Overview of Programs and Resources for Families
Student success is at the heart of SCOE's mission. SCOE helps Sonoma County's 40 school districts implement the California State Standards (also know as Common Core), promote college and career readiness, and ensure the success of English Learners. SCOE also works to ensure each district is financially and economically stable and ensures accountability through each district's Local Control and Accountability plan.
SCOE also directly serves with students with disabilities and at-risk students from around the county. Specifically, SCOE serves:
- About 440 students, age 3-22, who have physical, emotional, cognitive, or developmental disabilities
- About 320 students who are deaf/hard of hearing or have visual impairments
- About 190 at-risk students enrolled in court and community schools
Following is information on SCOE programs and resources students and parents might find helpful.
Special Education Programs (8:06) | Updated May 2016 Learn about our Special Education programs in this video.
Early Childhood Education, Preschool, and Kindergarten Readiness
Student and School Safety
Interdistrict Transfers and Appeals
All SCOE Special Education staff receive specialized training and strive to provide a rich and caring educational experience in the least restrictive setting possible. The department has approximately 280 employees who deliver services at some 80 school and community sites within Sonoma County. Those services include special day classes, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, support for visually impaired and deaf/hard of hearing students, orientation and mobility training, vocational training, counseling, positive behavioral support, and assessments.
Specially trained staff provide each student with a high-quality, standards-based educational experience that prepares them for successful transition to the highest possible level of independence.