School Climate

School Climate refers to the quality and character of school life. School climate is based on patterns of students, parents and school personnel’s experience of school life and reflects norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching and learning practices, and organizational structures.

School Climate Services

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	Bullying Prevention and Education Resources The Santa Clara County Office of Education recognizes that bullying in schools is a serious matter that impacts student health and safety. Resources and information are available to school and community members to assist in addressing bullying behavior and building safer learning environments.
	Gender Identity Santa Clara County now has resources dedicated to identifying gaps and facilitating strategies to best serve LGBTQ residents through The Office of LGBTQ Affairs. With new laws impacting schools around LGBTQ populations such as AB 827 and more information about students, we want you to have the tools you need to create welcoming and supportive learning environments. Staff members from The Office of LGBTQ Affairs are available to answer questions and receive feedback related to LGBTQ student and family support. Send message to LGBTQ@ceo.sccgov.org or call (408) 299-4143 for more information. https://www.sccoe.org/safe-and-healthy/Pages/SB48.aspx
	Local Control Accountability Plan (School Climate, Parent Involvement, and Attendance) Parent Engagement Student Attendance Review Board - Truancy Santa Clara County SARB-DA Mediations SCCOE SARB DA Mediation Process 2016-2017.docx SARB - DA Mediation contract 2016-2017.docx 2015-04-14-state-SARB-handbook.pdf School District Examples ESUHSD Truancy/SARB GUSD Revised Secondary Attendance Support Truancy InterventionPlan.docx Policy or State Mandates California Dept. of Education - SARB Attendance Works
	Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a decision-making framework that guides selection, integration and implementation of the best evidence-based behavioral practices for improving important behavior outcomes for all students.
	Safe School Plans Safe School Policy and State Mandates Crisis Plans - examples and resources Policy and State Mandates
	Student Discipline Disproportionality Policy and State Mandates
	Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) provides support, training, technical assistance and information to districts in the development and implementation of tobacco free policies and practices in schools.