​​​​The Professional Learning & Instructional Support Division provides leadership, service, and support to school districts through professional learning opportunities in the areas of: curriculum/instruction development, college and career technical education skills, and district/school improvement services. Professional Learning IS Division (PLISD) conducts seminars, conferences, and workshops for K-12 teachers, administrators, and parents, and supports the development of student success by building capacity through innovative high-quality instruction.

• ASAPconnect

  ASAPconnect provides professional development to out-of-school-time trainers, mentors, coaches, and consultants. ASAPconnect links after school programs with assistance providers to ensure high-quality services to needy youth.
  

• Educational Technology & Leadership

  Specializing in integrating learning with technology, the Educational Technology & Leadership team provides professional learning for teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our goal is to provide personalized learning through customized face-to-face sessions, blended learning settings, and fully online micro-credentials and digital badges.

• Educator Preparation Programs

  Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) offers a total of seven credentialing programs through EPIC and LEAP approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC):
  
  Education Preparation for Inclusive Classrooms (EPIC):
  • Preliminary Education Specialist Credential:
    • Early Childhood Special Education
    • Moderate/Severe
  • Clear Education Specialist Induction Program:
    • Early Childhood Special Education
    • Moderate/Severe
    • Mild/Moderate
  • Leaders in Educational Administration Program (LEAP):
    • Preliminary Administrative Service Credential (PASC)
    • Clear Administrative Service Credential (CASC)

• Innovation & Instructional Support

  Innovation & Instructional Support provides high-quality professional development services to improve teaching and learning in the following content areas:
  • Arts
    
  • CTE
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Science

• LGBTQ Youth Supports

  LGBTQ Youth Supports assists districts and school sites by providing resources and support to meet the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and families by providing training, professional development, technical assistance, and consultation. In addition, the LGBTQ Youth Supports team, works closely with County partners for additional, and purposeful advocacy.

• ​Multilingual and Humanities Education

  Multilingual and Humanities Education department supports language and literacy development through professional development, communities of practice and technical assistance in these content areas:

  • Dual Lan​gua​ge
  • English Language Arts & Literacy
  • English Language Development​
  • History/Social-Science/Civic Engagement
  • Parent Engagement - The Parent Engagement initiative empowers parents to improve student achievement by addressing the academic, discipline, nutrition and safety needs of their children.
  • World Language

• Safe & Healthy Schools

  The Santa Clara County Office of Education’s Safe & Healthy Schools department provides a broad range of services related to school climate and student health and wellness efforts improving achievement for all students. The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program and Homeless Educational Services (FYSCP/HES) provides services to children and youth in foster care and homeless situations. Services are designed to address their vital educational needs. FYSCP provides assistance and training to school districts and community stakeholders regarding the various educational laws that protect the rights of both foster and homeless youth.