Department Phone Numbers
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
Click the play button to start the movie (requires Quicktime plugin)
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
2009 Plan 2006 Plan
Migrant Head Start Book Lists
Recommendations of English, Spanish, and bilingual children's books
Star Test Results
Get the latest results!
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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Students 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.
That staggering statistic was released this month by researchers from the 
