The OUSD Board meets, Measure G and Measure G1 commissions, the ACOE science fair, and Aurum Prep has an ice cream social, all that and more with links below, please read share and get involved
This Week
5/21 6:30 PM Measure G Parcel Tax Independent Citizens Oversight Committee
5/22 6:05 PM Measure G1 – Districtwide Teacher Retention and Middle School Improvement Act Oversight Commission
5/23 4:00 PM Board of Education
5/24 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Alameda County Computer Science Fair CSU East Bay Student Union
5/26 1:00 PM – 3PM Aurum Prep Ice Cream Social
Further Out
5/29 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Aurum Prep Info Night! Join Us!
6/9 2pm -4pm Black Panther Lives – Wakanda STEM Equity Outreach
Opportunities / Funding for Educators and Youth
Nomination for 2018 Mayor’s “Fulfilling the Promise” Teaching Award
Agency by Design Teacher Fellow Applications Now Open!
How you can help
Help ICS survive the OUSD budget cuts
Ms. Zissis, from Sankofa Elementary, needs iPads for her speech students
Wondering how to support students and staff through the OUSD #budget cuts?
Help out ICS, Sankofa, or other youth being affected by budget cuts
This Week
5/21 6:30 PM Measure G Parcel Tax Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, KDOL TV Studio, B-237, Met West High School Entrance, 314 East 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2291
5/22 6:05 PM Measure G1 – Districtwide Teacher Retention and Middle School Improvement Act Oversight Commission, KDOL TV Studio, B-237, Met West High School Entrance, 314 East 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2291 Special Meeting
5/23 4:00 PM Board of Education, The Great Room, LaEscuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606-2291
5/24 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Alameda County Computer Science Fair CSU East Bay Student Union
The Alameda County Office of Education, in partnership with CSU East Bay, invite you to the first annual Computer Science Fair.
- Showcasing student computing products and learning
- Creating pathways to higher education
- Connecting students to more learning opportunities in computer science
- Showcase of learning
Students are encouraged to attend with their teachers and classes to demo the computational artifacts created in their computer science classes and clubs during the 2017-18 school year.
Students will have a chance to connect with CSU CS Students and their faculty, learn about computing careers and meet CS professionals and companies.
5/26 1:00 PM – 3PM Aurum Prep Ice Cream Social
Hello Oakland families,
Aurum Preparatory Academy invites you to their new campus at the Acts full of Gospel Church!
Join the family fun, learn about the campus and enjoy some Ice Cream! Location: Acts Full Gospel 1034 66th Avenue, 94621
Further Out
5/29 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Aurum Prep Info Night! Join Us! Would you like to learn more about Aurum Prep? Join us at one of our Parent Information Sessions! Meet the Aurum Prep Team and learn more about the school! Location: 81st Avenue Library 1021 81st Avenue
Dates and Times
Tuesday, May 29th 5:30 – 7 pm
Tuesday, June 12th 5:45 – 7 pm
Tuesday, June 26th 5:30 – 7 pm
6/9 2pm -4pm Black Panther Lives – Wakanda STEM Equity Outreach Please join #OakSci & the community for a FREE community dialogue exploring STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math) as a catalyst for advancing social equity & justice! Location: Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland, California 94618 #ScienceJustice #MarginSci #BlackAndSTEM #WOCinSTEM
Opportunities / Funding for Educators and Youth
Nomination for 2018 Mayor’s “Fulfilling the Promise” Teaching Award The Oakland Mayor’s “Fulfilling the Promise” Teaching Award recognizes and honors Oakland teachers who demonstrate a deep commitment to engaging with the broader school community and creating a college-going culture in their classroom and school. The Mayor will honor three teachers, one primary (Pre-K -5th grade), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12).
The award is available to teachers who teach in both district and charter schools. Teachers must have taught for at least two years.
Registration Is Required For These Trainings. Please Use The Links Below:
How to Read the IEP April 9, 2018
Learn how to read and understand an Individual Education Program (IEP). We will go over the sections on California’s IEP Form so you know what to make sure is complete and where to focus.
Behavior & Mental Health June 11, 2018
When behavior interferes with learning: connecting the dots between disability and mental health needs at school
LOCATION:
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline Street (between Tremont and Woolsey Streets at the Ashby BART Station)
Berkeley, CA 94703
DATES/TIMES:
2nd Monday Evenings (6-8:30 pm)
May 22
June 26
NEW: Special Education Topic Series
2nd Monday evenings (6-8:30 pm)
April 9, How to Read An IEP
June 11, Behavioral Support and Mental Health
| Agency by Design Teacher Fellow Applications Now Open!
Agency by Design Oakland is gathering a 2018-19 cohort of Oakland educators to participate in a professional learning community focused on learner-centered practice through maker-centered learning. The core of the experience is teacher action research, in which educators lead their own inquiry cycles, dependent on their interests and students’ needs. Fellows will gain an understanding of how to design for the development of agency. Because these practices are relevant, adaptable, and powerful for all grade levels and disciplines, fellows need not teach in any sort of “maker” classroom. Beginning June 2018 and concluding May 2019, the Agency by Design Oakland fellowship is open to all Oakland public school educators, both district and charter, along with a limited number of Oakland private school educator spots. All applications are due by 5pm on Sunday, May 13; accepted applicants will be notified by Friday, May 25th. Find out more and apply HERE. |
Join Agency by Design Oakland in conversations with Oakland Fellows. Experience how teacher action research into Maker-Centered Learning is transforming classrooms and schools in Oakland. Breakfast will be served, followed by an engaging morning of interactive presentations, ignite talks, and hands-on workshops. More information HERE.
How you can help
Help ICS survive the OUSD budget cuts Oakland Unified is facing another enormous budget shortfall. District level budget cuts are being shouldered by teachers and families, with each school being asked to cut on average $120 per student. What this means for many schools is an IMMEDIATE LOSS of after-school programs, support staff, access to technology, field trips, and many of the enrichment activities that make their schooling experience enjoyable and equitable. At schools in Oakland’s wealthier neighborhoods, these cuts will be offset by parent donations and annual fundraisers that bring in an average of $300,000 per year. At flatland schools, populated predominantly by students of color, these cuts will be felt by teachers and children, and they will be felt deeply. Please click here to help.
Ms. Zissis, from Sankofa Elementary, needs iPads for her speech students. An iPad would be a great supplemental therapy tool. Learn more about similar projects from Oakland teachers that still need funding. GO will match your contribution!
Wondering how to support students and staff through the OUSD #budget cuts? Here are 5 ways — from donating school supplies to staying engaged!