CA Department of Education

SUN Bucks are back! #SUNBucks provides $120 in extra grocery benefits to eligible kids. Many kids are automatically enrolled, but some families will need to apply. 🍎 Spread the word! It’s easy to check eligibility at summerebt.org/states/califor…

@NewsLitProject is accepting proposals for sessions at its inaugural National News Literacy Conference, coming up 10/8-10/10 in Salt Lake City! Learn more and submit your proposal at abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/log…

Every day is an opportunity to discover something new. Just 15–20 minutes of reading each day, exploring the library, visiting a museum or park, or practicing math through everyday activities can help CA students stay engaged and ready for a strong start to the school year.

Has your school registered for the 2026 California Student Mock Election? 🗳️🤔 There’s still time! ⏰

The California Youth Empowerment Commission provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, influence positive change, and help build a stronger, more vibrant community for all youth. 🚀 Don’t miss out — apply today at bit.ly/4sxUcOP

OST’s Bus Driver Instructor Refresher Course is quickly approaching! This one week course, which will be conducted from Oct 5–9, 2026. Note: If the minimum capacity for the course is not reached by Monday, Sept 18, it will be cancelled. More info at cde.ca.gov/ls/tn/im/refre…

Join @CADeptEd and @CaEdHSS 9/2 for a #statesealofcivicengagement technical assistance webinar! We'll cover local programming, insignia requests, data collection, and more. Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Great to attend the African-American Leaders of Tomorrow college prep program put on by the CA Legislative Black Caucus! Every year we raise $1 million for scholarships and educational purposes. So many bright students in the room preparing to do great things!

SUN Bucks & Summer Meals work together to help support families across CA get the healthy food that kids normally get at school. 🍎Remember to use your SUN Bucks for grocery support. If you didn’t receive SUN Bucks, you can check your eligibility at bit.ly/3Q0AIVB

Join @CADeptEd for the 2026 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series! This free, online opportunity focuses on the CAASPP and ELPAC assessment systems. Webinar 3: Educator Panel and Shared Practices · Date: Tuesday, July 14 · Time: 9–10:30 a.m. web.cvent.com/event/13dd6ad2…

Registration is now open for the free, in-person New Coordinator Fall Convenings! For new LEA CAASPP or ELPAC Coordinators. · Sacramento — August 31 · Contra Costa — September 1 · Los Angeles — September 3 · San Diego — September 4 · Fresno —September 11 uk.eventsforce.net/scoe/frontend/…

Hosted by @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond, this summit will provide local educational agencies with the tools and partnerships to better identify and serve homeless and unaccompanied students. Join us virtually via Zoom: tinyurl.com/StabilityDrive…

🆕 The @CADeptEd, Early Education Division’s #UniversalPreKindergarten (#UPK) communications team has launched a new toolkit to support communicating with families about low- or no-cost #earlylearning and care programs in California. Access the toolkit: cauniversalprek.org/promo-material…

The @CADeptEd invites you to attend the 2026 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series! This is a free, online professional learning opportunity! Webinar 2: CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments Friday, July 10, 9–11 AM web.cvent.com/event/13dd6ad2…

Thank you for serving, Vanessa, we look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make in California and beyond!

Today, @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond provided remarks at the @SBECalifornia meeting, where he discussed the recently passed 2026–27 California state budget, which will provide record per-pupil funding. Read more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr2…

Today, staff from the CDE Bus Driver Training facility in West Sacramento gave our summer intern cohort a tour of the facility, classrooms, and an ADA-compliant school bus. We rigorously train our bus drivers to maintain programs and ensure students arrive safely at school. 🚌

Register for the upcoming role-specific webinars on Implementing Evidence-Based Adolescent Literacy Practices! August 19: County, District, & School Leaders August 26: Instructional Coaches September 2: Teachers & Interventionists air-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Reminder that our July board meeting kicks off tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. Info on how to join can be found below. See you then!

SUN Bucks are back! #SUNBucks provides $120 in extra grocery benefits to eligible kids. Many kids are automatically enrolled, but some families will need to apply. 🍎 Spread the word! Learn more & it’s easy to check eligibility at bit.ly/3Q0AIVB