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January 2016 | This monthly e-newsletter provides a quick reference to upcoming meetings, events, and resources for administrators.
| | | On the calendar | | | Jan 7 | Adopting ELA/ELD Instructional Materials Team-based session brings clarity to the complexity of the ELA/ELD adoption process and helps educators select instructional materials to best meet the needs of students.
Jan 8 | Leadership 40 District superintendents meet monthly to discuss common issues and share resources.
Jan 11 | SELPA Superintendents’ Council SELPA superintendents meet monthly to discuss SELPA topics.
Jan 11, 14 & 27 | SBAC Interim Assessment Clinics Drop-in assistance is available to participants to review key concepts behind the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments, including organization, access, and use.
Jan 14 | Budget Perspective Workshop Presented by Capitol Advisors, ACSA, CSBA, and SSDA, workshop provides a comprehensive fiscal and political analysis of the Governor’s 2016-17 budget proposal along with a focus on efforts to extend Prop 30 tax rates in 2016.
Jan 12 & 26 | Access & Accommodations for 2016 SBAC Workshop helps educators understand accessibility supports for the 2016 SBAC Summative Assessment and explore universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations.
Jan 15 | English Learner Leadership Conference Participants gain access to effective tools and strategies for supporting English learners in areas such as Common Core, ELD, ELA/ELD framework, and LCFF.
Jan 21 | Classified Leadership Academy: Building Your Team Fourth session in the series focuses on stages of team development, team assessment, and ways to increase team productivity and motivation.
Jan 25 | Preparing for 2016 SBAC Summative Assessments Session helps guide leadership teams in planning and preparing for SBAC assessments, with assistance from CDE and Educational Testing Services representatives.
Jan 25 | Preparing for 2016 California Alternative Assessment Led by Educational Testing Service (ETS), session guides leadership teams in planning and preparing for the year-end assessment and covers several critical topics, including technology infrastructure, test administration, and more.
Jan 25-26 | Learning-Focused Supervision Series explores the shift from teaching-focused supervisory practices to those that are learning-focused, offering practical tools, technical tips, and standards-driven protocols for promoting professional excellence.
Jan 26 | EL Collaborative Third session in five-part series highlights relevant English learner topics and discussions, instructional activities, presentations, and readings for EL educators.
Jan 27 | HR Quarterly Meeting District human resources directors meet quarterly to discuss HR topics.
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January is School Board Recognition Month We take this month to honor the dedication and hard work of local school board members in Sonoma County.
Equity at the Core Conference SCOE is hosting a conference to provide Sonoma County educators and community leaders with information and resources to generate a conversation about equity in schools, February 9-10, 2016.
Jack London Award Applications Sonoma State University is now accepting applications for their Jack London Award, due Feb 15. | | | Looking ahead to February | | | | | | | | | Sonoma County Office of Education Steven D. Herrington, Ph.D., Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 524-2600 • www.scoe.org • www.facebook.com/SonomaCOE
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