Goal #1 Support the vision and mission of the Stanislaus Cradle to Career Partnership

Vision:  “A healthy and thriving community built on educational success and economic well-being for all.”
Mission: “To align sectors and systems in Stanislaus County to ensure successful outcomes from cradle to career.”

• Increase community involvement and leadership within the Cradle to Career structures to broaden and diversify stakeholder ownership
• Maintain and enhance cross-divisional involvement and commitment to the Cradle to Career Partnership
• Address and continue to clarify changing roles and responsibilities as the Cradle to Career Partnership evolves
• SCOE will serve as the primary backbone for Cradle to Career to support continued success and expansion

Goal #2 Strengthen and streamline communication by strategically utilizing various media platforms to educate and inform the greater Stanislaus County community 

• Effectively leverage social media, digital media, local publications, and SCOE’s website
• Investigate alternative methods of acquiring ongoing employee feedback for continuous improvement
• Align policy and practice to impact our school community

Goal #3 Recruit and retain dedicated, talented individuals who will build upon SCOE’s community and work culture

• Maintain competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to excellence
• Create division showcases to inspire employee growth and career exploration
• Continue the acquisition of high caliber employees through quality hiring practices
• Refine the onboarding process within each division to improve the assimilation of new employees
• Introduce substitute employees to SCOE culture and programs through an improved substitute orientation
• Expand training opportunities to support employees’ professional growth  

Goal #4 Promote SCOEs comprehensive wellness program to improve the overall quality of life for students, staff, and their families 

• Afford training opportunities via motivational presentations and videos
• Encourage employee participation to increase wellness outcomes
• Review and analyze wellness data to better understand the overall health, culture, and climate of the organization

Goal #5 Continue to support and enhance collaboration with and across SCOE divisions, districts, county offices of education, and service providers

• Deliver ongoing district support in best practices, content knowledge, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), differentiated assistance, and assessment/accountability
• Provide services and support to ensure fiscal solvency and legal compliance
• Enhance professional development, direct services, and technical assistance

Goal #6 Enhance safety practices and responses to support staff and students

• Support cybersecurity initiatives and continue to provide student and staff training
• Enhance building security, employee safety, and emergency preparedness
• Offer relevant safety training to maximize health and mitigate illness and injury
• Procure resources to support high-quality safety programs using best practices and current protocols
• Respond to all health concerns in a timely and efficient manner