CCCOE

What CCCOE does

Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) is a public county office of education serving Contra Costa County, California—one of 58 such agencies operating under California's Department of Education. Established in 1932, CCCOE provides direct educational services to 6,048 students across 13 operated schools while delivering regional support services to 18 school districts and 286 public schools that collectively serve 169,261 K-12 students, making Contra Costa County the 11th largest student population among California's 58 counties. The agency serves two primary constituencies: vulnerable student populations—including foster youth, justice-involved youth, students experiencing homelessness, students with significant disabilities, and those in poverty—who receive direct educational programming, and the county's 18 school districts, which receive administrative, fiscal, technology infrastructure, and professional development support that is more efficiently delivered at regional scale than by individual districts.

CCCOE's portfolio consists of programmatic service offerings rather than a unified technology platform. Direct educational programs include court and community schools (Golden Gate Community School sites in Pittsburg, Brentwood, and Richmond), special education schools for students with significant disabilities (Heritage High, Liberty High, Mauzy School, Marchus School, Mt. McKinley School at Juvenile Hall), and adult education. Credentialing and professional development programs include the Teacher Induction Program (TIP), the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program (PASC at $8,000 total), and the Clear Administrative Credential Program (CACP at $10,000 over two years in partnership with the Association of California School Administrators). Project ARISE is a California Department of Education-funded literacy initiative delivered jointly with San Diego and Glenn County Offices of Education and content partners including UCSF, TNTP, NCII, and the Center for Whole-Child Education. Student support programs span Youth Services (foster, homeless, justice-involved populations), the Wellness In Schools Program (WISP) for mental health, and Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) covering substance use, cannabis, and opioid awareness. Technology infrastructure is described as standard—website-based information systems, student information platforms, and digital communications—with no proprietary technology platforms identified as differentiators.

As a government agency, CCCOE is funded primarily through state apportionments under the California Local Control Funding Formula, federal grants, and local property taxes, with earmarked state allocations for specific programs (EHCY, FYSCP, CCSPP, Project ARISE). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed for California county offices of education. Modest tuition revenue is generated from credentialing programs ($50-$125 application fees, $8,000 PASC, $10,000 CACP) and graduate credit fees ($50 per semester credit through the University of the Pacific partnership), representing a minor revenue stream relative to government appropriations. Operations span 16 documented physical locations across the county, anchored by the Stewart Building headquarters at 77 Santa Barbara Road in Pleasant Hill, with a workforce of 501-1,000 employees. The agency is governed by an elected County Board of Education and led by a Superintendent; there is no private equity, venture capital, or institutional ownership structure.

Name

CCCOE

Legal name

Contra Costa County Office of Education

Website

https://cccoe.k12.ca.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) is a public California county office of education serving 18 school districts and 286 schools countywide, delivering direct educational programs to 6,048 vulnerable students and regional administrative and professional development support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education Administration

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (923110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Cross-District Consortia & Shared Services Authorities (EDADABAN), Government Student Financial Aid Agencies (EDADAHAA)

Keywords

• Public education services
• Teacher credentialing programs
• Special education programs
• Youth support services
• County education administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasant Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (State and Federal): As a county office of education, CCCOE is primarily funded through state apportionments and federal grants. Funding supports direct student programs, district support services, and administrative functions. The agency also receives allocations for specific programs such as Youth Services (federal, state, and local resources including California Department of Education and Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CCCOE is a county-level government education agency that operates 13 schools (court schools, community schools, special education schools, and an adult school) and provides regional support services - including budget approval, fiscal oversight, technology infrastructure, professional development, and charter school authorization - to 18 school districts and 286 schools across Contra Costa County, California. It also delivers credentialing programs for educators, youth services for foster, homeless, and justice-involved youth, and substance-use prevention and wellness programs.

Product overview

The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and support services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include professional development programs (Teacher Induction Program, PASC, and CACP administrative credential programs), student support services (Youth Services, Wellness In Schools Program, TUPE substance prevention), and recognition programs (Teachers of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year). Additional services include credentialing and transcript request processing, assessment and data services, and educational television broadcasting through edTV. Project ARISE offers literacy-focused professional learning for K-12 educators. These programs operate as distinct service offerings rather than an integrated software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teacher Induction Program (TIP) A two-year, CTC-approved induction program that provides new teachers with personalized, job-embedded mentoring to clear their preliminary credentials, supported by experienced mentors. Targeted at new teachers in Contra Costa County school districts.
• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program (PASC) An 11-month program beginning in February for aspiring administrators with at least 4 years of experience, designed to empower educational leaders with skills for administrative positions in K-12 schools. Program cost is $8,000 total including textbook, materials, and a non-refundable $200 application fee, with payment plans available and up to 18 graduate-level semester units available through University of the Pacific.
• Clear Administrative Credential Program (CACP) A two-year induction program approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for beginning administrators to expand leadership knowledge through individualized, job-embedded induction and one-on-one coaching. Total cost is $10,000 over two years ($4,000 annual Leadership Program Coaching Fee to CCCOE-ALP plus $1,000 annual ACSA Program Fee), delivered in partnership with the Association of California School Administrators.
• Youth Services (YS) Coordinated services and support for youth in foster care, experiencing homelessness, justice-involved youth, and those facing barriers to educational success, including workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Funded by the California Department of Education, Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board, Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services, and Department of Rehabilitation.
• Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Substance use prevention education program supporting schools in creating tobacco-free environments, cannabis awareness, and youth-led opioid awareness and misuse prevention initiatives.
• Wellness In Schools Program (WISP) Program providing youth mental health support, wellness clubs, school-based mental health collaborative, parent liaison collaborative, and mental health resources including LGBTQ+ youth support.
• Project ARISE Reading Instruction and Intervention (RII) Grant program providing free online professional learning courses and workshops for K-12 educators on evidence-based literacy instruction, funded by the California Department of Education. Delivered in partnership with Glenn and San Diego County Offices of Education and five expert content partners including UCSF Multitudes Dyslexia Center, TNTP, NCII, and the Center for Whole-Child Education.
• Classified School Employee of the Year Program Countywide recognition program highlighting contributions of classified school employees who support education, covering occupational specialties including clerical, custodial, food services, health, paraprofessional, security, technical, and transportation services. County finalists are submitted to the state CSEY program.
• Teachers of the Year Program Annual celebration recognizing excellence in teaching within county public schools across 18 school districts, identifying two county teachers of the year who become eligible for statewide competition. The annual dinner and ceremony includes 22 Teachers of the Year representing the 18 districts.
• Credentialing Services Processing of credentials applications and temporary county certificates for certificated staff hired by county school districts for positions requiring administrative, teaching, service, and special education credentials. Fees range from $50 to $125 depending on credential type; non-CCCOE employees pay an additional $15 processing fee.
• Transcript Requests Service providing student transcripts for programs including Mt. McKinley Martinez Campus, Mt. McKinley Byron Campus, Golden Gate Community School, and some closed private schools.
• Assessment, Research & Evaluation Data visualization and assessment services supporting districts with research and evaluation needs.
• edTV Education Television Educational television broadcasting service for Contra Costa County, featuring programming including the Teachers of the Year ceremony video and other educational content.

Quantifiable outcome

• 169,261 public school students served across 286 schools in Contra Costa County, the 11th largest student population in California
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• San Diego County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject ARISE (Reading Instruction and Intervention Grant) is a partnership between Contra Costa, Glenn, and San Diego County Offices of Education along with five expert content partners, funded by the California Department of Education. The initiative provides free professional learning opportunities to enhance evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Glenn County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject ARISE (Reading Instruction and Intervention Grant) partnership bringing together Contra Costa, Glenn, and San Diego County Offices of Education and five expert content partners to enhance reading instruction for California's diverse learners.
• University of the Pacific - Benerd CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for graduate unit credit offerings. Educators completing courses and logging additional hours through Teacher Induction Program and Project ARISE can earn graduate units at $50 per unit through University of the Pacific. Also offers up to 18 graduate-level semester units for PASC program completers.
• UCSF Multitudes (Dyslexia Center)supportingTechnology or IntegrationContent partner in Project ARISE, contributing expertise in dyslexia and reading intervention to enhance literacy instruction for California's diverse learners including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Center for Whole-Child EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationContent partner in Project ARISE, contributing resources and expertise in whole-child literacy instruction approaches.
• TNTPsupportingTechnology or IntegrationContent partner in Project ARISE, providing expertise and professional learning resources for literacy instruction improvement.
• National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII)supportingTechnology or IntegrationContent partner in Project ARISE, contributing intensive intervention expertise and resources for students with reading difficulties.
• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCCOE partners with ACSA for the Clear Administrative Credential Program (CACP), approved by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as a Professional Preparation Program. ACSA Program Fee of $1,000 annually ($2,000 total over two years) is paid directly to ACSA.
• National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating with CCCOE's Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program to develop the 'Substance Use, Mental Health, & Teens' Parent Guide. Inspired by CCCOE Education Champion April Rovero, Founder/Director of NCAPDA.
• Contra Costa County Libraries (West Contra Costa County Library branches)supportingOthersThree Contra Costa County Library branches in West Contra Costa County offer year-round free meals to children through the West Contra Costa Unified School District partnership, addressing food insecurity.
• Food Bank of Contra Costa & SolanosupportingOthersPartner providing food assistance resources across Contra Costa County. Call 855-309-FOOD (3663). Website allows users to search for food by city. CCCOE directs families to this resource during federal SNAP benefit pauses.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE): SCOE functions identically to CCCOE as one of California's 58 county offices, with the same scope of direct services and district support. Comparable in size and service mix to CCCOE.
• Orange County Department of Education (OCDE): OCDE is a California county education agency delivering the same combined service portfolio as CCCOE, including alternative education, special education, credentialing, and district support, with a larger student population base. Direct functional counterpart.
• San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE): SDCOE is a direct peer, also serving as one of 58 California county offices. It partners with CCCOE on Project ARISE and delivers the same combination of direct student services, district support, charter oversight, and educator credentialing in its region.
• Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE): ACOE is the adjacent Bay Area county office of education, operating with a comparable mix of direct programs (court schools, special education), district support services, and educator credentialing. Geographically overlapping labor market and student demographics make it a close functional peer to CCCOE.
• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE): LACOE is another California County Office of Education providing direct educational services, district support, and credentialing for the largest county in the state. It is the most direct functional peer to CCCOE, operating at much larger scale but with the same statutory mandate, service mix (court schools, special education, professional development), and funding model.
• Glenn County Office of Education (GCOE): GCOE is a smaller California county office of education, co-leads Project ARISE alongside CCCOE. While smaller in scale, it performs the same statutory function and is a true peer given its co-equal role in state-level program delivery.
• Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE): RCOE is a large California county office of education serving a high-needs student population, mirroring CCCOE's mix of alternative education, special education, and regional support services for school districts.
• Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE): SCCOE is the neighboring Bay Area county office, performing identical statutory functions: fiscal oversight, charter authorization, professional development, and direct services for court-involved and special-needs students. Functional parity with CCCOE makes it a strong peer.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Education (CDE): CDE is the state-level education authority that funds and oversees all county offices including CCCOE. Relevant as the upstream funder/regulator with overlapping responsibilities in programs such as Project ARISE, CCSPP, and the CSEY program.

Others

• California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA): CCSESA is the statewide association representing all 58 county offices of education, including CCCOE. It is a relevant peer ecosystem/peer-grouping entity through which CCCOE coordinates with other county offices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7Vg6wt7ZcYqOo1SwhTn3bQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/cocoschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/contra-costa-county-office-of-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/cocoschools

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Profiles5 records

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