Families - join us for the annual SCICON and Circle J Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 14. The morning bird count will be held at SCICON beginning at 8:00 a.m. The afternoon count will be held at the Circle J-Norris Ranch beginning at 1:30 p.m.

High school students — are you interested in working outdoors on a habitat restoration project? Would you like to get paid for your work? Consider applying for the Circle J-Norris Ranch winter internship, January 6-9, 2026. Apply today at https://t.co/eIGUFP1cQ3.

TCOE is launching a pilot course from the California Collaborative for Learning Acceleration where educators can earn one unit of credit from the University of the Pacific by participating in professional development. Registration is limited. Visit https://t.co/BNvo9ylWCr.

Teachers (grades 6-12) and administrators, join us Jan. 22 for a workshop on supporting long term English learners in math. We'll explore strategies to make math more accessible, while learning to integrate ELD standards into math lessons. Register at https://t.co/N3JcGfR3tr.

Parents of children who may have a disability can find help by calling the Tulare County Office of Education. Special education services and programs are available for children with disabilities from birth through 21. Call the Child Find Project at 559-730-2910, ext. 5125.

Are you ready to become an administrator? TCOE's iLead Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program can get you there! We're proud to announce that iLead will offer a virtual option in Fall 2026. Attend an upcoming info meeting by visiting https://t.co/zQH7GKxN3g.

TCOE's School Safety Program is hosting its Threat Assessment Trainings next month. Registration is now open for the two-day training, which features updated 2025 protocols. The Level 1 Threat Assessment training will be held Dec. 11. Register at https://t.co/uvUCtrKQFj.

Join the Community Advisory Committee for its meeting Nov. 13. TCOE's Ron Pekarek will be the presenter on "How Can Teachers Support Students with Autism in the Classroom?" To join via Zoom, find the link at https://t.co/bNi48yMBnr under “Meeting Topics/Zoom Links.”

Teachers - the Tulare County Farm Bureau is inviting students to create artwork for its annual Student Art Calendar. This year's theme is "Tulare County Agriculture...Strong Roots, Bright Future!" Artwork is due Feb. 17, 2026. Access the entry form at: https://t.co/HvVSgHN0V7.

Educators — don't miss the early bird registration rate for our Best Results for English Learners conference. The full-day training will feature Dr. Elsa Billings and Dr. Mary Schmida of WestEd's Quality Teaching for English Learners. Register today at https://t.co/bM3F07Ucor.

Tickets are now available for the Theatre Company's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! The production will be performed four times November 20-22 at Rotary Theater in Visalia. To purchase tickets, visit https://t.co/M2OF5pGTOc. Don't miss it!

On Wed., Nov. 5, TCOE Parent Liaisons will facilitate a parent training session in English about dyslexia. A Spanish presentation will be held the following week on Nov. 12. The trainings will be held 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. Parents can attend in in three locations.

Middle and high school activity advisors — if you missed our training but still want to participate in the Step Up Youth Challenge, plan to attend the Youth Challenge November 19 or 20 at McDermont X in Lindsay. To register, visit https://t.co/2Bhg3c1tNu.

The anual California Collaborative for Learning Acceleration Summit is coming Jan. 29–30, 2026! This hybrid event is dedicated to reimagining classroom instruction and accelerating student learning in math, literacy, and language development. Register at https://t.co/79EtTSPPoY.

Families, mark your calendars for Oct. 25 to attend the annual Tulare County Red Ribbon Celebration! The event will be held 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at TCOE’s Doe Avenue Complex (7000 W. Doe Ave., Visalia). Plenty of fun activities and entertainment, and available food options!

Tickets are now on sale for shows of The War of the Worlds on October 24 and 25! Audiences will experience a planetarium show, One Day on Mars, followed by a fully immersive retelling of the infamous radio drama, The War of the Worlds. For tickets, visit https://t.co/M2OF5pGlYE.

Parents of children with special needs - TCOE's Parent Liaisons are offering "Writing a Parent Report" on October 15 (English) and October 22 (Spanish). These trainings will help you document your concerns for your next IEP meeting to improve communications with your school.

School social workers and counselors — join us at our fall in-service Oct. 24! We're delighted to welcome Dr. Felipe Mercado of Fresno State to present "Rethinking Education Together," a blueprint for transforming schools into healing spaces. Register at https://t.co/ywrrbwuIBp.

Registration is now open for Foster & Homeless Youth Education Services’ annual Education Summit. The free event will be held on November 20. The keynote speakers are Dee Hankins and Cynthia Johnson. A variety of breakouts will also be offered. Visit https://t.co/Hm65tyS3nA.

Join the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for its October meeting on October 9. TCOE's Jennifer Reimer will be the presenter on "The High School Transition-Planning Process." To join via Zoom, find the meeting link at https://t.co/bNi48yMBnr under “Meeting Topics/Zoom Links.”