Government | Cradle to Career Roadmap

Local governments play a critical role in education and the community as they determine policy and make decisions that impact student learning. Additionally they are responsible for being a conduit between local school systems and state and federal departments of education.

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Laws, Policies & Regulations on Bullying

This resource details laws, policies, and regulations addressing bullying in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories.

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San Bernardino Countywide Vision Website

The Countywide Vision is a community-based effort to create a county where residents and investors can prosper and achieve well-being. The Countywide Vision website includes the Countywide Vision statement, information on progress being made to achieve the Vision, and resources to help everyone participate in the Vision effort.

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National Education Technology Plan

The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) sets a national vision and plan for learning enabled by technology through building on the work of leading education researchers; district, school, and higher education leaders; classroom teachers; developers; entrepreneurs; and nonprofit organizations. The principles and examples provided in this document align to the Activities to Support the Effective Use of Technology (Title IV A) of Every Student Succeeds Act as authorized by Congress in December 2015.

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Connecting Virtually through SBConnect

The Alliance for Education supports the alignment of partner work and resources across San Bernardino County by connecting business and community organizations to education. Alliance partners from business, labor, industry, community and faith-based organizations, education, and government work collaboratively to increase relevance in student learning. Our online platform, powered by SBConnect, offers businesses and schools the chance to make connections and bring concrete, real-world experience to the classroom. Professionals can share their knowledge and expertise with students across our region. Students can gain insight into career pathways and expand their awareness of high-demand jobs and growing industries throughout San Bernardino County.

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Cultivating SEL Outside of School Time

Authors detail ways in which parents can promote their child's Social and Emotional Learning outside of school hours.

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Readiness Matters: The Impact of College Readiness on College Persistence and Degree Completion

This policy report presents key findings regarding the importance of college readiness on postsecondary outcomes and provides recommendations to support students' college readiness.

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College Scholarships.org

A list of scholarship, grant and loan opportunities for government employees and their families.

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Mentor - The National Mentoring Partnership

MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR) discusses the importance of mentors in students' education, daily life, and careers, as well as connecting young people with mentors.

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Vision for Success: Strengthening the CA Community Colleges to Meet California's Needs

This document presents a vision for the future of the California Community Colleges and includes a set of seven commitments for community colleges to achieve these goals.

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Tips for Earning a College Education during Active-Duty Military Service

Did you know that using military education benefits is one of the most effective ways to prepare for a career following military service? Additional education is also helpful if preparing to earn a promotion to a higher rank of the military.

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Increasing College Opportunity for Low-Income Students

This 47-page report discusses barriers to increase college access for low-income students and promising actions to expand access.

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Education Pays

This report from the College Board discusses the economic benefits of advanced education, drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources.

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Funding Down, Tuition Up - State Cuts to Higher Education Threaten Quality and Affordability at Public Colleges

This article discusses the cuts to higher education budgets and the impact on students' educational experience.

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The California Department of Education - Overview of the LEA Accountability Report Card

California Department of Education's (CDE) webpage contains information about the requirements and contents of the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Accountability Report Card.

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Individual Career and Academic Planning Toolkit

The Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) is a multi-year process that guides students and families in the exploration of career, academic and postsecondary opportunities. The Colorado Department of Education provides an implementation framework for educators to guide students to college and career readiness.

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5 Tips for Getting a Government Job

84% of federal jobs are located outside Washington, D.C., Nancy Collamer writes in this article for Forbes. She shares tips for obtaining a job with the government.

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5 Tips for Training New Hires

This article discusses tips for employers to support and train new hires.

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Good News Liberal-Arts Majors: Your Peers Probably Won’t Outearn You Forever

This article from The Wall Street Journal discusses the benefits of a liberal arts education, which is often associated with self-exploration versus more career-focused majors.

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Molina Foundation

The Molina Foundation works hand-in-hand with community-based organizations in vulnerable communities. They are committed to improving healthy child development with a focus on access to literacy, language, and early childhood education through their programs: Book Buddies, WordUp and On My Way to Kindergarten.

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Best Beginnings Activities and Resources

Best Beginnings discusses the importance of children's first five years, provides activities and resources for parents and educators to support whole child development, and identifies steps community members and businesses can take to support early child development.

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Growing Readers

Best Beginnings provides early literacy resources to encourage parents and caregivers to read with their children to prepare them for Kindergarten.

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Middle Childhood Success and Economic Mobility

A study describes the importance of mastering specific academic and social and emotional skills by the end of elementary school and discusses gaps in achievement by gender, race, and socioeconomic status.

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Holding States and Schools Accountable

Motoko Rich, writing for the New York Times, reviews the progress and status of the Elementary and Secondary Act, the law that governs all public schools that receive federal financing.

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Sharing Responsibility for the Whole Child

This paper addresses how to develop the whole child in the context of a high-stakes testing policy and to identify strategies that would make it possible for policymakers and practitioners in education and related fields to pursue a more balanced approach to educating our children.