PCOE

Curriculum and Instruction
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Introduction

The goal of the Placer County Office of Education's Curriculum and Instruction department is to work together with teachers and administrators to provide a comprehensive, systematic, rigorous and relevant education to all students in Placer County. Our department provides professional development around the implementation of content standards curriculum, English language development, professional learning communities, multi-tiered systems of support, coaching and more.

Our comprehensive approach to professional development includes professional development training, lesson study, and coaching. Additionally, the Curriculum and Instruction department provideds a system of support for schools and Districts which includes content expertise, continuous improvement facilitation and implementation support.

Voices from the Field

Educational Leadership in Action: PCOE shares voices from the field with The Center for Teaching & Learning at WestEd. Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Jennifer Hicks shares lessons learned amid COVID-19 in supporting concurrent learning strategies to engage students in the classroom and at home.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElFvt15KzKw

Announcements

COVID-19 COMMUNITY MITIGATION

FALL 2020

In light of COVID-19 developments, PCOE implemented community mitigation measures to ensure the safety of students and staff. Offices are open to the public by appointment only.

Workshops/Training POSTPONED

FALL 2020

Professional development trainings/workshops, events and gatherings will be moved to online platforms, postponed and/or cancelled through September due to COVID-19 community mitigation measures.

Assessment and Accountability

PCOE’s Curriculum and Instruction department supports districts in accountability and continuous improvement systems to meet the needs of each district’s diverse student population. Through a system of support, PCOE can support districts in the state and federal accountability areas such as, Dashboard, Differentiated Assistance, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), Title I, Title III, Federal Program Monitoring, California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), Williams Act, etc. Supports include, but are not limited to, professional development, technical assistance, resources, and liaison between the district and the California Department of Education (CDE).

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Content Areas

The PCOE Curriculum and Instruction department works with teachers and administrators to provide a comprehensive, systematic, rigorous and relevant education to all students in Placer County.

Our department provides professional development around the implementation of content standards, English language development, curriculum implementation, professional learning communities, multi-tiered system of support, coaching and more.

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Professional Learning

PCOE provides a comprehensive approach to professional learning including opportunities for training, coaching and lesson study. PCOE currently supports schools, districts and county offices of education.

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FAQ's

NOT SURE OF YOUR DISTRICT OR THE SCHOOLS LOCATED IN YOUR DISTRICT?

Our What's My District App will assist you by matching your address to your district. Once your district appears on the map below, you can find the district schools and contact information for school Board of Trustees, Administrative contact information, in addition to school district websites links.

Where Do I sign up for training and professional development.

Visit PCOE's Training and Professional Development site to learn about upcoming curriculum, dates and registration information.