Three Santa Barbara County schools awarded for exemplary arts education

Santa Barbara Countywide Education Job Fairs - Saturday, Feb. 4 (South County) & Saturday, Feb. 25 (North County) - 9 to 11 am

Connect with school district employers and learn about credential programs to help you start or advance your career in education

Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognizes La Colina Junior High School teacher Nicole Gee

Five Santa Barbara County schools named California Distinguished Schools

Most Santa Barbara County public schools to reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 following one-day closure due to severe weather

Congratulations to 17 high school students selected from across Santa Barbara County to serve on inaugural Student Advisory Council of Superintendent Susan Salcido

Council to advise on issues affecting schools and communities

Santa Barbara County Education Office to lead countywide forum on youth opioid & fentanyl epidemic in new “Education Spotlight” series

SAVE THE DATE: Jan. 19, 2023: 5 - 6:30 pm

Sheriff Bill Brown swears in County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido & newly re-elected board members, Marybeth Carty, Judy Frost, and Maggie Daane

In a ceremony held at the Santa Barbara County Education Office during a regular meeting of the board, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown swore in County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido - following her re-election in June - and newly re-elected Board of Education members, Judy Frost, Maggi Daane, and Marybeth Carty. Congratulations and thank you for your service and leadership!

Teachers shine at ninth annual “A Salute to Teachers” gala, presented by the Santa Barbara County Education and Cox Communications

The ninth annual “A Salute to Teachers” gala, presented by the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) and Cox Communications, took place on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Music Academy in Santa Barbara in celebration of our county’s finest TK-12 educators. The event honored the Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year, three Distinguished New Educators and three Distinguished Mentor award winners.

County Superintendent of Schools seeking applicants for inaugural Student Advisory Council

Deadline to apply is 5 p.m on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022

State Student Test Scores Released

Results to Serve as New Baseline after Pandemic Disruptions

The Santa Barbara County Education Office and Cox Communications present “A Salute to Teachers,” an evening honoring the county's most exceptional educators

Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognizes Adelante Charter School teacher Verónica Ramos

The Club honors four individual teachers throughout the year

Join us for SBCEO’s 70th annual “Breakfast with the Authors,” a unique opportunity to meet and connect with local writers and illustrators as they share their works over breakfast

Calling all book lovers! The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is hosting its Breakfast with the Authors event on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m in the SBCEO auditorium, located at 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara. Students (grades 4-12), parents, teachers, coordinators, and librarians, and community members are invited to attend.

Classified School Employees of the Year Awards 2022

Winners are from the Guadalupe Union School District, Orcutt Union School District, and Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. Orcutt Union’s Timothy Romine selected by the California Department of Education as the statewide winner of the “Skilled Trades” category.

Nadra Ehrman, Director of Sustainability at The Towbes Group and longtime youth advocate and community volunteer, appointed to the Santa Barbara County Board of Education

The Santa Barbara County Board Board of Education has appointed Nadra Ehrman to fill the vacant seat left by the mid-term resignation of Dr. Peter MacDougall. Ehrman will represent Trustee Area 2, which covers most of Goleta and a portion of western Santa Barbara. She will hold office until the election in November 2024, which is the remainder of MacDougall’s term.

Santa Barbara County Education Office bestows top honors on six county teachers who exemplify excellence in education

The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) has announced the selection of three Distinguished Mentors and three Distinguished New Educators who will be honored at the ninth annual A Salute to Teachers gala in November hosted by SBCEO and founding co-sponsor, Cox Communications, with support from other generous sponsors.

Application now open to fill vacant seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Education after resignation of Dr. Peter MacDougall

The board will appoint an applicant to represent Trustee Area No. 2, covering a portion of southern Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County Board of Education to begin appointment process to fill open seat following the resignation of Dr. Peter MacDougall

During a special board meeting, MacDougall was acknowledged for his legacy of exceptional service and leadership in Santa Barbara County

Grant helps Santa Barbara County Education Office fill demand for qualified childcare & preschool teachers

Funds to cover tuition, books, and other costs associated with becoming an early childhood education teacher