10/25/2024 -

SchoolsRule Sonoma County, a fundraising project of the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE), celebrated the distribution of nearly $136,400 to public school districts and education foundations throughout the region during an inaugural event on Sept. 19.

10/25/2024 -

Gary Graves, a 6th-grade teacher at Mark West Elementary School in Santa Rosa, was named the first Sonoma County Teacher of the Month for the 2024-25 school year.

09/20/2024 - The 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, finalist, and nominees were recognized during a ceremony on Sept. 18 at SCOE. Each received a check from sponsor Community First Credit Union.

09/20/2024 -

SchoolsRule Sonoma County, a fundraising project of the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE), celebrated the distribution of nearly $136,400 to public school districts and education foundations throughout the region during an inaugural event on Sept. 19.

09/16/2024 - Hardy Brown II, who leads educational tours of the Underground Railroad, visited the Petaluma grave of the Rev. Adam Rankin, whose family helped more than 2,000 people escape to freedom. During two events at SCOE, Brown also presented about 200 historical freedom artifacts that he has collected.

09/05/2024 -

Statement from Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter on Winder, Georgia, School Shooting

08/07/2024 - Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter, the Common Ground Society and Sonoma County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) have jointly named Amanda Carlile of Santa Rosa as the first recipient of the Champion of Inclusion Award.

08/06/2024 -

The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) hosted a cohort of local middle school students during a two-week STEM summer camp organized by the Career Technical Education Foundation Sonoma County.

07/03/2024 -

The Sonoma County Office of Education hosted an informational session for people interested in running for a seat on their local school board or the Sonoma County Board of Education.

06/13/2024 -

Please join SCOE and Kevin Gordon, President and Partner of Capitol Advisors Group, for a webinar that will explain the role developer fees play in funding local schools.

06/12/2024 -

Sonoma County Public Schools Awarded $9 Million to Expand College and Career Pathways

06/04/2024 - Students from SCOE's Amarosa Academy recently received the top award in a work-based learning challenge after presenting their idea of a children’s book to raise awareness of recycling to San Francisco-based waste innovators Brightmark.

05/29/2024 -

SCOE will host an informational session from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, for people interested in running for a seat on their local school board or the County Board of Education.

05/24/2024 -

2024-25 School District Local Control Accountability (LCAP) and Proposed Budget

05/24/2024 -

Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter celebrated Sonoma County’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, Jen Uken, during an all-school assembly at Albert F. Biella Elementary School in Santa Rosa.

05/18/2024 -

The Sonoma County Office of Education is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Alternate Personnel Commissioner.

05/17/2024 -

SCOE recently published a reimagined Annual Report to the Community.

05/16/2024 -

Santa Rosa’s Jen Uken Named Sonoma County Teacher of the Year.

05/08/2024 -

Tyson Steeves, a 5th-grade teacher at Corona Creek Elementary, was named the Sonoma County Teacher of the Month for April 2024.

05/08/2024 - Sonoma County Board of Education Trustee Andrew Leonard has announced he will not be seeking reelection in November after serving nearly nine years in the role.

05/06/2024 -

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) is in the midst of a communitywide campaign to showcase some of the exemplary educators helping public school students. The campaign is sponsored by a number of community partners, including Community First Credit Union, Community Foundation Sonoma County, Exchange Bank, Redwood Empire School Insurance Group, Redwood Credit Union, and Santa Rosa Junior College.

04/29/2024 -

Media are invited to attend as more than 450 elementary and middle school students from grades 4-8 will show off their problem-solving skills and creativity at the 21st Sonoma County Robotics Challenge on Saturday, May 4, at Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa.

04/29/2024 - Thirty classified employees from throughout Sonoma County were celebrated for their exceptional service to Sonoma County schools and students.

04/09/2024 -

SCOE staff and representatives of Veterans for Peace and Windsor Rotary commemorated the installation of a Peace Pole at the Skylane offices on April 3, 2024.

03/18/2024 -

Luis Patrick, a Santa Rosa High School physical education teacher, coach, and alumnus, was named the March 2024 Sonoma County Teacher of the Month during a school rally held Friday, March 15.

03/08/2024 -

Hundreds of Sonoma County students presented innovative projects exploring science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics on Tuesday, March 5, during the Sonoma County Office of Education’s sixth STEAM Showcase.

03/06/2024 -

Three Sonoma County secondary schools were recently selected for the 2024 California Distinguished Schools Program, the first such awards given to secondary schools after the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily suspended recording of state and local student data.

03/04/2024 -

Lisa Hadley-Hill, a science teacher at Windsor High School, was named the Sonoma County Teacher of the Month for February 2024.

02/06/2024 -

Se alienta a las familias de los estudiantes con discapacidades del Condado de Sonoma a asistir a la 16 Feria Anual de Transición del Condado de Sonoma el jueves 22 de febrero de 2024 de 3:00 a 6:00 de la tarde en la oficina de Educación del Condado de Sonoma en Santa Rosa.

01/17/2024 -

La Oficina de Educación del Condado de Sonoma (Sonoma County Office of Education, SCOE) y los distritos de las escuelas públicas participantes piden comentarios de las familias y estudiantes de las escuelas del Condado de Sonoma por medio de la encuesta YouthTruth de este año. Así es cómo los estudiantes y las familias pueden asegurarse que sus voces se escucharán para ayudar a dar forma a su escuela.

01/08/2024 -

The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) and participating public school districts are seeking input from Sonoma County school families and students in this year’s YouthTruth survey.

12/14/2023 -

The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) and county Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter are supporting efforts to expand an educational initiative that has shown promise improving math and reading scores at two elementary schools in the Sonoma Valley.

11/28/2023 -

10/26/2023 - Con el interés de brindar el máximo apoyo a nuestras comunidades escolares y familias, compartimos recursos que pueden ser útiles al hablar con los niños sobre lo que sucedió.

10/26/2023 - We would like to share some resources and tips that may be helpful when talking to children about what happened.

10/20/2023 -

John Mayer, a music teacher at Piner High School, was named the Sonoma County Teacher of the Month for October 2023.

10/12/2023 -

Parents, caregivers, and educators are faced with the challenge of explaining violence and war to children. Although difficult, these conversations are extremely important and in the context of human history help us work toward peace.

09/29/2023 -

Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter issued the following statement following the death on Thursday, Sept. 28, of Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California at age 90.

09/29/2023 -

Sonoma County's teacher of the year and three exemplary teachers were celebrated at the Sonoma County Office of Education.

09/22/2023 -

Herbert Slater Middle School educational specialist Meaghan King, who serves as a model and advocate for inclusive education, has been selected as Sonoma County’s Teacher of the Year for the 2022-23 school year.

09/14/2023 -

Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie R. Carter and Sonoma County Board of Education President Herman G. Hernandez issued a joint statement responding to hate speech during recent public meetings.

07/10/2023 -

Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie R. Carter responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling prohibiting the use of race in college admissions.

06/16/2023 -

The Sonoma County Office of Education raised a flag in celebration of Juneteenth, at a ceremony featuring leaders from Black student and community groups, as well as SCOE employees.

06/09/2023 -

Two nationally recognized experts helped lead a conversation organized by the Sonoma County Office of Education about childhood trauma and toxic stress, their effects on educational outcomes, and resilience and healing.

06/01/2023 -

The Sonoma County Office of Education raised the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag in celebration of Pride month.

06/01/2023 -

Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie R. Carter delivered the following remarks as the Sonoma County Office of Education raised the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag in celebration of Pride Month.

05/11/2023 -

Ethan Cosgrove, a dual 7th grade math and 8th grade history teacher at Spring Lake Middle School in the Rincon Valley Union School District, was named the Sonoma County Teacher of the Month for May 2023.

04/28/2023 - The Sonoma County finalists for the statewide Classified School Employee of the Year (CSEY) program were announced April 26 at a celebration held at the Sonoma County Office of Education. These dedicated school employees were nominated by their districts for the important roles they play in creating and maintaining positive school environments for the students of Sonoma County.

04/25/2023 -

The Sonoma County Office of Education has hired Dr. Louis Ganzler as an assistant superintendent overseeing efforts involving school safety, community partnerships, and college and career readiness.

04/24/2023 -

Media are invited to attend as more than 500 elementary and middle school students from grades 4-8 will show off their problem-solving skills and creativity at the Sonoma County Robotics Challenge on Saturday, May 6, at Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa.