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 school districts, community partners, and each other for the benefit of all students Hopeful and helpful Aspire to improve and innovate Shared humor and joy Trustworthy 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

Schreder Planetarium

About Schreder Planetarium

Capturing the passion and curiosity of children, teenagers, and adults, the planetarium is a beautiful domed theater with a focus on science education for schools and the community. Under the leadership of Jack Schreder, our unique facility opened in 1979. It is a 10-meter domed theater with 65 seats, hands-on exhibits, and a gift shop. Schreder Planetarium is only open to the public during evening programs (scroll down for the ticket link).

Visiting Schreder Planetarium
All of programs have these engaging elements:

Introductory demonstrations that create curiosity and explain astronomical phenomena.
A curated selection of fulldome features, created specifically by our planetarium staff to allow for more learning and fun about the program topic. This customized show is presented by our staff.
Fulldome shows that are like movies on the dome, creating an immersive 3-D effect that is unforgettable. Our field trips provide one show and our public evening programs have two shows.
Time to explore the exhibits and gift shop.
You can see trailers of many of our shows on our Trailers Page.

Register and Get Tickets Here!

Public Evening Programs: We offer evening programs at least twice a month for the public, usually on Friday nights.

Educational Field Trips are available during the school year and –NEW– for summer schools and summer programs. Learn more on our Field Trip Page.

Fulldome Show Descriptions and Trailers can help you decide the on the program for you.

Contact us at (530) 225-0243 or planetarium@shastacoe.org

Friends of the Planetarium

The Friends of Schreder Planetarium is a nonprofit group that supports the planetarium with funds and volunteers, including operating the gift shop. In 2019 they funded 50% of the new projector - a major improvement in content, quality, and delivery. To be a Friend of the Planetarium just roll up your sleeves and bring your own talents and enthusiasm! Most volunteers help with evening programs by checking in guests or working in the gift shop. Some are Board members and some have unique skills in technology or education. If you would like to be a part of this exciting work and join the Friends of the Planetarium or call (530) 225-0243.