Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)

06/11/2026

Searching for Sanctuary: A Shared Pursuit of True Refuge 🎨

Looking for an afternoon of art, connection, and conversation? Join us for the closing reception and artist talk for the region-wide Searching for Sanctuary Art for Education initiative.

Moderated by fine artist and arts educator Milton 510 Bowens, this event features a powerful student panel reflecting on identity, belonging, healing, and empowerment through the lens of the Black experience.

📅 Date: June 18, 2026
🕒 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Student Panel) and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Closing Reception)
📍 Location: The Sofia Theater, 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816
🎟️ Admission: Free, but registration is required

🔗 Sign up today: Visit bit.ly/26SFSClosin

A Special Thank You to Our Partners. This incredible yearlong Art for Education Creative Engagement Partnership was made possible thanks to the support of our wonderful community partners: Improve Your Tomorrow, Inc., Los Rios Community College District, Mentor California, My Brother's Keeper Sacramento, Roberts Family Development Center, Sierra Health Foundation, The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts.

Come celebrate community, reflection, and the culmination of this incredible yearlong Art for Education partnership!

For more information, contact: CJ DeAngelus at [email protected] or 916-228-2274.

06/11/2026

Milton Bowens Art Talk at Underground Books 🎨

Ready to explore the history and cultural layers woven into beautiful art? Come out for an evening with fine artist and arts educator Milton 510 Bowens. He’ll be sharing the stories, history, and rich cultural layers that shape the Searching for Sanctuary exhibition. If you've been wanting to connect with the ideas and experiences behind this powerful work, this is your perfect opportunity!

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Underground Books, 2814 35th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
🎟️ Admission: Free to attend, but registration is required

🔗 Sign up today: Visit bit.ly/26SFSArtTalk

A Special Thank You to Our Partners. This incredible yearlong Art for Education Creative Engagement Partnership was made possible thanks to the support of our wonderful community partners: Improve Your Tomorrow, Inc., Los Rios Community College District, Mentor California, My Brother's Keeper Sacramento, Roberts Family Development Center, and Sierra Health Foundation.

Come celebrate community, reflection, and the power of storytelling through art!

For more information, contact: CJ DeAngelus at [email protected] or 916-228-2274.

06/09/2026

Did you know that licensed family child care homes offer a safe, nurturing place for children to learn and grow? 🏡✨

These small, home-based programs provide flexible hours, a family-like atmosphere, and are licensed by the state to meet important health and safety standards. Family child care homes can welcome up to 14 children at a time, and parents can find information about their licensing history at any time.

Every week, SCOE Early Learning Department is highlighting a different part of our mixed delivery early learning system because YOU have choices. 👉 bit.ly/SacFindCare

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the 2,415 Sacramento County high school seniors who earned the California State Seal of Biliteracy. Students were recognized in 34 languages, with 121 earning multiple seals at the 14th Annual Ceremony in May.

This accomplishment reflects high‑level proficiency in English and at least one additional language, celebrating both academic excellence and the rich cultural diversity that strengthens our community.

View the photo gallery, video recording, and full list of recipients at: www.scoe.net/news/?capostid=139167

06/08/2026

Join SCOE as a Project Specialist I, Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations Support
Coordination. Service. Reliability.
Post: The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is seeking a Project Specialist I, Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations Support who enjoys purposeful work, strong collaboration, and the satisfaction of keeping essential operations running smoothly across the county.

In this role, you will:

🔹Coordinate operational projects that support safe, functional learning environments for students and staff.
🔹Support warehouse operations with organized systems that keep materials moving efficiently.
🔹Manage project timelines that help programs stay on track and responsive to daily needs.
🔹Provide technical and logistical support that strengthens services for departments across SCOE.

This position is ideal for someone who values meaningful work, enjoys building positive working relationships, and takes pride in seeing projects through to completion.

SCOE is committed to cultivating a welcoming organization where every learner, family, educator, and employee feels a sense of belonging. Your work helps ensure safe, well‑maintained environments that support opportunity for all.

🔗 Apply on EdJoin: www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2227176

06/08/2026

Coming together for the 2026 EMPOWER Summit 💫

This September, the California Community Schools community will gather in Ontario for the 4th Annual EMPOWER Summit. The event offers two days of learning, connection, and shared purpose for educators, students, families, community partners, CCSPP grantees, and R-TAC teams from across the state.

Participants will have opportunities to explore a wide range of sessions, exchange ideas with colleagues, and highlight the work taking place in Community Schools. The summit is designed to support collaboration and strengthen the relationships that help schools thrive.

📍 Ontario, CA
📅 September 10–11, 2026
🔗 Register today: www.scoe.net/empowersummit

We look forward to welcoming you!

06/05/2026

Congratulations to SCOE’s June 2026 Employees of the Month: Cynthia Smith and Melissa Vandermeij-Reisinger.💫 Thanks for everything you do to support SCOE! www.scoe.net/eom

06/04/2026

Pride Month reminds us that every student deserves a school community where they feel safe, welcomed, and able to shine.🏳️‍🌈

SCOE is proud to support educators and districts in building inclusive spaces that honor identity, encourage belonging, and support student voice.

Together, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ students, families, and staff who enrich our schools every day and the strength we find in our diversity.

SCOE will also be joining our community at the annual Sacramento Pride March and Parade, proudly standing alongside students, families, and partners in celebration of inclusion and belonging. https://sacramentopride.org/pride-march

06/03/2026

2026 Teachers of the Year 💫 Mirna Flores‑Perez teaches in the Dual Immersion Program at Madison Elementary School. Her classroom is a place where students are empowered to be themselves, celebrate their bilingualism, and grow with confidence. Twin Rivers Unified School District applauds her brilliance, her commitment to belonging, and her impact on young learners.

In August 2025, 13 district-selected Teachers of the Year from across Sacramento County were honored at an awards ceremony. Watch the video produced by the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium featuring this inspiring honoree. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctJ_QCLNrD8

SCOE is proud to celebrate excellence in public education. www.scoe.net/news/?capostid=123407



Twin Rivers Unified School District

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06/02/2026

Sacramento County schools are becoming centers of wellness.

Through two new programs expanding our school-based mental health model, the Sacramento County Office of Education is strengthening support for students and families across the region. With the School Based Mental Health and Wellness (SBMHW) Program, SCOE continues placing trained mental health clinicians directly on school campuses, ensuring students have easier access to care, connection, and compassionate support.

These new efforts, built in partnership with the Sacramento County Department of Health, deepen SCOE's commitment to improving schools and empowering students through prevention, early intervention, and whole child support.

Superintendent David W. Gordon shares, “Our clinicians function as an extension of the county’s health system, while schools remain the front door for students. Together, we’ve built a prevention model that is both sustainable and scalable.”

Read more in Comstock's Magazine: www.comstocksmag.com/sponsored/improving-schools-and-empowering-students-through-two-new-programs

📸Photography by Tim Engle