Student Programs & Services

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Under the direction of the deputy superintendent of Student Programs and Services, this department oversees programs offered to students through the San Joaquin County Office of Education’s (SJCOE) County Operated Schools & Programs. The department also:

• • Builds and maintains relationships between the SJCOE and San Joaquin County’s 14 local school districts and charter schools to collaboratively meet the needs of students and educators.
• • Leads the SJCOE’s external engagement and partnership efforts, working closely with nonprofit organizations, schools, community-based organizations, businesses, and government entities to support the success of San Joaquin County students. to support the success of San Joaquin County students.
• • Supervises Special Education Programs, which serves students diagnosed with autism, visual impairment, deaf and hard of hearing, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, and students with emotional disturbance.
• • Connects SJCOE employees to the organization through employee engagement initiatives and activities.
• • Oversees the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access department which provides leadership and program guidance to the SJCOE, student programs, Administrative Council, and individual departments to ensure the sustainability of change initiatives regarding equity, access, culturally and linguistically responsive learning, and work environments.

• Student Programs Services
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
• DEIA Toolkit
• Governmental Relations, Charter Schools, and Community Partnerships
• Special Education
• COSP