We’re excited to spotlight CenCal Health, one of SLOCOE’s key partners in supporting the health and well-being of our students and families. CenCal Health is the local nonprofit, community-based health plan that administers Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) for all eligible residents in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Everyone who qualifies for Medi-Cal in
Supporting adult social-emotional learning (SEL) is essential to creating healthy, connected school communities. To help leaders and educators strengthen this work, CASEL offers practical, easy-to-use resources that guide professional learning, collaboration, and everyday SEL modeling. Here are three worth exploring. #1 LEARN: Create a Professional Learning Plan – A simple tool to organize a plan
We’re excited to share some great news about our expanding efforts to support student well-being. This year marks our second year of implementing Bounce Back and CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools) with an increasing number of practitioners joining to bring these evidence-based programs to more students across the county. We’re also thrilled
Looking to deepen understanding of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and strengthen your school or district’s impact in the classroom? Through a unique multi-sector partnership, UC Berkeley is offering the SEL Foundations Course, a FREE, 12-week, 3-credit, online graduate-level course designed specifically for California classroom teachers, early and expanded learning professionals, and pupil services personnel
Restorative Practices (RP) are often associated with student discipline, but their principles are equally transformative when applied to teachers and staff. At its core, RP focuses on building strong relationships, fostering open communication, and creating a culture of care. In observance of Restorative Practices Month, we share tips and resources to help foster an environment
Educators, counselors, administrators, and community partners can now stream our virtual webinar. This special session, Empowering Families, Supporting Students: Free Mental Health Tools for Every Age, highlights two powerful programs now available to families in San Luis Obispo County at no cost. Bright Life Kids (Ages 0–12) Offers parents and caregivers 1:1 coaching and resources
San Luis Obispo, CA — September 10, 2025 — The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE) is proud to announce that 32 schools across San Luis Obispo County have earned recognition from California PBIS for their outstanding implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This milestone highlights the county’s commitment to creating
KSBY recently featured SLO County’s CBHI initiative and its success in making significant strides locally, with San Luis Coastal Unified School District becoming the first in the county to implement a new model for reimbursing youth mental and behavioral health services through health insurance. This initiative introduces Certified Wellness Coaches to provide early support for
San Luis Obispo County schools are transforming how they support youth mental and behavioral health through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), a statewide effort to expand access to care, build capacity, and improve student well-being. Led locally by the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE), the county’s CYBHI work focuses
