Educational Services serves the staff and students of the district
through the following departments: Curriculum and Assessment, Academic
Equity and Categorical Programs, Student Services, Special Education,
Professional Development, and Educational Technology.
Our division provides information and consultation to the school
sites, community, Superintendent, and the Board of Trustees in providing
effective, engaging, and academically rigorous programs for all Santa
Cruz City Schools students.
Educating Diverse Students Ensuring Research-Based Vibrant Instruction Committed to Excellence Schoolwide/Systemwide
There are five schools serving over 2,500 students in the elementary
district. The secondary district includes two middle schools, three
comprehensive high schools, a continuation school, an independent study
program and a home school program with a combined population of
approximately 4,400 students. Our Santa Cruz Adult School has
approximately 6,000 enrolled students. We welcome you to tour the
Educational Services division and school site links to learn more about
the outstanding programs and services offered in the district.
| Dorothy Coito |
Assistant Superintendent |
831-429-3410 x249 |
dcoito@sccs.net |
If you have a question about SCCS Education Services, please contact:
| Alyssa Martinez |
831-429-3410 x248 |
FAX: 831-429-3450 |
alyssamartinez@sccs.net |
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
The office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) oversees instructional
materials adoption, district literacy and math assessments, standardized
testing, and the articulation of both mandatory and local assessments.
District-wide Professional Development in the elementary and secondary
districts is also coordinated through this office. Other programs and
services within the CIA include
curriculum committees, monitoring and reporting No Child Left Behind
compliance, review and approval of instructional materials, analysis of
new course proposals for Board approval, instructional reform task-forces
and articulation with higher education. The major focus of CIA is collaboration with administrators and teachers to
promote and enhance academic achievement for all students. More info
Student Services
The Student Services and Health Services departments identify and assist in removing many of the barriers to learning. More info
Special Education
Special Education is an integral part of the public education system.
It is specifically designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a
child with a disability. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
emphasizes the student's participation in the general education
curriculum and expands the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team
to include general education teachers. Under IDEA, students who are
eligible for special education have the right to a Free and Appropriate
Public Education. Santa Cruz City Schools offers a full range of service
options for eligible students. More info
Uniform Complaints/Williams
A complaint is a written statement alleging discrimination,
harassment, or a violation of a federal or state law or regulation. A
complaint must be filed by way of the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP)
as written in the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, sections
4600-4687. Issues that may involve filing a complaint using the UCP are
under various state and federal programs that use categorical funds such
as Adult Education, Career Technical Education, Child Development,
Consolidated Categorical Programs, Indian Education, Migrant Education,
Nutrition Education, and Special Education. More info