Contra Costa County Office of Education News

Navigating the Legal Shoals of New Media

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:33:07 GMT

Come join us as we look at emerging legal issues surrounding new media, even before there are best practices in place. Look for discussion around open-meeting law issues; public records retention and disclosure; restrictions on employee use of social media—both on behalf of your agency and personally; and use of public resources, including both personal and political use.

Moderator: Ken August, CA Department of Public Health

Panelists:
Mary Ann Mason – Deputy County Counsel, Contra Costa County
Carol Victor – Assistant District Counsel, East Bay Regional Parks
Terry Francke – Legal Counsel, Californians Aware
Peter Scheer – Executive Director, First Amendment Coalition

Q&A to follow.

Thursday, January 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – noon
Contra Costa County Office of Education Board Room
77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill

For a map and driving directions, visit http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/about/cccoemap.html

Parking: The CCCOE has a huge employee parking lot on the west side of the building, on the corner of Oak Park and Monte Cresta. Please don't struggle with on-street parking. Use our employee lot. You still must enter through the front door to register in the building.

Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=86376239777
Space is limited! Please RSVP by Monday, January 17, to Peggy Marshburn at (925) 942-3420 or e-mail pmarshburn@cccoe.k12.ca.us or FAX (925) 942-3454

Next meeting: April 21, 2011, Judy Pal — Half day workshop
"Messaging: A Critical Element of Crisis Communication and Response"

The Contra Costa Public Information Network is sponsored by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, Contra Costa Health Services, and CAPIO (California Association of Public Information Officials).

Navigating the Legal Shoals of New Media (PDF)

Superintendent and Three New Trustees to be Installed to the County Board of Education

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:33:07 GMT

WHAT:
This coming Wednesday evening, the three newest Contra Costa County Board of Education trustees, as well as the county’s returning superintendent of schools will be installed during the Board’s scheduled meeting. The newly elected trustees will join the two sitting members, Pamela Mirabella (Area 1) and Daniel Gomes (Area 3). The five-member Contra Costa County Board of Education establishes educational policies for the programs administered by the County Office of Education. These programs include special education, career technical education, and court and community schools. Joseph A. Ovick, Ed.D., will begin his fifth term as the county’s superintendent of schools.

WHO:
Ellen Elster (Area 2), representing Clyde, Crockett, Hercules, Martinez, Pacheco, Port Costa, Rodeo, and parts of Bay Point, Concord, Kensington, Lafayette, Orinda,

Richard Asadoorian (Area 4), representing: Blackhawk, Clayton, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, and parts of Alamo, Antioch, Bay Point, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek.

Cynthia Ruehlig (Area 5), representing: Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, and parts of Antioch, Bay Point, and Pittsburg.

Joseph A. Ovick, Ed.D. (Contra Costa County) Superintendent of Schools

ACTION:
The evening’s agenda.

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 8, 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Contra Costa County Office of Education, 77 Santa Barbara Rd., Pleasant Hill

32 Year Partnership Between Chevron and ROP Proves Successful

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:35:32 GMT

Process Plant Operator course changes the life and future of student Stacey Reynolds.

In the latest issue of Chevron Richmond Today, CCCOE ROP graduate Stacey Reynolds shares how the Refinery/Process Plant Operator class she took 14 years ago changed the course of her life. Read the full story here.

The Refinery/Process Plant Operator course teaches mechanical skills for boilermaker, pipefitter, machinist, and welder, as well as other skills needed to pass employment tests for industries. Prerequisites: Pass basic math/reading test, valid California Driver’s License, instructor interview. To see a full listing of courses offered by the CCCOE ROP Program, click here.

For the past 32 years, Chevron has funded and provided instructors and other resources for the Process Plant Operator course taught in Richmond. You may access the Chevron quarterly news magazine Chevron Richmond Today, here.

CCCOE’s Summer Jobs Program Student Interns Learn First Hand about Career Life

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:35:32 GMT

CONCORD, Calif., August 9, 2010—While many of their classmates are enjoying the pleasures of summer vacation, high school students Benjamin Quach, William Quach, and Carlos Rivera are working hard, and learning applicable education and employment skills at BioCare Medical, in Concord. These three young men are currently enrolled in the Contra Costa County Office of Education’s (CCCOE) Contra Costa Youth@Work Summer Program.

“It’s so inspiring to see these three young men thrive and do so well with their jobs here at BioCare,” says CCCOE Youth Development Specialist Oscar Blackwell. The three summer interns are just a few of the many Contra Costa high school student cases Blackwell works directly, throughout the year.

Headquartered in Concord, Calif., BioCare Medical is an innovator in advanced care and diagnosis technologies to aid physicians to correctly diagnose challenging cancers. This is the second year the company has participated in the program.

“Students who qualify for Contra Costa Youth@Work program come from low-income homes, are in foster care, or qualify for Special Education,” says CCCOE Youth Development Services (YDS) Manager Catherine Giacalone. “Whether they are flourishing, or not, in their classrooms, the majority of our summer program students demonstrate a capacity to be very successful in the work area.” Without such a program, many of these students would not have the chance to work such a company as BioCare Medical. This hands-on learning opportunity certainly sparks their interest and enthusiasm about their personal education and career paths.

With funding from the Contra Costa Workforce Development Board, YDS has developed county-wide work-site partnerships and hired staff to develop and implement an innovative and successful summer employment program. This summer, 280 students will each work 132 hours, at $8.25 an hour.

During a late August morning, brothers, Benjamin and William, who are serving as BioCare manufacturing assistants, were working with the company’s testing solutions, carefully mixing and filling containers for shipment. They both agreed that working with health care company was certainly an outstanding opportunity to be employed in a field related to their career choice, serving as medical doctors.

Older brother, William Quach, recently graduated from Ygnacio Valley High School, with an impressive 4.35 grade average. Through William’s hard work and success, he has earned an undergraduate scholarship to enter U.C. Davis this fall to study pre-medicine, with a concentration in neuroscience behavior physiology. William says he’s very excited to get started.

Younger brother, Benjamin Quach, will be entering his sophomore year this fall at Ygnacio Valley High School. Like his big brother, Benjamin’s schedule of classes will be filled with honors courses, including pre-calculus. In addition, he is looking forward to joining the school’s Health Academy. His goal is to begin his pre-medicine studies at Stanford University, after graduating high school.

Carlos Rivera and his mother came to the United States three years ago, from Puerto Rico. This summer, Carlos has been working in BioCare Medical’s accounting department. During this particular morning, he was inputing international sales numbers. The soon-to-be junior at Mt. Diablo High School, will continue attending courses in the school’s Architecture, Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering, (ACME) Academy. After high school, Carlos says he will attend Diablo Valley College, then transfer to University of California, Berkeley, where he will study to become an electronic engineer. But for this summer, he has been enjoying his work in the accounting department. When asked if he saw any similarities to accounting and electronic engineering, Carlos quickly smiled and answered, “Yes, lots of numbers!”

Adding more about the importance of the summer work program, Giacalone says, “A key predictor of consistent employment in adulthood is early exposure to the world of work through summer and year-round employment, internships, and service opportunities in the teen years. Teen employment exposes youth to careers, promotes job readiness, and develops their skills in particular industries.”

After meeting with his three students, Blackwell beamed with pride on how well they are doing with their work, as well as blending in so easily with the BioCare Medical staff and management: “These three young men share many of the same qualities to become successful in life. Their work here really showcases how bright and motivated they are!”

KVHS Revives the Lost Art of Personality Radio

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:22:56 GMT

Melissa McConnell Wilson remembers the "good ol' days" of radio. As a girl she would listen to her transistor under the covers at night. The distinct voices on the other end, with names like "Bobby Ocean" and "Dr. Don Rose," had "fantastic personalities." And they inspired her.

"It was so wonderful," McConnell Wilson recalled. "It was enticing and involving and sexy. You wanted to listen. You couldn't wait to listen."

But these days, with media consolidation and companies watching the bottom line, radio personalities have become an endangered species. Consultants say modern listeners don't want to hear people talking, so stations are populated with automated systems and "liner" jocks (i.e., those who read pre-written one-liners and station identifications).

The phenomenon has been ongoing for some time now, but McConnell Wilson thinks things are slowly changing — and she's partly responsible. For the past thirteen years she has been the general manager and faculty advisor at KVHS "The Edge," an Active Rock station based out of Clayton Valley High School in Concord that serves as a job training program through Contra Costa County's Office of Education. Free to anyone age sixteen and up, the year-long class trains students in all aspects of radio (promotions, sales, programming, etc.), but the focus is on personality radio.

"I don't train liner jocks," said McConnell Wilson. "They know they have to work on show prep. They have to work on their demo tape."

Except for McConnell Wilson, the station is run entirely by the students. Located at 90.5 on the FM dial, the non-commercial station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Contra Costa County's Regional Occupational Program pays for McConnell Wilson's salary, but otherwise the students raise their own money for just about everything through four live-remote fund-raisers per year and by soliciting donations from businesses. They have regular music meetings where they vote on which songs to add to the rotation. (Artists include Killswitch Engage, Ozzy Osbourne, and Deftones.)

Whatever McConnell Wilson is doing seems to be working. Her alumni are on air (or behind the mic) all over the country. "They're all over the place, literally," she said. "The vice president of sales for CBS Radio is from KVHS. The chief engineer from Mix 106 in San Jose — Mike Stockwell. ... All the PDs in San Francisco know us, all the way to New York. We're the farm team." KVHS's list of famous alumni also includes KBLX's Sterling James and comedian Jeff Richards, who has appeared on Saturday Night Live.

"The first thing that strikes me is how much it trains you for a real job in radio," said Aaron Cordray, who goes by the on-air name "Lint" and has been taking the course on and off since 1999. (The class technically lasts one year, but students can continue learning.) "It's not like a college course. It's really hands-on, very involved."

So what is the secret to good radio personality? "Talk as if you're speaking to one person," said twenty-seven-year-old Cordray.. "It's a very intimate form of communication between you and your listener." Despite that emphasis on intimate dialogue, Cordray says he generally avoids using "I," "me," or "my."

He chalks the rest up to perona., "If you have a dull personality, you might be dull on the air, too."

Though most of the students in the class, whose numbers average about 25, are in high school or are young adults, it also attracts those seeking a career change, or those who've always wanted to go into radio. Thirty-six-year-old Jason Lannum is a husband and father who has taken the class for the last three years. His current day job is delivering appliances, but he's hoping to become a DJ or programmer. He attends class every day after work from 3 to 5 p.m. "People told me that I was kind of funny and goofy and they said I should be on the radio or TV," explained Lannum, who is KVHS's music director. "I've always told myself I wanted to do something with music but didn't know what. I landed here and think this is meant to be kinda thing."

As 410-watt stations go, KVHS is pretty successful. While its rankings are relatively low compared to stations like KCBS (especially because it only broadcasts to three Bay Area counties), its TSL, or Time Spent Listening, shows that listeners listen a lot and for a long time, says McConnell Wilson. No doubt, the station's personalities help contribute to that — especially since the Bay Area in particular has a dearth of good on-air talent. But it didn't always used to be like that.

"They are a lot of good people who are proficient in their craft," McConnell Wilson said. "They're not bad disc jockeys, but the ones that shine — I couldn't name one. In New York I could rattle off half a dozen, but not in San Francisco. It's sad because San Francisco used to be a feeder market. This is not a jumping-off-point place anymore. The new up-and-coming stars don't come from San Francisco anymore, they come from places like Atlanta." Some stations are becoming more local, however. She says that KOIT is adding some personality to its liner jocks. "That's probably why they're doing so well," she said.

As for the future, McConnell Wilson doesn't think radio will ever go back to the way it was when she was growing up. But technology means good radio can travel even further. Anyone can listen to KVHS's online stream (KVHS.com) — and they do, from places as far away as France, Japan, and Canada, says McConnell Wilson. "Terrestrial radio isn't what it used to be," she said. "The people who are the personalities of the future know about all these choices."

Santa's Workshop: Inmates work off bad deeds with good ones

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:34:49 GMT

MARSH CREEK -- The high-pitched whine of electric saws filled the cavernous workshop as men in jail-issue yellow uniforms worked on getting this year's final four toy designs out the door.

The 17 inmates were playing Santa's helpers, doing good deeds at Marsh Creek Jail while serving time for bad ones.

In less than two weeks, 1,256 Christmas toys and bicycles that they and other inmates will have crafted or refurbished will be on their way to underprivileged children around the county.

"It's something you can take pride in," said 47-year-old Martin Blacker, of Brentwood, as he readied an 18-speed mountain bike for a new owner. "You know that on Christmas morning when a kid sees a bike under the tree he's happy."

Dozens of bicycles and tricycles were lined up nearby, just a fraction of the approximately 285 that law enforcement and stores have donated to the cause.

Some had new rims, kickstands, brakes and seats, and all of them gleamed after a meticulous cleaning with elbow grease and WD-40.

Elsewhere, sturdy playthings lined shelves and were jammed under tables, the sheer variety and volume befitting a woodworking class known as Santa's Workshop.

Some little girls would be receiving two-story dollhouses outfitted with tiny furniture sets and stoves; for boys there were fire houses that come with bright red ladder trucks and miniature Dalmatians.

The bounty also included pull toys and puzzles, interlocking animal cutouts on wheels, and carousels that rotate up and down a pole.

There were mini-monster trucks, rocking horses and paddles with balls.

Created for older children were "can-Jos," instruments that have the V-shaped body of an electric guitar but otherwise resemble a banjo with their single string that stretches from a tuning peg to an empty tin can that enables the twangy notes to resonate.

This year's handiwork -- the demand for which far exceeds what's available -- will go to 37 organizations, including churches and other nonprofits, every sheriff's substation, and the city of Oakley, which will in turn distribute them to needy families.

Their anonymous benefactors are minimum-security offenders who opt to spend four mornings a week fashioning toys, a year-round activity that starts all over again as soon as the last batch is done.

Overseeing the production process is Rick Boughton, a part-time wood shop instructor with the Contra Costa County Office of Education.

For the past 19 years, the agency has collaborated with the county sheriff's office to offer this class along with academic courses for inmates who don't have a high school diploma.

Boughton is in his element here, a woodworker by trade who has spent nearly four decades carving custom doors, furniture and other specialty items.

"He's like a chef but with wood," said one inmate of the ponytailed 63-year-old artisan.

Boughton is soft-spoken but strict in enforcing the rules: Safety is paramount in his shop.

He gets students who have never even held a hammer before, and some are intimidated by the machinery, so newcomers all must attend his presentation on how to handle power tools properly.

Those who fall short of a perfect score on the test Boughton gives at the end of it are assigned jobs that don't involve working with saws and staple guns until they meet his standards.

"I can't tempt fate here," he said.

Inmates' incentive for enrolling in the class is the chance to reduce their sentence by up to three days per month, but they have to earn that privilege; Boughton doesn't suffer those who sign up expecting to slack off and has no compunction about showing bad attitudes the door.

That suits Bryan Cotton fine.

"I like to be busy. Too much free time makes your time go slower," said the 34-year-old from Oakland, who has been incarcerated since Aug. 1. "You gotta put usage to it. You can't just sleep your time away."

Occasionally, Boughton sees students who start out indifferent but turn enthusiastic as they begin to grasp what their work means to the families they're helping.

"It's got a meaning. A couple of weeks into the project ... they are not coming here for their own reasons anymore," he said. "Once in a while you see that and you know that you may have changed that person's life."

Altruism is why Ikechi Egbukichi joined Boughton's team several weeks ago.

The 27-year-old didn't know about the sentence-reduction policy; he just wanted to give some youngsters more than what he got for Christmas as a kid growing up in Richmond.

"I didn't really get toys. I would get socks, T-shirts. So if I can help someone feel special it feels good," Egbukichi said.

Santa’s Workshop Found at the Marsh Creek Detention Facility

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:34:49 GMT

Toys and bikes donated to county’s children-serving agencies

CLAYTON, Calif., November 22, 2010—More than 30 Contra Costa County children-serving agencies visited the Marsh Creek Detention Facility’s Adult School / Woodshop Class, near Clayton, on Thursday, November 18, to fill up their clients’ wish lists of donated toys and bicycles, for the 19th year straight year. The agency representatives selected from more than 1,100 toys designed and handcrafted by inmates, along with 300 refurbished bicycles, to give to children from their client families during the holidays. More than 115 inmates had participated in this project throughout this year, designing and crafting wooden toys, such as rocking motorcycles, children’s furniture, doll cribs, pull toys, doll houses, doll cradles, fire houses, fire engines, yo-yos, cars, and skill games. All of the toy makers are students in the Contra Costa Adult School, an accredited school directed by the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE), which is located within the jail facility.

The Marsh Creek Detention Center’s workshop is co-sponsored by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and the CCCOE. Representatives from both the Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Warren Rupf, and the CCCOE, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ovick, were on hand for this very special annual event. Both men addressed the crowded, festive workshop, and talked about how wonderful it was that they could continue such an important collaboration between the two agencies that was started by their predecessors. They talked about how inmates are able to hone their work skills for life after jail, and local disadvantaged / at-risk children will receive wonderful holiday toys, all because of this special program.

A few of the Marsh Creek inmates, who had been working on the toys and bikes this year, were on hand to answer questions about their creations and help the organization representatives choose toys for their clients.

Organizations participating in this shopping spree include the Salvation Army, Friends Outside, George Miller Center, Solomon Temple Mission, Contra Costa Crisis Center, Bay Area Rescue Mission, La Casa Ujima, and a number of others.

During the 2009-10 school year, approximately 2,720 inmates (throughout the three Contra Costa detention facilities) were enrolled in classes ranging from academic programs including basic literacy and GED preparation, to vocational programs including woodshop and state-of-the-art computer training. By the end of the school year, 73 student-inmates received their GED and 41 received a high school or adult school diploma, and 45 students passed the CA High School Exit Exam. In addition, there were 436 students who demonstrated learning gains in reading or math, and 977 students earned a certificate of completion in computer applications. Another course directed by the CCCOE is the DEUCE Program (Deciding, Educating, Understanding, Counseling, and Evaluation). These three-part classes (90 hours) focus on substance abuse prevention. Last year, 1,150 students completed at least one of the three phases, and 240 students have graduated from DEUCE. The CCCOE’s newest educational program, Parenting Inside/Out, teaches vital parenting skills to women and men. To date, 122 students have completed the program.

Less than half of the inmates who enter the Marsh Creek Detention Facility have graduated from high school, and most are parents of school-age children. These classes help to interrupt the generational cycle of illiteracy and lack of education that can lead to repeated incarceration.

Partnering to Help Take Concussions Out of Play

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:54:12 GMT

CDC encourages you to talk with your coaches, parents, athletes, and others about concussion in all sports and the steps to take to help prevent, recognize, and respond to this serious injury. By knowing the facts about concussion and when athletes can safely return to play, we can help athletes of all ages stay active and healthy.

For NFL Players

Beginning during the 2010 season, a poster on concussion in sports will be displayed in every NFL locker room nationwide. The poster, developed for NFL players, is the result of a joint effort between the NFL, NFL Players Association, CDC, Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society, and the NFL Physicians Society and describes the importance of recognizing a concussion, taking time to recover, and not returning to play too soon.

For Young Athletes of All Sports

A similar poster educating young athletes about concussion in all sports is now available to display in team locker rooms, gymnasiums, and schools nationwide. This poster lets athletes know that all concussions are serious and emphasizes the importance of reporting their injury. The poster also provides athletes with a list of concussion signs, symptoms and steps they should take if they think they have a concussion.

The poster for young athletes is the result of a joint effort between the NFL, CDC, and NFL Players Association, as well as 14 National Governing Bodies for Sport. Additionally, the poster has been endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Visit Partnering to Help Take Concussions Out of Play

Northern California Robotics Qualifier Tournament to be held at Heritage High

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:52:24 GMT

WHAT
Heritage High School will be hosting its first ever Northern California FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Qualifier Robotics Tournament, this coming Sunday. Along with Heritage’s team, there will be 15 other teams, from around the state, consisting of up to 10 high school students per team battling it out in order to qualify for the Northern California FIRST FTC Championships. The championships will be held in December. For background information about FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and the type of robots used, visit FIRST’s website.

WHERE
Heritage High School (school’s gym), located at 101 American Ave., Brentwood.

WHEN
Sunday, November 21, 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Complete schedule

ACTION:
There will be great sound and visuals, as the 15 high school robotic teams work together to manipulate their robots in performing assigned tasks, with audience members cheering them on.

WHO
The Contra Costa County Office of Education’s (CCCOE) ROP Robotics program is designed to interest students in the field of robotics and motivate them to pursue advanced education in science and engineering. In this class, students apply the scientific method and build on physics and mathematics concepts by investigative research that requires inquiry, data collection, and analysis. Included is instruction in the history and theory of robotic technology, computer control systems, and artificial intelligence. Computer programming is emphasized. Using the engineering design team concept as a model, students work in small groups to research, design, program, and construct robotic devices used in competitions, including NASA’s U.S. FIRST or VEX. Along with Heritage High School, the ROP Robotics classes are also being offered at Concord High and Pittsburg High.

The CCCOE’s ROP courses provides numerous diverse and engaging learning opportunities for high school students eager to acquire career training and technical skills essential for business and industry employment. The ROP serves students 16 years and older and has classes available at all comprehensive high schools within Contra Costa County and in Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Piedmont. Classes meet high school graduation requirements. Industry trained teachers, state approved curricula, and high tech equipment provides a challenging, rigorous learning environment.

MEDIA NOTE:
The event day-of contact will be Launi Holland, cell number: (925) 457-4138

Pew Pew Lazer Beams	Mission San Jose High School	Fremont
Tsvetkov e droozia	Campolindo High School	Moraga
Transformerz	Mission San Jose High School	Fremont
WarriorBorgs	Valley Christian High School	San Jose
The Patriots	Heritage HS	Brentwood
Coastal Quarks	Community	San Diego
The Awkward Starfish	Rec Connect Robotics	San Francisco
Scotbotics	Piedmont High School	Piedmont
Bok Choy Boys	N/A	San Jose
Beyer Robotics	Beyer High School	Modesto
Argonauts	Community-based	Auburn
EndOfLines	Irvington High School	Fremont
RoboWarriors	Mission San Jose High	Fremont
Red Holograms	Irvington High School	Fremont
Team Bluescreens	Irvington High School	Fremont
The Minutemen	Heritage High School/ CCCOE-ROP	Brentwood

Santa’s Workshop Found at the Marsh Creek Detention Facility

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:01:31 GMT

Toys and bikes donated to county’s children-serving agencies

Media Contact: Jonathan Lance
Phone: (925) 942-3429
E-mail: jlance@cccoe.k12.ca.us

WHAT:
More than 30 Contra Costa County children-serving agencies will go to the Marsh Creek Detention Facility this coming Thursday to fill up their clients’ wish lists of donated toys and bicycles. There, for the 19th year, the agency representatives will select from more than 1,100 toys designed and handcrafted by the inmates, and 300 refurbished bicycles, to give to children from their client families during the holidays. More than 115 inmates have participated in this project throughout this year, fixing up used bikes to look and ride like brand new and building beautiful wooden toys, such as rocking motorcycles, children’s furniture, doll cribs, pull toys, doll houses, doll cradles, fire houses, fire engines, yo-yos, cars, and skill games. All of the toy makers are students in the Contra Costa Adult School, an accredited school directed by the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE), which is located within the jail facility.

WHO:
The workshop is co-sponsored by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and the CCCOE. Representatives from both, the Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Warren Rupf, and the CCCOE, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ovick, as well as other representatives will be on hand during the morning’s free toy and bicycle distribution. Organizations participating in this special shopping spree include the Salvation Army, Friends Outside, George Miller Center, Solomon Temple Mission, Contra Costa Crisis Center, Bay Area Rescue Mission, La Casa Ujima, and a number of others.

WHEN:
Thursday, November 18, 2010, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:
The Contra Costa Adult School / Woodshop Class is located at the Marsh Creek Detention Facility, 12000 Marsh Creek Road. (Approximately six miles east of downtown Clayton, Clayton Road narrows and becomes Marsh Creek Road).

MEDIA NOTES:
All media must check in at the facility’s gate. Contact phone at Marsh Creek Detention Facility is (925) 646-5705. Audio equipment and video and still-cameras are welcomed into the workshop. There will be great visuals of the impressive workshop, the shiny-good-as-new-refurbished bicycles, and their beautifully handcrafted wooden toys. The vocational and academic classrooms will be open to the media, with opportunities to interview inmates, teachers, and administration.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Free Webinar: New Rule, Shots Before School

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:58:42 GMT

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 2:00-3:00 pm
Pacific Standard Time (San Francisco, GMT-08:00)

Have you heard? A new California state law will require all 7th to 12th graders receive a Tdap immunization before school in 2011. If you are a school clerk, school nurse, or other school official assisting with student health records in a school, this program will help you prepare.

This free webinar is being hosted by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE). Featured speakers will include Dr. John Talarico, Dr. Eileen Yamada, and Sandra Jo Hammer, RN, MSN, MPH from CDPH and Linda Davis-Alldritt, RN, MA, PHN, FNASN, FASHA School Nurse Consultant from CDE.

This webinar will cover:

The new law (AB 354) and how it impacts schools
Tools, websites and information templates to help you inform parents and students
New vaccination documentation requirements (blue card supplements)
Q&A with the speakers

20th annual Contra Costa County Model United Nations Conference

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:10:37 GMT

NEWS ADVISORY

MediaContact: Jonathan Lance
Phone: (925) 942-3429
E-mail: jlance@cccoe.k12.ca.us

WHAT:
This Friday opens the 11th annual session of the Contra Costa County Model United Nations (UN) Conference. This two-day competition enhances high school students’ understanding of the United Nations and its role in global issues. Teams of students (delegates) from each school represent a nation or corporation, and negotiate on that country or corporation’s behalf. During the conference, delegates will debate international issues in 11 committees, including: General Assembly, 6th Legal Committee, World Health Organization, Economic and Social Council, International Atomic Energy Agency, United Nations Development Program, Nations Environmental Program, World Food Program, African Union, World Economic Forum, and Security Council.

Individual delegate winners are recognized for their debate and leadership skills, knowledge of the issues, and presentation of key resolutions. The activity closes with a ceremony that recognizes the outstanding delegates.

This year marks the 66th Anniversary of the United Nations founding in San Francisco. To give more than 275 delegates a flavor of the UN’s real-world accomplishments, former United Nations Development Programme Senior Officer Herb Behrstock will be serving as the keynote speaker at the Opening Plenary ceremony. Behrstock is the current president of the UN Association, East Bay Chapter.

A PDF copy of the Model UN’s program is available upon request.

WHO:
The Contra Costa County Model United Nations Conference is coordinated by the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE), with committee chairs provided by the University of California, Davis Model UN Club. Participating this year are students from: Acalanes High (Lafayette), Antioch High, Athenian High (Danville), California High (San Ramon), Campolindo High (Moraga), Carondelet High (Concord), Concord High, De La Salle High (Concord), Gunn High, Las Lomas (Walnut Creek), Marin Academy (San Rafael), Monte Vista High (Danville), Northgate High (Walnut Creek), and San Ramon Valley High (Danville).

More information can be found on the CCCOE Web site www.cocoschools.org/events, or
contact Karen Rice, krice@cccoe.k12.ca.us, in the CCCOE’s Academic Events Office, (925) 942-3400, or day-of (925) 984-3439.

WHERE:
Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Rd. Pleasant Hill, Calif. The event’s opening, key-note speech, awards and closing will all be held in the Performing Arts Center.

WHEN:
Friday, November 5, 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Keynote speaker will begin at 4:00 p.m.)
Saturday, November 6, 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closing and awards ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m.)

MEDIA NOTES:
Audio, video, and photos are welcomed. Great visuals of Model U.N. pageantry: more than 275 high school students (representing 110 countries and corporations) filling up the Diablo Valley College’s Performing Arts Center, each representative will be carrying a bright-colored sign signifying their country, and an elaborate decorated stage with numerous flags representing countries from around the world. Best action time slots will be:

Friday, 4:00 p.m., all students will be in attendance for the general assembly keynote speaker.
Saturday, 3:00 p.m., entire Model U.N. will gather once more for the general assembly awards and closing ceremony.

The Media is also welcome to the smaller committee sessions, as well.

Model UN is the first of three school-year academic event programs directed by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, and is open to high school students throughout the county, and Bay Area. Still to come: Academic Decathlon, to be held on January 29 at CSUEB-Concord and February 5, at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg; and Mock Trials, held on weeknights, during this coming February and early March at Superior Court in Martinez. More information can be found on the CCCOE website, www.cocoschools.org/events or by calling Academic Events, (925) 942-3400.

Emergency drill for Contra Costa schools on the way

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:08:31 GMT

Schools throughout the county will take part next month in a routine emergency response exercise.

The shelter-in-place drill will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 3, when private schools and child care centers as well as public schools will have the chance to practice the proper response to Community Warning System sirens.

The alerts are triggered by the release of toxic chemicals or other disasters that require people to stay in place.

Hazardous materials can pose a public health threat in the event of an accident involving trucks or trains transporting chemicals or at an industrial facility that has them on site.

The exercise is organized by Contra Costa County Community Awareness Emergency Response Group, a collection of government agencies, businesses, nonprofits and emergency response organizations.

The group works on improving plans for an emergency response and teaching the public how to react if hazardous materials are released into the environment.

For details about the drill, call 925-313-9296 or go to CAER's website at www.cococaer.org.

Contra Costa Health Department to Hold Nine Free Flu Clinics in One Day

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:04:55 GMT

Contra Costa Health Services will hold a free one-day, flu vaccination event in nine Contra Costa cities next month. The Public Health Division of Contra Costa Health Services plans to hold the free flu clinics from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 10 to "Vaccinate Contra Costa." Only one vaccine is needed this year to protect against H1N1 and two other flu strains expected to be circulating this year, said Contra Costa Health Services Immunization Coordinator Erika Jenssen. People need this vaccine even if they received seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine last year, and some children will need two doses, she said.

"The beginning of November is the perfect time to get vaccinated," Jenssen said. "It's right before families gather for the holidays, so you won't spread or catch the flu from any relatives."

The flu is a serious respiratory disease that can cause severe illness and even death. Jenssen said a person could be contagious 24 hours before experiencing symptoms, which may include headache, body aches, nausea, fever and a dry cough.

"The flu poses the greatest danger for infants and the elderly, who are often infected by relatives who did not get vaccinated," she said. "Everyone older than 6 months should get vaccinated, especially pregnant women and people who have contact with young children."

Vaccine at the Nov. 10 clinics will be offered for free in both shot and nasal spray forms. Jenssen said the nasal spray is a painless alternative to the shot, but is only available to healthy people age 2 to 49 years and who are not pregnant. Children under 9 years of age will need two doses of flu vaccine, one month apart, if this is the first time that the child is receiving flu vaccine, or if the child has never received an H1N1 vaccine before. The hours of the clinics are intended to allow families time to get vaccinated after work and school.

The clinics will be held in Richmond (403 Civic Center Plaza), El Sobrante (5050 El Portal Drive), Concord (5298 Clayton Road), Martinez (30 Muir Road), Lafayette (952 Moraga Road), Danville (655 Old Orchard Drive), Pittsburg (200 Marina Boulevard), Antioch (1919 Buchanan Road) and Brentwood (30 Learning Lane).

Flu vaccine is also available from health care providers, local pharmacies, grocery stores, and community clinics. A podcast and video answering commonly asked flu questions is available on the CCHS website: http://cchealth.org/topics/flu/

To find out more about the flu or to locate a clinic near you, visit: at http://cchealth.org/topics/flu/vaccination.php or call the CCHS Health Emergency Information Line at 1-888-959-9911 for information in both English and Spanish.

2010-2011 Contra Costa County Public Schools Directory

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:15:41 GMT

The PDF version of the 2010-2011 Contra Costa County Public Schools Directory is now available. We anticipate the printed and bound version to be available mid November. The PDF version and order form are on the Public Schools Directory page.

Pertussis (whooping cough) Immunization Requirements

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:26:29 GMT

Information about the new pertussis vaccination requirement for students in grades seven through twelve that becomes effective July 1, 2011.

Access the Pertussis (whooping cough) Immunization Requirements (PDF; Outside Source)

EARLY ALERT TO SCHOOLS
Assembly Bill 354 Becomes Law
2011 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Immunization Requirements for Students
September 30, 2010

Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California during 2010. The California Department of Public Health recommends that all Californians 10 years and older receive a booster shot against pertussis (also known as "Tdap"1). Moreover, Assembly Bill 354, now chaptered into California law, requires students to be immunized against pertussis2:

For the 2011-12 school year only, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school. This requirement:

Begins July 1, 2011.
Can be met by receiving one dose of Tdap vaccine on or after the 10th birthday.
Applies to all public and private schools.
Does not affect students enrolled in summer school.

Beginning July 1, 2012, and beyond, all students entering the 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school.

Starting now, please use your school websites, newsletters, report card messages, and other communications to send the following information:

Pertussis is widespread. If your child 10 years and older has not yet received the 'Tdap' pertussis booster shot, please contact your doctor or health department. Getting a booster shot now will protect your child against the ongoing threat of pertussis and meet a new school requirement that begins in the 2011-12 school year (California law - Assembly Bill 354).

Adults are also advised to get a pertussis booster shot, if they haven't already, to protect themselves, their families, and their students.

Updates on implementing this new law will be posted later in the 2010-2011 school year at www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/Pertussis.aspx, which currently has general information about pertussis disease and immunization.

Delta Vista Students get a Hall of Fame Lesson from One of the Greatest

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:40:33 GMT

BYRON, Calif., October 19, 2010 – Well known for his incredible football career, as well as his numerous generous philanthropic gestures, Hall of Fame former San Francisco 49er Ronnie Lott took time out, on October 18, to spend the afternoon with the students at Delta Vista High School. Delta Vista is located inside the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility (formerly known as the Byron Boys' Ranch), in Byron. On this day, the All Pro offered up the boys plenty of encouragement, empowerment, and entertainment.

As the close-to-100-young men (clad in orange, blue, or kaki jumpsuits), took their seats, Lott made it a point to great each one of them with a handshake and a warm hello. When his hour-and-a-half presentation began, he held all of the boys' undivided attention as he talked about his younger days, football career, after-football career, the current status of the National Football League (NFL), and his philosophies on being successful in life. The only time the boys would look away was when they were passed Lott's Super Bowl ring, for each of them to hold and try on for size.

Still looking like he could play this coming Sunday, Lott told the boys how important it is to take responsibility for your actions: "Every one of you has some game! It's what you do with it that's important." Lott also talked about his important influences in his life: his coaches, friends, and especially his dad. "My dad always told me, 'You have to exhaust life, because you never know when your number will come up.'" Lott's accomplishments certainly prove that he was listening to his father.

Allan Cacciaroni, longtime Delta Vista teacher and program coordinator, has put together a number of these types of speaking engagements for his students. "I couldn't be more pleased with Ronnie Lott taking the time to talk to our kids; we can't thank him enough, reported Cacciaroni. It was obvious to all the teachers, staff, and probation officers, that Lott shared the same desire of making a difference with this group of kids. "He had them fully captivated, like no other guest we've had in the past," continued Cacciaroni. "It was his personable approach that caught the attention, not only with these youths, but with the full staff and administration. He was a true inspirational speaker with elaborate answers to all questions given, and I'm sure it will have an effect."

An All-American defensive back at the University of Southern California in 1980, Lott was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1981 National Football League (NFL) draft, and for the next 14 seasons he amassed one of the most successful football careers any player has experienced in the league. Along with the 49ers, Lott played with the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets. His many NFL accolades include being four-time Super Bowl champion, playing in 10 Pro Bowls, fifth on the NFL all-time interception list, and was named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team in 1995.

Lott answered plenty of questions about his professional football career with the 49ers and Raiders, as well as his collegiate play at the University of Sothern California. He answered many questions about today's NFL players and teams. There was also plenty of interest about his post football life. Lott now enjoys a very successful business and family life. He owns a carwash and an auto dealership in Tracy, Calif.

Obviously understanding his audience, Lott finished the session by telling the incarcerated boys: "Take my advice, I know you have rage inside you, I do as well. I know it's hard. But, like me, you need to turn that rage into something positive and productive in your life! I know every one of you can do that!"

The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) operates many different programs, such as Delta Vista High, for high-risk juveniles, including those referred by probation and by local school districts for expulsion, behavioral issues or school attendance problems, and those in probation court facilities. The programs provide challenging academic curriculum and assist students in developing positive social skills. For additional info, visit: http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/stsvcs/court_community.html.

Contra Costa County Teen Parents Will Sharpen their Life Skills at Independent City

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:05:04 GMT

NEWS ADVISORY

Media Contact: Jonathan Lance
Phone: 925-942-3429
E-mail: Jlance@cccoe.k12.ca.us

WHAT:
Independent City is a reality skills workshop for teen parents in our community. The site will be transformed into a simulated city with agency tables set up around the room for more than 75 Contra Costa County teen parents to receive information on business and community services needed for them to live out on their own. The businesses and agencies will bring copies of actual forms needed for their clients to receive services. Participating teen parents will be asked to visit all business and agency tables to learn how to complete actual application forms, in order to receive services. After the teen parents complete service forms and/or hear about the services, they will write their names on a coupon ticket and be eligible for random prize drawings. On this day, they will learn about housing, insurance, continued education, employment, money management, health services, and smart shopping.

WHO:
This program is produced by the Contra Costa County Office of Education and First Five Contra Costa. For additional information, please contact Brenda Sharp at (925) 942-3496 or bsharp@cccoe.k12.ca.us

Participating sponsors will include: Bank of America/Union Bank, Diablo Valley College, John Muir Women's Center, STAND, Families First, ROP, Youth Development Services, and the Contra Costa Employment & Human Services Department.

WHEN:
Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:
The Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Rd., Bay Point, Calif. http://www.ambroserec.org/

ACTION:
More than 75 Contra Costa County teenage parents will be on hand to learn about family living skills, by interacting with approximately 35 local business and community organization representatives.

November 10th Public Health Free Flu Clinics

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:40:46 GMT

Everyone 6 months and older is urged to get vaccinated
(unless you are allergic to eggs)

Only one vaccine is needed this year which includes protection against H1N1 and other flu viruses.
Children under 9 years of age may need a second dose of flu vaccine one month later.
Free Tdap and pneumococcal vaccines are also available for those who are eligible.

Flu Vaccinations in Contra Costa County (Vaccine is available in both nasal and shot form)

Public Health Walk-up Clinics
1– 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Click the address below for driving directions (PDF)

Richmond — Richmond Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza
El Sobrante — Masonic Hall
5050 El Portal Drive
Concord — Concord Centre
5298 Clayton Road
Martinez — County Building
30 Muir Road
Lafayette — Old Library
952 Moraga Road
Danville — Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
655 Old Orchard Drive
Pittsburg — Elks Lodge
200 Marina Blvd
Antioch — Antioch Covenant Church
1919 Buchanan Road
Brentwood — Old River Elementary School
30 Learning Lane

Public Health Free Flu Clinics Flyer (English)

Public Health Free Flu Clinics Flyer (Spanish)

Updated vaccination information can be found at the Contra Costa Public Health site.

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Pinole Valley High Teacher Named County’s Teacher of the Year

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:38:20 GMT

CONCORD, Calif., September 25, 2010—Concluding an energy-drivenand exciting evening at the Concord Hilton, ContraCosta County Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ovick, Ed.D., announced the night-long anticipated naming of the county’s next Teacher of the Year – it was Pinole Valley High’s Michele Lamons. Lamons has been teaching English and sign language at Pinole Valley High for the past eight years.

After being named by the West Contra Costa County Unified School District as their district Teacher of the Year (TOY), this past March, Lamons successfully proceeded with the other 17 eligible county candidates through a rigorous county-wide selection process, which included an application screening, classroom evaluation, interview, and speech presentation. Her fellow finalists were John Korzick, San Ramon Valley Unified SD, (California High) and Lori Leach, Brentwood Union SD, (R. Paul Krey Elementary).

Close to 400 attendees were on hand for an evening that will certainly not be forgotten. The audience was made up of the TOYs’ family members and friends, as well as numerous local educators, business partners, and officials. Kicking off the festivities was a rousing version of “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,” performed by Alhambra High School’s “Pivotal Vortex,” directed by teacher Julianne George. Master of ceremonies, Dr. Ovick introduced the TOY class of 2010-2011 by sharing to the audience of his visit to each of the teachers’ classrooms. This was followed by speeches of the three TOY finalists, their topic: “What I have learned from my students.” Following the three speeches, Lamons’ announcement was made.

Along with the courses she teaches at Pinole High, Lamons serves as an adviser and coordinator for several school student groups and activities, including the Forensics (speech and debate) Team, the African American Student Union, Black History Month, Day of Peace Celebration, and annual college fair. She also teaches English at Solano College, in Fairfield.

Lamons will now compete with all the other county representatives in the California State TOY competition http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/ct/. The California State Teachers of the Year are expected to be announced in early November.

The county TOY program is produced by the Contra Costa County Office of Education. (For additional TOY info, visit http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/supe/toy.html#10-11).

The Teacher of the Year Awards Dinner will air on CCTV on

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

CCTV is televised on the following channels:

Cable Provider	Channel
Comcast	27
AT&T U-Verse	99
Astound	32

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CPIN Meeting / Mini-Conference

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:38:20 GMT

Bay Region 4 California Preschool
Instructional Network (CPIN) Meeting / Mini-Conference

Unpacking the California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 1 (PDF)

Friday, October 8, 2010

Please join us as we unpack the new California Preschool Curriculum Framework (PCF) and discover how it fits into California's Early Learning and Development System. Become familiar with the structure and features of PCF, Volume 1. Discover how to use the framework to enrich learning and development opportunities for all of California's preschool children.

9:30 am: Registration, Networking, & Refreshments
10:00 am: Presentation
3:00 pm: Adjournment
Hs Lordships Restaurant
Georgian Ballroom (Upstairs, 2nd Floor)
199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 843-2733

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The Great California Shake Out

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:54:13 GMT

WHAT:
The 2010 Great California ShakeOut is occuring statewide on October 21st at 10:21 a.m.

The California ShakeOut drill is held on the third Thursday of October each year. Other states are also holding ShakeOut drills.

More than 6.9 million Californians participated in 2009, practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On and other aspects of family, school, and organizational emergency plans.

For 2010, Californians are also encouraged to "Secure Your Space" to reduce potential damage and injuries.

WHO:
more than 5.8 million people

WHEN:
October 21 at 10:21 a.m.

WHERE:
Statewide - The Contra Costa County Office of Education will participate in The Great California Shake Out Drill.

For resources and more information on The Great California Shake Out visit their site at http://www.shakeout.org.

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:03:02 GMT

California is experiencing an increase in the number of reported illnesses due to Pertussis. Contra Costa has not reported any deaths from whooping cough in 2010. Children younger than 6 months of age are the most vulnerable to serious illness if they develop Pertussis. The most effective prevention against Pertussis is vaccination. We encourage vaccinations for parents, caregivers, siblings and healthcare workers. This helps decrease the chances of a young infant being exposed to Pertussis. Symptoms of Pertussis begin with a cough and runny nose for 1–2 weeks followed by weeks of coughing fits. Fever is not usually seen. People with symptoms should see their health care provider for testing and diagnosis.

Information for Parents

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information for Parents (English PDF)

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information for Parents (Spanish PDF)

Vaccination Clinics

Contra Costa Pulic Health Immunization Clinics

Immunization Provider Locations and Phone Directory (PDF)

Coupon for FREE Tdap Vaccine (PDF)

Information Provided by the Contra Costa Health Services

About Whooping Cough

Fact Sheet: English and En españo
Information for parents and grandparents
Information for pregnant women
Whooping Cough factsheet (CDPH)

2010-2011 Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year will be announced this Thursday

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:15:50 GMT

NEWS ADVISORY

Media Contact: Jonathan Lance
Phone: 925-942-3429
E-mail: Jlance@cccoe.k12.ca.us

WHAT:
Contra Costa County's 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year (TOY) will be announced at the annual TOY Dinner Celebration. One of the three finalists will go on to represent Contra Costa County with the California State Teacher of the Year Program. The county TOY program is produced by the Contra Costa County Office of Education. For additional TOY info, visit http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/supe/toy.html#10-11

WHO:
After being named Teacher of the Year (TOY) by their respective Contra Costa County school districts, then passing a rigorous application screening, followed by a panel classroom observation and interview, and a speech presentation, one of these three finalists will be selected to represent Contra Costa County as its 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year:

John Korzick, San Ramon Valley Unified SD, (California High)
Michele Lamons, West Contra Costa Unified SD, (Pinole Valley High)
Lori Leach, Brentwood Union SD, (R. Paul Krey Elementry)

The other 16 TOY candidates will also be honored at this event (for complete list below).

WHEN:
Thursday, September 23, 2010, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord, Calif. Golden Gate Ballroom

ACTION:
More than 400 attendees will be on hand. The assembly will include the 19 TOYs, plus numerous educators (k-college), business executives (sponsors), local government, and local political representatives. The evening's entertainment will be provided by Alhambra High School's "Pivotal Vortex," directed by teacher Julianne George. Dr. Joseph Ovick, Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools, will serve as master of ceremonies, as he introduces all 19 of the TOYs by sharing a special story from his classroom visits of each teacher. Each of the three finalists, who will be introduced by a former student, will give an inspiring five-minute speech. (The same speech as they gave at the TOY Speech Presentation in late August.) The evening will conclude in excitement and anticipation, with the announcement of the 2010-2011 Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year.

2010-2011 Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year Representatives

Steve Amaro, Liberty Union High SD, (Freedom High)

Kay Carlile, Knightsen SD, (Knightsen Elementary)

James Conrad, Contra Costa Community College District, (Contra Costa College)

Mary Dolan, Orinda Union SD, (Del Rey Elementary)

Kerry Flaherty, Byron Union SD, (Timber Point Elementary)

Sharon Geernaert, Martinez Unified SD, (Las Juntas Elementary)

Nicole Giusti, West Contra Costa Unified SD, (J.O. Ford Elementary)

Kasey Graham, Antioch Unified SD, (Dozier-Libbey Medical High)

Brendan Hurd, Walnut Creek SD, (Walnut Creek Intermediate)

John Korzick, San Ramon Valley Unified SD, (California High)

Nancy Krajcar, Mt. Diablo Unified SD, (Olympic High)

Michele Lamons, West Contra Costa Unified SD, (Pinole Valley High)

Lori Leach, Brentwood Union SD, (R. Paul Krey Elementry)

Brian Mangold, Lafayette SD, (Stanley Middle)

Alice Noyes, Moraga SD, (Donald Rheem Elementary)

Rebecca Pounds, Pittsburg Unified SD, (Hillview Junior High)

Daniel Reynolds, Mt. Diablo Unified SD, (Mt. Diablo High)

Seth Seavey, John Swett Unified SD, (Carquinez Middle)

Joy Snider, Oakley Union Elementary SD, (Gehringer Elementary)

Aster Tadesse, CCCOE, (Oakland Parole STAR)

Note regarding eligible participants:

17 of the 18 Contra Costa County school districts represented (plus the CCCOE)
Contra Costa County Office of Education school (because Aster Tadesse is an adult education teacher, she is not eligible to compete in the state Teacher of the Year
competition)
The Contra Costa Community College District TOY, James Conrad, (does not compete in the State Teacher of the Year competition)
Due to the larger number of students in their districts, both West Contra Costa USD and Mt. Diablo USD are allowed to select two TOY candidates.

CPIN Meeting / Mini-Conference

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:15:50 GMT

Bay Region 4 California Preschool
Instructional Network (CPIN) Meeting / Mini-Conference

Unpacking the California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 1 (PDF)

Friday, October 8, 2010