Merced County Office of Education

Merced County Office of Education Steve M. Tietjen, Ed.D. County Superintendent of Schools MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steve M.

Merced County Office of Education assists Merced Countyโ€™s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, career and alternative education, business services, early child care and education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. Tietjen, and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to fa

cilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates the outdoor school Camp Green Meadows. This page was designed to give users information about the Merced County Office of Education and is intended only for those purposes. This page is regularly monitored and users are expected to engage in a respectful, courteous and professional manner. The Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) is not responsible for the content of external online platforms. Views and comments expressed on the site are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect the views of the MCOE. Any userโ€™s reference to a specific commercial product or service does not imply endorsement or recommendation of that product or service by the MCOE. Contact Nathan Quevedo at [email protected] regarding violation of these guidelines.

Whether you're in year one or year twenty, powerful teaching runs on the same fundamentals! Revisit them with Strategies...
09/01/2026

Whether you're in year one or year twenty, powerful teaching runs on the same fundamentals!

Revisit them with Strategies for Every Teacher: Planning, Engagement and Assessment that Transfer, the training to help you build strong habits early, or sharpen what you already have and leave with strategies ready for any classroom.

๐Ÿ“†: Tuesday, September 29
โฐ: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“: Mondo Building
MCOE Downtown Center
1715 Canal Street, Merced, CA

Register here ๐Ÿ”— http://merced.k12oms.org/83-285555

The deadline to register for the FREE HIPAA & FERPA Training Summit is TODAY!This training is designed for staff who han...
08/31/2026

The deadline to register for the FREE HIPAA & FERPA Training Summit is TODAY!

This training is designed for staff who handle student information, including faculty, administrators, counseling, support, medical and IT teams.

๐Ÿ“…: Tuesday, September 1
โฐ: 9 a.m. โ€“12 p.m.
๐Ÿ’ฐ: FREE Training
๐Ÿ“: MCOE Downtown Center
1715 Canal St., Merced, CA

Register here ๐Ÿ‘‰ http://merced.k12oms.org/83-278515

Attention Merced County high school juniors and seniors!The deadline to apply for the Merced County Seal of Biliteracy i...
08/28/2026

Attention Merced County high school juniors and seniors!

The deadline to apply for the Merced County Seal of Biliteracy is Wednesday, September 4 ๐Ÿ“†

The Seal of Biliteracy, represented by a gold seal on your diploma or transcript, recognizes high school graduates who have achieved a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English.

If youโ€™re bilingual or multilingual, this is an opportunity to have your language skills officially recognized!

Find the application and more info at: https://www.mcoe.org/seal

Merced Union High School District

Join us in celebrating Merced County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Tietjen's four decades in education with a reti...
08/28/2026

Join us in celebrating Merced County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Tietjen's four decades in education with a retirement dinner in support of the Merced County Education Foundation ๐Ÿ•๏ธ๐ŸŽจ

All proceeds from the event will go towards arts and outdoor education opportunities for students across Merced County.

๐Ÿ“†: Saturday, November 7
โฐ: 5:30 p.m. Social Hour | 6:30 p.m. Dinner
๐Ÿ“: MCOE Downtown Center
1715 Canal St., Merced, CA

Learn more or register here ๐Ÿ‘‰ mcoe.org/mcefund

Individual or table tickets and event sponsorship opportunities are available.

Register for the 2026 Gateway to Yosemite 5K/10K! ๐ŸขProceeds from this year's race will help support a new tortoise exhib...
08/27/2026

Register for the 2026 Gateway to Yosemite 5K/10K! ๐Ÿข

Proceeds from this year's race will help support a new tortoise exhibit and upgraded habitat at the Merced Applegate Zoo.

Come run (or walk!) toward a new home for Elroy the tortoise and his friends! Register here ๐Ÿ‘‰ mcoe.org/run

Itโ€™s not too late to register!Join the FREE HIPAA & FERPA Training Summit and learn how to protect sensitive student inf...
08/26/2026

Itโ€™s not too late to register!

Join the FREE HIPAA & FERPA Training Summit and learn how to protect sensitive student information.

This training is designed for staff who handle student information, including faculty, administrators, counseling, support, medical and IT teams.

๐Ÿ“…: Tuesday, September 1
โฐ: 9 a.m. โ€“12 p.m.
๐Ÿ’ฐ: FREE Training
๐Ÿ“: MCOE Downtown Center
1715 Canal St., Merced, CA

Register here ๐Ÿ‘‰ http://merced.k12oms.org/83-278515

See the important health alert from Merced County Public Health regarding the tire fire in Ballico and affected areas.
08/25/2026

See the important health alert from Merced County Public Health regarding the tire fire in Ballico and affected areas.

Due to a large tire fire currently burning at a recycling center in the 13000 block of Newport Road in Ballico, the Merced County Department of Public Health has issued a Health Alert urging residents in the area and those affected by smoke to take precautions to reduce their exposure to potentially unhealthy air: https://conta.cc/3SV9npd

Youโ€™re invited to attend the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards on Oct. 1! โœจCome celebrate outstanding honorees from ac...
08/25/2026

Youโ€™re invited to attend the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards on Oct. 1! โœจ

Come celebrate outstanding honorees from across Merced County and help us recognize the school administrator, school employee and teacher of the year!

The event is free and invites families, friends, colleagues and community members to celebrate.

To save your seat, RSVP to MCOE Events and Community Engagement Stacie Arancibia at [email protected] or call (209) 381-5910.

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632 W 13th Street
Merced, CA
95341

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