February Current Events!
"Where Students Come First!"

February 2024
Superintendent's High School Art Show Exhibit
Open to the Public!
Neuroscience for Transformative Education
Free virtual Training!
New Math Framework Professional Learning!
Restorative Practices
Increase Engagement and Attendance in Butte County
Administrator Intro to Systemic SEL
Slots are filling up fast! Be sure to register if you have not already done so!
Far North Ethnic Studies High School Symposium
The Democracy Project
School Climate
Butte County School Couselor & Social Worker Network
Teacher Intro to Systemic SEL
Spring Early Learning Conference
PD for Educators of English Learners
Improving Outcomes for Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs
TIERED SUPPORT FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS
EPiCC- Effective Language Acquisition Programs
EPiCC - Integrated and Designated ELD for Secondary Teachers
EPiCC - Centralizing the Needs of English Learners
EPiCC - Upper Elementary Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
EPiCC - Leveraging Elementary Academic Text to Deepen Language Proficiency
Multilingual Learner Network
Great Opportunities for Everyone!
Expository Reading & Writing Course through CAL State Chico
Shasta COE & CSU Chico offer two intro courses for teacher certification in the Expository Reading & Writing Course (ERWC). Two CEUs available. Two options to attend: Virtual and In Person
Universal Pre-K and Early Education!
CalNEW Webinar Series
In this series of webinars, expert practitioners and researchers will share their knowledge on emerging best practices, resources, and knowledge that support newcomer education. The webinars are a project of the California Newcomer Education and Wellbeing Program, an ongoing initiative administered by the California Department of Social Services in collaboration with the California Department of Education. Webinar planning is conducted by the Californians Together technical assistance team, and all webinars will be recorded and posted on the California Newcomer Network.
- TECHNOLOGY -
AI: A Treasure Chest of Tools
Piper Make for Educators!
NOTES: This session is available to all CA teachers, administrators, counselors, and paraprofessionals for free and is a Seasons of CS Orientation. As such, when paired with additional asynchronous hours, it can apply toward a $125 stipend. Attend the session to hear details and/or reach out to Carrie Heyrend at cheyrend@bcoe.org for further information.
Registration must be completed by February 12th in order to ensure timely delivery of Piper Make prior to the workshop. Recordings are not available post-session.
Canva for Education
This two-part series is available to all CA teachers, administrators, counselors, and paraprofessionals for free and is a Seasons of CS Orientation. As such, when both Part One and Part Two sessions are attended, it can apply toward a $125 stipend. Attend the session to hear details and/or reach out to Carrie Heyrend at cheyrend@bcoe.org for further information. Recordings are not available post-session.
Reimagining Education Experiences through Technology
Educational Technology sessions provided by Butte County Office of Education's Educational Technology Department are eligible for college credit via University of the Pacific, Benerd College. The UOP course is titled Reimagining Educational Experiences through Technology and participants have the option to choose 2, 4, or 6 units based on the pathway(s) they select! Visit bit.ly/edtech-info to learn more!
BCOE Educational Technology Exchange
Are you aware that the Educational Technology Department has its own lending library of technological equipment ready for use in your classroom? Browse and share the public slides found at bit.ly/edtech-exchange in order to understand all the ins and outs of this FREE resource!
- STUDENT CAREER EXPLORATION -
Crack the Career Code
Butte/Glenn 8th Grade Career Day
ROP Dental Specialty Courses
Professional Welding Academy
❗ MORE BCOE OPPORTUNITIES ❗
About the CDS Team
Email: jspencer@bcoe.org
Website: https://cds.bcoe.org/
Location: 2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 400, Chico, CA, USA
Phone: (530) 532-5806
Philip James
Administrator of Special Projects
Mele Benz
Administrator of Special Projects
Lily Chang
Coordinator of Continuous Improvement
Erica Gorden
Tricia Grunerud
Sheri Hanni
Minden King
Shelle Peterson
Matthew Reddam
School & Community Mental Wellness Advisor
Michelle Sanchez
Senior Director of Special Projects/District Support/Charter Oversight
Jennifer Spangler
Coordinator of Arts Education
Jeanette Spencer
Senior Advisor for District Support & Educational Leadership
Maryanne Taylor
Senior Director of Special Education
Mary Rose Wallen-Monney
Librarian of Record
Nick Wilson
Melissa Dolan
Senior Administrative Assistant
Maria Bravo
Senior Administrative Assistant