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KCSOS details countywide curriculum supports: TK, Project GLAD, STEAM camps and a new 'Steamyard'
Summary
Kern County Superintendent of Schools staff outlined a broad set of curriculum supports across 41 districts and five charters — from Project GLAD bilingual teacher certifications and TK block deliveries to expanded STEAM camps, a new Steamyard facility and more than 2,600 contracted support days — and previewed regional expansion plans.
Dr. Cole Samson, Kern County Office of Education’s chief curriculum and instruction officer, presented a countywide portfolio of curriculum and instructional supports at the April 8 board meeting, telling trustees the office provides in‑class coaching, multi‑day professional networks and a menu of conferences and student events.
"We support 41 of the Kern County districts and five charter schools," Samson said. "We have over 2,600 contracted support days directly on sites… and more than 75 centralized networks, trainings or workshops." He described the office’s shift from one‑day workshops to multi‑engagement coaching and classroom…
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