The Yolo County Office of Education(YCOE) partnership with Sacramento County Office of Education is approved to  provide training for the AB 75 Principal Training Program. 

Our experienced trainers will provide:

To participate in this program, or for further information,please contact:

Sherry Arnold at (916) 228-2479 or e-mail sarnold@scoe.net

Sacramento County Office of Education

10474 Mather Boulevard

P O Box 269003

Sacramento CA 95826-9003

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These sessions provide leadership staff with strategies for taking stock of existing assessment practices and for building a comprehensive assessment system, one that balances assessment of learning with assessment for learning.  Rick Stiggins, Assessment Institute materials will assist participants in building a vision of excellence for assessment, in understanding what it means for teachers and administrators to be assessment literate, and then self-assessing the features that need to be in place to attain an instructionally sound assessment system that does not victimize students or staff.

For further information contact John Roina at roina@ycoe.org

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YCOE in partnership with the Yolo/Solano/UCD BTSA consortia will host a series of AB 2042 BTSA workshops that will qualify for the CTC induction standards as designated by AB 2042 legislation.  The Series will include English Language Learner instruction, Technology instruction, Developmental Assets, and Special Populations.

For further information contact John Roina at roina@ycoe.org

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The CREEC Network provides educators with access to high quality, standards-based environmental education resources to enhance the environmental literacy of all students.  Visit our website at www.creec.org/region3.  Our searchable database includes information on field trips, professional development opportunities, curricula and other resources.  Educators are also invited to sign up to receive a monthly electronic newsletter.

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Middle school staff, counselors, parents, and teachers are invited to any local and regional training's held at YCOE.  Training topics cover broad areas.  They include: career exploration; improving academic excellence; and youth and leadership development.

For more information contact Panna Putnam at putnam@ycoe.org.

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The CLAD course will prepare participants for tests 1, 2, & 3 of the CLAD exam.  The participant will acquire the following knowledge and skills in the methodology of teaching in a second language and in English:

• Knowledge of second language teaching including theory, methodology, and techniques.

• Knowledge of linguistics, including primary language development and second language acquisition.

• Knowledge of cross-cultural aspects of teaching the theory and rationale for second language learners.

• Legal context and rationale; historical development of bilingual education; materials and resources; and classroom management in the cross-cultural classroom.

The AB2913 participants will learn strategies for assisting English Learners in the mastery of language and literacy skills, as well as the rationale for those strategies.  Assessment is an integral part of the series.  Ongoing assessment will include development and completion of portfolios that demonstrate individual classroom use of ELD and SDAIE methodologies.  In accordance with SB 395 guidelines, there will be a final assessment at the conclusion of the course.

For more information contact Kim Parker at parker@ycoe.org

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YCOE is available to meet with boards of education, district administrative teams and/or site teams to facilitate strategic planning and development of school improvement plans.

For more information contact Ronda Adams at adams@ycoe.org.

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Foster parents and group home staff receive training in daily routines and home support necessary to maximize academic achievement.  Topics will include establishment of appropriate locations and routine times for completing homework, daily silent reading and read aloud times, techniques for helping students with homework, appropriate materials needed to complete homework and basic school projects, and special education rights and regulations.

For more information contact Jessica Larsen at larsen@ycoe.org.

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• Assessment Training Institute Network

• Counselor Network

• Elementary School Principals Network

• High School Principals Network

• Library Media Specialist Network

• Middle School/Junior High Principals Network

• Social Studies Network

• Yolo Science Network Meetings and Workshops

• Yolo ROP Teacher Support

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The K-12 Administrator series began as a district collaborative grant funded through the California Department of Education in 2001.  We have continued the project and plan to have this series as a regular service to Yolo County administrators and teachers and the region at large.  YCOE's K-12 Leadership Series for 2008-2009 is in the planning stages.  If you have specific issues that you would like us to consider for next years programming please let us know by contacting John Roina at roina@ycoe.org. 

• Principal Coaching

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The SEE Program, coordinated in Yolo County by YCOE, offers a variety of educational resources to teach students about energy and provides technical support to assist schools with energy-efficient facility upgrades that can reduce operating costs.  Districts involved in the program receive free educational materials as well as training workshops and assistance in integrating the materials into classrooms.  For more information visit http://www.scsa.ca.gov.

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YCOE offers a series of workshops on standard-based lesson planning.  The materials are based on the California State frameworks, STAR testing program, formative assessment systems, curriculum calibration, explicit direct instruction, and technology tools for formatting and sharing lessons.

For more information contact Ronda Adams at adams@ycoe.org.

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The intent of TESA is to encourage teachers to interact equitably with all students.  It is a research-based, staff development program for educators of all levels and all subject areas.  It is based on maintaining appropriately high expectations and equitable treatment for all students.  To discuss your school or district's needs, contact Gayle McLevich at mclevich@ycoe.org or call (530) 668-3710.

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YCOE offers professional development workshops and seminars in technology integration are available for schools and districts.  To discuss your school or district's needs, contact John Roina at roina@ycoe.org or call (530) 668-3717

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Many training's and workshops are opened to the 10 county's of Region 3 and some surrounding counties. 

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"True Colors" is a presentation that enhances communication and team building among students, teachers, and working groups.  By understanding each other's personal style of communicating and learning, we can utilize strategies to break down barriers, miscommunications, and enrich working groups.  This presentation is 1-2 hours in length.  To schedule your True Colors presentation contact Gayle McLevich at mclevich@ycoe.org.

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Professional development workshops and seminars in Using Handheld Computers in Education Training are available for schools and districts.  For more information contact John Roina at roina@ycoe.org or call (530) 668-3717.

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The YCOE provides a county-wide achievement council that is composed of the districts' curriculum and instructional leaders, the UC CRESS Center, and YCOE.  This group sets the goals for county-wide training's and support services in the areas of curriculum and instruction.

For more information contact Ronda Adams at adams@ycoe.org or Viola DeVita at devita@ycoe.org

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Upcoming Trainings at YCOE Conference Center

• YMSP Focus on Science - Grades 4-8 

         February 28, 2008, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

         April 1, 2008, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

• YMSP Focus on Math 

         April 16, 2008, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

• Leading and Sustaining a Professional Learning Community

         Janet Malone- March 12, 2008, 8:00am - 3:00pm

To register for these trainings: Click on the links above and fax the registration form to 530-668-3850 att: Kim Parker. For more information: Call Kim Parker, 530-668-3757  or email parker@ycoe.org

• Best of Yolo County- CA History-Social Science Symposium

        April 11, 2008, 12:00noon  - 7:00pm

        April 12, 2008, 8:00am - 1:00pm

  In partnership with the UC Davis History Project

To register for this training: Click on the link below or on the title above.  

http://csmp.ucop.edu/BestofYolo

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