Under the direction of the County Superintendent, the Charter Schools Department coordinates the programmatic and fiscal oversight for charter schools approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Education. The department also serves as a resource for Santa Clara County's charter schools, school districts, state and local agencies as well as families and communities.
In support of the Mission of SCCOE, the Charter Schools Department has three goals:
- Improve access to inclusive, equitable, high quality education
- Provide quality services and supports to districts, communities, schools & students
- Be a premier authorizer
Click on one of the links below to learn more about the frequently asked questions regarding Charter Schools in any of these areas:
Click on the link below for resources and information regarding submission requirements, oversight tools, and other resources for charter schools:
