OUr Vision
Our Mission
Our Values
Create an educational ecosystem for all educators to inspire and engage each student toward academic success, where educators have access to professional advancement regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances to ensure that they are highly effective and stay passionate.
Address the specific needs of our educational community by becoming a teaching hub to foster a continuous professional growth culture and ensure equitable and impactful education for all students by empowering and cultivating a diverse education workforce.
Respect, celebrate, and prioritize:
Equity and Inclusion
Educator Well-Being
Continuous Professional Growth
Collaboration and Collegiality
Student-Centered Focus
From Passion to Profession
Welcome to our “From Passion to Profession” series, where we share inspiring stories of educators about their unique journeys, the challenges they faced, and the triumphs they experienced along the way. Join us as we celebrate the commitment and creativity of these remarkable individuals shaping the future, one student at a time.
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Current Pathway Program
Come find out how you can get $4000 and more in financial assistance if you are or were a classified employee of one of our Santa Cruz districts.
Meet and Greet with our current Santa Cruz Classified Employee Grant recipients.
Bring a peer and enter to win a raffle prize. Enjoy refreshments and make connections with your peers!
Please contact InJin Jun if you have any questions. If you are ready to apply, submit your grant application today!
Santa Cruz Classified Employee Grant (SCCEG)
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is offering a scholarship to classified employees of Santa Cruz county school districts to pursue a teaching career. Application will be accepted on a rolling basis.
We have 7 IHE partners for you to choose from:
- CSU, East Bay – CalState Apply
- CSU, Monterey Bay – CalState Apply
- San Jose State University – CalState Apply
- Santa Clara COE, EPP – Admissions Page
- UC, Santa Cruz – Admissions Page
- UMass Global – Admissions Page
- University of La Verne – Admissions Page
TEACH FOR THE BAY #5: Vision 2030 Centering Teachers
Here is the recording from the session, Starting Point, hosted by the Santa Cruz COE in partnership with Cabrillo College. Informative advice on how to get started in your Education Career from our expert panelists:
- CTC Career Counselor Team
- Cabrillo College Faculty
- Santa Cruz COE HR Credential Analyst
- CSUMB Admissions Office
- CDE, Teacher Recruitment
teacher credentialing
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Resource & Teaching Hub
Roadmap to Teaching in California. Learn about the different pathways to becoming a credentialed teacher.
California needs teachers! Use this site to make a career plan, get guidance for finding a program, and find financial aid!
California Department of Education assists future educators with resources for financial support and advocacy.
Find information on jobs available in the Santa Cruz County School System and throughout the county.
Find career, training, and job search resources just for you. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The US Department of Education is working with state and local leaders to elevate the teaching profession.
Leading educational excellence by supporting school leadership and providing professional development.
SC/SVNTP assists and supports new teachers through two years of Induction to clear their teaching credentials.
Resources for developing systemic Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills and cultivating self-care and resilience.
Latest News
Fall Focus
ed.PATH October Newsletter! In the newsletter, you will find resources and opportunities to help make a difference! Join a statewide cohort of educators to develop
Teach for the Bay
ed.PATH September Newsletter!
Check out the exciting sessions at the 5th Annual Teach for the Bay conference, happening virtually from October 2-5, 2024! This FREE event is open to students and educators, focusing on pathways to teaching and counseling in ECE, Elementary, Special Ed, CTE, Middle, and High School.
The Santa Cruz COE and Cabrillo College are co-hosting a workshop at Teach for the Bay titled “Starting Point” (details on page 22 of the brochure) on October 2, 2024, from 2 PM to 3 PM. Register now to join the “Starting Point” Workshop and hear from panelists representing CTC, CDE, Santa Cruz COE, and IHE about how to begin your teaching career or other education-related paths!
This edition of the newsletter also has resources ranging from searchable database of financial opportunities to professional learning opportunities.
Check it out!
Welcome Back to School
ed.PATH August Newsletter! In the newsletter, you will find resources to start a career in teaching: Become a substitute teacher and gain rewarding experience to
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Become a Teacher
Become a substitute teacher
If you have a question or would like to set up an appointment to find out more about the various educator pathways, please email InJin Jun or sign up for a newsletter of trending updates on ed.PATH.
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