County boosts resources to prevent school violence 

LACOE Supt. Debra Duardo joined with L.A. County officials to announce a dramatic expansion of the School Threat Assessment Response Team in the wake of recent mass shootings and in time for the back-to-school season.
Learning beyond the classroom

Did you know that California provides 90 days of expanded learning for public school students each school year?  Before school, after school and summer learning programs are helping to close the achievement gap for thousands of students.
LACOE opposes proposed changes to federal housing, nutrition programs

Supt. Debra Duardo has filed comments in opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule changes that would prohibit "mixed-status families" from living in public housing and Section 8 programs, potentially forcing students into homelessness.  Read more

Duardo also joined in supporting a motion by Supervisor Hilda Solis to oppose proposed rules that would cut food benefits to low-income students, increasing their risk of hunger and negatively impacting their learning outcomes.  Read more
Extended learning at LACOE

The summer of 2019 wasn't all fun in the sun for a group of LACOE students who volunteered to spend their vacation time improving math skills.  Students from the  L.A. County High School for the Arts  and a county  community school  joined for the first time to participate in the  Jaime Escalante Math Program .

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One day can make a difference

LACOE was proud to host two special guests at its Downey offices as part of L.A. County's annual Foster Youth Shadow Day.  Students were paired with mentors in their field of interest to learn about the types of knowledge and skills required for the job.

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New faces on Board of Ed

Two new members of the L.A. County Board of Education bring decades of experience in public education. LACOE welcomes Betty Forrester (left), appointed by Supervisor Hilda Solis, and Ellen Rosenberg, appointed by Supervisor Janice Hahn.
Nominations open for leadership award

The L.A. County Superintendent of the Year award pays tribute to the talent and vision of our school district leaders. Nominations are being sought from among the county's 80 districts. Deadline to submit candidates is Sept. 6.

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LACOE leader honored 

Supt. Debra Duardo was recently recognized with the Durfee Award from the L.A. County Inter-agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect for her efforts to bring agencies, families and communities together to better enable children to learn, thrive and succeed in life.
Summit on educational equity

LACOE and the Association of California School Administrators have joined together to present an event that will explore pathways to achieving educational equity. The Sept. 24 summit in Alhambra will feature former U.S. Secretary of Education John King as keynote speaker.

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Event to explore nexus between testing and teaching

What is the connection between assessment and classroom instruction? The 2019 California Assessment Conference, set for Oct. 16-18, has been designed to foster collaboration among educators who wish to learn how to use testing tools and resources to support teaching and learning.
GAIN participants earn high school diplomas

LACOE's welfare-to-work program, known as GAIN, continues its successful track record of helping individuals build economic self-sufficiency through training, employment and education.

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Scholarships support career ed

Fifty-one high school graduates from around L.A. County have been awarded scholarships through LACOE's Office of Career Technical Education. The scholarships support students pursuing both traditional and non-traditional postsecondary education.

Evidence-based support for schools

LACOE's Center for District Capacity Building helps districts and schools meet the needs of each student, with a focus on sustained improvement to address disparities in opportunities and outcomes. The center has organized a full professional development calendar for the 2019-20 school year.
LACOE instructional model featured in Harvard University coursework

LACOE's Road To Success Academies model of instruction for incarcerated youth is now featured in the Harvard Graduate School of Education's course "How People Learn." The course includes videos of RTSA in action to help students understand real-world challenges and the complexities of education in the juvenile justice system.

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Ed.D. program seeks candidates

UCLA seeks educators committed to improving practice and equity across the K-16 continuum for its doctoral program in Educational Leadership. The student-focused program prepares educators to advance their organizations and improve outcomes for children, youth and adults.

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

Los Angeles County Board of Education
James Cross,  President
Monte E. Perez, Vice President
Douglas R. Boyd, Betty Forrester, Alex Johnson, Ellen Rosenberg, Thomas A. Saenz

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