Schools
San Joaquin County is home to 14 public school districts with 245 schools, including charter schools, and a total of 152,956 students. Collaborative efforts between the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) and school districts ensure students have access to a high-quality education. The SJCOE also offers a variety of schools and educational programs for students, including children with special needs, those referred by social services probation, or who are part of the Juvenile Court and Community Schools program.
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Services for County Operated Schools and Programs
SJCOE Schools and Programs
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CARE Program
The Community Active Response to Education (CARE) program is designed to provide ninth grade students in need of additional support with the tools, resources, and other assistance to be successful throughout their high school careers.
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Codestack Academy
CodeStack Academy is Stockton’s first immersive and accelerated code school offered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education.
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Come Back Kids
Come Back Kids (CBK) is a free, mostly online educational program that is offered through the SJCOE's County Operated Schools and Programs division that can help anyone 18 years and older earn their high school diploma.
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Discovery ChalleNGe Academy
Discovery ChalleNGe Academy is a partnership between the California National Guard and the SJCOE 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.
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Greater Valley Conservation Corps
The Greater Valley Conservation Corps helps youth aged 18 to 26 years old with academic instruction, employment opportunities, green job training, life skills, and much more. It is the only certified local conservation corps in the state operated by a county office of education.
Head Start of San Joaquin
Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs promote the school readiness of children from income-eligible families, ages birth to five, and expectant mothers by supporting the whole child’s development.
one.Charter Academies
The SJCOE one.Charter Academies serve a wide range of students of all ages in multiple locations across San Joaquin County.
one.Program
The SJCOE's alternative education department is referred to as the one.Program, and includes court and community school programs and one.Charter.
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy / YouthBuild
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (SJBFA) is a public school for students in San Joaquin County who participate in the SJCOE YouthBuild program. SJBFA is a high school dropout credit recovery program that offers grades 9-12 and serves youth ages 18-24.
Special Education Programs
The SJCOE Special Education Programs supports every child's right to an education designed to meet individual needs.
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Teachers College of San Joaquin is the only regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a department within a county office of education.
Venture Academy Family of Schools
Venture Academy Family of Schools (VAFS) is one of the largest charter schools in the area, serving TK-12 students.