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.
Contacts
| Frank Wells |
Assistant Superintendent |
429-3410 ext 249 fwells@sccs.net |
| Valerie McFadden |
Administrative Assistant |
429-3410 ext 248 valerie@sccs.net |
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429-3450 FAX |
Department Index
Academic Equity and Categorical Programs
The Office of Academic Equity and Categorical Programs oversees a
variety of special services provided to students. This includes Title I,
Two Way Immersion, English Language Learner services, GATE, Migrant
Education and promotion and retention. Categorical Programs include
administrative work related to grants, district applications and reports
sent to the California Department of Education. The department also
completes mandatory reports to the Office of Civil Rights and other
agencies as well as management of categorical funding including Site
Improvement Plan funds. More info
Curriculum
The Office of Curriculum and Assessment oversees instructional
materials adoption, district literacy and math assessments, standardized
testing, and the articulation of both mandatory and local assessments.
Districtwide Professional Development in the elementary and secondary
districts is also coordinated through this office. Other programs and
services within the Office of Curriculum and Assessment 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 taskforces
and articulation with higher education. The major focus of Curriculum
and Assessment 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
Education Technology
Santa Cruz City Schools Online Blended Learning Program is a
partnership with UC College Prep, the Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County
Offices of Education, and industry partners Graniterock, Seagate
Technology, and Plantronics. This teacher-driven initiative supports
the District goals to increase the number of options available for
students to meet college entrance requirements and to complete
college-level courses in high school, and to help close the achievement
gaps that currently exist amongst different student demographic groups.
Education Technology supports teachers, Technology Teacher Coaches,
Library Media Teachers, and students as they apply technology to enhance
classroom teaching and learning. 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