Sacramento County Office of Education News Archive: 2008

Sacramento County Students Conducting Traffic Safety Projects
Students Will Help Promote Traffic Safety
Posted December 19, 2008

Sacramento County Teacher of the Year Receives “Techover”
Intel Provides Technology Makeover for Sac City Teacher
Posted December 19, 2008

Exceptional Students Honored at Special Graduation Ceremony
Learning Program Provides Special Education Services
Posted December 17, 2008

Board of Education Honors SCOE Teacher of the Year 2009 Daniel Watts
News 10 Also Hosts Watts and Court School Students
Posted December 17, 2008

Nominations for Program Honoring Inspirational Sacramento Youth
“Youth Inspire!” Award Nomination Deadline January 16, 2009
Posted December 9, 2008

Sacramento County Conference Focuses on Juvenile Justice
SCOE Principal Lyn Efken Receives Unity Award
Posted November 20, 2008

SCOE Student-Run Culinary Café Re-Opens to the Public
10th Annual Grand Re-Opening Attracts Crowds of Hungry Customers
Posted November 18, 2008

New General Counsel Joins SCOE
Teresa Stinson a Former California Deputy Attorney General
Posted November 14, 2008

“The Color Purple” Comes to SCOE Schools
CA Musical Center Theater Actors Put On Special Performances
Posted November 10, 2008

USALearns.org Expected to Help Millions of Adults
Free Website Designed to Help Immigrants Learn English
Posted November 8, 2008

Board of Education to Recognize Vets and Internees
Diplomas for Those Whose H.S Education Was Disrupted Due to War
Posted November 3, 2008

ROP Youth Academy Students Honored
Program Gives Students Overview of Criminal Justice System
Posted October 29, 2008

Annual Infant Development Program Harvest Carnival Enjoyed
Students and Families Participate in Fun and Enriching Activities
Posted October 20, 2008

KXTV 10 Honors Daniel Watts as Teacher of the Month
SCOE Teacher of the Year 2009 Earns Another Honor
Posted October 14, 2008

Celebration and Dedication Held at SCOE Community School
Garden Dedicated in Memory of Namesake Elinor Lincoln Hickey
Posted October 2, 2008

Grant Received to Conduct Youth Leadership Training
SCOE to Create Youth Leadership Team
Posted September 15, 2008

Sacramento County Teachers of the Year 2009 Announced
Sac City Unified and Elk Grove Unified Teachers Advance to State Competition
Posted September 4, 2008

Sacramento County Office of Education Honors Employees
2008–09 Program Year Starts with SCOE Employee Recognition Day
Posted August 22, 2008

Sacramento County Office of Education Seeks Substitutes
SCOE to Host 3rd Annual Substitute Recruitment Day
Posted July 24, 2008

Board of Education Elects Gretchen Bender as President
Trustee John C. Scribner Chosen as Vice President
Posted July 16, 2008

Education Leaders Discuss Impact of Budget Cuts on Summer School Programs
Enrichment Programs Dropped Statewide Because of Budget Cuts
Posted July 9, 2008

County Board of Education Officers Officially Elected
Registrar’s Office Certifies Election Results
Posted June 26, 2008

SCOE Community School Students Receive Diplomas
Combined Graduating Classes of Three Programs Honored
Posted June 23, 2008

Daniel Watts Named SCOE Teacher of the Year 2009
Graphic Arts Instructor Works with Detained Students at Carson Creek
Posted June 18, 2008

SCOE and District Attorney Team Up for Youth Academy Class
Program to Be Available Through ROP Programs
Posted June 18, 2008

SCOE Palmiter Students Receive High School Diplomas
Combined Graduating Classes of Ten Students Honored
Posted June 10, 2008

Career-Technical Education Students Ready for the Workforce
SCOE Honors ROP Community Health Services Students
Posted June 6, 2008

SCOE Helps State Treasurer Award College Scholarships
ScholarShare Rewards Achievement, Encourages Students and Families to Invest for College
Posted June 2, 2008

Eight Students from SCOE Program for Severely Handicapped Students Recognized
SCOE Students Honored with Special Ceremony
Posted June 2, 2008

“School-to-World Awards” Honor Students and Businesses
Ceremony Recognizes Students and Partner Companies
Posted May 22, 2008

SCOE Classified Workers Saluted with Milk and Cookies
Classified School Employees Recognized May 19–23
Posted May 21, 2008

Career Recruiters Visit with SCOE Students
Career Day 2008 Provides Important Employment Information
Posted May 16, 2008

Record Number of Local Veterans Receive High School Diplomas
SCOE Holds Eighth Annual Operation Recognition Event
Posted May 15, 2008

Dozens of Sacramento-Area High School Students Awarded College Scholarships
Program Aims to Help Students with Financial Needs
Posted May 13, 2008

Executive Director Judy Holsinger Honored with CSUS Award
Education Partnership Award Recognizes Expertise
Posted May 13, 2008

River Cats Honor Outstanding Teachers from Sacramento-Area
Teachers Saluted During Pre-game Ceremony at May 2 Game
Posted May 5, 2008

Sacramento County Educators Meet with Legislators on State Budget Crisis
Education Budget Forum Held at State Capitol
Posted April 25, 2008

Congresswoman Doris Matsui Presents Grant to Project SAVE
$5,000 Grant Comes From Martin Luther King Celebration Committee
Posted April 14, 2008

Early Childhood Educators to Meet in Sacramento
SCOE Co-Sponsoring 19th Annual Event
Posted April 11, 2008

Sacramento County Students Conducting Seatbelt Survey
“Click It Challenge” to Raise Awareness and Promote Seat Belt Use Among Teens and Adults
Posted April 4, 2008

Kings Visit 2008 County Teacher of the Year Rob Myers and Students
Anthony Johnson and Shelden Williams Talk with Students About the Importance of Education
Posted April 3, 2008

Sacramento County Students Waging Traffic Safety Campaign
Poster Contest for "It Doesn't Have to Happen" Attracts Entries from 22 Schools
Posted April 1, 2008

Publication Documents Sacramento County School History
Local School History Book Covers First 150 Years
Posted March 31, 2008

County Board of Education Adopts Resolution Renouncing State Budget Cuts
Board Calls on Governor and Legislature to Uphold Proposition 98
Posted March 24, 2008

Student Art Show Kicks off Youth Arts Education Month
Artwork on Display through May
Posted March 19, 2008

Sacramento County Student First Runner Up in California Poetry Out Loud
Placer County Student Wins State Finals
Posted March 17, 2008

2008 Public Schools Directory Now Available
Annual Directory Includes Extensive Information about Local Education Agencies
Posted March 5, 2008

Superintendents Illustrate Impact of Budget Cuts on Schools
State Superintendent Jack O’Connell Joins Local Superintendents in Press Conference
Posted February 29, 2008

Local Students Present Poetry in the Spotlight
Elk Grove High Student Wins Third Annual Poetry Out Loud Event
Posted February 29, 2008

Career Technical Education Awareness Campaign Launched
Program Guides Students, Parents, and Educators to CTE Opportunities
Posted February 20, 2008

Students Earn Medals in 28th Annual Academic Decathlon
Winners Announced at Awards Banquet
Posted February 7, 2008

Board of Education Changes Regular Meeting Days
Current Board Calendar Available Online
Posted February 6, 2008

Special Election Called for County Board of Education Post
Area 1 Trustee Position to Be Included in June 3 Regular Election
Posted February 6, 2008

Sacramento-Area Outstanding Teachers Honored by Kings
Exceptional Teachers Saluted During Halftime Ceremony at NBA Game
Posted February 4, 2008

Program Honors Inspirational Young People in Sacramento County
“Youth Inspire!” Award Nominations Deadline Extended to February 15
Posted January 31, 2008

“Authors in Schools” Program Schedule Announced for 2008
Three Distinguished Children’s Authors to Visit County Schools
Posted January 28, 2008

Board Trustee and Educator Elinor Lincoln Hickey Passes Away
Trustee’s Commitment to Education Spanned Six Decades
Posted January 22, 2008

Apprenticeship Program with Sacramento County Probation
First-Ever Youth Commitment Program Linked with Private Industry
Posted January 10, 2008

SCOE Helping Area Educators with Intervention
Professional Development Seminar Available Again on February 1
Posted January 10, 2008

Sly Park Wants Your E-Waste!
Fundraiser to Make Outdoor Education Available to More Students
Posted January 2, 2008