Sacramento County Office of Education News Archive: 2005

Study: Preschool Provides Returns for Sacramento Children
Newly Released Report Links Preschool to High Performance
Posted December 15, 2005

Special Education Graduation Ceremony Held
Ceremony a Testament to “Awesome Growth and Fulfillment”
Posted December 15, 2005

Preschool Forum Provides Elk Grove Area Parents with Helpful Information
SCOE and First 5 Help Parents Make Informed Preschool Decisions
Posted December 13, 2005

SCOE School Named in Honor of Lifelong Sacramento Educator
Well-Wishers Gather at Dedication Ceremony to Honor Elinor Lincoln Hickey
Posted December 12, 2005

SCOE School Dedication Invitation: Elinor Hickey to Be Honored
Community School Name to Recognize Trustee’s Lifelong Commitment to Education
Posted November 22, 2005

Sacramento County Parents Learning Benefits of Preschool
Series of Forums Provides Parents With Information
Posted November 16, 2005

Student-Run Culinary Café Opens for 2005–06 Season
Grand Opening Brings Crowds of Hungry Customers
Posted November 10, 2005

Beginning Teachers Get Boost from SCOE and Citigroup Foundation
“New Teacher Resource Program” Supports California Educators
Posted October 21, 2005

Inspirational Instructor Frank Lopez Wins Local Honor
Automotive Technology Teacher Is Legally Blind
Posted October 19, 2005

Infants and Toddlers Enjoy Fifth Annual Harvest Carnival
Activities Geared to Special Education Students’ Needs
Posted October 17, 2005

Free Online Resources Available for College-Bound Students
Cal-SOAP Website Helps College-Bound Students and Their Parents
Posted October 13, 2005

Advocate for Those With Disabilities Urges Classroom Inclusion
Speaker Champions Capabilities of Children with Down Syndrome
Posted October 7, 2005

Palmiter School Site Opens Doors for Back-to-School Night
Students from ROP Culinary Arts Program Serve Light Meal
Posted October 6, 2005

Preschool Forums to Provide Sacramento County Parents with Helpful Information
Panel of Experts to Promote Importance of Cost-Effective Preschool
Posted October 6, 2005

Board Proclaims October 2005 “United Way Campaign Month”
Organization Supports More Than 160 Local Programs
Posted September 29, 2005

Superintendent Pushes to Strengthen Civic Education in Public Schools
SCOE Takes Part in Civic Education Mission
Posted September 21, 2005

SCOE Moves Mounds of Dirt to Make Way for Parking Spaces
Additional Parking Lot to Open in November 2005
Posted September 15, 2005

Maria Shriver Visits Mather Campus to Help “Feed the Children”
International Organization Distributes Food and Supplies
Posted September 15, 2005

Superintendent Statement: A Good Start for Kids’ Lives
Documented Benefits of Preschool Clear and Compelling
Posted September 12, 2005

Sacramento County Teachers of the Year 2006 Announced
Two Sacramento-Area Teachers Advance to State Competition
Posted September 8, 2005

2005-06 Program Year Starts with Employee Recognition Day
Information and Recognition at 20th Annual SCOE In-Service
Posted August 22, 2005

New Leaders for Court/Community Schools, Communications
Assistant Superintendent Tim Taylor and Director Tim Herrera Join SCOE
Posted August 16, 2005

Sacramento County Board of Education Elects New Officers
Sylvia J. Ruiz Elected President, Harold Fong Vice President
Posted July 14, 2005

Staff Recognized for Dedication to Students, Schools, and the Community
Numerous SCOE Employees Honored in Spring 2005
Posted June 13, 2005

County Teacher of the Year Recognized by Sacramento Kings and Monarchs
Fifth Grade Students of Barbara Harris Welcome Special Guests to Their Classroom
Posted June 10, 2005

Belated High School Diplomas Awarded to U.S. Veterans and WW II Internees
Operation Recognition Diplomas Awarded to 71 Individuals Since 2001
Posted May 25, 2005

SCOE Marks May 11 as California Day of the Teacher
CA Education Code Defines the Second Wednesday in May as Day of the Teacher
Posted May 12, 2005

Week of May 15-21 Will Honor Classified School Employees
CA State Legislature Specifies Third Week in May as Classified School Employee Week
Posted May 12, 2005

Board Resolution Supports Preschool for All Four-Year-Olds
County Superintendent, Board of Education Support Preschool For All
Posted May 10, 2005

Community Input Sought on Sacramento City USD Trustee Area Proposal
County Committee on School District Organization Seeks Additional Input
Posted May 9, 2005

SCOE to Honor Youth Arts Education Month Exhibit Participants
Awards Presentation and Reception to Be Held
Posted April 25, 2005

Kings Player Greg Ostertag Visits County Teacher of the Year
Third Grade Teacher Asa Salley Recognized at School Assembly
Posted April 20, 2005

Administrators Named to Statewide Education Panels
Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and General Counsel to Serve State
Posted April 20, 2005

Schools in Sacramento County Named “CA Distinguished Schools”
School Representatives to Be Honored by CDE at Disneyland Hotel
Posted April 20, 2005

Community Input Sought on Sacramento City USD Trustee Area Proposal
County Committee on School District Organization Seeks Input
Posted March 31, 2005

Club Live Lip Sync Competition Features County Youth
Event Held at Crest Theater in Downtown Sacramento
Posted March 22, 2005

Sacramento County Office of Education Launches School Inspection Program
71 Local Schools Will Be Visited in a Three-Month Period
Posted March 18, 2005

Club Live Lip Sync Competition to Be Held March 18
Students from 16 Sacramento County Middle Schools to Participate
Posted March 16, 2005

County Superintendent Addresses State Assembly Budget Subcommittee
San Juan Unified School District Budget Issues Outlined
Posted February 17, 2005

Winners of 25th Annual Sacramento County Academic Decathlon Announced
Decathletes Honored at Awards Banquet
Posted February 11, 2005

Kings Honor Sacramento-Area Teachers of the Year
Halftime Ceremony Salutes Exemplary Achievement
Posted February 8, 2005

College Financial Aid Workshops for Parents and Students
Senator Deborah Ortiz and Sacramento College Horizons Consortium Sponsor Event
Posted February 2, 2005

Sacramento-Area Teens to Compete at Annual County Academic Decathlon
Super Quiz Begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 5
Posted January 31, 2005