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However, this year multiple counties have experienced this tragedy including Napa, Mendocino, Sonoma, Butte and Yuba. More than 40 people lost their lives and close to 8,000 structures were destroyed.
Since Lake County has such experience with the large-scale fires, a lot of damage was avoided due to our experience with this situation. Many of us even had bags and valuables pre packed. Our pre-packedout to the families that lost their lives, homes and possession during these fires.
We the students and staff of Carlé would like to offer a huge thank you to Woodland College and its entire staff.
On Oct. 25 Carlé students were given a tour of this wonderful college. During this tour students were given the opportunity to see the wonderful Aromas Café run by Chef Robert Cabreros.
We then continued on to the library led by the unique and special Kandice Goodman who is one the sweetest people alive.
Ms. Goodman told us we could use the library to study and offered us the opportunity to apply for library cards. We then sat down and listened to an inspiring presentation by Bruno Sabatier.
Following that we listened to an opportunity offered by Charlotte Lee, who is a lead tutor at the college. Ms. Lee explained to us about the special tutoring programs for student who need assistance available at the college.
Finally, we revisited Aromas Café to listen to six college students – all but one a Carlé graduate – speak about their experiences in college and the benefits it offers.
The students who spoke to and with us were Jose Pelaez, Danielle Stennet, Trevor Giovacchini, Brianna Legg, Nicholas Kieffer and Emily Simmons. Thank you for your deep and moving words.
“The college was a very fun and informative experience,” Carlé student Jaime Miller said. “The Woodland College staff broke down the information very clearly. I felt it was individualized. We visited classrooms and met new people to help us get started with college.”
I then asked Miller what her favorite part of visiting the college was and she responded, “My favorite part was eating the delicious food that was made for us.”
We cannot show our appreciation enough. As a thank you to all these wonderful people that helped Carlé with getting started at college, Carlé ’s SBE program will be designing each of these helpers plaques to show our thanks.
Totes for Teens is an organization run by Cheri Johnson that assists teens in need by providing them with essential supplies such as hand-knitted hats, school supplies, sleeping bags and much more.
Because of the recent fires Totes for Teens is going above and beyond, helping not just students of Konocti Unified and Lake County but many students of the counties affected by the fires.
Due to Totes For Teens’ constant support of Carlé we are making each of these dedicated people coffee mugs designed and pressed by students of Carlé themselves. Thank you Totes for Teens for all you do for students and the community.
A Lake County rock contest sponsored by Carol Lynn Anderson has come to a conclusion. The first place winner was Remy McCosker, second place was Katie West and third place was Cheryl Johns. Each of these people received a plaque designed by Carlé ’s SBE program students.
Amanda Guyette, Sally Brown and Christy Clerk Jennings will receive a mug designed by Carlé’s SBE program students for their submissions as well. Congratulations to the winners we feel this is a wonderful program that really brings hope and joy to our community.
DJ’s Pizza held a fundraiser for Carlé on Oct. 11. We truly appreciate what this business does for Carlé and many other schools in our district. In addition to this fundraiser DJ’s donates to us a free pizza every week to give to our student of the week.
As promised in the last article, here are the results of the student council election: The president is David Bejar, vice president is Ray Azevedo, treasurer is Abebreanna Gonzales, secretary is Teagan Tompioner and, finally, activities director is Tarah Denson. Additionally Cindy Ramirez and Caiden Harvey are student council representatives.
Congratulations to all and we hope that you sponsor some great activities this year. Student council will sponsor our annual Harvest Fest which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Lots of activities are planned and details will be in the next article.
Nicholas Phipps is a student at Carlé Continuation High School.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – In response to the growing need for special education teachers, the Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Lake County Office of Education (LCOE) have teamed up with the North Coast School of Education, or NCSOE, to offer a two-year credential program for mild-to-moderate special education.
The “Be A Teacher” Intern Program allows people to work during the day while attending evening classes for their credential.
“We are looking for prospective teachers who are committed to Lake and Mendocino counties. We hope to grow our own teachers,” said Lake County Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg.
Mendocino County Associate Superintendent Paul Joens-Poulton added, “People who want steady employment with competitive salary and benefits, a family-friendly schedule, and the opportunity to do fulfilling work with special needs children should seriously consider enrolling in this program.”
He noted that it is a pilot program, so if it gets enough enrollment, it will continue. “I hope we can not only continue, but grow the program to offer additional credentials in the future,” he said.
Those enrolled in the NCSOE program are required to work as paid interns for local school districts with students who have special needs under a provisional credential, and take classes two nights a week plus some online classes to obtain their credential.
“We are deeply invested in building certified teachers from within our community to meet the needs of local schools. Interns in this program will have the opportunity to invest both in themselves and in their community while working and serving our region's children,” said NCSOE Program Coordinator Jamie Buckner-Bridges said.
She continued, “Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and have passed the CBEST by the time the program begins in late January.”
Informational meetings about the program are scheduled in Ukiah, Fort Bragg and Lakeport as follows.
Mendocino County Office of Education
- Oct. 25, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Nov. 2, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Nov. 9, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Fort Bragg High School
- Nov. 13, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Lake County Office of Education
- Nov. 14, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Nov. 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Those interested in registering for one of the sessions can do so online at https://goo.gl/HmrTLX.
California employs more than 300,000 teachers to educate its 6.3 million students, more 700,000 of whom are students with disabilities who receive special education services.
According to www.kidsdata.org, in 2015 Mendocino County served approximately 1,500 students enrolled in special education programs, while Lake County served approximately 1,100.
Both districts, like others around the state and the nation, currently have openings for special education teachers.
The day-to-day work of a special education teacher includes working with students individually or in small groups to provide additional support according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
The special education teacher provides specially designed instruction and related services to meet the unique needs of students whose educational requirements cannot be met by simply modifying the regular instructional program.
Related services often include coordinating resources for students, and working with families and general education teachers to facilitate completion of the students’ IEP requirements.
With the closing of Dominican University’s Ukiah Campus last year, students interested in obtaining a teaching credential must either complete coursework entirely online or travel to Sonoma County for the closest in-person classes.
The program is structured with an initial “Framework” session that allows students to complete prerequisites. Then, they must work as interns while completing two years of instruction to obtain the special education credential.
“We’ve priced the program to be affordable,” said Buckner-Bridges. “There is a non-refundable $250 application fee. The Framework session is $1,050 and each full year of instruction is $4,700. These rates are really competitive among teacher credentialing programs because we’re not in this to make money, we are in this to serve our community and build our local workforce.”
Buckner-Bridges hopes those interested in a mid-career change, those returning to the workforce after raising children, or college graduates who have struggled to find work might be interested in enrolling in the program.
Superintendent Falkenberg reminded those who may be interested that, “as a teacher, you have the ability and responsibility to positively impact our communities, our counties, and our world.”
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This conference, titled “Autism: What Works? Evidence-Based Practices Across the Lifespan,” is a collaborative effort by the Mendocino, Lake and Humboldt County Offices of Education, the Redwood Coast Regional Center and local family resource centers.
“We’re so pleased to be able to offer these incredible speakers locally. Dr. Aubyn Stahmer from the U.C. Davis MIND Institute is an autism researcher who focuses on helping community providers like teachers and therapists support children with autism and their families. Patty Schetter, MA, DCBA, is the author of Learning the R.O.P.E.S. for Improved Executive Function and The Autism Program Development and Review Protocol. And Jo-Anne Matteo, MS, CCC-SLP, is a senior consultant and trainer with Pyramid Educational Consultants. They’ll provide practical, proven ways to help people who work with children who have autism,” said Barbara Bloom, director of the Mendocino County Office of Education Special Education Local Plan Area.
The workshop is part of the ongoing education provided by the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network, or CAPTAIN, and it will include seven evidence-based interventions for autism.
The cost of the conference is $30, which includes lunch and materials.
Registration opens at 8 a.m.
For questions and registration information, call 707-467-5166 or register online at http://mcoe.k12oms.org/1709-139310.
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The goal of the event was to bring together educators, workforce development specialists and other student support agencies to create pathways for adult students to transition from education or training programs to jobs.
The event focused on careers in three industry sectors, business, construction and trades, and health care.
Employers from each industry sector attended a Workforce Connection session, where they were able to talk about education and training needs for their companies. Event participants used information from employers to inform their afternoon work, which consisted of mapping all education, workforce and support services available to adults to prepare them for jobs. The participants then used the asset maps to identify gaps, priorities for future work and create action plans.
“This event is all about connecting the agencies and programs that exist in our community so that students can more easily navigate the system and get better jobs,” said Judy Harwood, Director of MLACE and event organizer. “Each of our agencies do excellent work in our individual areas of expertise,” she explained “our English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers are great at teaching English, our sustainable tech program at Mendocino College is good at training students to install solar panels and electrical systems. However, it would be to all of our advantage for all of these organizations to be connected to one another and to employers in order for students to move from that beginning ESL class through a College Certificate program and into a job that will provide a better life for their families and themselves.”
MLACE, the organization that co-planned the event is a consortium of adult education providers that includes Mendocino College, Lake County Office of Education, Mendocino County Office of Education, and Ukiah, Anderson Valley, Kelseyville, Round Valley, Ft. Bragg and Willits Unified School Districts. The consortium plans on using the asset maps and identified priorities to help guide their work going forward. “We hope that this is just a first step to start working together with our larger community towards common goals”, said Debra Polak, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at Mendocino College and MLACE member. “MLACE has been doing great work towards breaking down historical and institutional boundaries to create seamless pathways for our students, we are excited to bring more agencies into this effort and build on what we have started.”
For more information about MLACE or the Curriculum to Career Summit, please contact Judith Harwood Director of MLACE by calling 707-468-1015 or e-mailing