December 2016
Caring adults at heart of alternative ed program

A little kindness goes a long way at LACOE's Jonas Salk community school in Hawthorne, a program serving at-risk youth recently recognized by the Centinela Valley school district. 

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New leadership at LACOE

Accomplished administrator Maricela Ramirez is LACOE's new chief educational programs officer, overseeing Juvenile Court Schools, Alternative Education and two specialized high schools.

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District leaders honored for commitment to summer learning

Pomona USD Superintendent Richard Martinez was among three statewide to receive the Summer Matters Superhero Award for their efforts to bridge the opportunity gap for all students.

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Campaign celebrates teachers

As part of the California Lottery's Back to the Start education campaign, members of the musical group Haim returned to the L.A. County High School for the Arts to thank history teacher Jerry Freedman.

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Webinars focus on new standards

LACOE's STEM Unit offers free one-hour webinars on the Next Generation Science Standards.  Participants get news from the local, state and national levels, and have the ability to ask questions. 

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Meeting on VAPA standards set for Jan. 30
at LACOE

The California Department of Education seeks input on revision of the state's visual and performing arts standards for pre-K through grade 12. A focus group meeting will be held Jan. 30, 2017, at LACOE to gain input from arts educators and the public. 

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Support students, have fun at 'Acadeca'

Looking for a rewarding way to show your support for public schools and students? Then don't miss the chance to volunteer at the 2017 L.A. County Academic Decathlon. Speech and interview judges are needed on Jan. 28 at El Rancho H.S.

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Fiscal training webinar

LACOE Business Services organized this training to provide districts with proactive tools for reviewing, evaluating and taking action prior to issuing bond indebtedness. Includes presentations by county Auditor-Controller, RBC Capital Markets, National Association of Municipal Advisors and others.

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Comprehensive financial report

LACOE's financial activities and condition for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 are detailed in the latest Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. 

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Debra Duardo, M.S.W., Ed.D., Superintendent 

Los Angeles County Board of Education
Douglas R. Boyd, P resident
Alex Johnson, V ice President
Katie Braude, Gabriella Holt, Monte E. Perez, Thomas A. Saenz, Rebecca J. Turrentine

Produced by LACOE Communications Dept.: Frank Kwan, Director; Margo Minecki, Editor; Kostas Kalaitzidis and Nimfa Rueda, Contributing Writers; Timothy Cox, Graphic Design.

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The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is the nation's largest regional education agency, providing a range of programs and services to support the county's 80 school districts
and more than 2 million preschool and school-age children.
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