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Year 2022

Correspondence from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for 2022.

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December

Steps To College 2023 Event and Scholarship Opportunity
Pasos a la Universidad 2023 y Oportunidades de Becas
December 14, 2022: Joint letter from the California Department of Education and the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and High School Principals regarding the Steps To College 2023 Event and Scholarship Opportunity.

Working Together to Engage Students and Reduce Barriers to Attendance: A Call for Data-Informed Collaboration
December 14, 2022: Letter and resources to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding chronic absenteeism.

The Great Kindness Challenge Week: January 23–27, 2023
December 14, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Principals regarding the 2023 Great Kindness Challenge Week.

Next Learning Acceleration Webinar to Highlight Mathematics
December 12, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding the next Learning Acceleration webinar to highlight mathematics.


November

Webinar with California Surgeon General: Employee Mental Health and Wellness and Preventing Burnout
November 21, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding a webinar with the California Surgeon General on employee mental health and wellness and preventing burnout.

State Superintendent to Host Webinar on Guidance for Schools Related to the Opioid Crisis
November 10, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to host a webinar on guidance for schools related to the opioid crisis.


October

Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis Among California Youth
October 27, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Principals addressing the fentanyl crisis among California youth.

Loan Forgiveness and Student Debt Relief
October 25, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding loan forgiveness and student debt relief.

California Dream Act Application: Help Undocumented Students Safely Apply for College Financial Aid
October 13, 2022: Joint letter from the California Department of Education and the California Student Aid Commission to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, High School Principals, and High School Counselors regarding the California Dream Act Application and helping undocumented students safely apply for financial aid.

Tenth Annual Digital Citizenship Week: October 17 to 21, 2022
October 11, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding the tenth annual Digital Citizenship Week from October 17 to 21, 2022.

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Host Learning Acceleration Webinar (October 11, 2022)
October 4, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Principals regarding the Learning Acceleration Webinar.


September

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Invites California Parents to Share Ideas About Public Education at Virtual Town Hall
September 22, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, Parents, and Principals regarding the Back-to-School Parent Virtual Town Hall for California parents to share ideas about public education.

2022–23 Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award
September 22, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and High School Principals regarding the 2022–23 Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award.

The Benefits of Financial Literacy for California’s Students
September 21, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Principals regarding the benefits of financial literacy for California’s students.

High School Voter Education Weeks (September 19–30, 2022) and 2022 California Student Mock Election (October 11, 2022)
September 13, 2022: Joint Letter from the California Department of Education and the California Secretary of State to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and High School Principals regarding High School Voter Education Weeks and the 2022 California Student Mock Election.

Cal Grant Grade Point Average Submission Reminder
September 9, 2022: Joint Letter from the California Department of Education and the California Student Aid Commission to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, High School Principals, and High School Counselors regarding a Cal Grant grade point average submission reminder.

State College Savings Accounts for Low-Income Students: Eligible Public School Students Can Receive Up to $1,500
September 6, 2022: Joint Letter from the California Department of Education and the State Treasurer's Office regarding State College Savings Accounts for Low-Income Students.

Health Guidance for Schools During Extreme Heat
September 6, 2022: Letter from the California Department of Education and information from the California Department of Public Health regarding guidance for schools during extreme heat.

2023 United States Senate Youth Program
September 2, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, High School Principals, Counselors, and Scholarship Coordinators regarding the 2023 United States Senate Youth Program.


August

Tenth Annual California STEAM Symposium
August 29, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding the Tenth Annual STEAM Symposium.

2023 California Distinguished Schools Award Program
August 22, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Elementary School Principals regarding the 2023 California Distinguished Schools Award Program.

2022 Statewide Wildfire Preparedness Webinar for Educational Entities
August 10, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Private School Administrators regarding the 2022 Statewide Wildfire Preparedness Webinar for Educational Entities.

Get Connected! California/Affordable Connectivity Program
August 9, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding the Get Connected! California/Affordable Connectivity Program.

California Green Ribbon Schools Recognition Program Request for Applications 2022–23
August 5, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Principals regarding the California Green Ribbon Schools Recognition Program Request for Applications for 2022–23.


July

Student Mental Wellness Conference: Promoting Student and Staff Mental Wellness and Improving School Climate
July 20, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and High School Principals regarding the Sixth Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference.

Invitation to Participate in the 2023 California Schools to Watch Program
July 6, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Middle School Principals regarding the California Schools to Watch Program application for 2023.


June

2023 California Teachers of the Year Program
June 17, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Principals regarding the 2023 California Teachers of the Year Program.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program
June 10, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program.


May

A Message from California's Homeland Security Advisor & State Superintendent of Public Instruction
May 25, 2022: Joint Letter from the California Department of Education and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding school safety.

2022 California Student Mock Election: Register Your School Today!
May 24, 2022: Joint letter from the California Department of Education and the California Secretary of State to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and High School and Middle School Principals regarding the 2022 California Student Mock Election.

Calling All Schools: The Plan to Ensure all Students Learn to Read by Third Grade
May 17, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding the Calling All Schools: The Plan to Ensure all Students Learn to Read by Third Grade meeting on May 20, 2022

California Labor Management Initiative Summer Institute
May 6, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents regarding the 2022 California Labor Management Initiative Summer Institute, being held June 21–23, 2022.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week: May 1–7, 2022 Wellness Wednesday: May 4, 2022
May 3, 2022: Joint letter from the California Department of Education and the California Health and Human Services Agency to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Middle and High School Principals regarding Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and Wellness Wednesday.


April

Celebrating our School Nutrition Professionals
April 14, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding 2022 School Lunch Hero Day.

High School Voter Education Weeks (April 18–29, 2022)
April 14, 2022: Joint letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding High School Voter Education Weeks..

Parent Advisory Council
Consejo de Asesoría de Padres
April 5, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding the State Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council.


March

Essay and Visual Arts Scholarships to Raise Awareness of the Armenian Genocide
March 24, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding essay and visual arts scholarships to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide.

California STEAM Symposium Call for Proposals
March 16, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, High School Principals, and High School Counselors regarding the California STEAM Symposium Call for Proposals.

Senate Bill 722: Pupil Safety, Swimming Pools, Adult Presence, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
March 7, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding Senate Bill 722 on pupil safety, swimming pools, adult presence, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

Schools as Voting Locations and Student Poll Workers
March 1, 2022: Joint letter from the California Department of Education and the Secretary of State to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and High School Principals regarding schools as voting locations and student poll workers.


February

2022 National Youth Science Camp
February 28, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and High School Principals regarding the 2022 National Youth Science Camp.

2nd Annual Mind Out Loud Virtual Student Mental Health Event: Boldly Discussing Mental Health and Inspiring Students to Live Authentic Lives
February 25, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Middle and High School Principals regarding the 2nd Annual Mind Out Loud Virtual Student Mental Health Event.

Mental Health Professional and Student Mental Health Needs Survey
February 24, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding the Mental Health Professional and Student Mental Health Needs Survey.

National School Breakfast Week: March 7–11, 2022
February 18, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding 2022 National School Breakfast Week.

Urgent Financial Aid Application Filing Request
February 17, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, High School Principals, and High School Counselors regarding an urgent financial aid application filing request.

2022 Classified School Employees of the Year Program
February 16, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding the 2022 Classified School Employees of the Year Program.

Annual Reminder to Update and Adopt Comprehensive School Safety Plans and Important Safety Reminders
February 14, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding comprehensive school safety plans and important safety reminders.

2022 Request for Applications: Dual Language Immersion Grant
February 4, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Interested Parties regarding the 2022 Request for Applications for the Dual Language Immersion Grant.


January

2022 California Pivotal Practice Award Program
January 19, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding the 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award Program.

Navigating Staff Shortages During the Omicron Surge
January 12, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Principals regarding navigating staff shortages during the Omicron surge.

Designated and Integrated English Language Development
January 11, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding Designated and Integrated English Language Development.

The Great Kindness Challenge Week: January 24–28, 2022
January 10, 2022: Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Principals regarding the Great Kindness Challenge Week, which takes place January 24–28, 2022.

Steps to College 2022 Event and Scholarship Opportunity
Pasos a la Universidad 2022 y Oportunidades de Becas
January 4, 2022: Joint letter from the California Department of Education and the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and High School Principals regarding the Steps to College 2022 Event and Scholarship Opportunity.

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