Monterey County Office of Education

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The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is hosting an education forum on Friday, October 16, 2020 from 12:00 2:00 pm via Zoom. The subject of the forum is: How is the 2020 Pandemic Changing the Face of Education and discussion will center around how the pandemic is affecting education, technology, childcare and workforce development. Invited guest speakers include: -Dr. Eduardo Ochoa, President Cal State University Monterey Bay -Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superin...tendent of Schools -David Martin, Interim Superintendent/President Monterey Peninsula College District -PK Diffenbaugh, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Superintendent -Patricia Szasz, Associate Dean, Middlebury Institute of International Studies -Francine Rodd, Executive Director, First 5 Monterey County -Raul Rodriguez PH.D, President Hartnell College The event is presented by Santa Cruz County Bank and sponsored by Glastonbury Audio, Visual, Event Specialists. The cost to attend the panel discussion is $20 for chamber members/$25 for non- members. To register for the event visit www.montereychamber.com A Zoom invite will be sent to registered attendees on the day of the event. For more information call the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (831) 648-5350.

Let's turn 2020 around and get you on the path to earning a high school diploma! Are you a Monterey County resident 18-24 years old without a high school diploma? Do you have a desire to return to school? Open Door Charter may be the ticket you need to earn your diploma!... The Monterey County Office of Education's new Open Door Charter School is an independent study program providing students, 18 to 24 years old, an opportunity to re-engage in their education, explore academic and career pathways, develop college and career readiness skills, and earn their high school diploma. This innovative program offers: * Program issued Chromebooks * Individualized learning plans & flexible schedules * Personalized lessons and academic support * Career Technical Education & College Dual Enrollment To learn more and see if this exciting opportunity might be for you, please contact Education Liaison, Jocelyn Rios at [email protected] or 831-783-5285.

Are you a Monterey County resident 18-24 years old without a high school diploma? Do you have a desire to return to school and improve your career prospects? Open Door Charter may be the ticket you need to earn your diploma! The Monterey County Office of Education's new Open Door Charter School is an independent study program providing students, 18 to 24 years old, an opportunity to re-engage in their education, explore academic and career pathways, develop college and career... readiness skills, and earn their high school diploma. This innovative program offers: * Program issued Chromebooks * Individualized learning plans & flexible schedules * Personalized lessons and academic support * Work study, job readiness skills training and career placement assistance from Turning Point/WIOA * Career Technical Education & College Dual Enrollment To learn more and see if this exciting opportunity might be for you, please contact Education Liaison, Jocelyn Rios at [email protected] or 831-783-5285.

Want your student to soar to their highest potential? The S.A.F.E. (Sea, Air, Fire & Earth) Aeronautics Pathway, a partnership between the Monterey County Office of Education Alternative Programs and the Bob Hoover Academy, creates opportunities to inspire and engage high school students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education with an emphasis on transportation and aviation. The unique program features: * Highly-qualified teachers * Small class si...ze with paraprofessional support * Access to an A-G Common Core Standards Based digital learning platform * All students provided with Chromebook and WiFi hotspot, when needed * Career Technical Education (CTE) specific curriculum * Ability to concurrently enroll in college courses * Digital and in-person tutoring support * Special services and case management are available to meet each individual student's needs Each student earns admission into our flight training program by excelling in our ground training curriculum. From there, the ultimate transformative experience is to leave the instructor on the ground and fly an airplane solo. Students become accountable to themselves and their teammates, challenging themselves to participate in an endeavor that can have a measurable impact on their future, while developing the skills and confidence to launch themselves towards a course as a dynamic and contributing member of society. Students leave with a high school diploma and certifications while focused on post-secondary transitions. To learn more, please contact Laura Amezcua, Student Transition Specialist at 831-784-4228 or [email protected], or visit https://www.bobhooveracademy.org/ or https://www.montereycoe.org//alternative-education/schools/.

Mark those calendars middle & high school students & families! The annual Monterey County Science & Engineering Fair showcases our future scientists, technology experts, engineers, & mathematicians. Learn more at https://monterey.zfairs.com/

Check out Facebook.com/2020CensusMC/live to see leaders including Dr. Guss speak on the importance of the #2020Census

The Monterey County Health Department has notified MCOE they will now begin to accept and process waivers for schools (TK-6) to return to in-person modified instruction as the COVID-19 case rate is below 14/100k (The weekly rate reported today was 13.9). For more information on the waiver process, visit the Monterey County Health Department's schools COVID-19 webpage at https://www.co.monterey.ca.us//2019-novel-coronavi/schools.

With schools continuing to receive new metrics, guidelines and mandates from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the State of California, we understand parents, students, community members, and school employees may have questions about when and how schools can reopen, under what circumstances, and what might cause schools to close again. Each of the 24 districts and eight charter schools in Monterey County is responsible for developing and implementing its own reopening plan. Each school’s situation is different, and we know that reopening campuses will require a lot of planning and preparation to keep students, families, and staff members safe. Visit our website for answers to frequently asked questions about school reopening in Monterey County. https://www.montereycoe.org/resources/alerts/coronavirus/

Today we remember the nearly 3,000 who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the heroism displayed by our brave and proud first responders. #NeverForget #PatriotDay