We are all in this together.
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The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to impact nearly every aspect of our daily lives. We continue to keep our children, youth and school communities safe with data-driven decisions to implement best practices and public health policies. Our All In eNews shares promising practices, tips and success stories from the County’s 80 school districts. More resources for educators are available here. Thank you for being All In this together! | |
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Social media campaign launched to address vaccine hesitancy and combat misinformation
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Did you know the COVID-19 vaccines are based on 50 years of scientific research? The vaccine lowers the risk of hospitalization and death. In the U.S. more than 200 million people have received the COVID-19 vaccine since FDA approval.
LACOE has launched a toolkit for sharing these facts and other vital information about COVID-19 testing and vaccination. The toolkit aims to combat misinformation and address vaccine hesitancy. Knowing the facts helps keep students and families safe, and helps schools stay open. As part of the All In campaign, this social media push includes a series of videos for sharing on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
Read the story
Learn how to combat COVID-19 misinformation
Access the COVID-19 testing & vaccination facts toolkit
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Protecting students, staff amid Omicron surge | |
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Arcadia USD presents a video report on COVID-19 testing and other safety measures to protect students and staff amid the surge of the fast-spreading Omicron variant. The district, which has been working tirelessly to keep campuses open for the new year, has launched a webpage featuring COVID-19 updates and resources, including information about vaccination and testing sites.
Watch the video (4 min.)
Visit the AUSD COVID-19 webpage
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All in Spotlight: Hutchinson Middle School
School community helps slow the spread of COVID-19
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In Norwalk-La Mirada USD, Principal Jenny Bae showed the LACOE COVID-19 testing team around Hutchinson Middle School’s vaccination clinic, where parents and students have been doing their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Watch the video (1 min.)
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Getting up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses, including a booster dose (when eligible), provides the best protection against COVID-19 and variants like Omicron and Delta.
Schedule your vaccine or booster appointment
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Breaking down barriers to student success | |
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The path to educational success was not easy for David Vera Robles, a high school senior at La Mirada HS in Norwalk-La Mirada USD, who missed summer enrichment programs to help his farmworker parents pick oranges during his summer break. David’s courage and resilience earned him the Association of LA County Office School Administrators (ALACOSA) Every Student Succeeding scholarship award.
“(David) is a testament to the fact that, when given support and resources, migrant students can excel,” said Francisco Ramirez, Norwalk-La Mirada USD coordinator of Supplemental Education Programs. ALACOSA honored David, as well as the eight Administrators of the Year, during a virtual ceremony last week.
Read the story
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#KindnessMatters
Inglewood USD joins the Great Kindness Challenge
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Inglewood USD is once again participating in the Great Kindness Challenge (GKC) Week, January 24-28. The GKC, presented by Kids for Peace, is a global, proactive, bullying-prevention initiative for educators and students to create a culture of kindness. "We’re challenging students, staff, families and our global community to safely perform kind deeds by using the Kind Acts checklist," said County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres.
See the Kind Acts checklist
Learn more about the Great Kindness Challenge
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Teachers honored for courage, commitment | |
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Walnut Valley USD celebrated an extraordinary group of educators during its 24th annual Salute to Teachers virtual awards on January 19.
The 2021 Teachers of the Year serve with courage and commitment and share a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of their students.
Read the story
Watch the awards program (25 min.)
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Addressing students' mental health needs
Pomona HS Wellness Center featured on CBS News
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CBS News visited Pomona USD's Pomona HS Wellness Center recently to film a segment about peer support and other ways the school has addressed students' mental health needs amid the pandemic.
The story, featuring teacher Sheila Balk and six Pomona HS students, will be aired today, Jan. 24, at 4 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm.
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Campus leader honored for work ethic, drive to excel
Geneveve Castañeda, a high school senior at Santa Fe HS in Whittier Union HSD, has been honored by the Whittier Union Board of Trustees for her academic and leadership abilities. The Board presented her with an Award of Merit during its Jan. 11 meeting.
"Geneveve's strong work ethic, drive and desire to excel give us great certainty that she will be successful in whatever path she takes," said Santa Fe HS Principal Craig Campbell.
Read the story
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Affordable Connectivity Program | |
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Do you know someone who needs help paying for broadband access? The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides up to $30 per month for eligible families (as much as $75 per month for families located on qualifying tribal lands).
ACP replaces the former program, Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), which ended in 2021. That means all EBB participants will need to requalify for the ACP program to continue receiving benefits. The program administrator or their internet service provider will contact current EBB recipients with next steps on how to transition.
Learn more and apply here.
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Fred Korematsu Day
Advancing racial equity and social justice
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January 30 is Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, which celebrates the life and legacy of Korematsu, a courageous American who defied unjust internment policies during World War II.
This day recognizes the importance of preserving and protecting our civil rights and liberties. The LA County Board of Education passed a resolution encouraging districts and schools to include history curriculum about Korematsu's legacy and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Karen Korematsu talked about her father at an event hosted by LACOE History-Social Science Coordinator Dr. Michelle Herczog. The Fred Korematsu Institute offers resources to equip students to become civically engaged to advance racial equity, social justice and human rights for all.
View the Board resolution
Watch video clip featuring Karen Korematsu (19 min.)
Access the Korematsu Institute Curriculum Toolkit
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LACOE will be hosting Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) planning sessions for LEA administrators starting February 4, 1:30–3:30 pm. The state is requiring all LEAs to complete UPK plans by June 30, 2022, per AB 130 and Ed Code 8281.5. Please attend the overview session to learn more about the requirements and LACOE’s support.
Friday, February 4, 2022 – 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Registration link: http://lacoe.k12oms.org/2403-214489 Access code: UPK
See also: CDE UPK Planning Template and CDE UPK FAQ
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Protecting youth from human trafficking | |
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Between 244,000 and 325,000 American youth are considered at risk for sexual exploitation, and an estimated 199,000 incidents of sexual exploitation of minors occur each year in the United States.
Join LACOE on January 27 at 6 pm for a virtual town hall featuring experts who will share experiences and provide resources to help keep children and youth safe. Spanish translation will be provided. Register today and share this information with your community.
Download the flyer
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LACOE is hiring substitute teachers to provide large and small group instruction in juvenile court schools, schools providing alternative education and two specialized high schools. Currently, any individual with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college is eligible for a 30-day emergency substitute credential after passing a background check.
- $170 per day for assignments at International Polytechnic High School (IPOLY) and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)
- $230 per day for assignments at the Court Schools or County Community Schools
- $240 per day for 15+ consecutive days
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Poster contest highlights child abuse prevention
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The Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN)/ICAN Associates Child Abuse Prevention Month Poster Contest focuses on the health and well-being of children and provides a safe forum for discussing this topic in the classroom. This contest highlights the importance of child abuse prevention and enables children to convey this critical issue to others through their art. Education and awareness can help prevent child abuse.
Learn more and participate
Watch the 2021 poster contest awards ceremony (18 min.)
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Join the Los Angeles County Office of Education and UCLA’s Dr. Laura McMullin on Jan. 26 for a professional development opportunity and sharing practical strategies for cultivating wellbeing and resilience in schools. Dr. McMullin will highlight the importance of viewing through trauma and resilience-informed lens while also prioritizing teacher and staff wellbeing.
Learn more and register
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Local school wellness policy webinar opportunity | |
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The local school wellness policy (LSWP) Triennial Assessment (TEA) is a federal requirement that applies to all local education agencies (LEAs) and schools that operate the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program. LEAs that submitted a LSWP TEA COVID-19 waiver will be required to complete their first LSWP TEA by June 30, 2022. This four-part workshop series will cover each of the four required assessment components and provide guidance, resources and support to assist LEAs with the completion of the LSWP TEA using a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach.
Please click here for more information and use this OMS link to register.
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Courageous Conversations About Equity – Clearing the Air: Developing an Equity & Justice Consciousness for Educational Systems Change
Jan 25, 26, 27 (Jan. 26 session is with Dr. Roberts); 3:00-4:30 pm (PST)
Learn more and register
Courageous Conversations About Equity – Intergroup Dialogue: Facilitating Meaningful Learning & Action for Equity & Justice
Feb 1, 3, 8, 10; 3:00-4:30 pm (PST)
Learn more and register
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Event dates: 01/31/2022 | 02/23/2022 | 02/28/2022
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
To have a positive classroom management system, teachers must separate cultural behaviors from disruptive behaviors. In many cases, the two are confused due to biases, misperceptions and miscommunications. Participants will work through a process of reflecting on their unconscious biases, learning about cultural behaviors according to research and practicing management strategies for building on the cultural behaviors.
Learn more and register
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Univision 34 interviews LACOE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Maria Martinez-Poulin about the All In toolkit launched by LACOE to combat misinformation and address vaccine hesitancy.
Watch the video (3 min.)
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LACOE Administrators of the Year honored for excellence
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The Association of LA County Office School Administrators (ALACOSA) has announced this year’s LACOE Administrators of the Year: Sonia Hooks (Business Services), Jose Del Toro (Technology), Rick Chau (Business Services), Alyssa Martinez (Business Services), Dr. Michelle Perrenoud (Student Services), Dr. Jennifer Kottke (Central Office), Dr. Kathryn Edwards (Curriculum and Instruction) and Christine Jackson (Special Education). The Administrator of the Year awardees were honored during the ALACOSA Salutes Its Stars virtual recognition event last week.
Watch the recorded event (1 hr.)
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