North Coast School of Education

What North Coast School of Education does

North Coast School of Education (NCSOE) is a state-accredited educator credentialing program housed within the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) in Santa Rosa, California. Founded in 2015 and building on SCOE's teacher induction work dating to 1995, NCSOE delivers a portfolio of credentialing and professional learning programs for teachers and school administrators serving Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Its core offerings include the North Coast Teacher Induction Program (NCTIP) for clearing Preliminary Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, and Single Subject credentials; the 'Be A Teacher' Intern Program as an alternate two-year pathway to Preliminary credentials; the Career Technical Education (CTE) Designated Subjects Credential Program; the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) program; the Administrator Induction Program (AIP); and support for Permit Holders and TPSL candidates.

Program delivery combines in-person instruction (e.g., 160 hours of face-to-face PASC sessions across 22 Saturdays) with online learning through the Canvas LMS, enrollment and orientation management via the Learning Stream platform, and document workflows on Google Drive/Forms. Mentorship is central to the model: interns receive 18-20 practicum supervisor visits in Year One and 10-12 in Year Two, Mentors meet with mentees a minimum of 4 hours per month, and preliminary administrators receive roughly 40 coaching hours per year. College credit is available through articulation agreements with Cal Poly Humboldt, UMASS Global, University of the Pacific, Dominican University, and University of Phoenix, supporting salary advancement and Master's degree pathways.

NCSOE's go-to-market is a sales-led public-sector model in which district HR, Credential Analysts, and consortium partner referrals drive candidate identification. Pricing includes $300 non-refundable application fees for the Intern and CTE programs, district-funded tuition and Mentor fees, and grant funding of up to $4,300/year per classified employee through the California Classified School Employees Teacher Credentialing Grant consortium, which includes 45 partners (all Sonoma County districts, Ukiah Unified, Sonoma County SELPA, and six higher-education institutions). As a publicly funded program of a California county office of education, NCSOE operates without external investors, private equity, or venture capital ownership.

Name

North Coast School of Education

Legal name

North Coast School of Education

Website

https://ncsoe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Coast School of Education is a state-accredited credentialing program within the Sonoma County Office of Education that delivers teacher induction, intern, CTE, and administrator credential programs to educators across Sonoma and Mendocino Counties in California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educator Credentialing and Professional Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Credentialing, Certification & Registry Services (CDA, state registries, renewals) (EDACAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB), Early Childhood & Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAG), Professional Development / CPD Requirement Administration for Licensure (EDADAJAL), Training & Credential Compliance Tracking (PD registry alignment) (EDACAKAH)

Keywords

• Teacher credentialing programs
• Educator professional development
• Administrator induction services
• Intern teaching pathways
• Paraprofessional to administrator credential

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Credential Program Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition and fees for credential programs including the Be A Teacher Intern Program ($300 non-refundable application fee), CTE Credential Program, and other professional development offerings. School districts often pay tuition and Mentor fees on behalf of candidates.
2. California Classified School Employees Teacher Credentialing Grant: Grant funding administered through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing providing up to $4,300/year reimbursement to classified staff earning teaching credentials. Funds cover tuition, program fees, textbooks, and testing fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

North Coast School of Education (NCSOE) is a credentialing and educator-preparation program operated under the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE). It offers multiple pathways for aspiring and current educators, including Teacher Induction, the Be A Teacher Intern program, Career Technical Education (CTE) credentials, the Paraeducator to Administrator Services Credential (PASC), Administrator Induction, and support for Permit Holders and TPSL candidates. Programs are delivered in a hybrid format using Canvas LMS combined with in-person seminars, coaching, and mentor support, primarily serving educators in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties.

Product overview

North Coast School of Education (NCSOE) is a platform of state-approved teacher and administrator credentialing programs administered through the Sonoma County Office of Education. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs including: Permit Holders Professional Development Series and TPSL (Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave) for emergency permit holders; the 'Be A Teacher' Intern Program as an alternate pathway to preliminary teaching credentials; the North Coast Teacher Induction Program (NCTIP) for clearing Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, and Single Subject credentials; Career Technical Education (CTE) Designated Subjects Credential Program; Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program (PASC); and Administrator Induction Program (AIP). These programs work together to support educators throughout their career pathway from intern teachers to credentialed teachers to administrators. NCSOE also provides complementary services including college credit partnerships with universities (Cal Poly Humboldt, University of the Pacific, UMASS Global, Dominican University), grants such as the California Classified School Employees Teacher Credentialing Grant, and scholarships including Diversity in Education and Doug Day Memorial scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Be A Teacher Intern A teacher-intern pathway that allows candidates to complete requirements for a California teaching credential while teaching in a K-12 classroom, intended for aspiring and current educators in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties.
• Teacher Induction A California-approved induction program that supports new teachers in clearing their preliminary teaching credential through mentoring, coaching, and formative assessment. Originally offered by SCOE since 1995 and continued under NCSOE.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential Program A credentialing pathway for educators seeking a Career Technical Education teaching credential, supporting industry-experienced instructors and current CTE teachers in meeting California credential requirements.
• Paraeducator to Administrator Services Credential (PASC) A credentialing pathway for paraprofessionals transitioning into administrative or pupil-personnel services roles, providing coursework and support toward a California administrative services credential.
• Administrator Induction An induction program supporting new school administrators in clearing their preliminary administrative services credential through coaching, mentoring, and individualized professional growth.
• Permit Holders Program A support program for educators working under California teaching permits, providing guidance, professional development, and pathways toward full credentialing.
• Temporary Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL) A program supporting educators serving under a Temporary Permit for Statutory Leave, helping them meet requirements and transition back to or toward a full credential.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants receive 18-20 practicum supervisor visits during Year One and 10-12 visits during Year Two of Intern Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSOE partners with CCTC to provide state-approved credential programs for teachers and aspiring administrators. All programs require CCTC approval and alignment with California Standards for the Teaching Profession and CA Professional Standards for Education Leaders.
• Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSOE is housed within SCOE in Santa Rosa, California. SCOE provides administrative infrastructure, facilities, and operational support for all NCSOE programs. SCOE has offered teacher induction programs since 1995.
• Cal Poly Humboldt (formerly Humboldt State University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner offering college credit for NCSOE program completion. Cal Poly Humboldt provides 2-3 units per semester for CTE, Teacher Induction, and Mentor work. Deadlines for unit purchase are posted on extended.humboldt.edu.
• University of the Pacific (UOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner offering 4 units per semester for credential program completion. Deadline to purchase units is five years from program year. Registration available through courses4teachers.net.
• UMASS Global (formerly Brandman University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner offering 3-4 units per semester for credential program completion and graduate-level professional development credit. Also provides pathway to Master's degree in Education for PASC program completers.
• Dominican University of CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation partner offering Master's degree in Education: Teacher Leadership for NCSOE Teacher Induction completers. Candidates can receive 15 units toward Master's degree.
• University of PhoenixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit waiver of 13 credits toward MA in Education Curriculum & Instruction for teachers who completed Teacher Induction Program, plus 10% tuition reduction on remaining 22 credits.
• Sonoma County SELPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education Local Plan Area collaboration for Education Specialist Bridge Authorizations, enabling holders of Preliminary or Clear Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, or Early Childhood Special Education Specialist Credentials to obtain new credential types.
• Community First Credit UnionminorOthersProvides Teacher and Administrator Loans for program participants to finance tuition costs associated with credential programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Relay Graduate School of Education: Alternative teacher preparation and principal certification program with strong equity and social-justice framing — comparable to NCSOE's PASC equity-driven administrator pathway and induction pedagogy.

Direct peers

• New Teacher Center: California-based nonprofit that designs and delivers teacher induction, mentoring, and coaching programs aligned to state standards, directly comparable to NCSOE's NCTIP induction model and equity-centered pedagogy.
• CalState TEACH: California State University system-wide alternative teacher certification pathway delivering online, self-paced intern and preliminary credential programs statewide — directly comparable in serving California intern teachers via CCTC-approved tracks.

Broad incumbents

• National University: Private nonprofit university with extensive California teacher credential, induction, and Master's degree programs — competes with NCSOE for the same California teacher candidate pool and offers similar credential pathways online.
• Western Governors University (WGU) Teachers College: Large online competency-based teacher preparation program operating across many states including California — competes with NCSOE on affordability, online flexibility, and alternative certification for aspiring teachers.
• UMASS Global (formerly Brandman University): Private university with CCTC-approved teacher credential and Master's programs, including a PASC-aligned Master's pathway — already an NCSOE articulation partner and a direct competitor in the same California credential market.

Regional players

• Los Angeles County Office of Education: Largest California County Office of Education, running a broad suite of teacher induction, intern, and administrative credential programs across LA County — a scaled, geographically adjacent analog of the NCSOE/SCOE consortium model.
• San Diego County Office of Education: Another California County Office of Education that operates its own CCTC-approved teacher induction, intern, and administrative credential programs for San Diego County districts, structurally analogous to NCSOE's SCOE-embedded model.
• Riverside County Office of Education: Inland Empire County Office of Education running CCTC-approved teacher and administrator credential programs for Riverside County districts, comparable in structure, regulatory model, and district consortium dynamics.
• Sacramento County Office of Education: Northern California County Office of Education operating CCTC-approved induction and intern programs with district consortium partners, structurally and operationally similar to NCSOE's regional consortium approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthCoastSchoolofEd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-coast-school-of-education

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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