Sonoma County Office of Education

Planning Process

Planning Process

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Developmental Process for Districts

2020-2021, 2021-2022 Establish an Ethnic Studies Steering Committee

Identify the underlying values, themes, outcomes, and benefits of implementing an ethnic studies course to your local community.

2021-2022, 2022-2023 - Build a Community Perspective

Collect data for establishing learning profiles that reflect both the district’s and community’s needs.

2022-2023, 2023-2024 - Assess Course Options

Evaluate each one of the four course options provided to identify one that may suit your district and community’s needs.

2023-2024, 2024-2025 - Curriculum Development

Select a course option and develop an ethnic studies course for initial pilot.

2024-2025 - Initial Pilot of Ethnic Studies

Pilot the initial ethnic studies course, collect and examine data, make adjustments.

2025-2026 (beyond) - Implement Ethnic Studies Course

Begin the revised ethnic studies course and continue make annual adjustments based upon collected data.

Nicole Rosaschi, SCOE Administrative Operations Specialist, Human Resources
"I love that the people I work with are passionate about their work, passionate about our students getting the best possible education, and passionate about Sonoma County. " - Nicole Rosaschi, SCOE Administrative Operations Specialist, Human Resources