NEWS STORIES

  • Each month, ICOEnnections pulls together stories from our programs, events, and Imperial County schools. ICOEnnections for the month of July 2021 highlights:

  • Link to ICOE’s Revised COVID-19 Safety Plan Plan Includes: COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist.COVID-19 Prevention Program.ICOE COVID-19 Student Programs (Special Education and Alternative Education) Reopening Plans. To provide feedback, please email us at:publiccommentsforicoecovid19safetyplan@icoe.org

  • Imperial County – 6th grade teacher from the El Centro Elementary School District, Marilyn McAlister, has been selected as the Imperial County Teacher of the Year! Mrs. McAlister has taught for a total of 28 years, most of them being in El Centro with initial teaching stops in Calipatria and Imperial. She currently teaches 6th grade at Sunflower Elementary School and is a leader and influencer in the education profession both locally and nationally through various associations and social media.  

  • Build a career with us! The Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE) is committed to improving the quality of life in Imperial County by promoting strong families and students who are prepared for life, college, and career. Click here or visit www.edjoin.org/ICOE to view all open positions and see how you can join our team.

  • Each month, ICOEnnections pulls together stories from our programs, events, and Imperial County schools. ICOEnnections for the month of June 2021 highlights: Employee Celebration and RecognitionICOE graduatesSELPA paradeMigrant Education students of the yearand many other topics... Click here for the ICOEnnections Community Edition for June 2021.

  • Each month, ICOEnnections pulls together stories from our programs, events and Imperial County schools. ICOEnnections for the month of May 2021 highlights:

  • May is Mental Health Matters Month Every day, millions of people face stigma related to mental health because they or a loved one are facing a challenge. This can lead to feeling isolated and alone, sometimes lasting years before receiving any help. We believe that Imperial County Schools value the work of advancing mental health and social emotional learning in schools, putting an end to the stigma around mental health, and creating a community where everyone feels safe and comfortable reaching out for the support they deserve.

  • ICOE’s Foundation for Education scholarship application deadline is just a few days away! The deadline to submit a scholarship application is 5:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021. The Foundation for Education will provide ten $500 scholarships to seniors enrolled in:

  • Each month, ICOEnnections pulls together stories from our programs, events and Imperial County schools. ICOEnnections for the month of April 2021 highlights:

  • Jaedillene Laurino is our 2021 Imperial County Spelling Bee Champion! With the winning word of “effervescent,” 7th grade student from the Imperial Valley Homeschool Academy, Jaedillene Laurino became our County Champion on March 16 at the Regional Spelling Bee Competition that was hosted via Zoom. Jaedillene will have the opportunity to represent Imperial County in the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee this July.