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Welcome to
Dateline!
Greetings!
Welcome to the SUMMER 2017 issue of
Dateline. This informative newsletter is for all those in Contra Costa County who work in education. Please tell your fellow teachers and administrators, as well as your friends who would be interested in joining our mailing list (
click here, or the link button at the left column).
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| Professional Development / Opportunities |
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Administrative
Leadership Program (ALP)
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What is the Administrative Leadership Program (ALP)?
CCCOE-ALP is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as a Professional Preparation Program for the Clear Administrative Services Credential (formerly referred to as the Tier II Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential). In partnership with the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), CCCOE-ALP provides high-quality, researched-based professional learning and development for new leaders. Credential candidates expand and deepen their leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors through individualized, job-embedded induction.
Program highlights include:
- One-on-one coaching by an experienced administrator
- Assisting and supporting participants in their administrative roles
- Advancing the knowledge and skills of participants in relation to the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELs)
- Helping administrators lead, reflect, and grow capacity
- Candidates complete a portfolio based on an Individual Induction Plan, setting goals and outlining their experiences and growth as new leaders. Upon completion of the two-year program, candidates will be recommended for the Clear Administrative Services Credential.
Dates: TBD over a two-year time frame
Fee:
$3,500 per year CCCOE-ALP for 2 years, plus $1,000** per year to ACSA/ACCP; t
otal cost for the two-year program is $9,000
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CCCOE Distinguished Speaker Series:
Using Notebooks to Elicit Scientific Thinking
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Science notebooks are a tool that can improve teaching and learning, developing students' thinking over time, and supporting student engagement in NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. Learn how notebooks can be used to guide investigations, assess for learning, and communicate students' findings. Join staff from the California Academy of Science's Teacher Institute on Science & Sustainability for a full-day workshop on integrating science notebooks for scientific meaning-making! This program is for K-12 educators, including administrators (site or district), instructional coaches, and classroom teachers.
Date and location: May 16, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; CCCOE, Pleasant Hill
For info: Contact Hilary Dito at 925-942-3381, register at this Eventbrite page
Fee: $110 - lunch will be provided |
Computer Science Fundamentals for TK-6 Educators
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As a Regional Partner with Code.org, the CCCOE is hosting a one-day workshop for K-5 educators interested in teaching computer science. This workshop will cover Code.org's CS Fundamentals courses 1-4.
Code.org's elementary school curriculum allows even the youngest students to explore the limitless world of computing. Courses blend online, self-guided and self-paced
tutorials
with "unplugged" classroom activities that require no computer.
Date and location
: May 23, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Brentwood USD, Brentwood
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Computer Science Fundamentals for TK-6 Educators
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As a Regional Partner with Code.org, the CCCOE is hosting a one-day workshop for K-5 educators interested in teaching computer science. This workshop will cover Code.org's CS Fundamentals courses 1-4.
Code.org's elementary school curriculum allows event the youngest students to explore the limitless world of computing. Courses blend online, self-guided and self-paced
tutorials
with "unplugged" classroom activities that require no computer.
Date and location
: June 13, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; CCCOE, Pleasant Hill
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K-5 NGSS Institute: Focus on Inquiry, Literacy, and the CA Science Framework
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During this one-day workshop, participants will explore and experience the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through inquiry and literacy standards. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the NGSS and the implications for student learning. After experiencing inquiry-based lessons, participants will dive into the California Science Framework and examine resources for creating grade-level lessons and units. Participants will have an opportunity to collaborate with peers on shifts in teaching and learning.
Date and location: June 12, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; CCCOE, Pleasant Hill
For info: Contact Hilary Dito at 925-942-3381, register at this Eventbrite page
Fee: $75 - lunch will be provided |
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Number Talks support implementation of the California Standards in Mathematics (CCCSS). Participants engage in discourse, conversations, and alternative thinking in mathematics.This workshop is framed around the Number Talks book, written by Sherry Parrish. The book contains more than 850 purposefully designed number talks and a DVD featuring 19 number talks filmed in actual classrooms. These resources are included in the price of the workshop.
Date and location
: June 20, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; CCCOE, Pleasant Hill
Fee: $175, lunch and Making Numbers Talk Matter book included; bring a team of two or more and save over 20%
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Secondary Number Talks 1.0 - Grades 6-12
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Number Talks support implementation of the California Standards in Mathematics (CCCSS). Participants engage in discourse, conversations, and alternative thinking in mathematics. This workshop is framed around the Making Number Talks Matter book, written by Cathy Humphreys & Ruth Parker. This resource is included in the price of the workshop.
Date and location
: June 21, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; CCCOE, Pleasant Hill
Fee: $175, lunch and Making Numbers Talk Matter book included
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Number Talks 2.0 - All Grades
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In this one-day workshop we will embark on how to structure and lead productive mathematical discussions. We will emphasize setting mathematical goals for each number talk, learn how to use models to develop students' conceptual understanding, explore how to productively move students toward efficient strategies for problem solving, and provide timely and appropriate feedback to students. Throughout the workshop we will engage and explore open source resources to take our number talks to the next level in student mathematical thinking and engagement.
Date and location
: June 22, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; CCCOE, Pleasant Hill
Fee: $125, includes Intentional Talk book and lunch
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What's in a Number? Exploring Mathematics Conceptually
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During this one-day workshop, participants will explore and experience mathematics conceptually, building a deeper understanding of how math works. We will begin our journey in the number system through the understanding of numbers and operations and make connections to algebraic thinking and progressions through the grade levels. Participants will have an opportunity to collaborate with peers on shifts in teaching and learning through the implementation of the common core state standards.
Date and location
: June 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; CCCOE, Pleasant Hill
Fee: $100, includes lunch and materials
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CCCOE Distinguished Speaker Series:
Making Statistical Connections
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The California Common Core Mathematics Content Standards have incorporated statistics and probability standards in grades 6-12. The California Mathematics Project, in partnership with the California Mathematics Council, and the California Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators has developed a series of modules for grades 6-12 teachers to support the teaching and learning of statistics and probability.
This two-day workshop will take a close look at the modules, instructional guides for educators, and the materials available for use with teachers focusing specifically on grades 6-12. Presenters will begin by introducing the GAISE (Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education) Framework and provide opportunities for teachers to experience the progressions of statistics and probability standards in middle school through high school. All activities are interactive, modeling teaching and learning strategies for students.The workshop incorporates technology and ELD strategies in order to address 21st-century learning needs.
Dates and Location: August 7 & 8, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Pleasant Hill Community Center, Pleasant Hill
For info: Contact
at 925-942-3435, register at this Eventbrite page
Fee: $250 - lunch and materials included |
Solving the Fraction Mystery
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Fractions are conceptually difficult for many. Moving beyond pizza and pie models, we will explore the many ways for developing fraction understanding including using concrete manipulatives. Throughout this two-day workshop participants will engage in conceptually meaningful mathematics tasks for all fraction operations. Participants will have the opportunity to gain a foundational understanding of fractions. Our journey through fractions will conclude with connections to ratios and proportional reasoning. This program is for a
dministrators, coaches, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Dates and Location: August 9 & 10, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; CCCOE, Pleasant Hill
For info: Contact
at 925-942-3435, register at this Eventbrite page
Fee: $200 - lunch and materials included |
2017 California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Training
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Save-the-Date!
E
verything you need to know to administer the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Surveys (Cal-SCHLS) in your school or district. The Cal-SCHLS consists of the California Healthy Kids (CHKS), the California School Climate (CSCS), and the California School Parent surveys. There will also be information regarding how the surveys support LCAP, funding available for survey administration, and communicating survey results.
Training facilitator will be
Leslie Poyner, Ph.D., Research Associate, at WestEd.
This training is recommended for district/school staff who coordinate and/or administer the California Healthy Kids Survey. Please note that it is
not
necessary to have someone attend from each school site in your district. Those who attend are generally an individual or small district team.
Date and Location
: August 28, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; CCCOE
, Pleasant Hill
For info: Keep your eye on CCCOE's professional development calendar, or contact Emily Justice at 925-942-5328
Fee: Free |
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The 2016-2017 Distinguished Speaker Series
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Over the past 21 years, the Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) attracts more than 1,000 educators per year from 5 local counties and over 30 regional school districts. Internationally renowned speakers, authors and consultants have been inspiring participants to make a difference in their classroom, school and community.
Date and location: May 13, all seminars are held
website
Fee: $65 for individual sessions
(academic credit available)
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Fun Exchanges & Activities for Science Teachers (FEAST)
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Have you been looking for new, exciting, teacher-tested ideas for your science classroom? Or perhaps you've wanted to have a discussion about science resources, safety in the lab, or how other teachers manage a certain science demonstration, or other activity? Or maybe you simply want to network with other science teachers and build a lasting friendship with other science educators. If this is what you're looking for, we welcome you to FEAST. FEAST is truly a grassroots effort that began with a small group of about eight secondary science teachers in the fall of 2005.
Date and location: May 6, - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland
For info: Email them at Feast@ChabotSpace.org visit this website to review program subjects and to register
Fee: Free |
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Better Together: California Teachers Summit 2017
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California teachers are working hard to foster inclusive classrooms, spark learning and equip all students to succeed. This is a difficult job, especially at a time when our country is divided and our core values as educators are being challenged. Now more than ever, teachers deserve an opportunity to come together and share ways to support our students, protect our values as educators and set an example for the rest of the country. At each of the past two summits, participants have been inspired by several keynote speakers and have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to network with other teachers.
Date and locations: July 28; multiple locations throughout California
For info: Visit the program's website
Fee: Free |
| Upcoming Events / Field Trips |
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High School Journalism Boot Camp
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| Journalism in the Age of Fake Facts is the theme for the San Francisco/Peninsula Press Club's annual High School Journalism Boot Camp. The event will feature a panel discussion on the recent phenomenon of "fake news and alternative facts." An array of workshops will address such topics as breaking news coverage, photography, video production, investigative journalism, and feature writing.
Fee: Free
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Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society
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| The Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society will gladly organize an astronomy night for your school, youth group, or community organization. The organization's members volunteer their time and their telescopes to bring the universe to you. They also provide knowledgeable speakers and activities on various astronomy topics, either in a classroom or in a meeting setting.
Fee: Free
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13th Annual Shelter-in-Place Day
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Put this date on your calendar today! Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) invites all schools to practice and improve their site emergency procedures for shelter-in-place by taking part in this 11th annual county-wide exercise. Guidelines for this program will be sent out to all districts and school principals later this summer (reminder post cards have recently been mailed out). Schools can use the time for training, running brief drills, or conducting more detailed emergency exercises.
Date: November 1, 11:00 a.m.
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STEM Summer Education Camps
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| One of the Contra Costa Economic Partnership's goals is to provide summer enrichment opportunities for high school students and teachers. The STEM summer camps offer the opportunity to explore theory and practice in week-long experiences that blend hands-on exploration, problem-solving, field visits to industry workplaces, and presentations by experts, combined with college campus exposure and college credit.
Dates and locations:
For info: C
ontact April Treece at (
925) 672-3759, regarding CSUEB-site camps; Contact Liz Cabiles at (925) 969-2037, regarding the
DVC-site camp
Fee:
Each camp has a different price point, see the program's website
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DVC Exploring Careers Summer Camps
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Created for high school students entering grades 10, 11, and 12, these week-long summer camps will feature Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing; Hospitality and Culinary; Business; and Technical Arts. This is an amazing opportunity for high school students to explore careers while earning one unit of college credit.
Fee:
Each camp fee is $1 for high school students
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The Safeway Foundation's Grants
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Safeway funds grant applications for communities where stores are located. Grants should focus on Safeway's priorities, including education. The Safeway Foundation's Grants are accepted throughout the year. Typical grants are between $2,500 - $10,000 For more information and to apply visit their website.
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The Google Science Fair is a global online science and engineering competition open to individuals and teams from ages 13 to 18. Submit a science or engineering project and win unbelievable prizes.
For info: To sign up for fun and free resources kits for your classroom or school, visit their website
Deadline: May 17
Fee: Free
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| KidsGardening.com is a website that has plenty of ideas about plants and gardens, teacher resources, and grant opportunities. |
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A 2005 act of Congress states that all educational institutions receiving federal funding must observe September 17 as Constitution Day, which celebrates the 1787 signing of our founding document. According to the guidelines put forth by the Department of Education, teachers and schools are free to design Constitution Day programming that best addresses the needs of their students.
Date: September 17
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Contra Costa Community Warning System
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The Contra Costa County Community Warning System (CWS) is a comprehensive system designed to alert the public in the county of imminent threats to life or health. The system was developed by the Community Awareness and Emergency Response organization (CAER) and is operated by the Office of the Sheriff.
The CWS mission is to alert the public of imminent threats to life or health, inform the public of basic hazard information and guide them to resources to gather more detailed information.
The CWS uses a variety of tools to reach the public as quickly and reliably as possible such as:
- Telephone notification (cell and landline)
- Email
- Texting
- Social Media (Facebook and Twitter)
- Sirens
- Radio and TV
- NOAA Weather Radios
- Cable Television
For info: Contact the CWS Staff at (925) 313-9622 or visit their website |
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Karen Sakata, Superintendent of Schools
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