School Support


Aiming High

Aiming High is a Sonoma County initiative designed to close the achievement gap for English learners. Parent outreach articles and Aiming High Resource briefs are among the resources available here.

AVID Regional Center

AVID, an acronym for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a research-based program that identifies, recruits, and prepares students for four-year college eligibility.

Beginning Teacher Program

The North Coast Beginning Teacher Program (NCBTP) provides support to new teachers and individuals seeking to become teachers through its Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA), Intern, and Paraprofessional programs.

Data & Assessment

SCOE promotes the use of data to make instructional decisions and monitor student progress. Staff are available to help schools analyze assessment results and identify strategies to meet student needs.

Publications, Podcasts & Videos

Content- and topic-specific media resources take advantage of today’s technology to provide examples of instructional strategies, explore current research, and showcase how and what students are learning.

Safe Schools

SCOE helps schools and communities develop school-based and school-linked prevention and intervention services that promote a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.

School Readiness

Several SCOE initiatives are helping young children experience a smooth transition to kindergarten, including Teachers Acquiring Language Learner Knowledge (TALLK) and the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN).

School Talk

School Talk is a weekly radio broadcast for the Hispanic community that airs on Spanish-language radio stations. It features bilingual educators and special guests from the community.