The TCOE Math Department is launching its 2026-27 professional learning lineup for teachers, coaches, and administrators. The year kicks off July 29 with “New Teacher Math Bootcamp,” a session dedicated to helping newer K-8 educators build instructional confidence for the upcoming school year.

To support educators year-round, the math team has developed sessions aligned with the 2023 Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools. Core offerings include effective planning for district materials outlined in “Curriculum to the Classroom,” fostering student reasoning in “Building Thinking Classrooms,” and practical classroom strategies in “Math Routines” and “Got Problems.” Other offerings include content-specific sessions such as “More than Math Facts: Addition and Subtraction,” “Expressions and Equations,” “Fraction Fun,” and “STEAM for Every Child.”

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Kate Verhoeven
Senior, Central Valley Christian High School, Visalia

Kate Verhoeven honored for excellence and character

Kate was selected by the Tulare County Office of Education to receive the Provident‑Salierno Pursuing Victory with Honor Scholarship, an honor reserved for students who exemplify integrity, sportsmanship, and leadership on and off the field. 

Reflecting on what “Pursuing Victory with Honor” means to her, Kate shared that her understanding of victory has evolved over time. “I used to think victory meant being the best player on a team and winning games. While that can be a part of it, true victory means showing up, working hard even when it is difficult, respecting teammates, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” Her words reflect the maturity and integrity she brings to every environment she’s part of.

Read more about Kate at Profiles in Character.