- Santa Barbara County Education Office
- Division Overview
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Divisions Overview
About Our Divisions
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The Santa Barbara County Education Office has five divisions and the Communications Department that oversee the numerous programs and projects of our office.
Administrative Services
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Administrative Services is comprised of three departments – Internal Services (IS), Information Technology Services (ITS), and School Business Advisory Services (SBAS) which serve our office as well as school districts.
Communications
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The Communication Department highlights and promotes the work of the Santa Barbara County Education Office through media relations, social media, website management, press releases, public service announcements, op-eds, television production, copywriting, event support and public records requests. Visit our News & Information page.
The department also offers printing and graphic design services. Visit the Print Shop.
Curriculum and Instruction
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Curriculum and Instruction oversees a wide range of programs and services that support professional learning, leadership and continuous improvement of instructional practice in our local districts and schools.
This division's programs include:
Educational Services
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Educational Services provides programs for distinct populations within the school communities such as preschool-aged children, homeless and foster youth, and students involved in the court system.
This division's programs include:
- Child Development and Early Education
- Child Welfare and Attendance Services
- College and Career Readiness
- Expulsions and Intradistrict Transfers
- Juvenile Court and Community Schools
- Transitional Youth Services
This division also oversees two non-profit organizations:
Human Resources
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Human Resources administers personnel functions, registers credentials for county teachers, and provides assistance to those applying or renewing credential applications. This division also manages a fingerprint records cooperative for school districts for multiple-district substitute teachers, and helps school districts with legal and policy issues relating to school district employment. State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) provides pre-retirement counseling, by appointment, to CalSTRS members.
Special Education
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Special Education provides services to students with unique needs. The programs and services include Early Start, Special Education Preschool, Regional Services, and direct services to districts.