Madera County Office of Education

What Madera County Office of Education does

The Madera County Office of Education, legally the Madera County Superintendent of Schools, is a California government entity designated under the state Education Code to coordinate K-12 educational services across Madera County. It serves nine public school districts — Alview-Dairyland Union ESD, Bass Lake Joint Union ESD, Chawanakee Unified SD, Chowchilla Elementary SD, Chowchilla Union High SD, Golden Valley Unified SD, Madera Unified SD, Raymond-Knowles Union ESD, and Yosemite Unified SD — and the students, families, and staff within them. Core operational divisions include Educational Services, Career Technical and Alternative Education Services, Student Programs and Services, Human Resources, Business and Administrative Services, and Information Systems and Technology Services. Direct-operated schools include Pioneer Technical Center (with a Chowchilla satellite), Endeavor/Voyager, Gould Educational Center, and Madera County Independent Academy, alongside countywide programs covering SELPA special education, foster youth services, early care and education, and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). The organization is led by County Superintendent Tricia Protzman and operates from 1105 South Madera Avenue, Madera, CA, with a workforce of 188 employees.

The technology stack is standard commodity infrastructure for California COEs: Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, PowerSchool for student information systems, EdJoin for recruitment, Frontline for absence/substitute management, SharePoint-based intranets (MCSOS Central), Frontier Identity Management, and a CatapultCMS-hosted website. There is no proprietary platform or differentiated product IP; technology functions as administrative plumbing rather than a competitive differentiator. Strategic positioning is anchored in statutory mandates rather than product innovation.

The organization is funded primarily through California state education funding formulas (LCFF), categorical program allocations, and federal program pass-throughs, with no direct charges to school districts or students for mandated services. Indirect revenue-adjacent activities include substitute services coordination, credential programs for educators, and payroll services to districts. Revenue is non-discretionary in nature and tied directly to state budget cycles, county demographics, and programmatic formulas rather than market pricing.

Name

Madera County Office of Education

Legal name

Madera County Superintendent of Schools

Website

https://maderacoe.k12.ca.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Madera County Office of Education is a California government entity that coordinates K-12 educational services across nine public school districts in Madera County, operating alternative education schools, special education (SELPA), career technical education, and student support programs funded by state education formulas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Admissions, Enrollment & Registrar Operations (Application Processing, Records) (EDAEALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher Registration, Recordkeeping & Public Registry Authorities (EDADAJAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Public education services
• County office of education
• Special education programs
• Career technical education
• Alternative education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madera

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a California County Office of Education, the organization operates as a government entity primarily funded through state education funding formulas, local control funding formulas, and categorical program allocations. Revenue supports countywide educational coordination, direct student services, and administrative support to member school districts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Madera County Office of Education (MCOE) is a public education agency that provides countywide coordination, oversight, and direct educational services to the 9 school districts in Madera County, California. Its core offerings include Career Technical Education (CTE), alternative education, a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), Foster Youth Services, early care and education programs, and operation of specialized schools such as Pioneer Technical Center, Pioneer Technical Center Chowchilla, Madera County Independent Academy, Endeavor/Voyager, and Gould Educational Center. The agency employs 188 staff and serves approximately 33,000 students across the county.

Product overview

Madera County Office of Education provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services spanning K-12 education, special education, career technical training, and student support services. The organization operates multiple schools including Pioneer Technical Center (with CTE pathways in Construction Technology, Child Development, Welding), Madera County Independent Academy, Endeavor/Voyager, and Gould Educational Center. Core service divisions include Educational Services (curriculum, assessment, professional development), Career Technical and Alternative Education Services, Student Programs and Services (special education, mental health, therapy services), and Early Care and Education Programs. The organization also coordinates countywide initiatives including Student Events (Academic Decathlon, STEM Games), Foster Youth Services, and the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). The portfolio functions as a coordinated educational services ecosystem supporting students from early childhood through career preparation across Madera County school districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Technical and Alternative Education Services Countywide Career Technical Education (CTE) and alternative education programs serving students across the 9 school districts in Madera County. Delivered through direct-run schools and coordination with district partners.
• Pioneer Technical Center Direct-run technical education school operated by MCOE providing career pathways and technical training to Madera County students.
• Pioneer Technical Center Chowchilla Secondary campus of Pioneer Technical Center located in Chowchilla, providing career technical education to students in that area of Madera County.
• Madera County Independent Academy Independent study school operated by MCOE serving students who need a non-traditional educational setting within Madera County.
• Endeavor/Voyager Alternative education program operated by MCOE for students requiring non-traditional learning environments in Madera County.
• Gould Educational Center Educational facility operated by MCOE providing specialized instruction and support services to students in Madera County.
• Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Statutory countywide coordination of special education services across the 9 school districts in Madera County, providing planning, oversight, and delivery of special education programming.
• Foster Youth Services Coordination and education support services for foster youth students across Madera County, working with districts and child welfare partners.
• Early Care and Education Programs Early childhood education programs operated by MCOE providing preschool and early learning services to young children and families in Madera County.
• Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Behavioral health initiative operated by MCOE supporting children and youth mental health and wellness services across Madera County.
• Conference Center Facility operated by MCOE providing meeting and event space for educational and community activities in Madera County.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EdJoincoreTechnology or IntegrationEdJoin is an educational employment platform used by the organization for posting job openings and processing applications for positions across member school districts. The partnership provides technology infrastructure for teacher and staff recruitment.
• Frontline EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrontline Absence Management platform is used by staff for absence tracking and substitute services coordination across the organization's operations.
• Microsoft (Office 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Office 365 is utilized for enterprise productivity, email, and collaboration across the organization and member districts.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool administrative platform is used for student information system management, teacher portals, and substitute teacher access across district operations.
• CatapultCMScoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development platform (CatapultCMS) used to maintain the organization's public website and content management system.
• 21CSLA (California School Leadership Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner21CSLA Mid-State Regional Academy provides professional development and leadership training programs for educators, operating as a regional partner in the California School Leadership Academy network.
• Madera County Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation dedicated to fostering economic support for education excellence, facilitating growth and effectiveness in academics, arts, and parent involvement. Bridges funding gaps to provide Madera County children with a well-rounded education.
• Madera County COMPACTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership focused on supporting educational outcomes in Madera County through collaborative initiatives.
• Partners in EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-business partnership program connecting local businesses with schools to support educational excellence and student outcomes.
• Local Planning Council (LPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Child Care and Development Planning Council coordinating early childhood education programs, Quality Counts Madera (QRIS), and workforce pathways in early care and education.
• Madera County School Boards AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation supporting school board governance across Madera County through professional development, bylaws, meetings, student recognition awards, and scholarship programs.
• Statewide Local Educational Consortium CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide committee supporting School-Based Medi-Cal Administration Activities (SMAA) and Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) programs for county offices of education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA): Association of all 58 California County Superintendents that provides statewide coordination, advocacy, and professional development for COEs including Madera.
• California Department of Education: State-level education agency that oversees California COEs, sets funding formulas and policy, and routes categorical program funding; the regulatory counterpart to Madera COE's county-level coordination role.

Direct peers

• Sacramento County Office of Education: Larger California COE offering the same countywide education coordination mandate, including SELPA, CTE, alternative education, and educator credentialing, in the Sacramento region.
• Tulare County Office of Education: Adjacent Central Valley County Office of Education offering comparable countywide coordination, special education, early childhood, and CTE programs to districts within Tulare County.
• Kern County Superintendent of Schools: Central Valley COE operating the same statutory model, providing countywide educational leadership, SELPA services, and direct-operated alternative/CTE schools to Kern County districts.
• Fresno County Office of Education: Neighboring California County Office of Education in the Central Valley operating under identical Education Code mandate, providing SELPA, CTE, alternative education, and credentialing services to school districts in Fresno County.
• Merced County Office of Education: Nearby California COE serving Merced County with a similar portfolio of educational services, alternative education, special education local plan area, and credential programs.
• Stanislaus County Office of Education: California County Office of Education providing identical statutory coordination, special education, CTE, and early learning services to school districts within Stanislaus County.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles County Office of Education: The largest California County Office of Education, providing the same statutory services at much greater scale across 80+ districts; offers a comparable but much broader portfolio than Madera COE.
• San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools: Large-scale California COE operating under the same Education Code mandate, delivering SELPA, alternative education, and CTE services to districts across San Bernardino County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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