Join the Holiday Food & Fund Drive
Dear community member, The Santa Cruz COE is proud to participate in Second Harvest Food Bank’s 2024 Holiday Food & Fund Drive, ongoing now through ...
Gratitude for Partnerships in Building Educator Pathways
ed.PATH November Newsletter! In the newsletter, you will find resources and opportunities to help make a difference! The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) is being ...
Countywide BSU Organizes Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day at Soquel High Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day at Pajaro Valley High Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day ...
Support for Immigrant Communities
Dear community member, Yesterday I joined a coalition of local education and government officials who released a letter affirming our steadfast support for Santa Cruz County’s immigrant ...
Youth Led Leadership Alliance Honored With Golden Bell Award
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa Cruz COE) is pleased to announce it has received a 2024 Golden Bell Award for its countywide ...
Welcoming New Student Trustees
Dear community member, It’s been a big week for student leadership in our school community. Yesterday I was thrilled to swear in Ruben Marcus (pictured), ...
Career Advancement Charter (CAC): Empowering Adult Learners in Santa Cruz County
The Career Advancement Charter (CAC) program offers adult learners the unique opportunity to earn their high school diploma while building essential academic and technical skills ...
New and Growing Programs in Medical, Dental, and Building Trades
This school year, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) is thrilled to report the strong start of our Medical, Dental, and Building Trades ...
Local Families Claim Over $46,000 in College Savings
We’re excited to announce the success of our recent College Savings Workshop, held in partnership with CalKIDS and Semillitas on September 25th! During the event, ...
Exploring Career Opportunities: New and Expanded CTE Courses for the 2024-2025 School Year
Career Technical Education (CTE) courses offer high school students invaluable opportunities to explore future careers across various sectors. At the Santa Cruz County Office of ...
An Environmental Health Milestone
Dear community member, The COE has a longstanding commitment to educating students and families about the harms of tobacco use. Through our Tobacco Use Prevention ...
Celebrating Digital Citizenship Week: Empowering Our Community with Media Literacy and Cyber Safety
October 14-18, 2024 is Digital Citizenship Week, a time dedicated to promoting safe, ethical, and responsible use of technology. The Santa Cruz County Office of ...