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Classified Employee Grant (Orange County Office of Education) is a grant from the Orange County Office of Education in partnership with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing that funds classified employees pursuing California teaching credentials.
Part of a five-county consortium with Butte COE, Imperial COE, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, and San Diego COE, the program provides approximately $3,500 per year per participant for teacher education pathway expenses. The program targets shortage areas including STEM, special education, bilingual education, and transitional kindergarten.
Eligible applicants are classified employees currently employed by OCDE or any of the four partner county offices of education.
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OCDE Classified Employee Grant Educational Services Unit Career Education and Workforce Development Currently selected Continuous Improvement and Leadership Development Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Enrichment Student Initiatives, Partnerships, and Events Systemic Leadership & Continuous Improvement Networks and Communities of Practice OCDE > Educational Services > Career Education and Workforce Development Career Education and Workforce Development Kathy Boyd Career Education and Workforce Development The Career Education & Workforce Development Unit is a dynamic group that brings together educators and industry leaders with a shared goal of preparing students for successful futures in both college and career endeavors.
Through collaborative efforts, our unit develops innovative coursework that seamlessly integrates rigorous academics with practical career preparation. Our programs bridge the gap between community colleges, K12 schools, 4-year colleges, and business/industry partners, fostering a comprehensive network that facilitates work-based learning opportunities for students and career advancement opportunities for educators.
We believe in empowering educators by equipping them with cutting-edge learning strategies, enabling them to deliver transformative educational experiences. Our services provide a pivotal role by offering an array of credentialing programs, professional development, and technical assistance tailored to meet the distinct needs of local educators, schools, and districts.
Together, OC Pathways and ILD strive to shape the future of education by cultivating a vibrant ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and student success. OC Pathways connects educators and industry leaders to equip students for college and career success. Partners develop coursework that combines rigorous academics with career preparation across the 15 Career Pathways.
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Designated Subjects - Career and Technical Education (CTE) Credential Program CSET- CA Subject Examination for Teachers Test Prep Series Teacher Induction Program TPSL - Teaching Permit Statutory Leave TK-12 School Counseling Support Services TK-12 School Counseling Support Services provides technical assistance, guidance, and support to each of the 28 school districts in Orange County in the domains of academic, college and career, as well as social-emotional development.
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Career Technical Education Partnership is a consortium of the Garden Grove, Orange, and Santa Ana Unified School Districts and the Orange County Department of Education. They promote and support college and career readiness through a proven combination of integrated academics, project-based learning, business internships, and career guidance.
CTEp creates innovative and rigorous courses that meet state and post-secondary standards and form Career Technical Education Pathways and Integrated Programs of study for middle and high school students.
CTEp provides support and oversight in the following areas: Pathways/Program of Study Development Post-Secondary Partnerships Instructional Support/Professional Development Legislation/Instructional Initiative and Funding Industry Partnerships/Internships/Work-Based Learning Direct Support Professional Training Program (DSPT) Direct Support Professionals provide direct care for developmentally disabled individuals in licensed community care facilities as outlined by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17.
The requirement for the community care facilities direct care staff training was created by Assembly Bill 2780, Chapter 310 enacted in 1998. The Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) program was developed as a result of this legislation.
In 1998, the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) entered into an interagency agreement giving CDE sole responsibility for training and testing for Direct Support Professionals statewide. Currently, there are four Service Hubs involved in the DSPT program.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Classified employees currently employed by OCDE, Butte COE, Imperial COE, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools or San Diego COE Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $3,500 per year per participant Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program for FY 2024-25 is a California Department of Education grant that provides wage subsidies to classified school employees such as custodians, bus drivers, food service workers, and instructional aides who are not paid during summer break. The program helps reduce financial hardship for these workers during summer months by enabling school districts to provide supplemental pay. Eligible applicants are California public school districts and county offices of education. Funding is distributed based on the number of eligible classified employees, helping retain experienced support staff and promote economic stability for school workers across the state.
Classified Employee Grant (Five-County Consortium) is a grant from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (managed by Imperial County Office of Education) that funds classified school employees pursuing teaching credentials in California. Awarded in 2022 to a five-county consortium covering Orange, Butte, Imperial, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties, the program addresses the state's teacher shortage in STEM, special education, bilingual education, and transitional kindergarten. Participants receive approximately $3,500 per year to assist with teacher education pathway expenses, along with academic guidance and transitional support. Eligible applicants are classified employees in the five participating county systems who have at least 60 college units, intend to enroll in a CTC-approved teacher preparation program, and do not already hold a credential.
Classified Employee Grant (Sonoma County Office of Education Consortium) is sponsored by Commission on Teacher Credentialing (managed by Sonoma County Office of Education as part of a consortium). The Sonoma County Office of Education was awarded the California Classified School Employees to Teacher Credentialing Program Grant. Due to new available slots, the application period has reopened.