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Intro to Scholastic Esports | The What and the Why?

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Intro to Scholastic Esports | The What and the Why?

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This introductory course delves into the exciting world of esports, providing an overview of what esports entails and its growing significance. Participants will explore the benefits of integrating esports into scholastic settings, including enhanced student engagement, development of teamwork and strategic thinking skills, and potential career pathways in the rapidly expanding esports industry. Participants will gain valuable insights and provide next steps for additional learning opportunities to support building an esports program and esports coach support.

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Intro to Scholastic Esports | The What and the Why?

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This introductory course delves into the exciting world of esports, providing an overview of what esports entails and its growing significance. Participants will explore the benefits of integrating esports into scholastic settings, including enhanced student engagement, development of teamwork and strategic thinking skills, and potential career pathways in the rapidly expanding esports industry.

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We are excited to announce the inaugural start of the LACOE Esports Network. We want to support those interested in providing esports at their school sites. Whether you already have an esports program or are looking to start one up, we want to be able to support you and showcase all the great things that esports has to offer to our students.

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Esports

At LACOE, we are dedicated to fostering innovation and inclusivity in education through the exciting world of esports.

Our comprehensive support for schools and districts includes expert guidance, tailored advice, and resources to help districts design and implement successful esports programs that align with educational goals and standards.

We offer professional development through training sessions that equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to coach and manage esports teams effectively. Our technical support partners assist with setting up gaming labs, selecting the right equipment and software, and ensuring smooth operations. We also provide strategies for integrating esports into the curriculum, promoting STEM learning, teamwork, and critical thinking. Additionally, we help schools create inclusive and diverse esports communities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students. Our commitment to ethical standards ensures that esports programs are conducted in a safe, respectful, and responsible manner.

ED Buzz: Esports on the Rise

Esports programs are expanding, with school districts setting up their own programs nationwide. In this episode, Dr. Chris Hoang, LACOE's Interim Assistant Director of Technology Innovation and Outreach, and Alvaro Brito, STEAM Administrator with the Compton Unified School District, shares their expertise on the rise of esports. They discuss how it can affect socio-emotional learning and how playing video games can help build skills for future careers.

LA Unified Esports Coaches Handbook

Check out LAUSD new Esports policy that provides general guidelines for esports programs at school sites. Esports stands for electronic sports. This policy addresses the process and requirements for implementing an esports program before, during, and after school. A well-implemented esports program delivers well-rounded, inspiring educational and enrichment experiences, keeps students engaged, promotes joy and learning, and builds a variety of critical skills for world readiness.

Leveling up Learning with Scholastic Esports in LA County

Our findings concluded that there were many roadblocks for schools to implement esports in their curriculum with funding and lack of knowledge being the biggest two. Taking these in mind, we had designed policy solutions that would help LACOE assist schools with esports implementation. We had designed our policy solution with two ideas in mind; short-term solutions and long term solutions.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS * 2025

To register for these monthly workshops, visit the EdTech and Innovation workshops schedule.

This introductory course delves into the exciting world of esports, providing an overview of what esports entails and its growing significance. Participants will explore the benefits of integrating esports into scholastic settings, including enhanced student engagement, development of teamwork and strategic thinking skills, and potential career pathways in the rapidly expanding esports industry. Participants will gain valuable insights and provide next steps for additional learning opportunities to support building an esports program and esports coach support.

Esports Coaches Best Practices (Coming Soon)

Learn the key strategies for effective esports coaching. This session covers team management, training techniques, communication skills, and performance analysis. Gain insights from experienced coaches to enhance your team's success and foster a positive gaming environment.

We are excited to announce the inaugural start of the LACOE Esports Network. We want to support those interested in providing esports at their school sites. Whether you already have an esports program or are looking to start one up, we want to be able to support you and showcase all the great things that esports has to offer to our students.

PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS * 2024

To register for these monthly workshops, visit the EdTech and Innovation workshops schedule.

This event is in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education and Long Beach City College. This NAECAD Regional Clinic will offer a comprehensive introduction for teachers, administrators, and professionals interested in launching or expanding an esports program. This immersive one-day event features industry experts who provide foundational knowledge on building and growing esports programs. Attendees are also given networking opportunities, making this clinic an ideal setting to connect with the right people and create lasting professional relationships.

SCHOLASTIC ESPORTS RESOURCES

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At LACOE, we are dedicated to fostering innovation and inclusivity in education through the exciting world of esports. We offer professional development through training sessions that equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to coach and manage esports teams effectively.

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Video Game and Career Skill Development FREE Workshops

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Video Game and Career Skill Development FREE Workshops

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SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE

Turn Student Motivation for Video Games Into Curricular Engagement & Career Skills Development

We're excited to welcome you to one of our free upcoming professional development sessions in Partnership with Cleverlike Studios ! Register for the one that fits your schedule.

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Minecraft EDU and Unreal Engine Sessions

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Program Self-paced Sorry! The enrollment period is currently closed. Please check back soon. SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE Turn Student Motivation for Video Games Into Curricular Engagement & Career Skills Development We're excited to welcome you to one of our free upcoming professional development sessions in Partnership with Cleverlike Studios !

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Paving Inroads to University Through Mentorship, Strategic Partnership

CSUDH Esports Association Paving Inroads to University Through
Mentorship, Strategic Partnership

1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747

CARSON, Calif. - Former Compton High School graduate turned CSUDH freshman Cesar Cedano Jr. levelled up this past summer, making good on his pledge to attend Dominguez Hills after experiencing the Esports Mentorship Program. Now, after successfully making the jump to university, the CSUDH Overwatch Team Captain has his sights set on the future while remaining aware of the journey that has led him to the present. Cedano is the Esports Association's first 360 story, an aspiring university hopeful who is now a mentor to his alma mater.

"As a mentee, [my experience] was nothing but positive," he says. "The mentors were welcoming and charismatic and I learned social skills and leadership, things that helped me become a better player and person in general. As a mentor I think my most useful skill is being able to connect with others and to listen. The main thing is giving back to my community and hopefully being able to influence someone to also follow their dreams"

The middle sibling to two sisters and son of immigrant parents, Cedano, simply by following a passion for gaming, is majoring in Computer Science and demonstrating how Esports is a strategy and not an outcome. "It started with gaming and Overwatch of course," he says. "I learned about Overwatch league and wanted to [play], but it was PC only, so I had to build my own desktop and learn about parts. Eventually through that I started watching YouTube videos and my love for computers blossomed from there."

Helping accomplish the association's mission and propel its vision is CSUDH Esports Association General Manager and chief architect Ruben Caputo. He plays a critical role in its day-to-day operations on and off campus. Caputo has had a finger on the pulse of the local Esports landscape for more than two years and has been instrumental in identifying and developing strategic partnerships between the university and key partners such as Pizza Hut and the Compton Unified School District, among others. Through well thought-out, calculated cooperatives, Caputo is raising the profile of the university via the blueprint of Esports while simultaneously carving out a space for aspiring college students that largely didn't exist three years ago. "The Mentorship program with Compton USD and CUEL community will always be special to us," he says. "When we first began it came in the most difficult time during the pandemic lockdown. Our DH Esports students responded with the willingness to help. Our peer-to-peer mentorship made an impact to the students and their families who were watching their child grow beyond the competition. [I am] thrilled to have mentored Cesar and truly happy for him as he continues his academic journey with us." In an era increasingly driven and shaped by technology, attaining a marketable, modern skillset is essential, now more than ever. Local community stakeholder, Alvaro Brito is a 21st Century Learning Specialist with Compton USD working with the university to build a bridge to higher learning while supporting students and teachers in the implementation of STEAM initiatives and innovation in the classroom.

Author: Paul McDonald Photo Credit: Rhomeozon Blankas Picture Location: Scholars Collective

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Paving Inroads to University Through Mentorship, Strategic Partnership - CSUDH Esports

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Paving Inroads to University Through Mentorship, Strategic Partnership CSUDH Esports Association Paving Inroads to University Through Mentorship, Strategic Partnership 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747 CARSON, Calif. - Former Compton High School graduate turned CSUDH freshman Cesar Cedano Jr. levelled up this past summer, making good on his pledge to attend Dominguez Hills after experiencing the Esports Mentorship Program.

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esports@lacoe.edu

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Good luck, have fun. Make gaming inclusive for everyone.

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North America Scholastic Esports Federation - free middle school & high school esports tournaments and curriculum, with tools and support to launch and grow scholastic esports programs.