Welcome to The CCCOE
The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) plays a leadership role in the delivery of quality education to more than 166,000 K-12 students in Contra Costa.
Under the leadership of an elected superintendent of schools and a five-member elected board of education, the CCCOE provides services to students, school districts, and the community including:
- Career Technical classes
- Court and Community Schools
- Special Education
- Technical Assistance
- Staff Development
- Business and Administrative Support
- Teacher Credentialing
The underpinnings of the County Office of Education culture can be found in our strategic plan and five core concepts of quality.
Contra Costa County's 2nd Annual
STEAM Colloquium
CONCORD, Calif., January 20, 2012 – Full STEAM Ahead, is the theme of this year's 2nd Annual Contra Costa County STEAM Colloquium, to be held on Thursday morning, February 2, at the Hilton Concord. Presented by the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE), the STEAM Colloquium is a forum to discuss and share best practices in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education.
Contra Costa County Mock Trial Program Looking for Legal Professionals to Assist
MARTINEZ, Calif., January 10, 2011—Bay Area practicing and retired attorneys are needed to provide assistance to their future brethren at the 31st Annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial Program, held in early evenings throughout the month of February, at the Martinez Court Houses. (A complete schedule of dates and times listed below.) Along with attorneys, 2nd- and 3rd-year law students are also welcome to participate with the scoring process. Last year, 150 Bay Area practicing and retired attorneys, law students, and sworn judges volunteered their time with Contra Costa County’s Mock Trials.
An Inside Look at the San Bruno Pipeline Explosion - A PIO Perspective
Thursday, February 9, 2012 • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Contra Costa County Office of Education
Special Guest Speaker:
Marshall Wilson, Communications Director
San Mateo County
With most of his crisis communications training coming on the job, he will share with us some lessons learned on ways to manage the media, work with officials and other tips that you can use if something goes terribly wrong in your jurisdiction.
Controlling the Spread of Norovirus in Schools and Child Care Settings
Norovirus is a very common and major cause of gastrointestinal illness. It most often circulates during the winter, but can cause illness throughout the year. Although it is sometimes called "stomach flu," it is not related to influenza. Symptoms of norovirus include diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. Healthy people usually recover within one to three days. Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads from person to person through contaminated food, water and objects that come in contact with the mouth. Frequent hand washing is the best way to prevent spread of norovirus.
Transition to Kindergarten Seminar: A Pathway to School Success and Lifelong Partnerships
Monday, January 30, 2012 • 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Contra Costa County Office of Education
Starting school is an exciting time for children and families! But, transitioning into a new environment and situation such as starting school can also create anxiety for children and parents. This seminar introduces participants to an attractive and easy to follow guide called A Road Map to Kindergarten©. The tool provides 16 important steps for parents to follow to prepare their child for a smooth start in school.
Target Audience: Preschool and Elementary Administrators and Teacher Leaders
Preregistration Required
Register Online at: http://register.cccoe.net and click Parent Education Seminar link
Fee: $40 includes Trainer Binder, a copy of A Road Map to Kindergarten©, refreshments and light dinner
Capacity: 65 participants • Registration closes January 23, 2012
Please make check payable to:
Contra Costa County Office of Education
Mail to: 77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Attn. Ruth Fernández
Questions? Please contact Mindy Hyde at (925) 942-3369
Transition to Kindergarten Seminar:
A Pathway to School Success and Lifelong Partnerships (PDF)
Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute
IV Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Presents
RICHARD and REBECCA DUFOUR
Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute
When: Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 8:30 a.m.— 3:30 p.m.
Where: Martinez Adult Center — 600 F Street — Martinez, CA
The Professional Learning Communities at WorkTM (PLC) process is recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. This institute gives you and your team the knowledge and tools to implement this powerful process in your school or district.
- Dr. Richard DuFour will alert you to the inevitable implementation challenges of the PLC process and provide you with a process for overcoming them.
- Rebecca DuFour investigates the three big ideas that drive the PLC concept, offers practical strategies for bringing those ideas to life, and shares success stories from schools throughout the United States that are using those ideas to have a profound impact on students and adults.
A copy of Learning By Doing is included with your registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Limited to first 100 participants
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO QEIA SCHOOLS Groups of 4 participants per school or district are encouraged to register before January 1, 2011, (Individual registrations are also welcome).
Registration will open to ALL teachers & administrators after January 1, 2011.
THIS IS A FREE TWO-DAY EVENT
Register Online at: http://register.cccoe.net
Deadline: January 1, 2012
For registration information, please contact Eva Davis, (925) 942-3392 or edavis@cccoe.k12.ca.us
For event information, please contact Pamela Tyson, (925) 942-3381 or ptyson@cccoe.k12.ca.us
Pyramid Response To Intervention
Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Presents
MIKE MATTOS PYRAMID RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (PRTI)
When: Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 8:30 a.m.— 3:30 p.m.
Where: Martinez Adult Center— 600 F Street— Martinez, CA
What does successful response to intervention (RTI) look like when all the pieces come together? This unique, comprehensive institute combines RTI and Professional Learning Community (PLC) concepts into a single process focused on high levels of learning for every child.
- Learn how to get classroom instruction right the first time so that intensive interventions are not necessary.
- Experience hands-on activities.
- Learn how to create a timely, targeted, systematic intervention program that guarantees every student receives the additional time and support needed to succeed in school.
A copy of Pyramid Response to Intervention is included with your registration!
Breakfast and Lunch Provided Limited to first 100 participants
Registration now open to all teachers & administrators Groups of 4 participants per school or district
THIS IS A FREE TWO-DAY EVENT
Register Online at: http://register.cccoe.net
Deadline: FEBRUARY 3, 2012
For registration information, please contact Eva Davis, (925) 942-3392 or edavis@cccoe.k12.ca.us
For event information, please contact Pamela Tyson, (925) 942-3381 or ptyson@cccoe.k12.ca.us
Common Core Standards Workshop
Learn more about the Common Core Standards
and the California legislation governing the rollout of new textbooks.
The sessions will address:
- Some overarching themes of English Language Arts and Math standards
- Resources available to support Common Core rollout
- Specific professional development materials to support teachers integration of the Common Core
Date: January 26, 2012
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Contra Costa County Office of Education
Board Room
77 Santa Barbara Road
Pleasant Hill
Registration: register.cccoe.net or contact Laura Griffin at (925) 942-5358, lgriffin@cccoe.k12.ca.us
Additional Information: Hilary Dito - (925) 942-3396, hdito@cccoe.k12.ca.us
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Controlling the Spread of Norovirus in Schools and Child Care Settings
Contra Costa County's 2nd Annual STEAM Colloquium
Contra Costa County Mock Trial Program Looking for Legal Professionals to Assist
An Inside Look at the San Bruno Pipeline Explosion - A PIO Perspective
Transition to Kindergarten Seminar: A Pathway to School Success and Lifelong Partnerships
Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute
Pyramid Response To Intervention
Common Core Standards Workshop
Announcing the County Teacher of the Year Deborah Bordeau, Oakley Unified Elementary School District
COE Press Releases and Advisories - 2010
The 2011-2012 Contra Costa Public Schools Directory is now available. Order information is on the Public Schools
Directory page
CalEdFacts
CalEdFacts is a compilation of statistics and information on a variety of issues concerning education in California.
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers have released the first official public draft of the K-12 Common Core State Standards Available for Comment
Career Pathway's instructional videos for "Why Do I Need To Know Algebra?" can be viewed here
211database.org - A comprehensive, up-to-date database of local health and social services.
The Contra Costa County School Districts Map price has been reduced to $10.00 if mailed; FREE if picked up at our front counter
Resources for Internet Safety and Digital Media Literacy are available
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