SCCOE helps families navigate public schools in Santa Clara County

SAN JOSE, CA – The beginning of the school year can be a stressful time for students and parents, especially those who are transitioning to a new grade, new school, or for families that are new to the area completely. For this reason, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is releasing a six-part informational series, entitled "Navigating Public Schools in Santa Clara County," to help families and newcomers across the county.
The articles feature different back-to-school topics that will equip families with information to achieve positive outcomes and maximize opportunities for their children to increase academic achievement during the 2017-18 school year.
The entire publication is available online in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese — or read them by clicking on the individual articles below:

• Article 1: Enrollment and School Procedures​ 
  • ​​(Spanish): Matriculación y procedimientos en un plantel escolar​​
  • (Vietnamese): Thủ tục nhập học và thủ tục của nhà trường​​​
• ​Article 2: ​Immunizations​
  • (Spanish): Vacunación​
  • (Vietnamese): Chủng ngừa​
• ​Article 3: ​Parent Involvement: Take an active role in your child's education​​
  • (Spanish): Participación de los padres: asuma un papel activo en la educación de su hijo​
  • (Vietnamese): Phụ huynh tham gia: Đóng vai trò tích cực trong việc học của con quý vị​
• Article 4: The Importance of School Attendance​
  • (Spanish): Asistencia Escolar​
  • (Vietnamese): Đi học mỗi ngày​
• Article 5: ​​​​LCAP: Local Control and Accountability Plan​​
  • (Spanish): LCAP: Local Control and Accountability Plan
  • (Vietnamese): LCAP: Kế hoạch Kiểm soát và có Trách nhiệm của Địa phương
• Article 6: ​​Special Education and Alternative Education​
  • (Spanish): Special Education and Alternative Education
  • (Vietnamese): Special Education and Alternative Education - Giáo dục đặc biệt và Giáo dục thay thế