Best Practices in Education Programs Recognized at CSBA Golden Bell Awards
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (December 3, 2015) - The California School Boards Association (CSBA) will present its prestigious Golden Bell Awards to 62 school districts and county offices of education from across the state at a recognition luncheon held during the association’s Annual Education Conference and Trade Show on December 5, noon – 2 p.m. at the San Diego Marriott Marquis located at 333 West Harbor Drive.
The CSBA Golden Bell Awards program, now in its 36th year, promotes excellence in education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and practices in school districts and county offices of education. The awards especially highlight innovative and sustainable programs that focus on the needs of all public school students.
"The Golden Bell Award winners exemplify the excellent work and determination of so many school leaders from around the state to meet the needs of California's students and local communities,” said Vernon M. Billy, CSBA CEO and Executive Director. “I congratulate all of the school district and county board of education members and their staff teams for their accomplishments and program successes.”
Programs focused on student achievement through after-school programs, mentoring, instructional interventions, scheduling changes and use of data and other innovations garnered the most honors this year.
Experts from California school districts and county offices of education made up the 28-member judging panel. Awardees will be honored in the following categories:
• Accountability/Assessment
• Career Technical Education
• Closing the Achievement Gap
• Co-Curricular
• Common Core
• Community Schools through Partnerships and Collaboration
• County Offices of Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Early Childhood Education
• English Language Acquisition
• Juanita Haugen Memorial Award for Civic Education
• Parental/Community Involvement
• Professional Development and Teacher Recruitment/Retention
• School Climate
• Special Education
• Student Services
• Sustainable, Renewable, Energy and Resource Efficient Programs
• Technology
• Wellness
A comprehensive list of award recipients is available
here.
About CSBA
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California School Boards Association (CSBA) is the non-profit education association representing the elected officials who govern public school districts and county offices of education. With a membership of nearly 1,000 educational agencies statewide, CSBA brings together school district governing boards and county boards of education to advocate for effective policies that advance the education and well-being of the state’s more than 6 million school-age children. CSBA provides policy resources and training to members, and represents the statewide interests of public education through legal, political legislative, community and media advocacy.
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