San Diego Black College Expo Offers Scholarships, College Admissions
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Through the San Diego County Office of Education's (SDCOE) partnership with the National College Resources Foundation, students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds are invited to attend the Black College Expo™ on Jan. 29.
The Expo features historically black colleges and universities with on-the-spot college scholarships and acceptances awarded to qualifying students. There will also be seminars on financial aid and scholarships for college.
The event will be from noon to 6 p.m. in the MLK Center at Bayview Baptist Church in San Diego. Visit the San Diego
Black College Expo website for more information.
Students who plan to attend also have the chance to win a scholarship from the National College Resources Foundation by submitting a short essay on the importance of a college education. The deadline to submit is Jan. 21.
View more details about this scholarship opportunity.
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Help Students, Families in the Race to Submit
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All families should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) regardless of their financial status, or the college the student plans to attend. In California, undocumented and nonresident students should also complete the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The California Dream Act (CDA) allows those students to receive financial aid such as private scholarships funded through public universities, state-administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. The CDA also allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.
Filling out the FAFSA and CADAA can be a confusing, complex process. The San Diego County Office of Education and school counselors across the region have launched the SDCOE Race to Submit to encourage local students and families to complete these important applications. Access resources at the
SDCOE Race to Submit website.
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Census 2020 Curriculum Training
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An accurate count during the census is important for the appropriate apportionment of representatives to Congress. It is also crucial in determining where billions of dollars of federal funding go. In order to better educate our students, and help them have more informed conversations about this topic with their families, the California Census 2020 organization supported the creation of lessons for 5th, 8th, 11th, and 12th grade classrooms. These lessons were developed by the Sacramento County and Los Angeles County offices of education, written by teachers, and piloted in classrooms across the state.
SDCOE will sponsor a one-day training on Jan. 31 to share crucial information about the 2020 Census, help teachers explore the lessons, and provide educators with an opportunity to discuss how to best bring this topic to their classrooms.
The training will take place at the SDG&E Energy Innovation Center. Registration is free, lunch is included, and schools will be reimbursed for the cost of substitute teachers (up to $175 per teacher). This training is offered in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education, which is handling the
event registration.
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Students Can Enjoy Free College Women's Basketball Games this Season
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Expose your students to collegiate women's sports with these free events at the University of San Diego (USD) and San Diego State University (SDSU), in partnership with SDCOE.
Game tickets are free for K-8 students and their teachers, chaperones, and/or parents. High school students are welcome but cannot receive free tickets, per NCAA recruiting rules.
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USD Toreros Kids Day Out
Join the USD women's basketball team for Kids Day Out on Jan. 23. Students and teachers from participating K-8 schools will receive free tickets to the noon game against Santa Clara University.
Campus tours of educational or athletic areas, free lunch for students, and funding for transportation are available while space remains. Students can also bring their own lunch or purchase items from USD concessions.
For more information and to reserve a spot, contact Donté Carty at
[email protected].
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SDSU Aztecs Field Trip Day
Free tickets are available for students, teachers, and chaperones to SDSU's Jan. 29 women's basketball game versus New Mexico.
Doors open at 10 a.m. for educational activities before the 11 a.m. game. Students can bring their own lunch (no hard containers allowed). Groups are responsible for their own transportation to the event.
Download an
event flyer. Fill out
this form to request tickets. Tickets requested after Jan. 22 will have to be picked up at the Aztecs box office in Qualcomm Stadium.
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SDSU Girls & Women in Sports Day
Students can get autographs, take pictures, and receive playing and training tips from Aztec women athletes and coaches on this one-day, all-sports clinic.
The Feb. 8 event starts at 11:30 a.m. with opportunities for students to interact with SDSU women student-athletes. Immediately following, the Aztec women's basketball team takes on the Air Force, with tip-off at 1 p.m. The game is followed by an autograph session with the team.
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Educator Pricing for Feld Entertainment Events
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Education employees and their families have an opportunity to see the following Feld Entertainment events at special prices.
Click on each event name for more information on performance times, pricing, and ticket order information. Please note that there are strict deadlines for placing ticket orders, as indicated on each flyer.
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Apply Today for an Innovation Grant
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All K-12 school districts in the county are eligible to apply for a 2020 Innovation Grant from the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF). This grant program recognizes innovative classroom projects that get students excited about learning and result in higher student achievement.
There are four program categories, each offering a grant of $5,000 to the winning district to scale the program. There is also a $10,000 best in show award. Grant recipients will be honored at the 17th annual Innovation in Education Awards on May 20 at SeaWorld.
Nominations are due Jan. 31. Visit the
CFF website for more information.
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Start the New Year with Kindness
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Help create a culture of kindness on your campus. The 9th annual Great Kindness Challenge, Jan. 27 to 31, is free, easy-to-implement, and has the power to increase empathy, compassion, unity, and respect for all grades, Pre-K through 12.
Using a provided checklist, students complete as many acts of kindness as possible in one week. Once registered, you will receive the kindness checklist and toolkit filled with inspirational ideas to unite and uplift your students.
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Send your Students to 6th Grade Camp in 2020-21
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Cuyamaca Outdoor School (COS), operated by SDCOE, is now planning its schedule for the 2020-21 school year and would like to invite your schools and students to be a part of it.
COS is the only program in San Diego County certified by the California Outdoor School Association as a Residential Outdoor Science School. With a curriculum designed by credentialed teachers to take full advantage of the Next Generation Science Standards, the program's lessons incorporate trail experiences and citizen scientist projects to create hands-on learning that is meaningful, memorable, and fun.
Join the more than 1 million alumni who carry lifelong memories of their camp experiences at one of SDCOE’s outdoor schools. The COS staff is happy to answer your questions, arrange a tour, or schedule a school visit to meet with teachers, parents, and students. Financial assistance is also available for low income students.
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American Red Cross Offering Free Trainings for Elementary and High School Students
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Hands-Only CPR Graduation Requirement for High School Students
California law now requires all students to learn Hands-Only CPR by the time they graduate high school. The American Red Cross is offering this training free of charge on-site at schools. The 30-minute presentations can accommodate groups of 20 to 80 students.
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The Pillowcase Project for Grades 3-5
The Pillowcase Project is an emergency preparedness and education program that teaches personal and family preparedness and safety skills, local hazards, and basic coping skills. Upon completion, students receive a sturdy pillowcase in which to build their personal emergency supplies kit.
Prepare with Pedro for Grades K-2
Prepare with Pedro is a preparedness education program that teaches students how to stay safe from home fires and other emergencies. The format is 30 to 45 minutes long and follows the reading of a story which features a penguin named Pedro. Students learn a coping skill and receive a storybook to share what they have learned at home.
Visit the
Red Cross website for more information. If you are interested in scheduling any of these trainings or presentations, contact Amna Khawaja, regional preparedness coordinator, at
[email protected].
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Take Your Students to the International Science and Engineering Fair This Spring
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Through a partnership with International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF),
San Diego STEM Ecosystem, and the Broadcom Foundation, educators can take students in grades 6 to 12 to the ISEF 2020 on May 14 in Anaheim as part of the Education Outreach Program.
Teachers and students can participate in a full day of hands-on, team-oriented STEM programming, including meeting and learning from some of the 1,700 high school ISEF research finalists from more than 80 countries, regions, and territories. Funding is available to San Diego County schools to support transportation and substitutes.
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STEM Conference for High School Girls
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The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) welcomes high school girls to learn about the exciting career possibilities in engineering and STEM at the UCSD SWE Envision 2020 Conference on Feb. 8 at Jacobs Hall in UCSD.
Students will participate in hands-on engineering activities and a STEM project fair, hear speakers from industry and academia, and have a chance to be mentored by engineering undergraduates. There will be a parallel parent-educator session that includes discussions about interrupting gender stereotypes in engineering, financial aid, and a student panel.
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Ocean Science Student Competition at USD
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The University of San Diego's Environmental and Ocean Sciences Department invites high school students to compete in the 2020 San Diego Garibaldi Bowl. This event is part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) academic competition and program that aims to engage students with ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related careers, and helping them become environmental stewards.
The Feb. 29 event at USD includes optional events in the months before the event for competing students, as well as specialized preparation for first-time participants or for schools with a high proportion of low-income students. For more information visit the
Garibaldi Bowl webpage or the
NOSB website. Contact
Dr. Jennifer Prairie to schedule mentoring.
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Better Business Bureau Offers Consumer Education for Schools
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers student- and family-focused content on topics including credit, budgeting, and avoiding fraud through best practices.
The consumer education presentations and information are available in English and Spanish at no cost, and content can be customized for specific audiences. For more information and to schedule a BBB presentation for your school, contact Skylar Crowley, community relations specialist, at
[email protected] or 858-427-1151.
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Scholarship and Award Opportunities, Essay Contests for Students
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San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application
The San Diego Foundation (TDSF) is the largest private non-university scholarship provider in San Diego County. A single application gives qualifying San Diego students access to more than 100 scholarships that comprise the Foundation's Community Scholarship Program.
The 2020-21 Common Scholarship Application is now open and the deadline is Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Visit the TSDF website for more information on the
common application, including qualification criteria,
application tips and a
practice application. There are also more than a dozen
separate awards administered by TDSF and not included in the Common Application that interested students can explore.
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Engineered for Learning Contest
The EngineerGirl website, presented by the National Academy of Engineering, challenges students in grades 3 to 12 to write an inspirational story dealing with engineering and its impact on the world around us. This year's topic is to write about a space traveler learning to live on a new world. Prizes range from $100 to $500 within each of three grade categories.
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California Judges Foundation Essay Contest
In an effort to encourage high school seniors to learn more about the state judiciary, the California Judges Foundation (CJF) sponsors an annual High School Civics Essay Contest. The regional winner will receive $1,200 and be considered for the grand prize of $2,500. The submission deadline is Feb. 28. Visit the
CJF website for details and to view the essay prompt.
Download an informational flyer.
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Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is again offering a civics contest for high school students. The theme for 2020 focuses on the 15th and 19th amendments with a prompt centered around barriers to voting. The Southern District Court of California will announce the local winners who will then go on to compete at the circuit level. Contest winners could receive up to $2,000.
Students interested in entering this contest are invited to attend a lecture commemorating the 100th anniversary of the women's right to vote. The Southern District Court is a partner for this event held at USD on the evening of March 18.
Visit the USD website for more details and to RSVP.
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School Stars:
Celebrate Teachers and Students
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Teacher and Student Recognition and Incentive Programs
The programs below accept nominations throughout the school year. Check out the details on SDCOE's
Celebrate School Stars webpage, and nominate a school star or two!
NBC San Diego Inspirational Student and Teacher of the Month
SDCOE and NBC 7 San Diego are looking for inspirational students and teachers who are outstanding individuals on campus and within their community. Surprise a stellar junior or senior high school student or a dedicated K-12 educator with a visit from NBC 7 for a segment on a weekday newscast recognizing what makes them special.
Teachers are Heroes
Nominate a K-5 teacher who goes above and beyond for their students with a surprise recognition and award for the teacher and fun prizes for their whole class. Radio stations KSON, Sunny 98.1, and Alt 949, and Azusa Pacific University honor 12 teacher heroes during the school year.
USD Torero Achievement Club
Teachers of grades 3 through 8 can take their class or some star students on a campus tour of the University of San Diego followed by a Torero home game, including a voucher for concessions.
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What's Happening
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What's Happening is a monthly publication from the San Diego County Office of Education that highlights free and low-cost enrichment opportunities for San Diego County students, teachers, and schools.
If you know someone who would like to receive
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