Tagged With "Education"
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YCOE Health and Education Summit
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2018 Policymaker Education Day on Childhood Adversity - REGISTER NOW!
The California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity (4CA) invites you to participate in our 2018 Policymaker Education Day on Childhood Adversity. Last year, we had over 100 4CA representatives who participated in the day-long event. Policymaker Education Day is an opportunity to come together as advocates to educate policymakers about childhood adversity, the long-term consequences of childhood adversity on communities, and garner support for 4CA endorsed legislation. Please register...
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4th Annual Bay Area Maternal Mental Health Conference
By UCSF Continuing Medical Education, December 12, 2019 This is the fourth annual conference here in the Bay Area focusing on maternal mental health and well-being, with speakers from throughout the area covering important topics that will improve the care our patients are receiving. We welcome anyone with a personal or professional interest in maternal mental health. Participants will: Review the state of the current opioid crisis in this country and learn about tools to help identity...
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A New Suite of Data on Safeguards for Youth from kidsdata.org
Safeguards for Youth is a compilation of the latest data on promoting California children’s health and well-being. The data describe protective factors and supportive services, both of which are critical to building a solid foundation for life and addressing the effects of childhood adversity. Protective factors highlight the importance of preventive health care, a strong start in education, and a nurturing school community. Supportive services address adverse experiences such as health...
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Community meeting: MHSA Empowerment and Education Session 2
Please see the attached flyer for more information about the second Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Empowerment and Education Series meeting on June 11th at 1pm at the Davis Branch Library . If you would like more information about MHSA, please see the attached “What is MHSA” and timeline documents. These Empowerment and Education meetings will lay a foundation of knowledge for stakeholders who want to participate in the community planning process that drives the next three year MHSA plan...
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COVID-19 Resources from California AfterSchool Network (CAN)
The CA AfterSchool Network site has some very useful resources (listed on the left side of the page). They include; Equity, Caring for your Mental Health, Food Security, Resources for Parents/Caregivers, Resources for Educators & Staff, Going Virtual, and Policy and Legislation Updates https://www. afterschoolnetwork.org/covid- 19
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Building a Resilient Yolo - October 11, 2016
Save the Date, October 11, 2016m from 8am - 4pm Location: Yolo County Office of Education, Woodland Join us to discuss and learn about the latest in relationship based strategies for keeping students in and engaged in school.
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Education Preventing Teen Dating Violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Did you know? *Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year. ( loveisrespect.org ) *Girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the hightest rate of intimate partner violence. *Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18. Prevention Education: Empower Yolo's Prevention Education Program is focused on promoting healthy relationships and...
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) is a movement to help raise awareness about teen dating violence. Abuse in teen relationships is a national problem affecting youths in every community crossing all racial, gender and socioeconomic backgrounds; see www.loveisrespect.org . Dating violence is more common than people think. One in three adolescents in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults, a...
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Yolo County Housing Spring Fling Egg Hunt/Health & Education Fairs
Join us at our 2019 Yolo County Housing Spring Fling Egg Hunt/Health & Education Fairs. Please see the attached flyer in English and Spanish for information. If you have questions, please contact Isaac Blackstock at iblackstock@ych.ca.gov .
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Deadline to Register for November 2, 2016
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MHSA Empowerment and Education Session 2
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Screening of Resilience movie
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Supporting & Empowering Parents & Caregivers
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SURVEY: Foster Youth Services seeking input on greatest need
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs must describe the area of greatest need defined by their community. The needs assessment helps guide program practice and is also a reflective tool each year to identify what is working and what needs restructuring. At this time, Yolo County Office of Education is asking for your input. Please fill out this survey to help guide services for Yolo County's youth and families: https://forms.gle/gb8hF1BhkfNs LKJF8
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THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
The 2016-2017 Yolo County Education and Equity Summit Series Presents:THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES Speaker: Daniel Ewon Choe, Ph.D. DATE: November 9, 2016 TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm PLACE: Yolo County Of ce of Education 1280 Santa Anita Court, Ste. 120, Woodland Please register by: November 2, 2016 GO HERE to register (http://www.ycoe.org/summit-series/register) SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL INFORMATION
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FREE preschool through Washington Unified School District
Washington Unified offers high-quality preschool programs in the mornings and afternoons at four amazing West Sacramento schools: Elkhorn Village, Riverbank, Westfield Village and Stonegate. Enroll today and kick-start your child’s future! Give us a call and ask for Marisela Oropeza at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1311 or email at moropeza@wusd.k12.ca.us . Read more online: http://bit.ly/FREEpreschool . Print the FREE preschool flyer . Half-day preschool programs are available to income qualifying...
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Sacramento Minority Youth Violence Prevention (SMYVP) Collective
Health Education Council's 25th Anniversary Celebration 2016 marks HEC's 25th year of promoting health and prioritizing prevention throughout underserved communities. Help us celebrate by joining us for our 25th Anniversary Celebration! Thursday, October 13th 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Yolo Brewing Company Guests will enjoy farm-fresh food, local libations and live music all while making it possible for the Health Education Council to continue to improve the health and vitality of underserved...
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More COVID-19 related resources for parents and educators
Woodland Dignity Health has put together a guide for parents entitled “Emotional Health Survival Kit.” Please share the attachment with parents! Education resources, including mental health, for kids, families during coronavirus pandemic from ACEs Connection: https://www.acesconnection.com/g/yolo-county-ca-aces/blog/education-resources-including-mental-health-for-kids-families-during-coronavirus-pandemic The Creative Mom’s Guide to Learning at Home from ADDITUDE:...
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OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN: Soroptimist Live Your Dream program grants for $2,000
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women program has been helping women around the world since 1972. This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. Eligible applicants must: Be a woman with primary financial responsibility for herself and her dependents Attend an undergraduate degree program or vocational skills training program Live in Yolo County. The Soroptimist...
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Policymaker Education Day, Year 2!
The California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity (4CA) is hosting its second annual Policymaker Education Day in Sacramento on May 22nd, 2018 with guest speaker Assemblyman Dr. Joaquin Arambula! Policymaker Education Day is an opportunity for advocates from all over California to come and educate their policymakers about childhood adversity, the long-term consequences of childhood adversity on communities, and what they can do to help. Please register by April 30 at http://bit.do/peday...
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PREVENTION: A key solution to reducing ACEs
Bringing Baby Home Training of Trainers, Sacramento May 10-11, 2018 A friend of mine recently referred her grandchild and his pregnant wife to a Bringing Baby Home class, because she noticed that the wife had a horrible background of abuse and at times had difficulty functioning. What the grandmother noticed with this couple was a change in the family dynamics. The couple knows how to get along, the father is engaged in parenting, and the baby thriving. This is really starting at the root of...
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Program shows teachers how to see signs of childhood trauma [TheET.com]
When a child is acting out or not paying attention in school, it might not be because he or she is misbehaving. It might be because a parent was arrested the previous night. Teachers don't always know about the traumatic events a child experiences at home, but a new program being organized in Mercer County could give teachers notice when one of their students need to be handled with care. Andrea Darr, director of the West Virginia Center for Children's Justice spoke May 6 at Mercer County...
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Resilient Mindful Learner Summer Institute - For Educators. June 26, 27, & 28
Resilient Mindful Learner Summer Institute July 26, 27, & 28, 2016 Fullerton Arboretum Enhance your well-being and mindful presence Discover how to teach stress management skills to your students Help students elicit an optimal state for learning This three-day institute for educators has two aims: first, to provide stress management and mindfulness training to educators to be healthy role models for students and second, to train participants in simple stress management and attention...
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YCCA Parent Education Classes in Davis and West Sac!
YCCA is starting Nurturing Parenting Program Parent Education classes this fall in both Davis and West Sacramento! Both of these classes will be offered in English. Please share the attached flyers with parents who might be interested. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Ledesma at nancy.ledesma@yolocounty.org .
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YCOE, Foster and Homeless Education Collaborative (meets monthly)
COLLABORATIVE MEETING: Yolo County Office of Education, Foster and Homeless Education Collaborative (meets monthly) The purpose of the collaborative is to increase collaboration and communication while providing relevant information to support homeless and foster youth in Yolo County. Our goal is to share community resources, provide updates, facilitate training, and create a space for professional development. The first 15 minutes are held for introductions and organizations/program...
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Trauma-informed training sessions offered
Origins Training & Consulting is currently offering two trainings online: 1) The Basics is a 90-minute training that provides an overview of the key concepts behind a trauma-informed and resilience-building approaching 2) The Resilience Champion is a self-paced 6-week training for individuals and teams who want to apply the concepts from The Basics and lead their organizations or communities on the path to resilience. See the attached flyer for more details about both training...
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WEBINAR: Amplify Impact from National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation on 8/29
High-quality early childhood education (ECE) has an enormous positive impact on lifelong health, serving as a protective factor against adult disease and disability. Children who receive high-quality ECE stay in school longer and earn more income as adults, helping to close the income inequality gap. Yet parents sometimes struggle to access or pay for available programs, and only about 16% of children who were eligible for federal childcare subsidies in 2015 received them. Given the high...
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Spanish Diabetes Education
Dignity Health and the City of Woodland are offering FREE Spanish diabetes education meet-ups on the first Thursday of each month. Please see the attached flyers for more information. Please note that these workshops are only in Spanish.
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State of the State in California Education
We hope you can join us at this annual event presented by Dr. Patti Herrera. DATE: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 TIME: 9AM - 11AM LOCATION: Yolo County Office of Education 1280 Santa Anita Court, Ste 120 Woodland, CA 95776 Please see the attached flyer for more information Click on link to RSVP: https://yolocoe.k12oms.org/2495-177945
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Mapping the Link between Life Expectancy and Educational Opportunity
A new interactive map from Child Trends allows users to explore the link between life expectancy and high school educational opportunity for teenagers in neighborhoods across the United States. Life expectancy varies dramatically across neighborhoods in the United States: While teenagers in neighborhoods with the longest life expectancies can expect to live to age 91, teenagers in neighborhoods with the lowest life expectancy should expect to live just to age 70, on average. Child Trends’...
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Re: The 2016-2017 Yolo County Education and Equity Summit Series Presents: THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
Is there some link where I am supposed to register for this event, or is just saying that I'm going enough?
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Re: The 2016-2017 Yolo County Education and Equity Summit Series Presents: THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
Sue- Presentations are free and open to the public. Registration is needed to receive complimentary salad lunch. To register, please visit: www.ycoe.org/summit-series/register
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Re: Resilient Mindful Learner Summer Institute - For Educators. July 26, 27, & 28
I think the dates for this are actually in July.
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Re: Resilient Mindful Learner Summer Institute - For Educators. July 26, 27, & 28
yep, July 26-28th. I changed it. Thanks for clarifying, Jessica!
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Re: Trauma Informed Education Webinar
This looks like a informative event. Is there a link or info on how to participate?
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Re: Trauma Informed Education Webinar
Here is the link to directly sign up for this webinar To register for the webinar go here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.c.../5909722537973737986
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Re: PREVENTION: A key solution to reducing ACEs
Correction: dates of the training are May 17-18, 2018 in Sacramento. Thank you Carolyn
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Re: Policymaker Education Day, Year 2!
I would love to take some students to this!! Sent from my iPhone so please excuse any errors. > On Apr 9, 2018, at 6:48 PM, ACEsConnection < communitymanager@acesconnection.com > wrote: > >
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Re: Policymaker Education Day, Year 2!
Let me know what my next steps should be on this. Michelle Flowers530-979-7011 On Monday, April 9, 2018, 6:48:56 PM PDT, ACEsConnection < communitymanager@acesconnection.com > wrote: | == To reply by email, write above this line. == | | | | | Hello, Michelle Flowers: We're sending you this notification because you are following the blog and/or author below. New Blog Post | Title: Policymaker Education Day, Year 2! By: Gail Yen Community: Yolo County [CA] ACEs Connection | | The...
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Welcome to the NAEYC Virtual Institute!
Starting June 1, NAEYC will offer weekly presentations of content shared by NAEYC experts and a diverse group of presenters from all sectors of the industry - over 100 in total! Our presenters include policy experts, higher education faculty, school leaders, researchers and educators. While typically this type of content is only offered at NAEYC Professional Learning Institute, we are providing access to these presentations during the NAEYC Virtual Institute at no charge as our gift to you...
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WarmLine Family Resource Center Workshops and Activities
WarmLine was founded by and is staffed by parents who share the common experience of parenting a child with developmental delays or disabilities. WarmLine offers virtual events for families and parents as well as Special Education Workshops. Online registration is required for all WarmLine activities and workshops. For assistance, call WarmLine at 916-455-9500.
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Foster Youth and Homeless Services Collaborative Meetings; Racial disparities infographic; Policy brief on poverty
• Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program and Homeless Education Services Collaborative Meetings The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program and Homeless Education Services program at Yolo County Office of Ed hosts a monthly collaborative for networking, professional development, training opportunities, program updates, current work serving youth , and a place to share community strengths and needs. This is great opportunity to meet others doing similar work in various settings as well...
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PARENTING CLASSES: Foster & Kinship Care Education
Foster & Kinship Care Education offers many parenting classes for foster or adoptive caregivers, but birth parents can attend some as well. If you would like to know more about their excellent offerings, I encourage you to sign up for the listserv by contacting Cherie Shroeder at cherie@yolofostercare.com . Attached please find flyers for the following classes in December: Reparative Parenting Approach: Strategies for Changing a Child’s Challenging Behaviors (4 classes in December)...
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Free Teacher/Student Suicide Prevention training by LivingWorks
Did You Know? Middle and High school staff and students throughout CA are eligible to access LivingWorks Start at no cost , AB 1808 provides the funding to make this happen. Please share this information, if you: have or work with middle or high school students (qualifies for community service hours) know, are or work with middle or high school staff members To Enroll visit our Website: https://www.lwyouthsummit.com/access-training Select Student or Staff - the content is the same for each.