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Live Well on Wheels: New Hands-Only CPR Training
Exciting Live Well on Wheels (Live WoW) news! A new partnership with Revive & Survive San Diego brings hands-only CPR training directly to your community. When reserving the Live WoW bus, you can now request convenient, on-site CPR training for clients, staff, or event attendees—making lifesaving education more accessible. This collaboration supports Revive & Survive San Diego’s goal to train 1 million San Diegans in hands-only CPR and emergency response skills.
Annual Debra Zanders-Willis Child Welfare Leadership Award
Do you know a County of San Diego employee, community partner, or individual who has gone above and beyond to improve outcomes for children and families? Submit your nominations for the 9th Annual Debra Zanders-Willis Child Welfare Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership and lasting impact in child welfare. All nominations must be received by Friday, February 27 and the selected awardee will be notified in March!
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The increase in measles cases around the country reminds us about the importance of vaccination, which provides the best protection against disease and serious illness. Encourage your families to stay up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines through the CDPH Measles Toolkit.
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National Children's Dental Health Month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Celebrate by encouraging your kids to start simple daily habits for a healthy smile, like brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes, drinking tap water that contains fluoride to prevent tooth decay, and visiting your dentist regularly. Check out Smile California for dental health tips and to find a dentist!
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Happiness Calendar for February
This month, cultivate kindness and compassion to connect across differences with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center. Explore the February 2026 happiness calendar for Educators to explore more well-being tips!
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Training to Support the Behavioral Health of Students
CDPH and SDCOE have developed a no-cost online training to provide information on how school staff, as trusted adults, can support the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students by creating learning environments where students feel safe, accepted, and valued. This training is designed for school staff in grades 7-12 and offers a wide range of other training opportunities to support their students.
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Check out our regional newsletters for region-specific events and announcements!
Subscribe here to receive the regional newsletters every other month.
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Rady Children's Health Presents the Developing Brain
Why do children and teens react so differently at different ages? Using easy-to-understand neuroscience, Rady Children's Health is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, February 18 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm to help parents make sense of brain development, emotional regulation, and behavior—and learn how connection and co-regulation support healthier responses at home and school.
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San Diego Family Magazine's Free Family Fun Fest
Join San Diego Family Magazine on Sunday, February 22 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Corner Zone for a morning of hands-on fun, exploration, and family-friendly excitement. Bring your kids and invite your friends for a free interactive experience packed with nonstop play and access to helpful resources for families across San Diego.
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Parent Webinar on Online Safety and Internet Crime Prevention
SDCOE's Student Wellness and School Culture department presents a free webinar on Tuesday, February 24 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for parents and caregivers of middle and high school-aged youth. This presentation is meant for parents and caregivers to learn practical strategies to protect teens online and recognize the risks that exist in today's digital world.
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San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering
The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is back on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Petco Park with activities and events for students, families, and educators! The free event features over 100 hands-on activities inspiring the next generation of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) visionaries. All ages are welcome. Learn more and plan your visit at LoveStemSD.org.
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San Diego Museum Month
In honor of February being San Diego Museum Month, admission to more than 70 museums, historic sites, gardens, aquariums, and more is 50% off! The San Diego Museum Council is offering a free Museum Month printed pass at any of the 80+ San Diego City or County public libraries, five libraries in Imperial County, and select educational libraries. Present your pass anytime this month for half-price admission for up to four people and enjoy exploring San Diego’s arts, culture, and history!
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Next Telebriefing - March 3 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The next Education Sector K-12 telebriefing will be on March 3, 2026.
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