ICOE's monthly e-newsletter is full of news and updates.
Highlights in this month's ICOEnnections include:
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Upcoming Events
Barbara McAndrews: ACSA Teacher of the Year
Training Highlights
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Parent and Teen Conference at Valley Academy
Student Well-Being Updates
And more!
- Winterhaven – Four teachers in the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District have recently been recognized for their laudable distinction of achieving the prestigious National Board Certification for teachers. There are four teachers in the relatively small K-12 district on the far eastern side of Imperial County, who have earned National Board Certification, they are: B
- Small Town News with Gil Rebollar spoke with the Imperial County Office of Education's (ICOE) Prevention Specialist/Student Advocate on Bullying and School Violence, Zugeily Estrada.
- EL CENTRO — The 13th annual Regional Spelling Bee on Wednesday night ultimately came down to a battle between Nathan Ostermann, a seventh grade Wilson Junior High student, and Mia Isabella Gutierrez, a sixth grade student at St. Mary’s Catholic School. The two were able to spell better than 61 other local contestants over the course of 14 rounds at the Jimmie Cannon Theater at Southwest High School.
- ICOE's monthly e-newsletter is full of news and updates. Highlights in this month's ICOEnnections include:
- Three schools participated in today's National History Day competition, Barbara Worth Jr. High, Kennedy Middle, and Meadows Union! Competing in three categories of websites, exhibits and documentary, the participants focused on the history theme of "Conflict & Compromise." Winners were separated into group and individual projects: Individual Website - Cassidy Taylor and Abigail Schofield, Barbara Worth Jr. High School
- The Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE) is soliciting bids from companies to provide quotes for Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Contractor agrees to provide all supplies necessary for the purchase of AED Devices. All bids must be received no later than 11:00 AM, Friday, March 16, 2018 at Imperial County Office of Education, Student Services Office, 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243 located in Building A. Sealed proposals shall be clearly marked Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 2017-2018 Bid.
- With 13 schools participating in Speech and 7 schools focusing on Debate, the 9th Annual Speech and Debate Tournament proved to be a resounding success. Hosted by Migrant Education - Region VI, the yearly tournament is a mainstay for showcasing students that are ready to compete with their hard-earned knowledge in public speaking skills and techniques that will serve them for the rest of their lives. All the student participants are winners and it is easy to see with the strong support of their parents, teachers, and schools provide them.
- Above and Beyond Award Nominations The Above and Beyond Award recognizes individuals or organizations in Imperial County who impact the educational community through leadership and service. We aspire to honor those who exemplify the best of volunteering, character, leadership and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. To nominate an individual for this award, please use this Nomination Form.
- Imperial County - Vincent Memorial Catholic High School and Brawley Union High School met in El Centro Superior Court on February 15th, 2018 for the Imperial County Mock Trial Competition Championship. After five rounds of intense competition involving teams from Brawley Union High School, Central Union High School, Desert Oasis/Phoenix Rising High, Imperial High School, and Southwest High; Vincent Memorial Catholic High was crowned the 2018 champions and will move on to the state competition later this Spring.