Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.
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
Please contact InJin Jun if you have any questions. If you are ready to apply, submit your application today!
Dear Classified Staff,
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 added more IHE partners for you to choose from:
- CSU, East Bay – CalState Apply
- CSU, Monterey Bay – CalState Apply
- San José State University – CalState Apply
- Santa Clara COE, EPP – Admissions
- UC, Santa Cruz – Admissions
- UMass Global – Admissions
- University of La Verne – Admissions
teacher credentialing
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Professional Development Series
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
What’s happening in July!
ed.PATH July Newsletter! On June 29, 2024, Governor Newsom signed a budget trailer bill, SB 153 (Chap. 38, Statutes of 2024), that allows teaching credential
Join Us for the Credential Pathway Information Sessions
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is thrilled to announce the second year of the California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program and is
Library Opens for Students at Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall
Santa Cruz County Probation, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) and Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) are proud to announce the opening of
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