equip Homeless Children with Needed School Supplies (Jun 30)

July 2014

Four More Agencies Begin Transition to MITI System (Jul 01)
Quality Preschool Initiative Receives National Award (Jul 02)
Dr. Tim Glover Named Interim Superintendent of Sweetwater Union High School District (Jul 02)
Schools Get Money for After-School, Summer Programs (Jul 03)
Students Help Pick Name for Vista JCCS Campus (Jul 07)
JCCS Teacher to Become Google Certified (Jul 08)
Still Cooking at Outdoor School After 25 Years (Jul 09)
SDCOE Supports Districts With LCAP Review (Jul 10)
Classes to Begin in August for New Online Master’s Program (Jul 11)
Students Create Mural at New JCCS Campus (Jul 14)
SDCOE Director Reflects on Employee-Appreciation Program (Jul 15)
Teaching Students About the Ocean (Jul 16)
Local Students Earn Seal of Biliteracy (Jul 17)
Teachers Work Together to Learn About New Science Standards (Jul 18)
New SDCOE Unit Supports College and Career Readiness (Jul 22)
Foster Youth and Homeless Education Services Relocates (Jul 23)
Facilities JPA Helps Save Money on Montgomery High Project (Jul 25)
JCCS Schools Offer Students a Variety of Summer Opportunities (Jul 28)
New SDCOE Team Offers An Array of Digital Services (Jul 29)
Board of Education Highlights July Student Representative (Jul 30)
Foster Care Education Summit Connects Students, Educators (Jul 31)

August 2014

Principals Gather for Leadership Institute (Aug 01)
Monarch School Honors Volunteers (Aug 04)
JCCS Students Share Thoughts About Creating Mural (Aug 05)
IT Academy Will Prepare Students for Tech Careers (Aug 06)
High Tech Fair Seeks Exhibitors and Sponsors (Aug 07)
Educating Young Mothers: Lindsay Blended Community School (Aug 11)
Stories of Hope and Success Highlight Passport to Life Expo (Aug 12)
SDCOE Supports Schools Planning 1-on-1 Initiative (Aug 13)
Education-Military Consortium Receives National Award (Aug 14)
JCCS Teacher Connects with Teen Moms (Aug 18)
Cox Communications Narrows Digital Divide with Connect2Compete Broadband Adoption Program (Aug 19)
Biggest Year Ever for Drive for Success (Aug 20)
FUESD Welcomes Staff Back with Breakfast Focused on "7 Habits" (Aug 22)
SDCOE Holds Symposium for Educators in Charter Schools (Aug 25)
Monarch Students and Families Get Free Glasses (Aug 26)
Students Can Learn About STEM at High Tech Fair (Aug 27)
PASS AmeriCorps Program Expands to San Diego (Aug 28)
Friendship School Welcomes Community at Open House (Aug 29)

September 2014

September is Attendance Awareness Month (Sep 02)
SDCOE Helps Bring Google Summit to County (Sep 03)
Camp Barrett Students Excited About Attending Play (Sep 04)
Students, Educators Celebrate Montgomery High Modernization (Sep 05)
Playwrights Project Expands in JCCS Classes (Sep 08)
Learning and Leadership Services Kicks Off the New School Year (Sep 09)
Learning and Fun Meet With Outdoor Activities (Sep 10)
Attendance is Key to Academic Success (Sep 11)
JCCS Schools Open During Hot Weather (Sep 13)
Fallbrook District Gets Grant to Expand Schools on Camp Pendleton (Sep 15)
Running Club Inspires JCCS Students (Sep 16)
Davila Students Learn About Nature, History at Farm (Sep 17)
County Board of Education Recognizes September as Attendance Awareness Month (Sep 18)
Video Highlights HOPE Infant Family Support (Sep 22)
Stories of Success Help Inspire JCCS Students (Sep 23)
Baseball Players Treat Monarch Students to Back-to-School Shopping Spree (Sep 24)
Chronic Absenteeism Affects Entire Community (Sep 29)
Students Grow as Part of Horticulture Program (Sep 30)

October 2014

Del Sur Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School (Oct 01)
San Diego County Schools to Get Adult Education Grants (Oct 02)
Monarch Students Start Internships with Local Businesses (Oct 03)
Everyone a Reader Helps Students for Two Decades (Oct 06)
Educating Students at Rancho del Campo (Oct 07)
Federal Education Officials Visit SDCOE (Oct 08)
JCCS Leaders Prepare for WASC Accreditation Process (Oct 09)
SDCOE Employees Share Strategies with Baja State Officials (Oct 10)
Local Teaches to Be Honored Saturday at "A Salute to Teachers" (Oct 10)
Five Educators Honored as San Diego County Teachers of the Year (Oct 11)
Family Involvement Specialist Connects with JCCS Parents (Oct 13)
SDCOE Educator One of Five County Teachers of the Year (Oct 14)
From Tutor to Assistant Superintendent (Oct 16)
No Ebola in San Diego County (Oct 17)
Students to Find STEM Inspiration at High Tech Fair (Oct 20)
Sweetwater District 7th Graders Visit SDSU and Kick-Off College Pathway (Oct 21)
High Tech Fair Inspires Thousands of Students (Oct 23)
Experts Discuss the Dangers of Youth Marijuana Use (Oct 24)
SDCOE Recognizes Local Afterschool Program (Oct 27)
Here Comes the iVIE Competition (Oct 28)
Two Recent San Diego County School Graduates Honored at National Philanthropy Day (Oct 28)
Local Students Raise Awareness of Distracted Driving (Oct 29)

November 2014

Bowling Event Encourages Students with Hearing Loss to Interact (Nov 03)
Calling All Future Innovators: K-12 STEM Programs and Contests Open to Local Teachers and Students (Nov 04)
Meet the New Cuyamaca Outdoor School Nurse (Nov 05)
San Diego Counselor Finalist for National Award (Nov 06)
Support Program Helps JCCS Students Enter College (Nov 07)
PASS AmeriCorps Mentor Eager to Help Students (Nov 10)
Students Learn About Pollution for World Water Monitoring Day (Nov 12)
JCCS Students Thrive with Increased Access to Technology (Nov 13)
JCCS Parents Connect at Potlucks (Nov 14)
Nominations Open for Honoring Our Own (Nov 17)
Four Local Superintendents Heading to White House (Nov 18)
Teens Compete for Countywide Culinary Title (Nov 19)
Two Students Win High Tech Fair Scavenger Hunt (Nov 20)
Santee School to Become STEAM Magnet (Nov 20)
Sweetwater Holds Final Meeting with County Board Members (Nov 21)
Four Local Schools Win Jimmie Johnson Foundation Grants (Nov 21)
Spring Valley School to Start STEAM Academy (Nov 24)
SDCOE to Pilot Digital Citizenship Course (Nov 25)
Actors Bring Student Plays to Life at SDCOE (Nov 26)

December 2014

Chula Vista Preschool Creates Wildlife Habitat (Dec 01)
Citizen Science Projects Grow at Outdoor School (Dec 02)
Theater Trip Gives Incarcerated Youth a Holiday Treat (Dec 03)
Community Invited to Spread Holiday Cheer (Dec 04)
Green Machine Teaches Students About Food (Dec 05)
SDCOE Business Consultant Enjoys Behind-The-Scenes Work (Dec 08)
SDCOE Employee Earns Leadership Award (Dec 09)
iVIE to Feature Financial Wellness Videos (Dec 10)
Gardening Club Donates to JCCS Horticulture Program (Dec 11)
Innovation in Education Awards Nominations Open (Dec 12)
Assemblymember Weber Honored as an Early Learning Champion (Dec 15)
Bullying Prevention Conference Draws Educators from Around the Globe (Dec 16)
Students with Special Needs Visit with Santa (Dec 17)
Scholarships Help JCCS Students Reach Their Goals (Dec 18)
Students Perform Songs of the Holiday Season (Dec 19)
Top 10 Stories of 2014 (Dec 22)