Green Fair
ACOE hosts energy, recycling, transportation and other service providers who provide information on how to “be green” at work and at home. Participants receive information regarding e-waste, recycling, energy savings, and more. The event is free and open to the public.

Contact Unique Holland (510)670-4163 or via email at uholland@acoe.org

Board of Education Annual Organization Meeting
The Alameda County Office of Education hosts its Board of Education’s Annual Reorganization to elect a president and vice president for the following fiscal year.

Contact Lycette Kintanar (510)670-4145 or via email at lkintanar@acoe.org

Constitution Day
Secondary school teachers and student-leaders are invited to explore how the constitution contributes to the effective functioning of a democratic society.

Contact Avi Black (510) 670-4329 or via email at ablack@acoe.org.

Annual Health Fair
ACOE hosts local health providers and educators who share best health practices and provide an afternoon packed with hands -on exercises, gift certificates, and healthful prizes. The event is free and open to the public.

Contact Unique Holland (510)670-4163 or via email at uholland@acoe.org

Teacher of the Year Awards
Teachers from around Alameda County are selected by their district to be honored at the Annual Teacher of the Year Award’s Ceremony for their commitment and dedication to providing a quality education to all students. To register, please click here.

Contact Jan Passama at (510) 670-4225 or via email at jpassama@acoe.org

Breast Cancer Walk
The Bay Area Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is a noncompetitive walk that unites people of all ages with the common goal to fight breast cancer and save lives. Team ACOE annually participates and contributes to the cause.

Contact Teresa Jimenez at 670-7651 or via email at teresaj@acoe.org

Reading/Language Arts and Intervention Materials Fair
District and school personnel are invited to attend a materials fair for all state board adopted reading/language arts and intervention programs including those specially designed for English learners. Educators will have the opportunity to view all state board adopted reading/language arts and intervention programs, meet directly with publisher representatives, and attend publisher presentations.

Contact Jennifer Tapia-Smith (510) 670-4253 jtapiasmith@acoe.org

Holiday Giving
ACOE coordinates various fundraising or food and toy collection opportunities for employees to donate to community organizations in need.

Contact Jan Passama at (510) 670-4225 or via email at jpassama@acoe.org

Latino and African-American Education Summit
Annual conference providing information on applying to college, financial aid, parental involvement, teaching strategies and life on campus highlight annual Latino and African American Education Summit.

Contact Cynthia Medina 510-670-4549 or via email at cmedina@acoe.org

English Learner Conference
A Conference designed for all ELD/Bilingual districts' coordinators to receive the latest CDE mandates and program developments, communications and interpretations of the ELD/bilingual news and state directives.

Contact Jennifer Tapia-Smith (510) 670-4253 jtapiasmith@acoe.org

Season of Service Period of Peace
A collaborative project of the Alameda County Office of Education and the San Leandro Unified School District, it involves a 10-week student-led effort to activate principles of non-violence, as practiced by Cesar Chavez. The program involves student-produced multimedia projects addressing issues of nonviolence.

Contact Evan Goldberg (510) 670-4233 or via email at egoldberg@acoe.org

The Alameda County Mock Trial Competition
Mock Trial a countywide high school criminal trial competition designed to demystify and increase understanding of our judicial system and the processes necessary as we strive to create a just society. Student teams of ten to twenty students study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research and receive individual coaching by volunteer attorneys in trial preparation, courtroom protocol, courtroom procedure, analytical skills, and communication skills. Preparation begins in the fall and culminates in grueling elimination-rounds over four weeks of competition in February. The winning team represents Alameda County at the state competition in March.

Jan Passama at (510) 670-4225 or via email at jpassama@acoe.org

Art IS Education Month
Art IS Education hosts a month-long series of performing arts events and art demonstrations throughout Alameda County schools. The events are spearheaded by The Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership, a project founded by the Alameda County Office of Education. It is a collaborative network of teachers, artists, administrators, arts organizations, higher education, parents and community members, working together to ensure the essential role of the arts to create outstanding and equitable classrooms.

Contact Louise Music (510)670-4174 or via email at lmusic@acoe.org

History Day
History Day in California is a statewide program sponsored by Constitutional Rights Foundation in conjunction with National History Day. History Day is an exciting, history-based learning experience for students in grades 4 through 12. Students present their works around a pre-selected theme.

Contact Avi Black (510) 670-4329 or via email at ablack@acoe.org

ACOE Spelling Bee Competition
ACOE Spelling Bee Competition All Alameda County public school districts are invited to send their students to the county wide championship. The top two competitors move on to the state finals. Event sponsored by the Alameda County Office of Education.

Contact Jennifer Tapia-Smith (510) 670-4253 or via email at jtapiasmith@acoe.org

Credentials Fair
Informational Fair for individuals seeking to obtain their California teaching credentials. Information about single subject, multiple subject, and special education university programs. Program information will be available from local colleges and universities.

Contact Wanda Irish (510) 670-4329 or via email at wandai@acoe.org