Yolo County Office of Education

09/07/2026

On Friday, October 16, join us and Woodland Community College as we host a FREE, half-day financial aid workshop in Woodland with the California Student Aid Commission. Register at tinyurl.com/44edapkb. The workshop equips counselors, advocates, and community partners with up-to-date information to better support students in applying for and securing financial aid for college.

Join us for the 2026–2027 CSAC Annual Statewide Financial Aid Workshop at Woodland Community College. This FREE training will cover important updates to the upcoming financial aid cycle, including new changes to the FAFSA and California Dream Act Application.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Woodland Community College
2300 E. Gibson Rd., Woodland, CA 95776
Building 800, Community Room

Free parking is available.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

Help your students prepare for the upcoming financial aid year with the latest information and resources.

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Yolo County Board of Education Trustees Elizabeth Esquivel and Shelton Yip on being named among The Sacramento Bee's 2026 Change Makers!

This recognition honors individuals who are making a meaningful difference in our communities through their leadership, innovation, service, and commitment to creating positive change. Read more here: tinyurl.com/ez28wk23 and here: tinyurl.com/3v8p4kzk.

09/01/2026

The Yolo County School Boards Association is hosting a community forum featuring law enforcement leaders from across Yolo County to discuss the status of potential immigration concerns and provide information about the California Values Act (SB 54). Register at bit.ly/YoloForum26.

The forum will feature representatives from the Yolo County District Attorney, Yolo County Sheriff's Office, City of Davis Police Department, West Sacramento Police Department, Winters Police Department, Woodland Police Department and the UC Davis Police Department.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕓 4:00–5:30 p.m.
📍 Attend in person in Woodland or via Zoom

The forum will be recorded, and Spanish translation will be available via Zoom. In-person attendance is limited.

08/31/2026

Hate-Free Together is seeking community input on its name and visual identity.

The regional partnership brings together Yolo County, UC Davis, Davis City, Davis Joint Unified School District and the Yolo County Office of Education to support a community where people feel safe, respected and welcome.

As the initiative has grown, its Executive Committee is asking community members to share feedback on the current name and logo and offer ideas for the future.

The survey is open through 5 p.m. Friday, September 25.

Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/xBx7LHgEQsPaWypT6

08/26/2026

Thank you to California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond for visiting Yolo County and spending time with students and educators in Davis Joint Unified School District. We appreciate you and the California Department of Education for taking the time to see firsthand the innovation, dedication and possibilities happening in Yolo County schools.

08/26/2026

We had a great turnout at our Entrepreneurship Makerspace Boot Camp Info Night & Drop-In Registration with Woodland Public Library and Sacramento Valley SBDC! 🚀

There’s still time to join us. A few spaces remain in this FREE, eight-week program, which begins next week and is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into attainable, sustainable businesses.

Classes begin Tuesday, September 1, and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30–8 p.m for eight weeks. Don’t miss your opportunity to turn your business idea into reality!

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/ycoeaereg.

08/25/2026

We’re proud to share that we are featured in "Coherence in Practice: Profiles, Tools and Strategies from California Education."

The report highlights how education organizations across California are building greater coherence across initiatives, teams, and systems—and showcases YCOE’s work as one example of this approach in practice.

We appreciate the opportunity to share YCOE’s experience and lessons learned alongside education leaders from across California.

Read the publication and explore the YCOE profile: https://tinyurl.com/42vpvj3k

08/21/2026

🚀 Do you have a business idea but don’t know where to start? The Woodland Public Library, Sacramento Valley SBDC and the Yolo County Office of Education are offering a FREE, nine-week Entrepreneurship Makerspace Boot Camp to help turn your idea into a business.

📅 Info Night & Drop-In Registration
Tuesday, August 25 | 6:30–8 PM
📍 Square One at the Woodland Public Library

Come learn more about the program, meet the team and take the first step toward starting your own business! Register: https://tinyurl.com/ycoeaereg

08/20/2026

The 7th annual Black College Expo returns to Sacramento State on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am-2 pm. Meet with HBCUs and other colleges. Get accepted on the spot. Scholarships are available. The event is hosted by National College Resources. Register now at bit.ly/4zvLHZ2. California Student Aid Commission

08/18/2026

The Yolo County Board of Education is seeking community input on a new name for the YCOE Community School on West Beamer Street in Woodland. Your voice can help shape the future of our school!

What should our school be called—and what should that name represent? We want to hear from students, families, staff, former students, community members and partners.

👉 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4xE9RPk

You can also indicate your interest in serving on the Citizens Advisory Committee, which will make a recommendation to the Board.