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Solano Youth Resiliency Summit
Solano County Office of Education in partnership with Fighting Back Partnership, Fairfield Police Activities League, LGBTQ Minus Tobacco, Nature of Sound, Solano Youth Coalition, Vacaville Police Activities League and VIBE Solano hosted the third annual Solano Youth Resiliency Summit in December, 2021. This virtual summit was free and open to all middle and high school students living or attending school in Solano County. Adult youth advocates also attended.
More than 15 different workshops were offered at the summit. Some topics included: working with government officials, healthy relationships, financial planning, financial aid for post-secondary pathways, mental health and wellness, suicide prevention, human trafficking, volunteerism and voter engagement.
This year’s summit also featured keynote speakers Tina Davis and Marcus Williams, both Vallejo natives.
Science and Engineering Fair
SCOE is hosting the 2022 Solano County Science and Engineering Fair in person at the Solano County Fairgrounds on March 17th. More information and entry forms.
Solano County Science and Engineering Fair
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Exhibit: 4:00 - 5:45 PM | Award Ceremony: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
McCormack Hall at the Solano County Fairgrounds 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo 94589
Solano County Office of Education was invited to present at the Association of Educational Service Agencies’ national conference. Solano County Superintendent of Schools Lisette Estrella-Henderson and Deputy Superintendent Andrea Lemos presented a session on leading and moving organizations forward with focus and leadership skills to rebuild and reimagine school organizations. The two presenters discussed aspects of leadership that empowers people to learn new skills, new ways of addressing and embracing change; leadership that creates value for others, contributes to better communities and organizations.
Solano County Office of Education Governance
The County Superintendent and the County Board of Education are elected officials who have separate duties and responsibilities. County Superintendents of Schools are considered state constitutional officers. County Boards of Education are established by education code.
