SCOE Spotlight -Spring 2025

UPDATES & NEWS FROM SOLANO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Solano County Office of Education joined the Vacaville People Forum’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration with an interactive art installation inviting attendees to reflect on their dreams for the future.

SCOE’s “Dream Wall” featured a greenery backdrop where community members of all ages wrote their hopes on colorful tags shaped like flowers. As each dream was added, the wall blossomed into a vibrant display of unity, hope, and shared purpose honoring Dr. King's enduring legacy one flower at a time.

A Garden of Dreams

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION

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Celebrating Inclusivity

Solano County Office of Education joined the fun at the “Be You!” inclusion and resource fair at Andrews Park in Vacaville, which was a free event hosted by the Vacaville People’s Forum. Focused on celebrating people of all abilities, the fair brought together families, community organizations, and resource providers for a fun day of connection, support, and celebration. SCOE shared information, connected with families, and showed support for inclusive programs that help every learner feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Shining a Lig

SCOE’S RED CARPET FILM P

SCOE hosted the 5th Annual RedCarpet Film Premiere at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater, celebrating the creativity and achievements of young filmmakers. The event showcased short films produced during SCOE's Inclusion Film Camp, a collaboration with the California Department of Rehabilitation, North Bay Regional Center, and Inclusion Films, founded by filmmaker Joey Travolta Participants arrived in style, walking the red carpet to the applause of families, educators, fans and the media. The evening highlighted the power of building community around our young people and the importance of providing inclusive opportunities for all students to express themselves and shine.

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Connecting Students to Science & Stewardship

SPINNNING SALMON CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT

Students across Solano County recently released juvenile salmon into the Sacramento River, marking the final milestone of SCOE’s Spinning Salmon citizen science research project. This hands-on program engaged students in raising and monitoring salmon from egg to fry, collecting data, and contributing to statewide conservation efforts. The project was funded by a U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) BWET grant and collaborative partnerships between SCOE, NOAA, UC Davis Centers for Watershed Sciences & Community and Citizen Science and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hands-on science empowers students to connect classroom learning with real-world environmental science and stewardship of land and natural resources.

Sparking Curiosity & Innovation

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR

The Solano County Office of Education's 2025 Science and Engineering Fair brought together students from across the county to showcase their innovative projects in science, technology, engineering, and math. Held at McCormack Hall in Vallejo, the event featured student exhibits, hands-on STEAM activities, and an Engineering Challenge, all aimed at inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers and critical thinkers. Top winners earned the opportunity to advance to the California State Science and Engineering Fair.

Solano County Office of Education hosted the State of Career Technical Education breakfast, highlighting Solano County’s ongoing commitment to preparing youth for the workforce of today and tomorrow. Attendees heard from educational leaders, industry partners, and students, recognizing collaborations that connect classroom learning with real-world career pathways, from automotive internships to video production and environmental literacy The event also featured updates on SCOE’s expanding work readiness efforts.

Pathways to Possibilities

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION FORUM

Celebrating Growth & Acheivements

ADULT PROGRAM GRADUATION CELEBRATION

Congratulations to the winter graduates of Solano County Office of Education’s Adult Program! This milestone marked a celebration of hard work, determination, and growth as each graduate reached an important accomplishment. The resilience, strength, and commitment to learning demonstrated throughout the journey is truly inspiring. We are proud of all that has been accomplished and excited to see what lies ahead.

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