1144 W. Lacey Boulevard
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2500
|  | With 2011 behind us, Kings County educators are busy preparing for the second semester, which is commonly the time of year for annual state exams such as the CAHSEE and STAR. These exams assess student knowledge and understanding of course content, state academic standards, and are a critical accountability measure for Kings County Districts and schools throughout the State of California.
In 2012, KCOE looks to further our support of the acquisition and demonstration of student knowledge and achievement through diverse support of student programs, professional development for teachers, and local partnerships throughout Kings County including assistance in transitioning to the State’s new Common Core Standards.
Tim Bowers, Kings County Superintendent of Schools |
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The Mission of Kings County Office of Education is to provide Leadership and to promote the most relevant Education Program for Kings County Students. |
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Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment Program | 5/17/2012 | The Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment Program (BTSA) is an induction program that brings new teachers into the profession and prepares them for the myriad demands and realities they will face in today's classrooms. The program provides job-embedded professional development. Two of the key players are the Participating Teacher (PT) and the Support Provider (SP). The SP is a veteran or experienced teacher who works closely throughout the year with the PT. Together they focus on lesson planning, student assessment, and creating a successful learning environment for students. When deemed eligible, a PT will be informed of his/her responsibility to enter a professional teacher induction program. The PT will also be provided with information about induction program options, requirements, and expectations. Additional BTSA information is available at:
To view the 2012 BTSA Provider of the Year and Participating Teacher of the Year, click below:
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Beginning Teacher Support Program | 5/15/2012 |  Denise Dean pictured with participating teachers
Ashley Mireles (L) and Julia Perkins (R). | |
Participating Teacher of the Year | 5/15/2012 | 
REINA SUYDERHOUND, of Lemoore Elementary School, Lemoore Union School District, has been recognized as the Beginning Teacher Support Program, Participating Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations Reina!
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Support Provider of the Year | 5/15/2012 | 
DENISE DEAN, of Parkview Middle School, Armona Union School District, has been recognized as the Beginning Teacher Support Program, Support Provider of the Year.
Congratulations Denise! | |
Kings County Office of Emergency Management | 5/2/2012 | Your Input is Needed!
Kings County is in the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Kings County schools are a participant in the plan. The plan will assess the likelihood of various natural hazards such as flooding, fires, earthquakes, severe weather and more. A critical component of the planning process is YOU.
We are seeking the participation of people living in the community to help us assess the likelihood of natural hazards and to identify measures to minimize impacts.
You are invited to bring your ideas and comments to one of the upcoming public meetings. The dates and times can be found on the Public Notice.
We also invite you to participate in the Kings County Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey.
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Kings County Excellence in Education 2012 | 4/25/2012 | The annual Excellence in Education event was recently held in honor of Administrators, School Employees, and Teachers. The Kings County Office of Education, in partnership with the Educational Employees Credit Union, is proud to announce this year’s winners.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit.
`Aristotle
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Tim Bowers
Superintendent
Kings County Office of Education
1144 W. Lacey Boulevard
Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 589-2506
Fax: (559) 589-7001
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