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![Summer tips for young learners from 2026 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year Natalie Wilkes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":2048}])
From the Desk of Superintendent Salcido
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Superintendent Salcido and other educational leaders from the Santa Maria Valley discussed the future of education at this year's State of Education, hosted in partnership with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to all who attended!
Non-Profit Programs of SBCEO
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Connecting families to resources, from health screenings to social services
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Supporting TK-12 arts education in Santa Barbara County schools
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Preparing students for the future by connecting schools to businesses, volunteers, & technology
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County Board of Education Meeting
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4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, California 93110, United States
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César Chávez Day
All Day
Wednesday, April 1
Autism Awareness Month begins
All Day
Thursday, April 2
Saturday, April 4