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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) proudly recognized 18 dedicated educators on Wednesday, May 28, during a ceremony in Los Olivos. The event celebrated their completion of the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) program – an advanced professional learning opportunity made possible by a grant from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and administered by SBCEO.
“Literacy is foundational to educational and lifelong success, and these educators have gone above and beyond to deepen their ability to support their students,” said Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido. “We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and are inspired by the profound impact they are having on their students’ literacy journeys.”
As the network of literacy leaders expands, current graduates will offer mentorship and support to new participants…