In this difficult time, LACOE remains committed to improving the lives of students and our educational community through service, leadership and advocacy. Here, we share best practices, tips and success stories from the county’s 80 districts as we innovate and adapt together to ensure continuity of learning and safety of students, staff and families. |
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Principals share successes, challenges in reopening schools |
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Three high school principals shared their schools' successes and challenges with face-to-face instruction in a Nov. 5 webinar hosted by LACOE as part of its "Lessons from the Field" virtual panels.
Panelists included Rocklin HS Principal Davis Stewart (Rocklin USD, Placer County), Rancho Buena Vista HS Principal Joseph Clevenger (Vista USD, San Diego County) and Foothill HS Principal Michelle England (Tustin USD, Orange County). The webinar, moderated by LACOE Deputy Superintendent Arturo Valdez, provided education leaders an opportunity to learn from others who have already reopened schools. "There's going to be potholes. You're going to trip and fall. There's going to be mistakes, but that's okay," Clevenger said. "We're going toward the greater good."
The next webinar is scheduled today, Nov. 9, 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Panelists will include elementary school principals Amanda Makis (Rocklin Elementary, Rocklin USD, Placer County), Kim Morton (Leadership Academy, Vista USD, San Diego County) and Kathi Denny (Tustin Ranch Elementary, Tustin USD, Orange County). Participation is open to superintendents, cabinet-level district administrators and principals.
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Helping close the digital divide for Compton students |
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LACOE Superintendent Debra Duardo joined with Compton USD Superintendent Darin Brawley to distribute devices to students and families at Dominguez HS on Oct. 26. Compton USD is one of 52 districts to receive technology that supports distance learning thanks to the LA County Board of Supervisors' allocation of $12.5 million in federal coronavirus relief funds. Acting on a proposal from LACOE, the Board's action translates to the purchase of 27,000 devices and 21,000 hotspots for students countywide.
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Mobile classrooms for the youngest learners launched |
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LACOE's Head Start and Early Learning Division has unveiled two brand-new mobile classrooms—HOPE the Bus and HOPE on Wheels. Both HOPE buses are innovative, inclusive early education experiences that will improve access to critical services by reaching children and families where they are. HOPE on Wheels is designed to help prepare infants and toddlers with disabilities to enter inclusive early learning environments. HOPE the Bus will provide a space for early learning and comprehensive services, especially for families experiencing homelessness or living in hard-to-reach communities.
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You're invited to join a virtual Town Hall tonight, November 9 from 6 pm to 7 pm, with the Director of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Dr. Dawn Terashita, Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debra Duardo and Deputy Superintendent Arturo Valdez. The Town Hall will focus on steps being taken to protect children returning to school, the reopening process, school waivers and more.
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LACOE Teacher of the Year inspired by immigrant parents |
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LACOE Teacher of the Year Theresa Gonzales-Harris credits her Filipino immigrant parents for instilling in her the importance of education and the value of hard work. Gonzales-Harris and other District Teachers of the Year in Los Angeles County were honored in a virtual ceremony on the first day of October, which coincidentally ushered in Filipino American History Month and the birth month of iconic Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong.
Gonzales-Harris, who has served as a LACOE teacher for 25 years, hopes to inspire her students to have an understanding of "where they came from, where they want to go," to be kind and tolerant, and to make a difference in their community. She currently teaches at Visions County Community School in Whittier. She received her BA in History from UCLA and her master's in school counseling from Cal State, Dominguez Hills.
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PPE from Cal OES to help keep school frontliners safe |
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LACOE has helped facilitate distribution of PPE provided by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in response to the pandemic. LACOE Administrative Services Coordinator Dave Marx talks about how staff stepped up to the plate - from receiving the pallets of PPE to warehousing and distribution - helping ensure the safety of frontliners in Los Angeles County schools.
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'Learning Together Safely' Tip |
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We salute our essential workers |
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Part of the vital services that LACOE provides to assist districts is to issue paychecks to public school employees in Los Angeles County. LACOE processes about 175,000 W2s per month or more than 2 million annually. We thank our essential workers who ensure 175,000 district employees get paid on time.
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Resources for Families & Schools |
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Don’t forget, LACOE is regularly updating several pages of resources:
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