For Educators and Families
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Using Outdoor Spaces for Teaching and Learning
A webinar for all K-12 Educators and Administrators.
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April 28, 2021, 3:00pm-4:00pm
The National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative will share resources and ideas related to the benefits of using fresh air and access to nature to reduce virus transmission and improve students’ physical and mental health and well-being, learning, and play during the pandemic and beyond. Register here.
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Keeping What Worked in Distance Learning
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Returning to in-person teaching does not have to be a complete change. Keep the practices and activities that students enjoyed best. Use digital tools learned in distance learning to enhance the in-person learning experience for students. Read more here.
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Discussing the Derek Chauvin Verdict with Students
Resources to support educators process the outcomes of the trial.
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George Floyd’s death and Chauvin’s trial amplified the demands for justice and healing in response to racial bias in policing, the disproportionate use of excessive force against Black Americans, and more broadly, the history of racial injustice in the United States. The San Mateo County Office of Education shares resources to discussing the trial, verdict, and related events with your students. Read more here.
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Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Resources to help educators celebrate Arab identity.
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Wellness Month Opportunities for Educators
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This FREE community screening of ANGST, an IndieFlix Original documentary, on May 4th from 6pm-8pm, is designed to raise awareness around anxiety.
The film includes expert advice from mental health professionals, along with interviews from elementary and high school students who discuss how anxiety has impacted their lives. To register, click here.
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Over the past year, we have all been pushed to our limits to serve others, support our colleagues, care for our families, and stay healthy. How do we recognize our own needs and work to meet them?
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Join us for the last week of online events focused on wellness and building resilience. To review the calendar of events and register, click here.
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Care navigation services are free to San Mateo County public school students, staff, and their families. It provides all care options - in person, teletherapy, outpatient, and residential - whether or not you have insurance. Care Solace supports with all mental health needs and helps with substance use, is completely confidential, and is available 24/7 throughout the year. You can call, text, or video chat at 888-515-0595 or email WeServe@CareSolace.org.
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Creativity and Mindfulness Corner
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Fun Activities for Returning to School
Build community with your students with drama games.
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Play these fun, physically distanced games and activities with your students as a way to get to know each for in-person learning. Click here for a full list of activities. This document is shared by Michelle Holdt, Arts and Restorative Learning Coordinator. Feel free to reach out to her directly with any questions.
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Professional Development Opportunities
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English Learner Roadmap Professional Development for Teachers
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Teacher as Language Coach. How can teachers easily and effectively build language
proficiency for their EL/DLL students throughout their daily lessons? This two-hour interactive webinar, including one hour of pre-session asynchronous work, provides teachers with a set of practices that can be quickly integrated into existing lessons and practices, including Designated ELD. Aligned to Principle 2 of the EL Roadmap, participants will learn to effectively identify and address the strengths and needs of English learners by providing targeted scaffolds and supports to actively deepen students’ use of sophisticated academic language for speaking and writing. Teachers will be prepared with tools and resources that can be implemented the next day in their virtual and in-person classrooms. Learn more and register here.
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History-Social Science Special Topics: Climate Change & History
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History-Social Science Region 4-Special Topics: Climate Change & History
About this Event
- Resources for In-person & Remote Teaching & Learning
- Networking with Grade-Level teachers from in the Bay Area
- Earn a CEU for attendance at all 4 sessions
- Session date is Wednesday, April 28th from 3:30pm-4:30pm
No Cost to Educators. Click here to register.
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First Annual San Mateo County Solutionary Fair
Spotlight student action in solving community dilemmas.
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Are you a problem-solver and leader in your school community? Showcase your work in the first annual San Mateo County Office of Education Solutionary Fair! We are now ready to accept submissions! Please visit our website for more information and to submit your project.
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High School Voter Education Weeks (For All High School Teachers and Administrators)
April 19-30, 2021
It is important to ensure that our students are learning to become active and engaged participants in our democracy. The California Department of Education provides resources to help administrators and teachers engage in High School Voter Education Weeks and put students on the path to a lifetime of civic engagement and voting. Learn more here.
Parenting Series (For K-12 Parents)
Next Session is April 28, 2021, 6:30-7:30pm
The San Mateo County Office of Education is partnering with Adolescent Counseling Services to offer a series of workshops for parents to prevent teen substance abuse. Topics cover establishing boundaries, talking to teens, and understanding adolescent development, substance abuse, and teen trauma. Learn more here.
Break the Vape PSA Contest (For All 6-12 Students)
Due May 10, 2021
Get creative and submit an audio clip, video, or poster to educate fellow teens about the dangers of nicotine addiction and how they can break away from their addition. Educational hip hop group Music Notes will be hosting two writing workshops for students who are interested in submitting a song. Learn more.
2021 Bubble Grant (For All K-12 Science Teachers)
Due September 30, 2021
The Silicon Valley Section of the American Chemical Society is offering K-12 science teachers to apply for a bubble grant of up to $1,000 for projects that enhance the teaching of science, technology, and engineering. Winners will be announced after October 31, 2021. Learn more about project and submission requirements, click here.
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We Are Here to Support You
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San Mateo County Office of Education Content-Specific Newsletters
Providing the County of San Mateo with resources, news, and the latest workshops.
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