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From our Stockton campus to our outdoor education centers in San Joaquin County and the Tahoe National Forest to our school sites and classrooms throughout the county, we educate, we innovate, and we inspire. Explore the unique programs offered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education today!
Discovery ChalleNGe Academy
Discovery ChalleNGe Academy is a program for youth between the ages of 16 and 18 who have dropped out of high school, are at risk of dropping out, or are credit deficient.
CodeStack
CodeStack is a software engineering and media department focused on web, mobile, and software application development; graphic and multimedia design; and video production.
STEM Programs and Outdoor Education
STEM Programs provides innovative programs that empower students, educators, and regional communities to engage in learning experiences integrating science, technology, engineering, and math.
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Teachers College of San Joaquin provides a variety of options for those who wish to pursue a career in the field of education. It is the only regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a division within a county office of education.
Greater Valley Conservation Corps
The Greater Valley Conservation Corps helps youth 18 to 26 years old with green job training, academic instruction, employment opportunities, life skills, and more.
Head Start of San Joaquin
Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by supporting the development of the whole child.
By The Numbers
14
San Joaquin County School Districts
254
Public Schools and Public Charter Schools
152,956
Students Enrolled in San Joaquin County K-12 Public Schools
1,376
Graduates from SJCOE programs last school year
3,675
Fingerprints taken by the SJCOE Human Resources team
6
California Distinguished Schools in our county in 2025
Latest News
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Team from Bethany Elementary School (Lammersville Unified School District) wins first place in fourth- through sixth-grade competition.
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Students in special education programs across San Joaquin County will sell produce and plants grown in school gardens, as well as crafts made in the classroom, at the SJCOE on Thursday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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The 2025 Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Award for Service Employee of the Year was awarded posthumously to Shonda Emery, who dedicated her life to supporting children in foster care.
Upcoming Events
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Great Wolf Lodge, 2500 Daniels St., Manteca
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2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton
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The Well, 1200 N. Center Street, Stockton, CA