Office of Education
Mission To be leaders in educational excellence, offering support to schools and community to ensure Shasta County students receive a quality education preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college.

Core Values Service to and Engagement of students, staff, school districts, and community partners Hospitality - friendly and generous service Aspire to continuously improve Sense of humor Trustworthy and consistent Attract, hire, and retain the best employees
Shasta County Schools
Shasta County, a region full of natural resources, none as important as our children. In the north state we take our education seriously; constantly striving to develop lifelong learners by ensuring access to quality education; teaching every child every day so that they can succeed in tomorrow’s world.

Our County's commitment is embodied by the Shasta Promise: Every student in Shasta County will graduate prepared for education beyond high school. Those students who complete minimum college preparatory or community college transfer requirements will receive guaranteed admission from all of the participating institutions of higher education.
Programs & Services
- Early Childhood Services
  Preschool, QRIS, Resource & Referral
- Student Programs
  Independent Study, Special Education, Excel Academy, Juvenile Court School
- Youth Support Services
  Expanded Learning - Project SHARE, Foster Youth Services, Tobacco Use Prevention, Education for Homeless Children
Calendar
- Professional Development
  We provide high quality professional development and resources to help our districts develop effective instructional systems that allow our students to thrive academically.
- What We Do?
  Ensure Shasta County students receive a quality education preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college.
- Schreder Planetarium
  Participants are transported through the solar system to far away galaxies. Engaging programs blend science, technology, engineering, mathematics and imagination.
- Who We Work With?
  Partnering with local superintendents, we developed unified goals centered on collaboration and support for all 25 school districts in Shasta County.
Instructional Services
- Professional Learning and Leadership Support Services
  Our purpose is to provide high quality professional development and other resources to help our districts develop effective instructional systems that help our students thrive scholastically. We also provide Preliminary and Clear Administrative Services credentials, leadership development and technical services to local schools and School Leadership Teams.
- Early Childhood Services
  We provide quality early care and education programs, resources and supports for children & families, and their teachers or care providers.
  
  Student Support Services
  Supporting alternative education; special education; foster and homeless youth; after school; supplemental tutoring; and School Attendance Review Boards.
Administrative Services
- Business Services
  Provide fiscal & operational services to our district partners, internally for SCOE programs, as well as processing payroll for the county schools
- Human Resources
  Provides support within the realm of recruitment, retention, relations, and benefits.
- Information Technology
  Acts as the K12 High Speed Network node site for the county
- Transportation
  Transports our county's precious cargo to and from school each day

Teacher Conferences

Science - Link to Standards

California Science Education Conference: Oct 20 - 22, 2023 Palm Springs CA

National Science Teachers Association: March 22 - 25, 2023 Atlanta

Technology - Link to Standards

Future of Education Technology Conference: January 23 - 26, 2023 New Orleans

Spring CUE (Computer Using Educators): March 16 - 18, 2023 Palm Springs CA (In-Person and Virtual)

Engineering (STEM) - Link to CS standards

California STEAM Symposium: October 1 - 2, 2022 in Anaheim

International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Conference: April 12 - 15, 2023 Minneapolis

Math - Link to Standards

National Council Teacher of Mathematics (NCTM): Virtual Conference March 29 - April 1, 2023

California Math Council:

Central Symposium March 2023
South Conference November 2023 - Palm Springs CA
North Conference December 2023 - Pacific Grove CA

Mt. Lassen Math Council: January 28, 2023 Chico CA

For additional information please contact instructionalservices@shastacoe.org or call 530-225-0255