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High School Students on Eco Company TV


Natural Bridges High School students at Food What program

Food What program signStudents from Natural Bridges High School, a joint program of SCCOE's Alternative Education and ROP, are featured on the Eco Company (a national tv show and web site), which explores what it means to "go green" as a teen.

One feature follows Natural Bridges students as they learn about growing and eating farm-to-table fresh organic foods through the "Food What?" program. Watch online here.

Natural Bridges High School students testing water at Antonelli's Pond
Another segment follows the students as they test water quality, monitor wildlife, and learn about environmental science and the ecology of watershed management in our local waterways.
Check it out here!

Learn more about Natural Bridges High School/Career Training Center.



The Chrysalis Center

Santa Cruz County Office of Education opens new center for children with special needs


Autism affects 1 in 91 children in the US.

Chrysalis teacher working with studentThat staggering statistic was released this month by researchers from the American Academy of Pediatrics which surveyed more than 78,000 parents with children between the ages of 3 and 17, and asked if they had ever been told by a health care provider that their child had autism, Asperger’s syndrome or another autism spectrum disorder (ASD). That’s an estimated 673,000 children or approximately 1% of all children in the U.S. in that age group.

Chrysalis Center ribbon cutting
To meet the growing needs of Santa Cruz County children suffering from ASD and their families, the County Office of Education opened the newly built Chrysalis Center. Located near the Live Oak School District Office and Green Acres Elementary School campus, the 7,400 square foot building was completely financed by state bond funding. An open house was conducted the afternoon of October 9th to introduce the program and facilities to the public. The ceremony included remarks from John Leopold, 1st District County Supervisor, Elizabeth Schilling, Director of the Live Oak Community Center, Tamra Taylor, Superintendent, Live Oak School District, Michael Watkins, County Superintendent of Schools and Hal Ledbetter, Senior Director, County Office of Education Special Education Programs.

Chrysalis equipment
The County Office of Education has collaborated since 2008 with the Morgan Autism Center in San Jose to address the expanding needs of this student population and create opportunities for success The Morgan Autism Center is a private, nonprofit organization that provides services for individuals with autism and spectrum disorder. After studying various programs that address these needs, the County Office of Education’s Special Education Programs administrators determined the Morgan Center to be a model of best practices. The collaboration has created a more cost-efficient COE program that effectively trains staff and builds capacity to serve students.

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Santa Cruz County Reading Association

SCCRA in conjunction with the SCCOE and the Live Oak School District, sponors a series of professional development workshops. Download the flyer or go to their web site for more info.

Project IMPACT

A program designed to “grow our own” highly qualified teachers in school districts throughout the county

Science Flourishes in Santa Cruz County Schools

See the list of Science Fair 2009 winners, a slideshow, photos and more info about award winning projects.

Santa Cruz City Schools’ Star Works

Resources for students preparing to enter the workforce.

Write-Start Backpack Project

Contact them to donate school supplies, cash, and bus passes for students in need.

450+ students participated in the 2009 Math Contest

See the list of award winners here.

ROP 10th Annual Career Portfolio Showcase
   Career & College Ready!

Read about and see photos from the 2008 Career Portfolio Showcase.

Literary Talent Abounds at the Student Authors’ Fair

Read about and see photos from the 2008 Student Authors' Fair

2009 Science Fair Tops Expectations!

Read the feature article and see an awards list and photo slideshow here.

Spelling Championships 2008

Top Spellers Compete for County Titles at the 2008 Spelling Championships

Murals of Santa Cruz County Schools

See a sampling of public art created by Santa Cruz students with the help of art teachers and professional artists.

What is eLiteracy?

A compilation of emerging models of eLiteracy, with resources, tools, and training to help teachers and students develop critical thinking about technology.

Physical Education for Body, Mind and Spirit

Get information on the Alternative Education program

Environmental Education Resource Fair

Info about the SCCOE's first annual fair, plus a slideshow.

Sir Ken Robinson Presentation

Urges Local Educators to Embed Creativity and Innovation throughout the Curriculum

ROP Promotional Video

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API and AYP Test Results

View the 2009 Adequate Performance Index (API) test results and the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report for Santa Cruz County schools

Teachers - Standards Guide for K-12


Plan for Educating Expelled Students
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Migrant Head Start Book Lists

Recommendations of English, Spanish, and bilingual children's books

Star Test Results

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Williams Case

Latest information on the landmark Superior Court case to provide all students equal access to instructional materials, safe schools, and quality teachers.

Valenzuela/CAHSEE Intensive Instruction
   and Services Program

Education Code section 37254 requires that the local educational agency notify pupils or parent, legal guardian of a student under the age of 18, who has not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of grade 12, of the availability of services and the right to file a complaint regarding those services per Education Code section 35186. View the Sample Student Eligibility Letter. See Valenzuela/CAHSEE training materials on the CCSESA web site.

A Parent's Guide to MRSA in California

The California Department of Public Health has published a brochure to help parents understand what they need to know about MRSA.
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