Siskiyou County Office of Education

What Siskiyou County Office of Education does

Siskiyou County Office of Education (SCOE) is a California County Office of Education headquartered in Yreka that delivers statutory fiscal oversight, policy governance, and direct educational programs for the 24 school districts and 32 schools serving roughly 44,000 residents across 6,300+ square miles in rural Siskiyou County. Its operating portfolio spans K-12 administrative oversight through LCAP development and Document Tracking Services (DTS), a web-based application that streamlines school and district-level reporting (LCAP, SDSP, SPSA, SARC, Safety Plans), plus direct service programs including Adult Education Pathways (a consortium with six adult schools and College of the Siskiyous offering GED, diploma, and career technical education), the SAFE Expanded Learning consortium across 20 after-school sites, Foster Youth Services Coordinating across 28 districts in partnership with county Human Services, the School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Program (SBMHW), Science & Watershed Education (Aquarium Incubator Project, Kidder Creek Outdoor School, Extreme Science Program), Arts Education, SCOE State Preschool for ages 3-5, and Siskiyou Early Head Start, alongside the Quality Counts Siskiyou QRIS and Local Child Care Planning Council coordinated with First 5 Siskiyou and the Siskiyou Child Care Council.

Underlying technology is light: SCOE operates on a government educational IT stack comprising Google Apps for Education (offered to districts as a service), CALPADS (the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System) for state-mandated student data management, DTS for compliance reporting, and SISNET Internet Services. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed.

The organization is funded entirely through public revenue streams: California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) as the base layer, federal Title I and other categorical programs, and targeted grants underwriting initiatives such as ASES (Expanded Learning), School-Based Mental Health, and Early Head Start. No commercial pricing or subscription model exists; services are delivered at no direct charge to constituents and SCOE reports to the County Board of Education and California Department of Education. Allan S. Carver serves as County Superintendent and Barry Barnhart as Deputy Superintendent.

Name

Siskiyou County Office of Education

Legal name

Siskiyou County Office of Education

Website

https://siskiyoucoe.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Siskiyou County Office of Education is a California County Office of Education headquartered in Yreka that provides statutory fiscal oversight, policy governance, and direct K-12 and early childhood programs to 24 districts and 32 schools across rural Siskiyou County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education Administration

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (923110), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Local/Municipal Education Offices & Inspectorates (EDADAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Information Systems (SIS) Administration & Data Management (Non-EdTech Ops) (EDAEALAC), State/Federal Reporting, Accountability & Audit Readiness (EDAJAHAF), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), State/Provincial/Regional Education Departments (EDADAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 education oversight
• Fiscal oversight services
• Adult education programs
• Early childhood education
• Expanded learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yreka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding (LCFF): Primary funding from California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which provides base funding for all students plus supplemental and concentration funding for low-income students, English learners, and foster youth. Funding goes toward meeting eight state priorities including student achievement, engagement, school climate, parent involvement, basic services, implementation of standards, course access, and other student outcomes.
2. Federal Categorical Programs: Federal funding through Title I and other categorical programs supporting specific educational initiatives including parent involvement policy evaluation and school improvement.
3. Grant-Funded Programs: Various grant-funded programs including School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Program, After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program through Expanded Learning division, and Early Head Start services.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Siskiyou County Office of Education is a public California County Office of Education providing county-wide educational leadership, fiscal oversight, and direct program delivery to 24 school districts and 32 schools serving 44,000+ residents across 6,300+ square miles. Its offerings span Adult Education Pathways (diploma, GED, career technical education), Expanded Learning after-school programs, Foster Youth Services, School-Based Mental Health and Wellness, Science & Watershed Education (Aquarium Incubator, outdoor school, Extreme Science), Arts Education, State Preschool, Early Head Start, and Quality Counts child care quality improvement.

Product overview

The Siskiyou County Office of Education operates as a county educational agency providing direct educational programs and services to schools and districts across Siskiyou County. The organization offers a portfolio of educational programs including Adult Education Pathways (GED/diploma programs), Expanded Learning/SAFE (after-school programs), Foster Youth Services, School-Based Mental Health and Wellness, Science & Watershed Education (including Aquarium Incubator Project and outdoor camps), Arts Education, State Preschool, Early Head Start, and Quality Counts child care quality improvement. Supporting services include State and Federal Programs support with LCAP development assistance and Document Tracking Services (DTS) for school reporting. The organization provides fiscal oversight of 24 school districts and technical assistance to 32 schools across the county.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Siskiyou After School for Everyone (SAFE): A consortium of 20 school sites and SCOE operated within guidelines set by the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program, offering academic support, quality expanded learning opportunities, and fitness promotion to students in a positive and safe environment.
• Siskiyou (SCOE) State Preschool
• Siskiyou Early Head Start

Products and services

• Adult Education Pathways A consortium program bringing together six adult schools, College of the Siskiyous, and SCOE to serve adults in rural Siskiyou County, offering high school diploma and GED programs along with career technical education including welding training.
• Siskiyou Afterschool For Everyone (SAFE) - Expanded Learning A consortium of 20 school sites and SCOE providing after-school programs operated under ASES guidelines, offering academic support, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, and physical activities to K-12 students in a positive and safe environment.
• Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) An interservice agency program supporting the 28 public school districts in Siskiyou County by working collaboratively with Human Services Agency and Child Protective Services to provide educational stability for foster youth.
• School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Program (SBMHW) A grant-funded program providing mental health services, social-emotional learning resources, SEL universal screening, and wellness support across school communities in Siskiyou County.
• Science & Watershed Education Program An outdoor education program featuring Aquarium Incubator Project (salmon and trout raising), Extreme Science Program, Kidder Creek Outdoor School Day Camp, and Larry Wehmeyer Environmental Education Area.
• Arts Education Program Partners with schools to support hands-on, standards-based art instruction including drawing, painting, sculpture, and art field trips through an Arts Education Specialist.
• SCOE State Preschool A licensed early childhood education program serving children ages 3-5 from qualifying families, focusing on early literacy and kindergarten readiness in a play-oriented environment.
• Siskiyou Early Head Start A year-round comprehensive child development program for low-income families offering center-based and home-based services with parent involvement components.
• Quality Counts Siskiyou A quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) supporting early childhood centers, preschools, and family child care homes with coaching, training, and incentives for continuous quality improvement.
• State and Federal Programs Support Technical support for schools on state and federal categorically funded programs including LCAP development, SPSA, SSC training, DELAC formation, and assessment assistance.
• Document Tracking Services (DTS) A web-based application enabling school districts to complete and update school and district-level reports including LCAP, SDSP, SPSA, SARC, and Safety Plans.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Adult Education Pathways ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency consortium bringing together six adult schools (Butte Valley USD, Dunsmuir Joint Union High, Scott Valley USD, Tulelake Basin Joint USD, Yreka Union High), College of the Siskiyous, and Siskiyou County Office of Education to serve adult learners across 6,300+ square miles in rural Siskiyou County.
• California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for the Aquarium Incubator Project, providing eyed Chinook salmon and rainbow trout eggs for classroom incubation programs. CDFG designates and monitors release sites for fry into appropriate rivers and streams throughout Siskiyou County.
• Kidder Creek Camp (Mount Hermon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKidder Creek Camp, owned by Mount Hermon and located on 400+ acres in Scott Valley, provides facilities for SCOE's Outdoor School day and overnight camps featuring hands-on science field studies for 5th and 6th grade students.
• Siskiyou County Human Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-agency partnership for Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP), working collaboratively with Child Protective Services (CPS) to support foster youth assigned to group homes and provide educational stability services.
• Siskiyou County Behavioral Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Program to provide timely Tier 3 mental health services for students on school campuses throughout Siskiyou County.
• First 5 SiskiyoumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with First 5 Siskiyou on Local Child Care Planning Council (LPC), Quality Counts Siskiyou quality rating improvement system, and early childhood services coordination.
• Siskiyou Child Care Council (SCCC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Local Child Care Planning Council meetings and early childhood education planning, with SCCC Training Center in Weed serving as alternate meeting location.
• Foster Youth Executive Advisory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountywide interagency council comprising representatives from child welfare, probation, school districts, post-secondary institutions, group homes, and community agencies working to strengthen services to students in foster care.
• College of the SiskiyouscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partner in the Adult Education Pathways consortium, providing post-secondary educational opportunities and pathways for adult learners in Siskiyou County.
• ASES Program SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor20 school sites participating in the Siskiyou Afterschool For Everyone (SAFE) consortium, operated under After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program guidelines from California Department of Education's Expanded Learning Programs Division.
• Head Start Programs (Shasta Head Start, Karuk Tribal Head Start)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Head Start and Early Head Start programs including representation on Local Child Care Planning Council and participation in Quality Counts Siskiyou quality rating system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE): Largest California County Office of Education, providing the same statutory fiscal oversight, district support, and direct educational programs (Head Start, mental health, outdoor ed) as SCOE but at massive urban scale across 80+ districts — directly comparable as a peer under California's COE statutory framework.
• San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE): California COE providing identical statutory functions (LCAP support, fiscal oversight, expanded learning, foster youth services, outdoor education) — a same-model peer to SCOE at greater scale.
• Kern County Superintendent of Schools: Mid-sized California COE providing the same statutory oversight, expanded learning, foster youth, and outdoor education programs as SCOE, but at materially greater scale across Kern County.
• Riverside County Office of Education: California COE operating identical statutory functions and a parallel program portfolio (LCAP, DTS-like reporting, expanded learning, mental health, foster youth) to SCOE, at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Shasta County Office of Education: Neighboring rural Northern California COE with comparable geography, small-district oversight, outdoor education programs, and Head Start operations — the closest direct peer to SCOE in scale and service mix.
• Butte County Office of Education: Rural Northern California COE operating LCAP support, foster youth services, outdoor/environmental education, and CTE programs structurally identical to SCOE's portfolio, with the same LCFF/federal funding mix.
• Modoc County Office of Education: Small, rural far-northern California COE with very comparable scale to SCOE — extremely low population base, multi-district oversight, and Head Start / expanded learning programs — a near-clone peer.

Others

• California Department of Education: The state-level parent oversight body that funds SCOE via LCFF, sets LCAP and accountability requirements, and operates CALPADS — the regulatory and funding counterpart to county offices like SCOE.
• College of the Siskiyous: Community college partner in SCOE's Adult Education Pathways consortium; provides post-secondary CTE (welding) and adult learner pathways that round out SCOE's cradle-to-career service model.
• First 5 Siskiyou: Local First 5 commission and Quality Counts Siskiyou QRIS partner working with SCOE on early childhood education and child care planning — a closely intertwined county-level peer in the same service ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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