About

STACS Professional Learning Series

Through the Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools (STACS) initiative, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) offers a coordinated, multi-year professional learning experience designed to support equitable, inclusive practices across California charter schools. SCCOE delivers a statewide series of Best Practices Webinars (BPWs) that introduce research-based strategies, paired with Continuous Improvement Networks (CINs) that help school teams apply, test, and refine those practices in their own contexts. Participants also have access to monthly office hours for targeted coaching and implementation support. All sessions are offered virtually and include recordings, resources, and accessible materials to ensure broad participation.

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The Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools (STACS) subgrant’s purpose is to provide technical assistance to schools on best practices for increasing academic achievement in the following topic areas: English Learners, Special Education, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students, Career & Technical Education, and Innovative Strategies. STACS is a subgrant program funded by the California Department of Education's federal Charter Schools Program grant: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ch/pcsgp.asp.

About Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE)

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) serves, inspires, and promotes student and public-school success through leadership, collaboration, and high-quality support services. As a regional service agency, SCCOE partners with districts, charter schools, and community organizations to strengthen educational outcomes across Santa Clara County and statewide.

SCCOE provides instructional, business, and technology services, delivers professional learning and technical assistance, and supports school quality through academic and fiscal oversight. With decades of experience supporting rural, suburban, and urban charter schools, SCCOE is a trusted statewide partner committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

About Charter Schools Development Center

The Charter School Development Center (CSDC) is the nation’s first charter school resource center and a California nonprofit 501(c)(3), with more than 30 years of experience supporting charter schools and authorizers statewide. CSDC designs and delivers professional learning tailored to charter schools at every stage of development, reaching thousands of leaders each year across governance, instruction, finance, operations, accountability, and human resources.

CSDC’s offerings include statewide conferences, leadership institutes, and specialized training series delivered through live and on-demand formats to ensure broad access and impact. In addition to professional learning, CSDC provides data analytics and reporting tools that help charter leaders interpret performance data, identify strengths and gaps, and guide continuous improvement. With a network of more than 650 member schools, CSDC is a trusted statewide partner in strengthening the quality and sustainability of charter schools across California.

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