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A committed and connected community at Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

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Guiding the next generation

In the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, over 1,450 employees work together to shape and empower the next generation, transformi­ng the students of today into the world leaders of tomorrow. Join our team to ignite the excitement for learning among our students. Join our team to make a difference.

Our superinten­dent, Dr. Kelly Bowers, leads our innovative team that includes technology experts, administra­tive assistants, bookkeeper­s, skilled trades workers, coaches, data technician­s, counselors, custodians, nurses, and food service employees, as well as teachers and administra­tors, all of whom work collaborat­ively to influence and improve the lives of our students.

Thriving in a changing world

Our schools offer unique opportunit­ies that prepare our students to be global citizens. Our Spanish Dual Immersion and Internatio­nal Baccalaure­ate K-12 programs bring the world into the classroom and connect our students with others around the globe. At all schools and at all grade levels, science, technology, engineerin­g, art, and math (STEAM) take a front seat in the classroom. Students benefit from a cutting-edge science curriculum, with many schools implementi­ng — and even initiating — programs from Project Lead the Way in computer science, engineerin­g, and biomedical science.

Our partnershi­p with the Livermore Valley Education Foundation (LVEF) has kept the arts alive in our schools, including enabling our partnershi­p with the Livermore Shakespear­e Festival that introduces second graders to Shakespear­e. Theater and visual arts programs in our schools echo the Livermore community’s appreciati­on of the arts. Visit any of the beautifull­y designed murals at local bus stops to see one of the many ways students positively impact the community. LVJUSD’s partnershi­p with the Tri-Valley Regional Occupation Program (TVROP) provides students with valuable work-based learning opportunit­ies in such fields as business and marketing, medical occupation­s, video game design, cosmetolog­y, and auto technology. On-campus programs at both high schools provide hands-on experience­s as a studio broadcaste­r, filmmaker, animator, and graphic artist. Many of our programs offer college credit and prepare students to earn technical certificat­ions.

A supportive community

We support our employees with ongoing profession­al developmen­t. New teachers receive two years of direct coaching and mentorship through the Tri-Valley Teacher Induction Program. This program prepares teachers to thrive in the classroom and allows them to clear their teaching credential­s. Teachers and administra­tors attend conference­s including Google Apps for Education, Computer Using Educators (CUE), and the Internatio­nal Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

All employees receive training that supports the continuing developmen­t of their profession­al expertise.

Our Livermore community continues to show its support of LVJUSD. Since 2004, voters have overwhelmi­ngly approved an ongoing parcel tax to support school programs. In June 2016, Livermore voters passed a facilities bond that is already being put to use to upgrade and modernize our school facilities including enhancemen­ts to our technology infrastruc­ture. Livermore employees and students benefit from a flourishin­g partnershi­p with our community.

Livermore offers the comfort of a suburban community, with the excitement of an eclectic downtown with shopping, restaurant­s, and a thriving theater and arts scene. Wineries and craft breweries add to Livermore’s amenities. The Livermore

Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) offers classes to expand your interests, Livermore’s beautiful Civic Center Library invites you to involve yourself in activities, and Las Positas Community College offers opportunit­ies to extend your learning. When you are ready for exploring, LARPD invites you to visit hiking trails, open space, sports parks, and aquatic centers. Livermore invites you to enjoy life at its fullest.

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Principal for a Day 2018: community leaders spend the day with LVJUSD principals.
 ??  ?? LVJUSD superinten­dent and Livermore mayor join staff members at the LVEF Walk for Education.
LVJUSD superinten­dent and Livermore mayor join staff members at the LVEF Walk for Education.
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LVJUSD cabinet members at Leadership Institute Conference.
 ??  ?? LVJUSD staff members at annual Kickoff rally.
LVJUSD staff members at annual Kickoff rally.
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Kindergart­en teacher leads an activity.
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Joe Michell K-8 teacher and her second grade students.
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Graduates celebrate at Livermore High School.
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Principals collaborat­e during profession­al developmen­t day at Livermore airport.

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