A Journey with Dr. Lorea Martínez at the HEART in Mind Symposium
In an era where education is constantly evolving, the need to foster thriving school environments has never been more critical. Join us at the upcoming ...
2022-23 Annual Report Released
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is pleased to present our 2022-23 Annual Report to the Community, providing an an overview of our programs, priorities, ...
Celebrating Excellence: Rebecca Olker Nominated for CASBO’s Magnificent 7 Award
We are thrilled to share a moment of pride and celebration as we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Rebecca Olker, who has been nominated for ...
Wrapping Up a Successful Semester: CALS Team Highlights and Future Plans
As we approach the end of the semester, it’s a time for reflection and celebration at CALS. The CALS team has been hard at work, ...
Nurturing Growth and Connection: Updates from Our Student Support Department
Excitement is in the air as our Student Support Department wraps up the month with two inspiring updates. From enriching professional development opportunities in Restorative ...
Reflecting on Achievements: Closing Out the First Semester
As we bid farewell to the last few weeks of 2023, it’s time to reflect on the accomplishments and milestones that have marked the first ...
K-16 Education Collaborative Awarded $18.1 Million Grant
Education leaders announced today that a partnership of agencies under the umbrella of the Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative has secured an $18.1 million grant ...
Vaping and Smoking Prevention
Dear community member, Smoking and vaping tobacco and cannabis are among the most harmful and persistent issues facing teens, impacting both physical and mental health. ...
Addressing Youth Homelessness
Dear community member, We often talk about the importance of stability at home on a child’s education and wellness. The most basic component of that ...
Wrapping Up the First Semester
We are heading into a holiday break, and all Alternative Education Schools will be closed from November 20 to 24, 2023. There are just four ...
The Intersection of Homelessness and Education in Santa Cruz County
Youth without a high school credential are 346% more likely to experience homelessness as adults than their peers who completed high school. Recognizing the intersectionality ...
United Against Hate
Dear community member, Next week is United Against Hate Week, a call for seven days of action against acts of hatred and implicit bias of ...