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Apply Today for El Dorado County Board of Education Vacancy
08:05 AM - June 24, 2022
After twenty-eight years of service to students in our community, El Dorado County Board of Education Member John Lane will be stepping down from his role, after representing Area 2 for two decades. The El Dorado County Board of Education will consider making a provisional appointment to fill this …
Camino Union School District Selects Patricia Horn as New Superintendent/Principal
08:30 AM - June 22, 2022
On Tuesday, June 21, the Camino Union School District (CUSD) Board unanimously approved the selection of Patricia Horn as their new superintendent/principal. Following the meeting, CUSD Board President Judy Morris stated, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to welcome …
A Commitment to Safe Schools in El Dorado County
15:30 PM - June 09, 2022
A Message From El Dorado County Education Leaders and Law Enforcement Partners
In El Dorado County, keeping students and schools safe is a top priority for every educational leader and law enforcement agency. Increasingly, families are asking about planning and preparedness for school emergencies, …
EDCOE Team Member Spotlight - Jen Parker
10:00 AM - May 26, 2022
Register Now for Prospective School Board Member Workshop
15:00 PM - May 23, 2022
Voters will make many decisions on Election Day in November, including the selection of individuals to fill open seats on school boards throughout the County. The El Dorado County School Boards Association and the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) will host the Prospective …
EDC Youth Commission Presents to the Board of Supervisors
13:00 PM - May 23, 2022

Recently at a El Dorado County (EDC) Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, EDC Youth Commissioners presented on their efforts over the last school year that revolved around benefitting youth mental health and wellness. Commissioners took turns presenting to the BOS articulating how they …
Farm Day 2022
14:30 PM - May 13, 2022
Schools from all around El Dorado County entered the county fairgrounds for the 20th Annual Farm Day Event! Over 900 elementary school students got to learn about many aspects of agriculture and how it is one of the biggest industries in California. Farm Day, Great Day!
Director of Teacher Residency to Begin Cultivating Teachers in EDC
14:00 PM - April 25, 2022
The El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) is pleased to announce that Dr. Carolyn Parker has accepted the position of Director of Teacher Residency, a newly created role made possible through a partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education. After accepting the position, Dr. …
Aubrey Bonham Receives Placerville Kiwanis Student Leader of the Month Award
12:00 PM - April 22, 2022
Recently, the Kiwanis Club of Placerville awarded El Dorado High School (EDHS) sophomore and Key Club Treasurer, Aubrey Bonham, with the Student Service Leader of the Month Award for April. After receiving the award, she stated. “It is an honor to be part of Key Club, and it is nice to …
Matt Smith Named EDCOE’s Director of Mental Health and Wellness
10:00 AM - April 18, 2022
EDCOE recently applied for and received the Mental Health Student Services Act Grant to assist in expanding access to mental health services for children and youth, including countywide student assessments and campus-based mental health services. This grant will facilitate community …
Students Become Empowered to Help Peers Prevent Tobacco Use
08:40 AM - April 18, 2022
Recently, EDCOE hosted a student training day for the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education program which included students from El Dorado, Independence, Union Mine, and Black Oak Mine Unified School District. The purpose of this program is to equip adolescents with knowledge and develop …
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Schools Delayed
09:55 AM - April 16, 2022
On Friday, April 14, the California Department of Public Health announced that the student vaccine mandate (that included a personal belief exemption) will be delayed until, no sooner than July 1, 2023. This announcement comes as the FDA has not yet fully approved the COVID-19 vaccine for …
Patrick Paturel Selected as Pioneer USD Superintendent
12:00 PM - April 08, 2022
The Pioneer Union School District (PUSD) is pleased to announce that Patrick Paturel will become their new Superintendent and Principal of Mountain Creek Middle School. After the PUSD board approved his selection during their meeting on Thursday, April 7, Board President Jonathan Russell …
EDCOE Team Members Honored
12:05 PM - March 25, 2022
Recently, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 2 honored several El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) team members with regional, administrative awards. ACSA Region 2 represents educational leaders from the Northern California counties of Butte, …
EDC Administrators Receive Regional Awards
12:05 PM - March 25, 2022
EDC School Board and Community Members Recognized
16:00 PM - March 24, 2022