December Current Events!
"Where Students Come First!"

December 2023
-Attendance -
Student Centered Three-Tiered Approach to Supervising Attendance -Certification
TECHNOLOGY
AI for Educators: An Introduction investigates current AI programs and tools available to teachers and their incorporation into the K-12 Classroom setting. This session requires no prior experience with AI or Computer Science, and will highlight the ways a variety of AI tools can be integrated into the daily practices of an educator to elevate and streamline their work. Join Jake Carr to expand your understanding of the current AI environment and workflows that can be immediately implemented. California teachers, administrators, librarians, and paraprofessionals that complete the session and 90 minutes of asynchronous work are eligible for $125 stipend from Seasons of CS and Educator Workforce Investment Grant.
School Climate
PBIS Community of Practice
PD for Educators of English Learners
Improving Outcomes for Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs
TIERED SUPPORT FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS
Lifting Student Agency, Goal Setting, & Inclusive Learning for EL Data Visuals
EPiCC- Effective Language Acquisition Programs
Integrated and Designated ELD for Secondary Teachers
Multilingual Learner Network
- ADMINISTRATORS -
Rural Math Collabrative - Administrative Gathering Events
Planning for Ethnic Studies
2023-2024 LCAP Journey Sessions
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!
Foreign Transcript Ecaluation Training
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 -
Stepping into Computer Science
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
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