Schools

Opioid abuse and overdose are a national epidemic that affects the entire community. As schools are at the forefront of this national problem, the Emergent BioSolutions Free Goods Program is offering free units of NARCAN® to high schools, colleges, and universities. High Schools: All 26,727 public and private U.S. high schools are eligible to receive two FREE cartons (2 doses per carton) of NARCAN® Nasal Spray (per lifetime allotment). Colleges and Universities: All 4,313 public and private...

Supporting Students in Foster Care Following a Pandemic via Zoom (from the Yolo County Office of Education-Foster and Homeless Education Services Program, please see attachments for more information) The Yolo County Office of Education, Foster and Homeless Education Services program, is excited to announce Dr. Lustig will be presenting at their December 13 th collaborative. Dr. Lustig will provide content that focuses on increasing our understanding of the impact of trauma exposure on our...

Strategies for Cultivating Joy and Wholeness: Recovering from School Crisis Through Connection via Zoom (from the School Crisis Recovery and Renewal project, can go to their website for more information) The School Crisis Recovery and Renewal ( SCRR ) project welcomes all who work with young people in a school setting to participate in full-group and breakout sessions that provide opportunities to prioritize joy and connection while engaging in tangible, therapeutic interventions that center...

The Foster and Homeless Education Services program at the Yolo County Office of Education is excited to welcome Dr. Michelle Lustig for a free training presentation "Supporting Students in Foster Care Following the Pandemic" on December 13th from 9:30-10:55 am via Zoom . There is no cost to participate, and the presentation is open to the public. Please share the attached flyer. Zoom Link: https://ycoe.zoom.us/j/ 8310962381 Meeting ID: 831 096 2381 One tap mobile +16699006833,,8310962381# US...

These learning kits contain books, lesson plans, archival resources, and hands-on activities to connect youth ages 5-12 with local history. Perfect for homeschoolers, educators, or any child interested in learning more about life in Yolo County. Items are from the Yolo County Historical Collection and Yolo County Archives. https://yolocountylibrary.org/research/yolo-county-historical-collection/

Webinar: Supporting Immigrant Families for School Success via Zoom sponsored by the Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires. See the PACEs Calendar Event for more information. The Volunteers in Medicine ( VIM ) Berkshires presents a free webinar to learn from America Lopez, Immigrant Family Liaison for Berkshire Hills School District, and Ilana Steinhauer, Executive Director for VIM Berkshires, about lessons learned from supporting immigrant families in achieving school success. Together, they...

Sponsored by the Department of Developmental Services, Congreso Familiar is a conference dedicated to promoting education and leadership for Latino families who have young children, adults or relatives with disabilities. This presentation will be in Spanish and will teach about the IEP process. You can also access previously recorded presentations on their YouTube channel here . Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10 AM-12 PM . Questions? visit the Congreso Familiar website for more information...

Check out these awesome FREE events this month at Woodland Community College. Drag Bingo!, LGBTQIA+ Teen Group, and Movie Night with "Rocky Horror Picture Show". See attached flyers for more details. Sponsored by Elevate Queer Yolo.

Saturday, July 31rst from 9am-12PM while supplies last (Drive-thru style). Please see attached flyers in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Russian for more information and details.

Scholarship opportunity - CIEN AMIGOS - IME BECAS SCHOLARSHIPS 2021- See link for more information https://cienamigosimebecas. org/ Cien Amigos – IME Scholarship Fund is designed to encourage the educational success of Mexican-origin students in California. The Cien Amigos–IME Scholarship Committee will accept applications for 2021 College Scholarships beginning June 01, 2021 . Deadline for applications is July 15, 2021 .

The 6th annual Yolo County African American Student Leadership Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. This year, the conference will be virtual. Registration is closing soon. The conference is open to all 9th-12th grade students attending a high school in Yolo County. Event Website: https://www.yoloslc.org/ Link to Facebook event At the conference, students will be immersed into relevant conversations around Black history and Black culture, gain valuable...

Victor Community Support Services is hosting virtual after school groups for Yolo County students grades K-12. Please see attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information.