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Take 5! is a monthly spotlight of promising practices happening at county offices of education throughout the state, rotating the five that are featured and the focus areas covered. The map coordinates with the location of the stories featured this month from across our state. You can view past bright spots by clicking the issues below.

2024 Review.

September 2024 Take 5 (Awards Edition) Small County Office of the Year (San Benito) Medium County Office of the Year (Humboldt) Large County Office of the Year (Santa Clara) Legacy (Merced) Educational Partner of the Year (Assemblywoman Megan Dahle (AD 01))

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April 2024 Take 5 Student Success (Shasta) Preparing Students for Growing Cybersecurity Field (Sacramento) Youth Suicide Prevention (San Joaquin) Student Scholarships/University Community (Merced) Resource Library for Challenging Topics (San Diego)

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February 2024 Take 5 1. Schools as Centers of Wellness (Del Norte) 2. Youth Climate Ambassadors (San Mateo) 3. Love for Literacy (San Bernardino) 4. Job Skills for Students with Disabilities (Ventura) 5. Administrators of AI and Innovation (Orange)

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May 2024 Take 5 1. California Multi-Tiered System of Support (Orange & Butte) 2. Preparing Students for Growing Cybersecurity Field (Lake) 3. Foster Youth (Placer) 4. Equity and Wellbeing (Los Angeles) 5. Alternative Education/Social Emotional Learning (Riverside)

March 2024 Take 5 (Arts Edition) Special Edition: Arts Education Month Art and Environment Education Camp (Mariposa) Trauma-Informed Arts Educators (Butte) Counties on the Move 2024: Expanding Access to Arts Education for All Students

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January 2024 Take 5 1. Schools as Centers of Wellness Supporting Mental Health Services in Schools 2. Vocational Training to Integrate 3. Students with Disabilities into Careers and Society 4. College and Career Ready: OC Sophomore Pursues AI-powered Solution to Wildfires 5. Understanding COE Role in Juvenile Court and County Office-Operated Community Schools

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