Sonoma County Office of Education

SCOE was excited to host the Sonoma County Mayors Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities’ annual awards breakfast. Among the businesses recognized for their inclusion and championing of workers with disabilities was Pacific Market. The grocer is one of many employers that works closely with SCOE to teach career skills to young adults with disabilities ages 18 to 22. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to Healdsburg Mayor David Hagele for recognizing Pacific Market’s work! To learn more about the committee and how you can get involved, click the link: https://bit.ly/3YvnujM

The North Coast School of Education is seeking a program specialist technician to join their team! This person will be responsible for supporting the school’s credentialing programs, creating newsletters and website content, data collection and analysis, as well as liaising with district and university partners. Apply by Nov. 7! https://bit.ly/48vxf6m

Congratulations to our first Sonoma County Teacher of the Month winner for the 2024-25 school year: Mr. Gary Graves of Mark West Elementary! 🎉 Mr. Graves learned of the recognition during a school assembly that was attended by members of his family, including his grandchildren! Read more about Mr. Graves, and find out how you can nominate an incredible teacher in your life, at the link: https://bit.ly/4eZMMNT

School families, this one’s for you! 📣 We have two free resources to help you support the mental health of your children and teens. The first is a consultation line that pairs mental health professionals with parents and caregivers looking for strategies to support youth experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges. The second resource is a virtual workshop series that covers key mental health topics related to youth and is available in English and Spanish.

(En español abajo) Sonoma County Superintendent Dr. Amie Carter shared the mental health struggles of her youngest daughter, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teen, at Saturday’s NAMIWalk in Santa Rosa. The event was organized by NAMI Sonoma County, a lifeline for her family during an incredibly difficult time. Connecting young people who have mental health needs with community resources and adults who care is a vital part of the work we do at SCOE. Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Sonoma Dra. Amie Carter compartió los retos de su hija menor, que fue diagnosticada con esquizofrenia cuando era adolescente, durante el NamiWalk en Santa Rosa. El evento fue organizado por Nami Sonoma County, una organización que fue un medio de seguridad para su familia durante un tiempo difícil. Conectar a los jóvenes que tienen necesidades de salud mental con recursos comunitarios y adultos que les importan es una parte vital del trabajo que hacemos aquí en SCOE.

(In English below) Esta semana, SCOE celebró el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Latina, Latine y Latinx. Las festividades incluyeron una presentación del grupo ballet folclórico de Cali Calmecac Language Academy en Windsor. También disfrutamos de unos ricos antojitos de Antojitos Galix como fruta, chicharones preparados y elotes, y compañeros de SCOE compartieron información relacionada a la herencia Hispana, Latina, Latine y Latinx. ¡Fue una celebración maravillosa con estudiantes y familias! 🎉 SCOE celebrated Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latine, and Latinx Heritage Month this week! The festivities included a ballet folklorico performance by students from Cali Calmécac Language Academy in Windsor, elotes, chicharrones, and fruta from Antojitos Galix, and a staff sharecase. It was wonderful to celebrate with students and their families! 🎉

Thanks to the Sonoma County Office of Education for including us in the inaugural crowdfunding campaign for Schools Rule! Funding we received will support promote literacy, STEAM, student well-being and more. https://lnkd.in/gExkfkri

Community members are invited to learn the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond during our QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Community Gatekeeper Training this Wednesday, Sept. 25. Scan the QR code or click the link to earn more and register: https://bit.ly/3MS1JW6

We held our first SchoolsRule Sonoma County distribution last week, where we gave out nearly $136,400 to education foundations and school districts serving local public school students! Click the link in the post to learn more, and follow the SchoolsRule page for updates.

Educators and community members joined SCOE during a visit to the grave of the Rev. Adam Rankin, an abolitionist whose family helped more than 2,000 people escape to freedom. The visit and two subsequent presentations were led by Hardy Brown II, a curator who organizes tours of the Underground Railroad via Footsteps to Freedom. Learn more about Petaluma’s connection to the Underground Railroad, at the link: https://bit.ly/4erXtYW