San Diego County Office of Education

The Chargers Champions School Grant Program, created to assist schools with meeting some of the basic physical fitness, nutrition and athletic needs of their students, is now open for 2025 applications. Learn how your school can get $25,000-$75,000: https://lnkd.in/gXSJcncs

Calling all job seekers 📢 School districts and charter schools across the county are hiring for a variety of teaching and non-teaching positions, and the Careers in Education Job Fair on April 26 will help connect you to quality opportunities. Learn more about available positions and make a positive first impression with hiring managers! Just select your time slot from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register online: https://bit.ly/4l76Cui

TK-12 teachers: Join us to find solutions to your struggles in meeting the educational needs of all your students. Learn how to use universal design for learning to break down barriers so all students can engage in meaningful learning. Learn more/register: https://bit.ly/422Xk9V

Join us at our 2025 Equity Conf., May 28-30, and engage in some professional learning to create places of exceptional vision, hope, and belonging for every student. Visit https://lnkd.in/gJ-rFqcU to view our keynote speaker lineup, learn more, and register.

Great news for South County residents! With new equipment that can travel, SDCOE is now offering Live Scan fingerprinting services at the South County Regional Education Center in National City. Fingerprinting is available by appointment from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. https://lnkd.in/gjJ45Sq5

Congratulations to the 2025 School Social Work award winners who were recognized March 7 during a special ceremony hosted by SDCOE. The honorees are: School Social Workers of the Year 🌟 Maria Al-Shamma - Oceanside Unified 🌟 Sandra Gonzalez- San Diego Unified 🌟 Bethany Young- La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools 🌟 Rachel Barnes - Escondido Union School District 🌟 Claudia V. Castañeda Lopez - San Diego County Office of Education/JCCS Trailblazer Award 🌟 Amalia B. Hernandez – San Diego State University San Diego State University School Social Work Intern of the Year 🌟 T.J. McAloon - San Diego County Office of Education/JCCS and High Tech High Jenée Peevy Light Award 🌟 Lisa Moon – San Diego County Office of Education In its fifth year, the School Social Work Awards program honors school social workers and social work interns for the work they do to support students, families, and communities. The Trailblazer Award honors an individual who has paved the way for future generations in the profession to grow and develop while the Jenée Peevy Light Award recognizes individuals for their support of school social workers. Learn more at www.sdcoe.net

SDCOE is proud to support the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee and the nearly 100 students in grades 6 through 8 who are participating today at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA.  A spelling bee is a great way to provide students with another opportunity to connect and engage while highlighting their academic knowledge. Students can study spelling without any special equipment or resources.  The winner today will be awarded the title of Spelling Bee Champion and go on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Thank you ABC 10News San Diego | KGTV Channel 10 for organizing this wonderful event. #sdbee

There are many opportunities for financial aid for college for all students. Be sure to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at https://bit.ly/4i2kCDO. Note: The priority deadline for California state aid has been extended to April 2. You can also find scholarship opportunities for San Diego County students on our website at https://bit.ly/4dIiyO7.

SDQPI programs work to maintain best practices to offer high-quality early learning and care. We're honoring their work this April at an end-of-grant celebration. SDQPI providers can register now: https://lnkd.in/gpeA288A

It can be a difficult journey for parents or caregivers of youth who turn to self-harm as a way to cope. Join SDCOE and Rady Children’s Transforming Mental Health experts Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. for a free webinar to discuss what some of the underlying factors are, how to recognize warning signs, and identify strategies to reduce self-harm and foster healing and connection with youth at home. Register now https://bit.ly/42HvpOK