SBCEO Curriculum & Instruction

Thanks to Larry Gaitan, a sophomore at Lompoc High School, for his beautiful performance of the National Anthem at the Santa Barbara County Board of Education meeting. Sarah Barthel, our 2016 Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year, accompanied him. @susan_salcido

Congratulations to our 2022 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year - Alisyn Blanton from Miguelito Elementary in the Lompoc Unified School District. Read more about this wonderful educator here: tinyurl.com/SBCEO2022TOY @susan_salcido @breevalla @LompocSupt1

Congratulations to the school communities that have made SEL a priority during these times of COVID! Today we celebrate you! #SELday #SEL @marcbrackett @UrbanAssembly

For #SELDay check out the CDE's Social Emotional Learning Newsletter's take on the importance of the Arts in building cognitive, social and emotional well-being. Resources and research embedded. s.sbceo.org/SELDAY

Celebrate the Arts on #SELDay! Students explore emotions, express themselves, exercise agency, and engage with challenging topics through the arts. Find resources for learners of all ages at s.sbceo.org/VAPA

19 educators received Remote Instruction Innovation Grants for their creative and effective solutions to online instruction during the pandemic. Thanks to @CoxCalifornia and our other @sbceoteachnet sponsors for their support! Read more: tinyurl.com/RIIGrant @susan_salcido

Join us to explore the current draft of the Revised California Mathematics Framework! Learn about, investigate, and discuss the grade-band chapters with colleagues. Monday, 3/29 3:30-5pm. Registration and information at sbceo.k12oms.org/569-200344. See you then!

Help your elected officials learn about SEL and invite them to celebrate SEL Day THIS FRIDAY, March 26th by posting to their social media channels with #SELday #SEL actionnetwork.org/letters/sel-da…

Thank you for incredible leadership in California to implement computer science education that is equitable, scalable and sustainable @amalong @MathImagination @michellegleeCS @edcampOSjr @rhadad Jean Ryoo and Joel Knudson #SIGCSE2021

Santa Barbara County’s first poetry slam is happening this year! Learn more at an information session on 3/16 at 3:30pm. Contact Rachel Lawton at 805-964-4711 ext. 5222 or rlawton@sbceo.org to register. @susan_salcido @SBCEOci

➡️ ICYMI: The E-Bulletin on Supporting Students with Disabilities explores pressing topics in special education & promising practices to promote equity and inclusion: bit.ly/3ayV3tw #spedchat #edequity #distancelearning #edleaders @TheNSCI

Don't miss this workshop on the 2021 AP Exams with the College Board. Tuesday, February 16, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Register here: sbceo.k12oms.org/569-198513. @susan_salcido @SBCEOci

Remote, hybrid, concurrent, in-person...pondering how to plan for instruction in uncertain times? Join us to identify, access, and explore teacher-tested flexible instructional strategies. Wed. Feb. 10th 3:30-4:30. Registration and information: sbceo.k12oms.org/569-196963

Explore techniques, approaches, and benefits to incorporating hyperdocs in daily lesson planning and delivery. Join us Tue. 2/9, 3:30-4:30pm. Information and registration at sbceo.k12oms.org/196615

Join @SBCEOci for an open conversation about #grading. Share your questions, challenges, and innovative ideas with others who are grappling with this complex topic. No cost, but registration is required. Wednesday, 2/3 (sbceo.k12oms.org/569-197738 ).

Looking for accurate and up-to-date resources to support learning about COVID-19 and vaccines? Check out this page from #OCDE. Materials for grade bands K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12 are linked to the Health Education Content Standards and Framework. ocde.us/EducationalSer…

SBCEO's Health Education Framework Community of Practice resumes Thursday, Jan. 28th, 3:30-5:00pm. Join us to access resources, discuss, & network . Session #2 focus: Mental, Emotional & Social Health; and Nutrition & Physical Activity. Register: sbceo.k12oms.org/569-196586

Join @SBCEOci for an open conversation about #grading. Share your questions, challenges, and innovative ideas with others who are grappling with this complex topic. No cost, but registration is required. Tue. 1/26 (sbceo.k12oms.org/569-197737 ) or Wed. 2/3 (sbceo.k12oms.org/569-197738 ).

We all need a little TLC right now! Join us to learn simple, adaptable approaches to cultivate your own social, emotional & mental health while providing modeling and guidance for students. This fun and relaxing session is Thur. 1/20, 3:30-4:30. Register: sbceo.k12oms.org/569-196965