Programs for Teachers & Educators
Young at Art - 2012
Young at Art is Nevada County's annual children's exhibit at the Eric Rood Administration Center that emphasizes the value of art for all children. National Youth Art Month takes place March 5 - May 25, 2012. Click here to view exhibit guidelines including installation and take-down dates.
The Al Jennings Nevada County Science Fair 2012
This event honoring Nevada County youth will be held April 16th-18th at the Grass Valley Elks Lodge #538. more info
SAVE THE DATE: Transitional Kindergarten Collaboration & Discussion
This meeting is for all kindergarten teachers and administrators who serve the kindergarten population. more info
Quilt Guild offers free in-class education program
The programs can inspire creative projects or tie into other curricula such as history-social studies. For scheduling call Margaret Boothby at 273-0186. more info
Free Fitness Classes for Teachers
Nevada Joint Union High School District in partnership with Schools Insurance Group is again offering free fitness classes to school employees. All fitness levels are welcome. Please contact Amy Gonnella at 273-4431 ext. 2035 if you have any questions. more info
CPR & First Aid Training (To Register: Click "Register" & Select Date) Register
$30 for regular CPR/First Aid and $65 for EMSA CPR/First Aid must be prepaid. Checks payable to NCSoS and mailed to 112 Nevada City Hwy, Nevada City, CA 95959. Please contact Anna McMillen @ 478-6400, x201 or amcmillen@nevco.k12.ca.us to register. more info
2011/12 Academic Tournaments Schedule
Please click below to view the complete schedule of the Nevada County Academic Tournaments. more info
February 3, 2012 - April 19, 2012
Nevada County Writes! High School Writing Competition
Nevada County Writes!, a writing competition for high school students, has a writing prompt that is based on the 2012 Nevada County Reads! selection: THE HELP but Kathryn Stockett. Download the 'Guidelines for Nevada County Writes!' for full detail on TIMELINE, background, cash prizes, writing logistics and the writing prompt. more info
February 27, 2012
Digital Resources for the Classroom & School Community Register
A free CTAP Training takes place on Monday, February 27, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the NCSOS Annex, 117 New Mohawk Road, Suite F. more info
March 1, 2012
Substitute Teachers Classroom Workshop - Registration CLOSED.
WORKSHOP IS FULL - If you wish to be placed on a waiting list for future workshops (date TBD), please email Anna McMillen, amcmillen@nevco.k12.ca.us
California Educator Credentialing Examinations
- California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) Flyer

- California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) Examination Flyer

- Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Flyer

- Online CSET Prep Course Available through Cal State Fullerton
Through the teacher preparation program CalStateTEACH, Cal State Fullerton will be offering a comprehensive ONLINE preparation course for the multiple subject CSET exam. Through this online course, students will be provided with the proper tools to navigate the exam, building on their content knowledge in all required areas:- Subtest I – History/Social Science and Reading, Language and Literature
- Subtest II – Science and Math
- Subtest III – Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education and Human Development.
Resources
PROGRAMS
- 3R Community Day School
- Academic Tournaments
- Art Docent Program
- Beginning Teacher Program
- Child Development
- Curriculum and Instruction
- First 5 Nevada County
- Foster Youth Services
- Health Education
- Imaginarium
- Indian Education
- Local Education Agency Plan
- Mud Hut Ceramics Center
- Nevada County Teaching Artists
- Peer Court
- Safe Schools Healthy Students
- Special Education