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2024 EMBRACE Kern Equity Symposium

We'd like to invite you to the 2024 EMBRACE Equity Symposium, which will take place on November 13th and 14th at the Bakersfield Convention Center. This two-day event will be our fourth annual symposium, packed with inspiring keynote speakers and breakout sessions. We invite you to gain invaluable knowledge and insights into best practices for equitable education. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and make a positive impact in the classroom.
A big thank you to our sponsor, 21st Century CSLA! Their generous sponsorship will once again enable us to offer this event to all participants free of charge.
Date / Time / Location
11/13/24, 11/14/24
8:00am - 3:00pm
Bakersfield Convention Center
Cost
Free! Thanks to our sponsor 21st Century CSLA
Contact Info
crgilbertson@kern.org
661-636-4563
Includes
Continental Breakfast and Lunch
Register
https://kern.k12oms.org/2734-249197

2024 History Day

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
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
Contact Info
zasafi@kern.org
661-636-4240
Register
http://kern.k12oms.org/1513-250641
Coordinator(s)
Zack Safi
Zack Safi
zasafi@kern.org
(661) 636-4240

21st Century Learning & Educational Tech

Attend our "21st Century Learning" workshop to explore how technology transforms education. Discover innovative strategies and tools that enhance teaching and learning, preparing students for future success in a rapidly evolving digital world.   21st Century Learning & Educational Tech Flyer
Date / Time / Location
10/24/24
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Larry E. Reider Building Room #204
Cost
$150.00
Contact Info
crgilbertson@kern.org
661-636-4563
Register
http://kern.k12oms.org/1 726-253325
Coordinator(s)
Zack Safi
Zack Safi
zasafi@kern.org
(661) 636-4240

Academic Decathlon

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/
Date / Time / Location
02/01/2025
Stockdale High School
Cost
$850.00
Contact Info
gelieske@kern.org
661-636-4404
Register
https://kern.k12oms.org/1513-251459
Coordinator(s)
Gena Lieske
Gena Lieske
gelieske@kern.org
(661) 636-4563

Zack Safi
Zack Safi
zasafi@kern.org
(661) 636-4240

Accessibility Tools

Join our professional development session on educational technology, focusing on accessibility tools for assessment. Learn essential features for guiding student success through designated and universal supports, ensuring inclusive, effective learning environments for all students.   Accessibility Tools flyer
Date / Time / Location
1/13/25
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City Centre - Room 1B
Cost
$250.00
Contact Info
crgilbertson@kern.org
661-636-4563
Register
HTTP://KERN.K12OMS.ORG/1726-253319
Coordinator(s)
Zack Safi
Zack Safi
zasafi@kern.org
(661) 636-4240

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

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 - January 30-31, 2025.pdf Save the Date Flyer: APPROVED ASIST Save the Date 2024-2025 Flyer
Date / Time / Location
01/30/2025 - 01/31/2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location will be provided upon registration.
Cost
$250.00
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
Register
http://kern.k12oms.org/1515-250983
Coordinator(s)
Jeffrey Coggan
Jeffrey Coggan
jecoggan@kern.org
(661) 852-5660

Artificial Intelligence in Education

Participants will create unique images using artificial intelligence and apply their AI to facilitate engaging classrooms. Teachers will receive templates using AI to take back and use the next day in the class. Artificial Intelligence in Eduction flyer
Date / Time / Location
9/19/24
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City Centre - Room 1C
Cost
$150.00
Contact Info
crgilbertson@kern.org
661-636-4563
Register
http://kern.k12oms.org/1 726-253323
Coordinator(s)
Zack Safi
Zack Safi
zasafi@kern.org
(661) 636-4240

Back to School Bootcamp

The Back-to-School Boot Camp provides a broad overview of the essential laws, policies, and best practices in various areas of student services.  This workshop is strongly recommended for both new and experienced district/central office and site administrators, school counselors and social workers, student support personnel, and front office staff to develop and/or expand their knowledge of various student services topics, especially at the start of the new school year. Presentation topics include:
  • Student Records
  • School Attendance
  • Section 504
  • Student Discipline
Flyer:  APPROVED Back to School Bootcamp 9-25-24
Date / Time / Location
9/25/2024
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Zoom
Cost
$195.00
Contact Info
jespinoza@kern.org
661-636-4055
Who Will Benefit
District and Site Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers, Interventionists, Attendance Clerks/Office Managers, Foster and Homeless Youth Liaisons, and County and Community Partners who participate on SARBs
Register
http://kern.k12oms.org/1515-250436
Coordinator(s)
Jose Espinoza
Jose Espinoza
jespinoza@kern.org
661-852-5661

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
Date / Time / Location
05/01/2025
6:30 pm
Larry E Reider Education Center — 2000 K Street, Bakersfield CA 93301
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
Ryan Murry
rymurry@kern.org
661-636-4420

Bridges Literacy Conference

Save the Date Check back. Details to follow.
Date / Time / Location
02/21/2025, 02/22/2025
Double Tree
Contact Info
anfranklin@kern.org
6616364505
Coordinator(s)
Lisa Vargas
Lisa Vargas
anvargas@kern.org
(661) 636-4235