Sacramento County Office of Education News Archive: 2006

SCOE Solves Tough Retiree Health Care Problem
Contract Agreements Establish Trust Fund for Health Benefits
Posted December 20, 2006

Exceptional Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony
Learning Program Provides Special Education Services to Students
Posted December 15, 2006

Time to Honor Outstanding Youth in Sacramento County
“Youth Inspire!” Award Nominations Being Accepted Through January
Posted December 11, 2006

Students Stretch Their Mental Muscles
Academic Decathletes Prepare for Big Competition
Posted December 11, 2006

SCOE Offering Diplomas to Qualifying Veterans and Interned Japanese-Americans
Call for Applications as Board Expands Program to Include Vietnam War Veterans
Posted November 9, 2006

Back-to-School Night Takes Place at SCOE School Sites
Improvements in Test Scores and Attendance Highlighted
Posted November 3, 2006

New Contract to Administer High School Proficiency Exam
Program Evaluates Basic English Language Arts and Mathematics Skills
Posted October 31, 2006

State Award Goes to SCOE Art Education Coordinator
Maureen Gemma Recognized by the California Art Education Association
Posted October 31, 2006

Student-Run Culinary Café Opens to the Public for 2006–07
8th Annual Grand Re-Opening Attracts Crowds of Hungry Customers
Posted October 27, 2006

Board of Education Honors 2007 SCOE Teacher of the Year
Sharon Botkin Represented SCOE in County Competition
Posted October 26, 2006

Sixth Annual Harvest Carnival for Families of Infants and Toddlers
Dinner and Activities Provided for Close to 500 People
Posted October 23, 2006

Recommended K–8 Science Curriculum Materials Available for Review
Materials Available to Teachers, Administrators, and Public
Posted October 13, 2006

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Intervention Announced
SCOE Welcomes Sue Stickel, Former CDE Deputy Superintendent
Posted October 3, 2006

Pandemic Flu Preparedness Kits Available for Schools
SCOE Working Closely with County Public Health, Local Districts
Posted September 20, 2006

Education Delegation from Bosnia-Herzegovina Tours County Schools
Visit is Part of Effort to Enhance Education in Civics and Government
Posted September 19, 2006

Contractor Selected by SCOE for Teacher Recruitment Program
Tulare County Office of Education to Implement Recruitment
Posted September 19, 2006

Sacramento County Teachers of the Year 2007 Announced
Teachers Representing Elk Grove and San Juan Advance to State Competition
Posted September 7, 2006

SCOE Kicks Off 2006–07 Program Year With Employee In-Service
SCOE Employee Recognition Day Held at Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Posted August 25, 2006

Board of Education Approves New ROP Courses
Students Can Study Biotechnology, Multimedia, and Sports Medicine
Posted July 27, 2006

Sacramento County Board of Education Elects Brian Cooley President
Trustees Take Oaths of Office at July Meeting
Posted July 13, 2006

SCOE Communications Office Honored by Board of Education
Staff Recognized for Earning Statewide Awards
Posted July 6, 2006

Board President Sylvia J. Ruiz Ends Term
Gretchen Bender to Succeed Outgoing Area 2 Trustee
Posted June 29, 2006

Highly Qualified Teachers Needed for Low Performing Schools
SCOE Releases Second Request for Proposals (RFP)
Posted June 23, 2006

Innovative New Course to Help Teachers of Students with Autism
Attendees Receive UC Davis Academic Credit
Posted June 15, 2006

High School Diplomas for SCOE Students
Combined Graduating Classes of Two Campuses Honored
Posted June 8, 2006

Commitment Endures Despite Failure of Preschool for All Proposition
County Superintendent Remains Committed to Early Education
Posted June 7, 2006

Teacher from SCOE ROP Program Wins Top Local Honor
Automotive Teacher Frank Lopez Recognized as KXTV Teacher of the Year
Posted June 2, 2006

Early Childhood Education Conference to Be Held in Sacramento
SCOE Co-Sponsoring Annual Event
Posted May 31, 2006

2006 Graduation Ceremony Held for Special Education Students
Learning Program Also Provides Guidance and Encouragement
Posted May 31, 2006

Diplomas Awarded to Veterans in Red-White-and-Blue Celebration
SCOE Holds Sixth Operation Recognition Event
Posted May 25, 2006

“School-to-World” Awards Ceremony Recognizes Students
SCOE Honors High Schoolers Preparing for the Workforce
Posted May 25, 2006

State Teacher Recruitment Program Getting Underway
SCOE Leading Recruitment Effort
Posted May 25, 2006

Classified School Employees Recognized May 21–27
Sacramento County Office of Education Honors Classified Workers
Posted May 23, 2006

Kings Player Bonzi Wells Visits County Teachers of the Year
Athlete Signs Autographs, Shares Stories with Local Students
Posted May 23, 2006

Day of the Teacher Celebrated on May 10
Second Wednesday in May Set Aside to Recognize Teachers
Posted May 10, 2006

SCOE Joins Statewide Visual and Performing Arts Education Planning Effort
Project Funded by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Posted April 27, 2006

Board of Education Endorses Voter Education and Participation Month
Partnership Encourages Eligible Citizens to Register and Vote in the June 6 Primary Election
Posted April 27, 2006

Youth Honored for Contributions to Community
SCOE Presents Annual “Youth Inspire!” Awards
Posted April 26, 2006

Elk Grove High School Senior Wins Poetry Playoffs
Student Advances to National Finals in Washington, D.C.
Posted April 2, 2006

College Talk Publication Provides Students with College Information
Document Gives Information About Applications, Financial Aid, and Admission Tests
Posted March 30, 2006

Middle School Students Show Off Talent at Club Live Event
Lip Sync Competition Features Best Acts from 18 Middle Schools
Posted March 28, 2006

SCOE Joins National Celebration of Young Children and Statewide Celebration of Art
Youth Arts Education Month Exhibit Hosted
Posted March 24, 2006

Career Recruiters Visit with SCOE Students
Career Day 2006 Provides Important Employment Information
Posted March 23, 2006

Local Students to Compete in 9th Annual Club Live Music and Dance Event
Competition to Be Held Friday, March 24 at the Crest Theater
Posted March 15, 2006

SCOE Community School Mixes Academics with Athletics
Basketball Program Helping Keep Kids in the Classroom
Posted March 15, 2006

Vietnam Vets to Join WW II, Korean War Vets in Receiving H.S. Diplomas
Board of Education to Honor Qualifying Applicants
Posted March 7, 2006

SCOE Publishes 2006 Public Schools Directory
Extensive Information About Local Education Agencies
Posted February 17, 2006

SCOE Observes “Career Technical Education Week”
Time Set Aside to Promote Education and Help Students Realize Their Potential
Posted February 9, 2006

Bella Vista High School Named 2006 Academic Decathlon Winner
Original Announcement Based on Misinterpretation of Scoring Guidelines
Posted February 8, 2006

“Authors in the Schools” Program Schedule Announced
Three Celebrated Children’s Authors to Visit Sacramento County Schools
Posted February 6, 2006

Sacramento-Area Teachers of the Year Honored by Kings
Kings Halftime Ceremony Salutes 16 Teachers for Exemplary Achievement
Posted February 6, 2006

Learning Opportunity for Middle and High School Principals, Leadership Teams
SCOE Co-Sponsoring Free Cyber Conference
Posted February 2, 2006

SCOE to Host the “Super Bowl” of Academics
20 Local High Schools, 180 Competitors to Gather Saturday, February 4
Posted February 1, 2006

Special Ed. Students Honor Their SCOE Teacher at Galt H.S.
Cathy Goodrich is SCOE Teacher of the Year 2006
Posted January 24, 2006

Statewide Honor Goes to SCOE Nurse
Mary J. Larson, R.N. Honored by County Board of Education
Posted January 24, 2006

Countywide High School Poetry Competition Gets Underway
Local Students Can Compete for Thousands of Dollars in Scholarships
Posted January 20, 2006