San Joaquin County Office of Education

06/18/2026

Congratulations to the amazing San Joaquin County students honored at the 2026 Black Grad Recognition Celebration! 🎓✨

​​SJCOE leadership, including Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Terrell Martinez, was proud to attend and support this powerful cultural event, which uplifted and honored our graduates as they transition to their next chapters.

Thank you to the Black Employees Association of Stockton Unified School District (BEASUSD) for their dedication to honoring student achievement and fostering community pride. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🚀

06/17/2026

Students in the Manteca Adult Transition Program are helping keep SJCOE’s cars clean this summer! 🧼✨

While washing and detailing the cars, the students are getting paid work experience through WorkAbility I. Offered through San Joaquin County Special Local Plan Area (SELPA), this WorkAbility program connects students with a wide range of opportunities and employers throughout the year.

This summer job washing cars is in collaboration with SJCOE Operations and SELPA department.☀️🧽

06/17/2026

Students from SJCOE’s one.Program chopped freshly harvested vegetables into a delicious stir fry during a field trip to Edible Schoolyard Stockton on Friday. 🥕🚌

As part of summer school, students learned about gardening before putting their knowledge into practice at the community farm. They’ll also visit the Sacramento Zoo and World of Wonders Science Museum this summer.

06/16/2026

Archery, kayaking, fishing, and outdoor activities kicked off the Let’s Play Outside summer camp at Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center! 🎯🎣🌳

Last week, students from Linden and Ripon unified school districts spent four days exploring the outdoors through hands-on learning, including kayaking at Lodi Lake and a gardening day at Stockton’s Edible Schoolyard.

06/10/2026

The San Joaquin County Office of Education’s (SJCOE) Special Education Program is hiring Extensive Support Needs (ESN) teachers for the 2026-27 school year.

SJCOE serves students with autism, visual impairments, deaf and hard of hearing, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and emotional disabilities, providing individualized instruction in safe, supportive, and accessible environments where every student can grow and build independence.

If you’re interested in being considered for an ESN teaching role, learn more and apply at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2210520.

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06/09/2026

We are looking for passionate individuals interested in becoming Special Education Instructional Assistants!

Click the link below to watch an informational video and book an interview on June 16.

🗓 Tuesday, June 16
📍 one.Harmony — 1501 W 11th Street, Tracy, CA

🔗 bit.ly/BookIAInterviewJune26

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06/09/2026

What a great day of fun and learning at the new Wonderworks STEM Academy! 🔬

In groups named after the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, students went to different activities, from using micro:bit mini-computers to studying earthworms to making “sun prints,” ☀️ or works of art made by pressing plant clippings onto photo sensitive paper in the sun.

The day of fun exploration last week was designed by the SJCOE STEM Programs team to instill a sense awe and wonder ✨ in the world to inspire students to keep exploring. 🚀

The free camp also supports the department’s goal of increasing opportunities for STEM education in the region.

06/06/2026

More photos from the Ninth Annual H2O Hackathon!

Teams from high schools and colleges competed in the Ninth Annual H2O Hackathon coding competition at the SJCOE on May 2, racing to design an app to help local communities better understand California’s water supply. In a second category, teams created engaging multimedia campaigns highlighting the importance of staying informed about the state’s ever-changing water situation.

In all, approximately 200 high school and college students and their coaches on 60 teams competed. Cash scholarships were awarded to nine winning teams. The Code Busters team from Ripon High School (Ripon Unified School District) was awarded the California Water Service Company (Cal Water) Golden Spigot Award and a $5,000 scholarship. Winners were selected by a panel of judges including water experts and coding professionals.

The H₂O Hackathon is a community-supported event that taps into the technological, creative, problem-solving, and presentation skills of local students to find solutions for the state's water issues. Find more information at h2ohackathon.org.

See you next year!

06/06/2026

We’re hiring a Coordinator of Emerging Technology Capacity Building & AI Literacy!

This role serves as a countywide content expert in emerging technologies and digital literacy for K–12 education, coordinating and delivering professional learning, consultation, and technical assistance for educators, administrators, and students across San Joaquin County.

Learn more and apply at:
👉 https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2228034

06/05/2026

Culture, art, nature, and shared humanity were celebrated at the Art and Heritage Festival at the SJCOE’s Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center. 🎨🌳

Students and community groups danced, made music, and shared their stories in live performances. Local artists from schools and the community led hands-on activities. At one station, the community finished painting artistic designs on garden posts that will be permanent fixtures at Durham Ferry.

The festival also marked the culmination of a series of community events funded through Arts in California Parks. Guided by artistic team Watershed Sculpture, students and community members worked together to build a living sculpture.

The Willow Loop at Lizards’ Lair is an 85-foot-long work of art incorporating natural materials and living willows. It will evolve and endure for years to come as both a habitat for animals and an inspiring symbol of the community coming together with nature to create something lasting and beautiful.

🌟 Thank you to our partners California State Parks, Cal Arts Council, and Parks California for their support!