The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) provides instructional, administrative, human resources, business and technical support services to the county's 32 school districts. By centralizing services such as payroll, employee fingerprinting and Internet connections, the SCCOE helps districts to achieve greater efficiency and cost-savings.

SCCOE programs that provide direct instruction include Special Education, Head Start, Parkway, Environmental Education, Regional Occupational Programs and Alternative Schools. An additional program, Migrant Education, supports the special needs of migratory children.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is a champion for children, schools, and community.

OUR VISION

• To provide strong advocacy for students, parents, school districts, and the educational community.
• To provide exceptional leadership and exemplary services to those we serve.

OUR BELIEFS & VALUES

• We reflect the needs of those we serve in our decisions and actions.
• We create a desirable workplace where people are valued and challenged.
• We take risks to ensure effective and creative problem solving for continuous improvement.
• We take personal initiative and accept responsibility.
• We strive to bring out the best in ourselves and others.
• We identify and address the unique needs of every student we serve based on the belief that every student can learn.