The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has updated and simplified its guidance on contact tracing due to the current surge in cases. Beginning Monday, Jan 24, 2022, the District will implement these new procedures which include a general notice of exposure and corresponding actions depending on vaccination status. This new, temporary protocol is intended to keep students attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities through alternatives to close contact quarantine requirements.

On January 27 at 6 p.m., in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, LACOE will host a virtual town hall with local experts on the topic of human trafficking in Los Angeles County and what parents and caregivers can do to prevent youth from being exploited. You can register here: Register for "Strategies to Keep Your Kids Safe From Today’s Hidden Dangers."