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. SCOE houses the AVID center for the North Coast region.
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.
Career Technical Education
SCOE offers Career Technical Education (CTE) courses and supports high school career pathways through its ROP program, facilitates the countywide Work Ready Certification program, enhances career exploration efforts in middle school, and connects schools to local workforce development efforts.
Curriculum & Technology Services
SCOE supports schools in maximizing the impact of technology on student achievement. Technical and curricular services are available to help maintain network-connected computers and efficient student information systems, integrate technology in the classroom, and use data to make instructional decisions.
English Language Learner Services
To promote the achievement of English learners, SCOE offers instructional strategy workshops and training for teachers seeking certification to provide instruction for second-language learners.
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), Parents as Partners, and the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN).
Sonoma County Achievement Team
The Sonoma County Achievement Team (SoCAT) lends support to schools and districts that are seeking assistance in preventing identification for or entering into Program Improvement.
Student Intervention
Intervention is the bridge from failure to success for struggling students. To help schools build robust intervention systems, SCOE is compiling resources and piloting best practices.