In this episode, Superintendent Scott Kuykendall is joined by Ceres Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Denise Wickham to discuss strategies and initiatives to improve school attendance. #EveryDayCounts #WeAreStanCOE #EducationPodcast

Technology support for schools is not top of mind as most of us think all is well as long as the email server is working and hackers haven't taken over the website. Yet, even when it comes to Information Technology, much more is happening. Listen to Superintendent Kuykendall's conversation with Technology Division Director Burt Lo and learn more.

One day a month, the Leadership Academy program brings high school juniors and seniors together to better understand career opportunities in Stanislaus County. Join Superintendent Scott Kuykendall as he talks with Erikka Perry, Youth Programs Coordinator at SCOE, and Leadership Academy alumni Micaela Meyer about the program's impact on students.

Apply for the program here -> https://www.stancoe.org/LeadershipAcademy

Babies are born ready to learn, and their brains develop through experiences. Children learn best by actively engaging with the environment, and trying many different activities. Join Superintendent Scott Kuykendall as he talks with Executive Director of Child and Family Services Tony Jordan about early childhood education, supporting parents, and developing the professionals who work with them.

Teachers are not the only people who have an impact on students. Para educators, sign language interpreters, speech pathologists, and nurses help students daily. Join Superintendent Scott Kuykendall as he talks with Assistant Superintendent Sarah Grantano about specialty careers working with children and the opportunities available at SCOE.

SCOE Special Education provides direct and indirect support services for students with special needs and their families throughout the county. Listen to Sarah Grantano and Saundra Day from the Special Education Division, share how specialized services are provided to students from birth to age 22.

March is Youth Arts Month. Engagement in the arts enables students to develop alternative ways to express ideas that support academic success. Listen to Amy Bultena, Project Coordinator, VAPA, STEAM, share how art is being integrated into classrooms.

In this episode, we wrap up the two-part Seity Health series & learn about the Lifeguard initiative at SCOE. Tune in to hear about how Seity Health works and how educators are using it to control the climate of their classrooms. 

Check out how SCOE is addressing student mental health and teacher burnout in this two-part podcast series. Learn about Seity Health and the Lifeguard Initiative at SCOE.