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KCSOS presents expanded curriculum, TK and STEAM supports; program leaders report growth in bilingual and TK initiatives
Summary
Kern County Superintendent of Schools curriculum team presented a countywide overview of curriculum, multilingual, TK and STEAM supports, citing numbers on district reach, teacher certifications, training days and student programs.
Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) staff outlined expanded curriculum and instructional supports the office provides to local districts, spotlighting early education (TK), multilingual programs, teacher certifications and STEAM expanded-learning initiatives.
Dr. Cole Sampson, KCSOS chief curriculum and instruction officer, told the board the county team supports 41 districts and five charter schools (about 88% of local LEAs) and offers more than 2,600 contracted support days on site. He summarized a multi-pronged strategy of content training, classroom demonstration and coaching follow-up intended to help districts sustain new instructional practices.
Highlights and numbers cited - District coverage and supports: KCSOS supports 41 Kern County districts and five charter…
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