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In this powerful episode of Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters, Diana Pastora Carson is joined by Kristin Wright, Executive Director of Inclusive Practices at the Sacramento County Office of Education. Drawing from her deep personal and professional experiences—as a former California State Director of Special Education and the mother of a daughter with disabilities—Kristin shares her “why” for dedicating her life to the work of inclusion, belonging, and rightful presence. The conversation explores the harmful persistence of the medical model in education, the importance of shifting mindsets from exclusion to rightful presence, and how inclusion must be viewed not as charity, but as a fundamental human right. Kristin also offers candid reflections on systemic ableism, the political threats to essential protections like Medicaid and Section 504, and the urgent need for collective advocacy. This episode is a heartfelt call to action for educators, families, and policymakers to reimagine inclusive education as not only possible, but necessary. Guest Information Kristin Wright Links to Resources MentionedTIES CenterDisability Voices UnitedNational Center for Learning DisabilitiesParents Helping ParentsDisability Rights CaliforniaRightful PresenceJudy HeumannChaeli MycroftAngela Van Ostran Free ASL Classes (Email Diana for details - Diana@GoBeyondAwareness.com) Stay Connected with Diana Diana's Website, including blog Free Resource - 5 Keys to Going Beyond Awareness Free Resource - How to Talk with Kids about Disability Beyond Awareness: Bringing Disability into Diversity in K-12 Schools & Communities - Diana's Book Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights - Diana's Children's Book Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights Thematic Unit/ Disability History Lesson Plans "Beyond Awareness" Digital Course Diana's TEDx Talk Beyond Awareness Facebook Page Diana on Instagram Beyond Awareness Tote Bag Beyond Awareness Pullover Hoodie Beyond Awareness Raglan Baseball T-Shirt Beyond Awareness Journal/Notebook Diana's Teachers Pay Teachers Store - Disability as Diversity Diana's Trifold Laminated Resource: Beyond Disability Awareness: An Educator's Guide, Published by National Professional Resources, Inc. (NPR, Inc.) Credits and Image Description Intro and outro music courtesy of Emmanuel Castro. Podcast cover photo by Rachel Schlesinger Photography. Podcast cover image description: Black and white photograph of Diana, a Spanish-American woman with long, wavy, brown hair. She is wearing a flowy, white blouse and smiles at camera as she leans against wooden building. Photo is colorfully framed with gold and orange rays of seeming sunshine on top half, and with solid sage green color on bottom half. Text reads "Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters, Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed."

Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Social Emotional Learning Director Dr. Mai Xi Lee, SCOE Associate Superintendent of Integrated Support Systems Brent Malicote, and San Diego County Office of Education Program Specialist Dr. Belle Tan discuss advocating for social emotional learning in California schools through the CalHOPE Student Support program, the effectiveness of regional Communities of Practice, and the upcoming SEL & Wellness Summit in Sacramento.

On this episode Leading Literacy, we welcome Tami Wilson, Director of Development and Training at the Sacramento County Office of Education and lead of the California Dyslexia Initiative. Tami has been a driving force in California's shift from balanced to structured literacy instruction and a long-time literacy advocate and warrior. Tami is an incredible friend, colleague, and leader and we're so excited for this conversation around her dyslexia work and California's new Risk of Reading Difficulties Screener. So, sit back and enjoy. Below are the websites mentioned in this episode with Tami: CA Dyslexia Initiative Professional Learning UC|CSU Collaborative for Neurodiversity and Learning – in the future, these resources will also be housed on Arraya Learning.  

It's a family affair on this episode of This Helps! Marlon and Hannah dive into a cross-generational conversation on mental health with Marlon's Gen Alpha son, Oliver, and his Millennial brother, Gabe. We explore how different generations navigate mental health, technology, social interactions, and relationships. Listen for insights, personal stories, and practical tips for a healthier digital life. Gabe Leporati is a Coordinator for the Sacramento County Office of Education's School-Based Mental Health and Wellness program. With experience as a school counselor, mental health clinician, and program manager, he is dedicated to expanding mental health services for youth. He holds a Bachelor's in Psychology, a Master of Science in School Counseling, a Pupil Personnel Credential, and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Read "The Anti-Social Century" by Derek Thompson

Welcome  listeners to another captivating Arts and Culture installment of the Rancho Cordova Podcast. Today, Guest Host Cheryl Gleason, Director and Curator of the MACC, extends a warm welcome to a true dignitary in the field of education, Dr. Steven Winlock, Executive Director of the Sacramento County Office of Education. Born and raised In Rancho Cordova, and a career spanning over 45 years, Dr. Winlock's dedication as a teacher, principal, and superintendent serves as a guiding beacon  in our evolving educational journey. As the Sacramento City arts commissioner, his dedication to advocating for the arts and commitment to enhancing our communities through culture and creativity shines through. We hope you enjoy this special episode. 

Grizzly Flats post office reopens following the Caldor Fire. Also, Sacramento County's progress and challenges to add mental health clinicians at every school. Finally, the largest bilingual university fair in Northern California, “Steps to College.” Grizzly Flats Post Office Reopens Following Caldor Fire The 2021 Caldor Fire largely destroyed the community of Grizzly Flats, and rebuilding has been slow. But this week there is a landmark to celebrate. More than two years after the devastating wildfire, the town's U.S. Post Office has reopened. And this milestone is about more than just mail. Grizzly Flats resident Eileen Strangfeld, Postmaster Alicia Leech, and Mark Almer from the Grizzly Flats Fire Safe Council join Insight with an update on the town's restoration. Sac County's Progress to Add Mental Health Clinicians to Schools CapRadio's Sacramento K-12 Education Reporter Srishti Prabha shares their reporting on the progress and challenges Sacramento County is facing in their push to add mental health clinicians in classrooms. In 2020, the Sacramento County Office of Education set a goal to have a clinician at every school - roughly 300 campuses - but progress has been slow. However there are bright spots. Srishti explains that schools like Ethel I Baker Elementary within Sac City Unified show promising potential.  You can also read Srishti's reporting in The Sacramento Observer. Bilingual University Fair Navigating the next steps after high school can be daunting. Applications, money - and even a family's status here in California - can all be factored into where students choose to go to college. Steps to College is the largest bilingual and binational university fair in Northern California. The one-day event in Sacramento provides students and their families with valuable information on the financial aid process, meet with college and university counselors, and learn about higher education options. Joining us with more on “Steps to College” are organizers, Dr. Miguel Molina, Academic Advisor for the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Sac State, and Tonatiuh Gonzalez, Consul General of Mexico in Sacramento.    

In this thought-provoking Aspire to Lead episode, Joshua Stamper had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Rita Wirtz. Rita shared her wealth of knowledge and experience in education, focusing on three critical themes. First, she emphasized the importance of not labeling students, highlighting how these labels can limit their potential and self-belief. Rita discussed the value of recognizing each student's unique strengths and nurturing a growth mindset. Next, we delved into the concept of feedback over failure. Rita stressed that feedback is a powerful tool in promoting growth and development in students. By reframing failure as feedback, we can create a safe and encouraging learning environment, motivating students to persevere and improve. Rita also underscored the significance of administrators actively immersing themselves in classrooms. She shared her insights on the positive impact of administrators connecting with both students and educators on a personal level. By being present in classrooms, administrators can better understand the dynamics of their schools, foster a sense of community, and make informed decisions that positively influence the educational experience. Join us for a dynamic conversation with Rita Wirtz, and gain valuable insights into reimagining education, providing effective feedback, and the vital role administrators play in creating thriving learning environments. About Rita Wirtz: Rita Wirtz served as Title I ESEA Program Evaluator in the California Penal System,  Curriculum Coordinator for Sacramento County Office of Education, School Principal,  Reading Instructor, K-Adult Teacher and Special Needs educator. She shared her  experiences as Keynote Speaker and Seminar Leader traveling throughout the United  States, inspiring other educators and parents. Mrs. Wirtz volunteered on numerous Boards in Sacramento, California, including  Homeless Coalition, SARB (School Attendance and Review), Neighborhood Study  Center, Fantasy Theatre, Harmony Arts, etc. She also volunteered for Homeschool  groups, offering Keynotes and workshops on reading instruction.  Rita taught about thirty needy children around her potbelly stove in their historic 1858  cabin house. Kids learned to read with Mark Twain maybe looking on. One student later  graduated from a California University with Honors, and became a Space X rocket  scientist! Rita wrote a book about teaching him.  Rita Keynoted for a multitude of organizations including school districts, California  School Boards Association, Chapman University Commencements, Child Welfare and  Attendance, Migrant Education-Mini Corps, Kindergarten Conferences, Head Start,  ASCD and CASCD, (Supervision and Curriculum groups). Also Mentor Teachers,  Learning Disabilities Conferences, ECE (Early Childhood Education), Special Education  SELPAS (service areas), etc.   Mrs. Wirtz holds a BA in English and Speech, Reading Specialist, Masters in Reading,  and Administrative Services Credential, pre-Adult. Because of her work with speed  reading, she became a certified Hypnotherapist and NLP (Neurolinguistics) practitioner.  Rita also studied “Brain Gym”, movement in learning.  Rita is devoted towards helping other instructors by sharing extensive life affirming  experiences. Through her ‘Housecalls' program, she demonstrated reading strategies  demonstration lessons in nearly 600 classrooms, with all ages, preschool-adult. Walking  the talk makes her a sought after personality, with rave reviews at each appearance. 

Guest Name: Jessie Lynn Storrs Guest work information/location:Site location is El Centro Jr./Sr. High School located at Sacramento Youth Detention Facility (it is a Juvenile Hall) Is a Teacher Librarian and Media instructor at El Centro Jr./Sr. High School for Sacramento County Office of Education (the only one) as part of SCOE's court and community schools program. Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Welcome everyone to the 17th episode of Professor P's Podcast. I am bringing you another GUEST SPEAKER, Jessica Brown; from DANDELION WISHES to DIVINE WILL. #faiththesizeofamustardseed Jessica Dawson-Brown is the CEO of River City Learning Company, Inc founded in 2016.  She owns and directs a preschool center licensed for 130 children, ages 0-12, in Elk Grove, California and is expecting to graduate with her Bachelor's degree in Business, spring 2023. Most of her childcare experience is in the corporate sector and she has been in the industry for over 20 years. Her business has won Small Business of the Year by Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce in 2019 and is a Tier 4 (out of 5) school by Sacramento County Office of Education.  Remember to connect with me on social media. My handles are below. And I would love for you to subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast out to everyone you know. Thank you in advance!  Jessica shares her story with us from coming from childhood abuse to now leading the way as a business owner in the childcare industry. She shares a story of how she was little and use to blow on dandelions and make wishes. This was a place of her safety in the midst of her abuse. Those wishes later converted into God's Divine Will for her life and her family.   Dandelion flowers are actually composed of thousands of small ray flowers. Did you know that? Can you imagine one little flower holding so much power! Wishes to His Will.  You have to jump in the hear the story. Make sure to connect with Jessica at her links below. www.rivercityelc.com Jessica.dawsonbrown@rivercityelc.com 916-345-4480 Jessica Dawson-Brown Center Director River City Early Learning Center   And be sure to connect with me too! Thank you in advance for all your love!! Contact with Professor P Website www.natashapalumbo.com Email natasha@natashapalumbo.com The Professor P School https://natashapalumbo.teachable.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natasha_m_palumbo/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LdyBug LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-m-palumbo-mba-entrepreneurship-empowered/

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Jeff discuss the change of seasons and the upcoming big changes in the field of arts education. Jeff shares his interview with Dr. Allison Roberts, CEO of the Arkansas Arts Academy, who reflects on her trajectory from arts teacher to education policy advisory to school leader and community builder. Karla and Jeff conclude by thinking deeply about the role of arts schools in communities, cultural ecosystems and as drivers of change in the lives of youth. In this episode you'll learn: About the central role of an arts-focused school in creating vibrancy within an arts education ecosystem; How an arts teacher - trend administrator and education policy advisory - examines systemic approaches to arts education; and Ways arts integration can configure learning after the rapid changes of the last few years. ABOUT DR. ALLISON ROBERTS: Dr. Allison Roberts, a native of Arkansas, has over 35 years experience as a visual artist, K-college art educator, district visual and performing arts coordinator, arts consultant, national professional development facilitator, published author, school administrator, accreditation evaluator and education policy advisor. She attended John Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana with a painting emphasis, obtained a B. A. in Fine Arts and M.A in Arts Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a K-12 art education certification from the University of Central Arkansas, a K-12 administrative credential from Sacramento County Leadership Institute and a Doctorate from the University of Colorado at Denver, in Leadership for Educational Equity. Through her work in four states, Dr. Roberts has a wide range of experiences with school and community collaboration, grant writing, district visual and performing arts facilitation, strategic planning, arts festival coordination, non-profit partnerships, creating multi-tiered assessments for arts integration, data analysis and instructional leadership. In a collaboration with the Sacramento County Office of Education, she published art curriculum extensions for grades 2-6 and trained classroom teachers throughout Northern California on Integrated Literacy. Dr. Roberts has worked as a trainer for The California Arts Project, the Sierra North Arts Project and an arts evaluator for International Baccalaureate. This episode was produced by executive producer, Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. Creative Generation's Digital Media Producer is Daniel Stanley. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

A new charter school has been given a thumbs up from the Sacramento County Office of Education. Capital College and Career Academy aims to pave the way to careers for high school students. Its founder and principal Kevin Dobson explains the free public charter school would target students who are underserved and want a hands-on high school experience.

In episode 45 of in our tribe, we are joined by Sacramento County Office of Education's Mark Drewes and Monica Gonzalez to discuss the state of expanded learning in the Sacramento region. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!

In this episode, you're in for a treat! Soak up the wisdom and encouragement from the big, beautiful heart of veteran educator Rita Wirtz. Mrs. Wirtz served as Title I ESEA Program Evaluator in the California Penal System, Curriculum Consultant for Sacramento County Office of Education, School Principal, pre-6th, Reading Instructor, K‐Adult Teacher, and Special Needs Educator. She shared her experiences as Keynote Speaker and Seminar Leader traveling throughout the United States inspiring other educators and parents. She has volunteered on numerous boards in Sacramento, California including Homeless Coalition, SARB (School Attendance and Review), Neighborhood Study Center, Fantasy Theatre, Harmony Arts, etc. She also volunteered for Homeschool groups, offering Keynotes and workshops on reading instruction. Rita taught about thirty neediest of the needy kiddos around her potbelly stove (literally) in their historic 1858 cabin house. Kids learned to read with Mark Twain maybe looking on. One became a rocket scientist! Rita Keynoted for a multitude of organizations including school districts, California School Boards Association, Chapman University Commencements, Child Welfare and Attendance, Migrant education‐ Mini Corps, Kindergarten Conferences, Head Start, CASCD and ASCD, U.S. and international. (Supervision and Curriculum groups). Also, Mentor Teachers, Learning Disabilities Conferences, ECE (Early Childhood Education), Special Education SELPAs (service areas), etc. Mrs. Wirtz holds a BA in English and Speech, Reading Specialist, Masters in Reading, and Administrative Services Credential, pre‐Adult. Because of her work with speed reading, she also became a certified Hypnotherapist and NLP (Neurolinguistics) practitioner. Rita also studied ‘Brain Gym'. She is devoted to helping other instructors by sharing extensive life-affirming experiences. Through her 'Housecalls', she provided demonstration lessons in nearly 600 classrooms, with all ages, preschool‐adult. Walking the talk made her a sought-after personality, with rave reviews at each appearance. Besides teaching, her greatest love of all is writing. “Writing is like breathing.” She has written a number of reading books for parents and teachers including "Reading Champs: Teaching Reading Made Easy" published in 2014, and published her memoir about her life as a teacher, “Stories from a Teacher's Heart: Memories of Love, Life and Family” ('19). Rita's newest book, published March '21, is “Reading Champions! Second Edition, Teaching Reading Made Easy! “ In addition, as a Featured blogger on Bam! Internet Radio's Ed Words, Rita continues to bring fresh insights to the world of education and life. There are more than 150 blogs for you to select from, on reading topics and everyday life. Mrs. Wirtz reflects on her accomplished career with humility and reflections of how all working toward common goals make a difference. Click HERE to keep up with Rita on Twitter Click HERE to read Rita's blog posts on BAM Education Network Click HERE to learn more about Rita's books

The terms learning loss and COVID slide have become a hodgepodge of competing views among educators. Some have voiced passionate warnings about the impact of viewing students through a deficit lens. Others point to credible research that the loss is real and could impact some kids for years to come. Another group sees the topic as an exercise in semantics easily remedied with more appetizing terms like learning recovery. What say you? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @RitaWirtz @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Rita Wirtz has served as a Title I ESEA Program Evaluator in the California Penal System, Curriculum Consultant for Sacramento County Office of Education, School Principal, Reading Instructor, K-Adult Teacher, and Special Needs Educator. She has written a number of reading books for parents and teachers (including Reading Champs: Teaching Reading Made Easy and Stories from a Teacher's Heart: Memories of Love, Life and Family. In addition, her blog on Bam! Radio's Ed Words continues to bring fresh insights to the world of education and life.

In this episode, we have Jerry Jones, Executive Director of Technology Services with Sacramento County Office of Education and Steve Monahan, Technology Director with Butte County Office of Education. If you think back to a little over a year ago, February 2020, the unimaginable began to spread. Nothing could have prepared us for the challenges of completely shutting down school. With this great challenge comes opportunity to learn and grow and be ready for the next unknown. Our guests today will help us think about planning and prepping for a disaster.   Disaster Recovery Resources: bit.ly/k12drp Disaster Recovery Presentation:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d52N47LHmc5fVXslAZJOV_UhiuGxznEJ/view

Title: Special COVID-19 Series: Child Abuse Victim Assistance During Stay at Home Order –Justice Journal Episode 35 Description: DA Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Office of Education Superintendent Dave Gordon, The Child Abuse Prevention Center President & CEO Sheila Boxley, Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Director Michelle Callejas, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Detective Christie Hirota, and Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Dawn Bladet discuss how child abuse victims can still get help and services during this time. Show Notes:  Dave, Michelle, Sheila and Christie give brief overviews of how their organizations support children and protect and assist victims of child abuse.  Dave talks about how educators and school districts are adjusting to how they engage with students and their ability to identify and report suspected abuse during this time of unprecedented school closures. Michelle and Sheila then explain how their organizations are still working remotely, or adhering to the social distance public health safety precautions, to engage and protect children.  They each discuss different ways they are working - whether by text, chat, social media messaging or traditional hotlines/phone calls. Christie shares how children and their parents can protect themselves from online predators and threats.  She also talks about challenges and solutions to children being at home on their devices and online more than ever with distance learning.  Dawn explains how child abuse cases and the court process is different during the public health order, but that the justice system continues to work and DA victim advocates are still providing support services.  They also discuss changes to bail to lessen the jail population.  The group closes by discussing how the community can help prevent and protect victims of child abuse by reaching out to family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to check on them.  If they hear, see and suspect something is not right and a child might be in an abusive situation – to report it. To listen to the Domestic Violence Resources During the COVID-19 Stay At Home Order Zoom Podcast, visit https://www.sacda.org/media/podcast For alerts on price gouging and looting during a state of emergency as well as the public health order, visit our website at sacda.org.  For the latest COVID-19 information and status updates visit Sacramento County’s website at saccounty.net. DOWNLOAD & SHARE CHILD ABUSE RESOURCE SHEET Follow us @SacCountyDA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+ and find us on YouTube.

About Marty Martinez, Ed.D. Dr. Marty Martinez is an educational leader in PreK-12 education at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) in Sacramento, CA.  Marty currently leads the SCOE Principals’ Academy which serves practicing public, charter and private school principals in enhancing their leadership capacity and in developing practical strategies to support the development of learning cultures where all students thrive.  Marty has taught across multiple grade levels at the elementary school level, and served as a school principal/administrator at several diverse schools. In addition to his work at SCOE, Marty also teaches leadership and leading innovation courses in the Benerd School of Education’s Doctoral Program at the University of the Pacific. Connect with Marty Email: mmartinez@scoe.net Connect with me on Twitter @sheldoneakins

If you were given the ability to redefine and redesign classrooms, schools,  and learning what would you do? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @RitaWirtz @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Rita Wirtz has served as a Title I ESEA Program Evaluator in the California Penal System, Curriculum Consultant for Sacramento County Office of Education, School Principal, Reading Instructor, K-Adult Teacher, and Special Needs Educator. She has written a number of reading books for parents and teachers (including Reading Champs: Teaching Reading Made Easy and Stories from a Teacher’s Heart: Memories of Love, Life and FamilY. In addition, her blog on Bam! Radio’s Ed Words continues to bring fresh insights to the world of education and life. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In season two - episode 13 of in our tribe we sit down with Frank Pisi, Director of History-Social Science for Sacramento County Office of Education to discuss how the school subject of History has advanced in the last decade or so. It turns out that this isn't our grandmothers' history lessons anymore. In California History has become more engaging, equitable, and relevant. Enjoy our conversation with a true Youth Development Pioneer who is ensuring that all young people not only know history but also know their own story. 

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs very year from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day. You can learn more at UNWomen.org or checkout Twitter or Instagram hashtags #16days, #16daysofactivism, or #OrangeTheWorld There is no Citizenship interview or quiz today. Instead we are going to talk about the USCIS U Visa: Relief for Victims of Criminal Activity. Listen and learn--there maybe something on this short podcast that you can use to help a friend, a family member, or even a total stranger. This podcast is a follow-up to our December 4 podcast about the T Visa: Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking. Also see our Nov 25 blog post, Resources for immigrants Against Gender-Based Violence http://bit.ly/16DaysforImmigrants/. Look for our Dec 10 post: Resources for Human Rights Day; and Dec 15, Bill of Rights Day Let's get started. The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is relief for the victims of violent crimes. In 2000, Congress passed a law called the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act which included the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act. This law strengthened the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute violent crimes committed in the United States such as: Domestic Violence Female Genital Mutilation Incest Marriage Fraud Prostitution Sexual Assault Trafficking When these crimes occur, many victims choose to remain silent because of their immigration status, inability to speak English, or mistrust of the "strangers" such as police or doctors. A victim may avoid getting medical attention for her injuries because questions that might be asked that are too painful to answer. She doesn't want to answer the question, "Who hurt you?" Although it may seem that she is protecting her abuser, she simply wants the pain to stop. And sometimes a victim to too ashamed to tell her own friends and family. To fight against these violent crimes in the immigrant community, the USCIS issues a U visa, which allows documented and undocumented victims to stay and work temporarily in the United States. In return, the victims help the police by identifying criminals and testifying about crimes. The U Visa can lead to legal permanent status and naturalization for the survivor and their immediate family. Because of the many laws involved with violent crimes, a victim is strongly advised to work with lawyers accredited through the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The lawyers can help the crime victim fill out USCIS Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status. It is also helpful to include Form I-918, Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification in which a law enforcement official provides more information about the criminal case. Finally, the victim must write a personal letter (statement) which describes the crime and how it changed the victim's life. The victim may also need to provide police, court, or medical records related to the crime. More forms are needed to apply for visas for a survivor's family members. But the time and effort is worth it. The victim is not only fighting for justice on their own behalf, they are helping to restore the peace and security in their own family and community at large. If you are a victim of a violent crime, call 911. To learn more about the U Visa, go to USCIS.gov Victims of Criminal Activity: U Nonimmigrant Status https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-human-trafficking-other-crimes/victims-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status/victims-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status Víctimas de actos criminales: estatus U de no inmigrante https://www.uscis.gov/es/programas-humanitarios/victimas-de-la-trata-de-personas-y-de-otros-crimenes/victimas-de-actos-criminales-estatus-u-de-no-inmigrante I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status https://www.uscis.gov/i-918 ILRC: U Visa/T Visa/VAWA https://www.ilrc.org/u-visa-t-visa-vawa ILRC: A Guide to Obtaining U Visa Certifications https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/proseuvisamanual_english.pdf ILRC: Cómo obtener una visa U: Ayuda inmigratoria para victimas de crimen https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/proseuvisamanual_spanish.pdf ILRC: Immigration Relief for Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: Comparative Quick Reference Chart https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/comparative_chart_7.5.17_finalv2.pdf Thanks to the students and staff of Milpitas Adult School. Please visit us on the web at uscitizenpod.com where you can find more resources for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. While you are there, click the link for USALearns Citizenship--a free online Citizenship preparation course from the Sacramento County Office of Education. You can also click the link to visit the uscitizenpod channel on YouTube, download our free apps, or buy our book, US Citizenship Bootcamp which is now available Amazon. Thanks for listening; I know that you Will be a great American citizen. Thank you so much, bye-bye. LISTEN to US Citizenship Podcast Android Users! 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John Fleischman is the Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services at the Sacramento County Office of Education and is responsible for all of the information and educational technology operations for the SCOE districts. John has an extensive background creating and implementing informational and instructional media for use in a variety of educational environments. Working at the regional, state and national level he is currently guiding development and enhancement for several major technology initiatives including the Outreach and Technology Assistance Network and U.S.A. Learns, a comprehensive online program for teaching English to older adolescents and adults. John serves on a number of advisory boards and committees for a variety of different projects and organizations such as the Internet2 K20 Initiative, California K12 High Speed Network, California Education Technology Task Force, California County Superintendents Educational Services Association, Computer Using Educators (CUE), and the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium.   John has helped establish and maintain the following resource sites: Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (serves "as a technical assistance resource for states, local areas, and tribal entities on implementing and expanding career pathways"): http://www.otan.us/ USA Learns (teaches free beginning and intermediate English speaking, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, spelling, writing, and grammar): http://www.usalearns.org/     About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. www.educatorslead.com

RadioElkGrove went LIVE today at noon! A new feature on RadioElkGrove.Just click this link the current archive: Steve Ly Live Call-in Program (Archive)This week's Guest: Steve Ly  candidate for EGUSD School Board Trustee Area 6.Steve Ly speaks to supporters at his recent campaign kick-off.Photo Courtesy of the Elk GroveCitizen The Area 6 seat is presently held by Jacob Rambo who Ly is challenging for the seat.Ly is a local educator, working with foster youth with the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). He also worked promoting anti-bullying with SCOE, and as a substitute teacher for one  year in the Elk Grove District.Ly previously ran unsuccessfully for the school board in 2002 and he applied for the Area 6 seat last spring after Trustee Pam Irey resigned due to health issues.  Rambo was appointed by the board at that time.Ly publicly criticized the Board of Trustees in a quote by the Elk Grove Citizen at his campaign kickoff event last week, apparently referring to the labor issues that have plagued the district recently.“You have the fighting that’s going on, and at the same time the ones who should be at the helm have forgotten that the bottom line here is we have to provide for our students,” he said.We'll talk to Candidate Ly, and ask him his views on where the district is now, and what he see's for the future. This is a live, interview/call-in format. You can ask YOUR questions, by phone or internet chat.Join us for lunch on Friday for the first in what is planned as an ongoing feature on RadioElkGrove..Steve Ly's photograph reproduced courtesy of Elk Grove CitizenDon't forget to Subscribe, and share.  We have new links to Facebook, and Twitter on the left, and a new "Subscribe" tab at the top. sr_adspace_id = 1000009894607; sr_adspace_width = 120; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = "graphic";