Office of the Superintendent

Audit Hotline

The SCCOE recognizes an obligation to its students, faculty and staff, and to the community and organizations it serves or with whom it does business, to maintain the highest ethical standards. The intent of the audit hotline is to provide the SCCOE with an easy way to report ideas for improving processes or reporting concerns about possible fraud, waste, and abuse that may represent misconduct. Reports submitted through the audit hotline will be handled as promptly and discreetly as possible.

Charter Schools Department

Charter Schools Department coordinates the programmatic and fiscal oversight for charter schools approved by the SCCOE Board of Education. The department also serves as a resource for Santa Clara County's charter schools, school districts, state and local agencies, parents and communities.

Data and Statistics

Data and statistics collected from California schools and learning support resources to identify trends and educational needs and to measure performance are available at the California Department of Education's DataQuest. Staff members are available to help navigate this system. Also available is data specific to Santa Clara County in our "State of Education​" publication.

Evaluation, Research and Analysis Services

Staff members are available to provide the following services for internal and external customers:

• Evaluation of educational programs
• Conducting research studies/needs assessments
• Analysis of data
• Planning support
• Design and implementation of surveys
• Facilitation of meetings of educators and those affiliated with the educational community

Expulsion Appeals

The County Board of Education is the local appellate body for most types of student expulsion appeals. Staff provides support to the Board and acts as a liaison between the school districts and parents on matters related to student expulsions. Call (408) 453-6868 for the necessary documents to begin the expulsion appeal process or visit our office.

Interdistrict Attendance Appeals

The County Board of Education is the local appellate body for most types of interdistrict transfer denials. Staff provides support to the Board and acts as a liaison between the school districts and parents on matters related to interdistrict attendance appeals. Call (408) 453-6868 for the necessary documents to begin the interdistrict attendance appeal process or visit our office.

Monitoring and Compliance

Staff members provide the required oversight and monitoring of the following programs:

• The Williams Settlement covers issues such as providing clean and safe facilities; sufficient instructional materials; appropriate teacher credentialing and assignment monitoring; and accurate reporting of the School Accountability Report Cards.
• The Tinsley Voluntary Transfer Plan is administered by the San Mateo County Office of Education and is monitored for compliance by the staff. The Tinsley Voluntary Transfer Plan allows minority students living in the Ravenswood City School District attendance area who will be entering kindergarten, first or second grade in the following year to apply for transfers to the following seven districts: Belmont-Redwood Shores, Las Lomitas, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, San Carlos and Woodside.

Policy and Procedure Development

Staff serves as a resource in policy and procedure development and supports the Policy Development Subcommittee. Organizational policies and procedures are developed to ensure consistency with current educational law. View the SCCOE Policies and Procedures.

School Board Elections

Staff facilitates the process for school board elections.

School District Organization

The County Committee on School District Organization is staffed by the Superintendent's Office. The primary responsibility of the County Committee on School District Organization is the reorganization of school districts, through territory transfers and unification.

School District Residency Information

Parents, school staff, and the public can obtain school district residency information, including the names and phone numbers of persons to contact regarding the school enrollment process. Use the District Locator or go directly to the Assessor's Office. 

​​​SELPA I, II, III, IV, VII

The Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) coordinates with school districts and the SCCOE to provide a continuum of programs and services for students with special needs.​​​​

STRONG START

​​Strong Start is a coalition of community leaders, early education providers, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, members of the business community and other key stakeholders who are committed to expanding access to high quality early learning opportunities for all children age 0 to 8 in Santa Clara County.​​​​