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2024 History Day
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Grades 4-12
History Day is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to research and prepare papers, exhibits, posters, performances, and documentaries on an annual historical theme. Students learn to be historical detectives and sharpen their skills as writers, artists, and performers.
History Day Teachers/Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • 3:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting • https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/5925700480
Intent to Participate Due: Friday, October 4, 2024
Registration Payment Deadline: Monday, January 20, 2025
Registration: http://kern.k12oms.org/1513-250641
Websites locked for judging: Friday, February 7, 2025
Historical Papers Due: Friday, February 7, 2025
Competition Day: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Larry E Reider Education Center — 2000 K Street, Bakersfield |
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Date / Time / Location 03/1/25 Larry E. Reider Building - 2000 K St. Bakersfield Ca. 93301 |
| Cost $50 Per Student Entry fee is due at time of registration packet |
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Contact Info zasafi@kern.org 661-636-4240 |
| Register http://kern.k12oms.org/1513-250641 |
Coordinator(s)
Zack Safi
zasafi@kern.org (661) 636-4240 |
Academic Advising Network Meeting
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The Academic Advising Network will support professional learning opportunities to enhance advisors’ skills and knowledge of academic advising, related to their position. |
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Date / Time / Location 09/19/2024 | 10/17/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 03/13/2025 | 04/10/2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm KCSOS - Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 204 2000 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost Free |
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Contact Info limartinez@kern.org 661-636-4232 |
| Who Will Benefit High School academic advisors and counselors. |
| Register https://kern.k12oms.org/2733-249545 |
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Coordinator(s)
Janeyle Thomas
jathomas@kern.org (661) 636-4623
Kierstin Webb
kiwebb@kern.org (661) 636-4556 |
Academic Decathlon
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Kern County’s brightest minds annually clash at the annual Academic Decathlon, long referred to as the ‘Super Bowl’ of local scholastic competitions. High school teams face off in twn categories of the competition over two days — Speech, interviews, essays, mathematics, economics, science, music, art, social science and literature.
An “Oral Super Quiz” also takes place as part of the event. It’s a pressure-packed 90-minutes of excitement, run like a TV quiz show. Team members have ten seconds to collaborate and answer each question. Running totals are displayed on large, visible flip cards, bringing about enthusiastic reactions from the audience.
Academic Decathlon Coaches Meeting
Thursday, August 29, 2024 • 4:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting • https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/3532714515
Academic Decathlon Online Essay
Monday, January 13, 2025
Virtual Competition • Link will be provided prior to event
Academic Decathlon Interview Day
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Virtual Competition • Link will be provided prior to event
Academic Decathlon Online Objective Testing
January 29, 2025
Virtual Competition • Link will be provided prior to event
Academic Decathlon Speech & Super Quiz
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Stockdale High School, Bakersfield
https://kern.org/student-events/miscellaneous/academic-decathlon/ |
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Date / Time / Location 02/01/2025 Stockdale High School |
| Cost $850.00 |
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Contact Info gelieske@kern.org 661-636-4404 |
| Register https://kern.k12oms.org/1513-251459 |
Coordinator(s)
Gena Lieske
gelieske@kern.org (661) 636-4563
Zack Safi
zasafi@kern.org (661) 636-4240 |
Administrative Champions for Students with Disabilities
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Join 21CSLA as we provide professional learning sessions designed specifically for school site administrators/designees who desire to become champions for students with disabilities. In these sessions, you will gain practical strategies and tools to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all learners. Coaching is available for those interested. |
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Date / Time / Location April 3, 2025 and April 9, 2025 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Lamont Elementary School District 7915 Burgundy Avenue Lamont, CA 93241 |
| Cost Free |
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Contact Info karuelas@kern.org 661-636-4165 |
Who Will Benefit    |
| Includes Book and additional materials |
| Register http://kern.k12oms.org/1500-262019 |
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Coordinator(s)
Stephanie Trickey
sttrickey@kern.org 661-636-4643
Melvin Thomas
methomas@kern.org (661) 636-4525 
Jonathan Gage
jogage@kern.org (661) 636-4841 |
Administrators Professional Learning Series (CCSPP Grantees)
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The Administrator's Professional Learning Series aims to develop skills in collaborative leadership by fostering effective teams, building a shared vision, and managing conflicts constructively. It promotes continuous improvement, reflective practices, and the application of improvement processes. Additionally, it focuses on reimagining change implementation by integrating the California Community Schools Framework, engaging stakeholders, and leveraging community partnerships to support holistic student development.
Administrators Professional Learning Series (CCSPP Grantees) Flyer |
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Date / Time / Location 9/27/2024 | 2/19/2025 | 4/9/2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am Virtual |
| Cost Free |
| Who Will Benefit Site Administrators, Principals, Vice Principals |
| Register http://kern.k12oms.org/1503-252856 |
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Coordinator(s)
Octavio Patiño
ocpatino@kern.org 661-636-4049 |
Aggression Replacement Training Booster Training
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In controlled research studies, programs like Aggression Replacement Training have been shown to be effective in increasing students’ pro-social skills and decreasing behavioral problems, but only if the program is conducted with FIDELITY - that is, as it was designed.
During this meeting, we will be talking about fidelity to the A.R.T. program - what fidelity looks like, how we measure it, and how we know we are maintaining it, so that we get the best possible outcomes for our program.
Flyer: APPROVED Flyer - Aggression Replacement Training (A.R.T.) Booster 1-24-2025.pdf |
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Date / Time / Location 1/24/2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm KCSOS-Larry E. Reider Education Center 2000 K Street - 2nd Floor, Room 201 Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event. |
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Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
| Who Will Benefit All A.R.T. trained facilitators who were trained by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office since 2020 and have facilitated a minimum of one ART group with students. |
| Includes A.R.T. materials will be provided to all facilitators that pre-register to attend. |
| Register http://kern.k12oms.org/1515-250982 |
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Coordinator(s)
Jeffrey Coggan
jecoggan@kern.org (661) 852-5660 |
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.
Flyer: APPROVED Flyer - ASIST - March 12-13, 2025.pdf
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Date / Time / Location 3/12/2025 - 3/13/2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm KCSOS - City Centre 1300 17th Street - Rooms 1C and 1D Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $250.00 per individual |
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Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
| Who Will Benefit School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Mental Health Professionals |
| Includes ASIST material kits. Lunch is on your own. |
| Register http://kern.k12oms.org/1515-250990 |
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Coordinator(s)
Jeffrey Coggan
jecoggan@kern.org (661) 852-5660 |
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.
Flyer: APPROVED Flyer - ASIST - April 23-24, 2025.pdf |
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Date / Time / Location 4/23/2025 - 4/24/2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm KCSOS - City Centre 1300 17th Street - Rooms 1C and 1D Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Cost $250.00 per individual |
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Contact Info jecoggan@kern.org 661-636-4025 |
| Who Will Benefit School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Mental Health Professionals |
| Includes ASIST material kits. Lunch is on your own. |
| Register http://kern.k12oms.org/1515-250991 |
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Coordinator(s)
Jeffrey Coggan
jecoggan@kern.org (661) 852-5660 |
AUHSD Community Schools Leading & Learning Visits
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Don’t miss this chance to be part of an impactful learning experience!
Discover essential strategies and build meaningful partnerships to develop thriving community schools. This event is a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with fellow educators and leaders.
AUHSD Community Schools Leading & Learning Visits Flyer |
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Date / Time / Location 2/19/25 OR 4/16/25 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Anaheim Union High School District |
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Contact Info erpineda@kern.org 661-636-4026 |
| Includes Email erpineda@kern.org for more information |
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Coordinator(s)
Ericka Pineda
erpineda@kern.org 661-636-4026 |
Bank of America Speech Contest
Sponsored and judged by Bank of America employees, students in grades four through six have to write an essay on the same given theme. The best essayists in the preliminary competition
deliver their essays as a speech in their grade levels.
Essays Due
Friday, April 4, 2025
Speech Competition
Thursday, May 1, 2025 |
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Date / Time / Location 05/01/2025 6:30 pm Larry E Reider Education Center — 2000 K Street, Bakersfield CA 93301 |
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Contact Info rymurry@kern.org 661-636-4420 |
| Register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQea3bUmknfYvDzau-HxP6KPBw5-4G6wirDMOEq_3vDfUb-A/viewform |
Coordinator(s)
Ryan Murry
rymurry@kern.org 661-636-4420 |