The Sonoma County Office of Education provides support to districts in meeting the requirements of federal and state accountability measures. This section of the SCOE website provides information and assistance related to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), consolidated applications, program improvement, and a variety of state and federal mandates. Districts impacted by the Williams Settlement and/or Valenzuela class action lawsuit will find links to access required forms and templates.

Note that state and federal programs that are not on the consolidated application, such as special education and non-instructional programs, are not included here.

Services

Consolidated Applications
Help districts meet federal and state reporting requirements by collecting and reporting Consolidated Application data to CDE and providing ongoing information related to categorical programs and funding.

Program Improvement
Provide technical assistance to Title I-funded schools and districts in or at risk of entering Program Improvement for failing to make adequate yearly progress for two consecutive years.

Valenzuela Settlement
Help ensure that students who do not pass the California High School Exit Exam receive continued instructional services by facilitating implementation of Assembly Bill 347, the Valenzuela settlement. This statute took effect in 2007.

Williams Settlement
Monitor and support districts in meeting the requirements of the Williams Settlement and conduct annual school site visits to ensure that poor and underprivileged students have access to books, safe learning environments, and qualified teachers in accordance with legal mandates.