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In addition to teachers and instructional support staff, SBCEO is hiring professionals in accounting, information technology, human resources, maintenance, and other fields.
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![DPHS Mock Trial Team A]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":2200}])
![Santa Barbara Countywide Job Fairs: Your path to a rewarding career in public education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740072789/sbceoorg/s2xybnc6kxzfaxmy4cc7/2025JobFairsPRWebsiteGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740072789/sbceoorg/s2xybnc6kxzfaxmy4cc7/2025JobFairsPRWebsiteGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740072789/sbceoorg/s2xybnc6kxzfaxmy4cc7/2025JobFairsPRWebsiteGraphic.png","width":800}])
![Author Patricia Newman at SBCEO's 55th annual Author-Go-Round]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738889177/sbceoorg/cdohnhn3nn0zuzqxeczw/SoCoAuthorPatriciaNewman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738889177/sbceoorg/cdohnhn3nn0zuzqxeczw/SoCoAuthorPatriciaNewman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738889177/sbceoorg/cdohnhn3nn0zuzqxeczw/SoCoAuthorPatriciaNewman.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738889177/sbceoorg/cdohnhn3nn0zuzqxeczw/SoCoAuthorPatriciaNewman.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738889177/sbceoorg/cdohnhn3nn0zuzqxeczw/SoCoAuthorPatriciaNewman.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738889177/sbceoorg/cdohnhn3nn0zuzqxeczw/SoCoAuthorPatriciaNewman.jpg","width":2047}])
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![Resources & information for immigrant families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737592962/sbceoorg/qzxd6ctqvoedcf89jleh/POSTSIZEimmigrationresources.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737592962/sbceoorg/qzxd6ctqvoedcf89jleh/POSTSIZEimmigrationresources.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737592962/sbceoorg/qzxd6ctqvoedcf89jleh/POSTSIZEimmigrationresources.png","width":800}])
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From the Desk of Superintendent Salcido
![Susan Salcido]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":800}])
Working with state and local leaders, the Santa Barbara County Education Office is actively monitoring recent presidential orders to determine potential impacts. I want to reassure our community that in Santa Barbara County, we are committed to supporting and serving our schools, students, and families.
Non-Profit Programs of SBCEO
![child receiving dental exam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":799}])
Connecting families to resources, from health screenings to social services
![girl drawing a ladybug]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Supporting TK-12 arts education in Santa Barbara County schools
![Student mock interviews]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":800}])
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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Battle of the Books Elementary-Team Competition (North County)
Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, Santa Maria
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Earth Day
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Battle of the Books Elementary-Team Competition (South County)
SBCEO Auditorium, Santa Barbara
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