top of page
Take 5 header_edited.jpg

Take 5! is a monthly spotlight of promising practices happening at county offices of education throughout the state, rotating the five that are featured and the focus areas covered. The map coordinates with the location of the stories featured this month from across our state. You can view past bright spots by clicking the issues below.

2025 Spotlights

TS Jan 2025_edited.png

1. Creative Writing Used to Amplify Local Youth Perspectives From Juvenile Justice Center – Sonoma COE
 

2. Captivating Artwork Promotes 2025 Academic Decathlon – Sacramento COE

​

3. Community Partnership to Show Unified Support for Immigrant Families – Santa Cruz COE

​

4. Students Use AI to Help Farmers Maximize Crop Yields – Ventura COE

​

5. Black History Month: Supporting Black Students in Public Schools – San Diego COE

January 2025

T5 Feb 2025_edited.png

February 2025

1. Siskiyou Uses Podcast as a Way to Connect With Community – Siskiyou COE

 

2. Back 2 Work Puts Yciano on a Hero’s Redemption Arc – Butte COE

 

3. Free Workshop Strengthens Support for Students With Disabilities – Sacramento COE

 

4. Breaking Barriers: DHH Wrestling Team Makes Mark at National Deaf Wrestling Tournament - Orange CDE

 

5. Automotive Technology Students Jump-Start Their Careers – Riverside COE

T5 Mar 2025_edited.png

March 2025

  1. Multi-Agency Safe Schools Collaborative to Improve the Safety and Welfare of Youth – Trinity COE

  2. Launch of New Center for Language and Literacy to Address Critical Literacy Gaps Countywide – Yolo COE

  3. Black History Month Student Oratorical Contest to Showcase Skills and Celebrate the Contributions of Black Americans – Napa COE

  4. Alternative Education Offers Robust CTE Offering, Providing a Unique Opportunity for Growth and a Transformative Journey for Students – Kern COE

  5. Arts Month Feature: Artists in Residence, Court and Community Schools – Riverside COE

2024 Review

September 2024 Take 5 (Awards Edition) Small County Office of the Year (San Benito) Medium County Office of the Year (Humboldt) Large County Office of the Year (Santa Clara) Legacy (Merced) Educational Partner of the Year (Assemblywoman Megan Dahle (AD 01))

Take 5 092024_edited.png

April 2024 Take 5 Student Success (Shasta) Preparing Students for Growing Cybersecurity Field (Sacramento) Youth Suicide Prevention (San Joaquin) Student Scholarships/University Community (Merced) Resource Library for Challenging Topics (San Diego)

T5 April 24_edited.png

February 2024 Take 5 1. Schools as Centers of Wellness (Del Norte) 2. Youth Climate Ambassadors (San Mateo) 3. Love for Literacy (San Bernardino) 4. Job Skills for Students with Disabilities (Ventura) 5. Administrators of AI and Innovation (Orange)

T5 Feb 24_edited.png
T5 May 24_edited.png

May 2024 Take 5 1. California Multi-Tiered System of Support (Orange & Butte) 2. Preparing Students for Growing Cybersecurity Field (Lake) 3. Foster Youth (Placer) 4. Equity and Wellbeing (Los Angeles) 5. Alternative Education/Social Emotional Learning (Riverside)

March 2024 Take 5 (Arts Edition) Special Edition: Arts Education Month Art and Environment Education Camp (Mariposa) Trauma-Informed Arts Educators (Butte) Counties on the Move 2024: Expanding Access to Arts Education for All Students

T5 Jan 24_edited.png

January 2024 Take 5 1. Schools as Centers of Wellness Supporting Mental Health Services in Schools 2. Vocational Training to Integrate 3. Students with Disabilities into Careers and Society 4. College and Career Ready: OC Sophomore Pursues AI-powered Solution to Wildfires 5. Understanding COE Role in Juvenile Court and County Office-Operated Community Schools

bottom of page