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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

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

Administrators Professional Learning Series (CCSPP Grantees)

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
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
Coordinator(s)
Octavio Patiño
Octavio Patiño
ocpatino@kern.org
661-636-4049

Aggression Replacement Training Booster Training

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
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.
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
Coordinator(s)
Jeffrey Coggan
Jeffrey Coggan
jecoggan@kern.org
(661) 852-5660

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 - March 12-13, 2025.pdf  
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
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
Coordinator(s)
Jeffrey Coggan
Jeffrey Coggan
jecoggan@kern.org
(661) 852-5660

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 - April 23-24, 2025.pdf
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
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
Coordinator(s)
Jeffrey Coggan
Jeffrey Coggan
jecoggan@kern.org
(661) 852-5660

AUHSD Community Schools Leading & Learning Visits

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
Date / Time / Location
2/19/25 OR 4/16/25
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Anaheim Union High School District
Contact Info
erpineda@kern.org
661-636-4026
Includes
Email erpineda@kern.org for more information
Coordinator(s)
Ericka Pineda
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
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

Brief Intervention for Substance Using Adolescents

Brief Intervention (BI) is a short-term counseling intervention aimed at adolescents who use alcohol and/or other drugs. This approach uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents. The training will be conducted online with 2- 1/2 day trainings. Flyer:  2025 Brief Intervention Flyer
Date / Time / Location
3/20/2025 - 3/21/2025
8:30 pm - 12:00 pm
Online via Zoom
Cost
There is no Cost Associated with this Event.
Contact Info
elvelasco@kern.org
661-636-4046
Who Will Benefit
K-12 teachers, administrators, counselors
Register
http://kern.k12oms.org/1515-260431
Coordinator(s)
Elizabeth Velasco
Elizabeth Velasco
elvelasco@kern.org
(661) 852-5662