Mountain View School District chief named Superintendent of the Year

Lillian Maldonado French has been chosen to receive the 2018 Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year award presented by LACOE. Maldonado French heads the 7,400-student Mountain View School District in El Monte. 

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LACOE helps bring county services to schools

A LACOE initiative to help bring L.A. County services and resources to students and their families was launched at the 2018 Superintendents' Professional Collaborative Conference held Nov. 15-16 in San Gabriel.

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State launches revamped School Dashboard

The second version of California's redesigned school accountability system was released  Dec. 6 with two new measures for evaluating school and district performance and a fresh look that makes complex data easier to understand.

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Local districts earn coveted award

Congratulations to the 12 L.A. County districts that have been honored with the California School Boards Association's prestigious Golden Bell Award: ABC, Alhambra, Bellflower, Compton, Covina-Valley, El Segundo , Hacienda La Puente, Lowell Joint, Lynwood, Montebello, Norwalk-La Mirada and Westside Union. 

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Field trip brings hope to at-risk youth

Students detained at the Dorothy Kirby Center who are studying automotive technology recently had the rare chance to leave the facility for a field trip to the Metro Transportation Office in downtown L.A. to explore career options.

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Workshops offer tools for school personnel

When Compton USD Director of Classified Personnel Chris Calvin needed training for staff in developing a positive workplace, he turned to LACOE and its GAIN Division, a countywide welfare-to-work program that offers tools for success on the job.
Opportunities knock for students
in the justice system

Two recent college and career fairs at Central Juvenile Hall and at the Dorothy Kirby Center illustrate the commitment of LACOE Court School educators to guide students on a positive path when they are released from the facilities.
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Support students, have fun at 'Acadeca'

Are you looking for a rewarding way to show your support for public schools and students? Then don't miss the chance to volunteer at the 2019 L.A. County Academic Decathlon.
 
Speech and interview judges are needed for Day 1 of the competition, set for Sat., Jan. 26 at El Rancho H.S.  No experience needed; training and meals provided.

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Proposed rule change will harm students, LACOE leader warns

Superintendent Debra Duardo has filed comments in opposition to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposed changes to the "public charge" regulations, stating they would make L.A. County children hungrier, less healthy and more likely to become homeless.

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

Los Angeles County Board of Education
Thomas A. Saenz,  President
James Cross, Vice President
Douglas R. Boyd, Alex Johnson, Gregory McGinity, Candace Bond McKeever, Monte E. Perez

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