Siskiyou County Office of Education

We're excited to share that the newest issue of North State Parent magazine features an article about Siskiyou County Office of Education's Outdoor Education Program!

The article highlights the outstanding work of SCOE Science Specialists Stacia Anderson, Christian Birch, and Jason Singleton, whose hands-on learning experiences help connect students with the natural world and inspire curiosity about science.

The feature also includes a brief look at SCOE's Arts Program, which is modeled after the successful science program and brings engaging, hands-on arts education opportunities to students throughout Siskiyou County.

Read the full article here: https://northstateparent.com/article/cultivating-curiosity-outdoor-education-in-siskiyou-county/

Cultivating Curiosity: Outdoor Education in Siskiyou County - North State Parent magazine Many of us remember school days consisting of hours sitting at school desks, listening to the teacher, studying, reading, sometimes struggling to pay attention, perhaps daydreaming and almost certainly anxiously […]

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We are currently recruiting for a College, Career and Testing Center Coordinator. This part-time position is located in Mt. Shasta with travel to our adult school sites as necessary.

📌📌Application deadline: June 12, 2026

To learn more and submit your application, visit https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2226777

Deputy Superintendent Barry Barnhart recently had the honor of presenting the Siskiyou County Classified Employee of the Year awards and celebrating the outstanding dedication, hard work, and positive impact these individuals make in our schools every day. Congratulations to this year’s honorees! 🎉

Shelly Higgs, Jackson Street School Paraprofessional
Wendy Wallace, Siskiyou COE Driver/Teacher Assistant
Gabrielle Wroten, Siskiyou COE Teacher Assistant

It’s been a busy couple of weeks at the Siskiyou County Office of Education — and we have a lot of exciting things to share with you!

We'll start with with a few pictures from the recent 2026 DKG Gamma Nu Teacher of the Year (TOY) Awards, presented by the Siskiyou County Chapter of DKG California and the
Siskiyou County Office of Education.

County Superintendent Allan S. Carver and Deputy Superintendent Barry Barnhart were honored to take part in recognizing this year's honerees, including the Siskiyou County Teacher of the Year Catherine Gilbert from Willow Creek School and Teacher of the Year Runner-Up Angelina Rosberg from Fort Jones Elementary School. Congratulations! 🎉

Join the Siskiyou County Office of Education for a FREE Stop the Bleed Training on May 21st in recognition of National Stop the Bleed Day.

This hands-on training will teach you how to control severe bleeding and take action in an emergency - skills that can make a life-saving difference before first responders arrive.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Siskiyou County Office of Education
609 S. Gold St, Yreka, CA

Space is limited – registration is required

Register here: https://forms.gle/Qa9Uk8DXL4woE5C46

Take a simple step that could help save a life in your community. 💙

Stop The Bleed Registration MAY 21st, 2026 Stop the Bleed is a nationally recognized training that teaches participants how to respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies. This hands-on course covers essential skills such as applying direct pressure, wound packing, and proper tourniquet use—critical actions that can help save a life b...

🎙️ New Episode Alert: The Siskiyou COE Connection Podcast is Here! 🎙️

What helps schools build strong student attendance and keep students engaged? In our latest episode, school leaders from Grenada Elementary School, Montague Elementary School, and Scott Valley Unified School District join Dr. Marco Taylor for an insightful conversation about the strategies, relationships, and school cultures that have contributed to their strong attendance records.

Hear firsthand how these leaders are supporting students, partnering with families, and creating environments where students want to be at school.

🎧 Listen now and discover ideas that can inspire schools across our region!

Search for "Siskiyou COE Connection" wherever you get your podcasts or click on the link below:

Attendance Chat With Local Administrators | Siskiyou COE Connection School leaders from Grenada Elementary School, Montague Elementary School, and the Scott Valley Unified School District sit down with Dr. Marco Taylor to discuss their strong student attendance records and what has contributed to that success.

Last week, Siskiyou COE’s Deputy Superintendent, Barry Barnhart, and Early Childhood Education Coordinator and CSPP Director, Amanda Elsemore, had the opportunity to present at the CAAEYC (California Association for the Education of Young Children) Conference.

They shared insights with early childhood practitioners from across the state and beyond on the topic, “From Conflicts to Connections: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Staff and Families.”

We’re proud to see their leadership and expertise supporting stronger communication and relationships in early childhood education!

Earlier this week, Siskiyou County Superintendent of Schools Allan S. Carver joined county superintendents from across California at the 2nd Annual Educational Leadership Summit. The event brought forward the voices of our local students, staff, and families directly to state leaders, including our local legislators, Senator Megan Dahle and Assemblymember Heather Hadwick. It was a meaningful day of advocacy, helping ensure rural communities like ours are represented and heard.

Siskiyou County Office of Education is proud to celebrate Adult Education Week, April 19–25, 2026!

We are committed to supporting adult learners at every stage of their educational journey. In recognition of this important week, the Siskiyou County Board of Education Trustees recently adopted a resolution encouraging the California Legislature to recognize the important role of K–12 Adult Education in addressing the needs of our communities—both in the short and long term—and to increase access to programs and services for the most in-need and not yet reached members of our great state.

Join the conversation by tuning in to the Siskiyou COE Connection podcast, featuring Shannon Eller, Director of the Adult Education Pathways Consortium. Listen using the link below, or search for Siskiyou COE Connection wherever you get your podcasts: https://siskiyou-coe-connection.simplecast.com/episodes/adult-education-with-shannon-eller

To learn more about Adult Education Pathways in Siskiyou County, please visit:
https://adulteducationpathways.org/

Adult Education with Shannon Eller | Siskiyou COE Connection Director of Adult Education Pathways Shannon Eller joins us to discuss adult education and the opportunities for adults across Siskiyou County to further their education.