Shasta County Office of Education

What Shasta County Office of Education does

Shasta County Office of Education (SCOE) is a public county government entity operating under the California Department of Education, headquartered in Redding, California. Founded in the mid-1800s, SCOE provides fiscal oversight, instructional support, and direct educational services to 25 school districts, three directly chartered schools (Chrysalis, Redding STEM Academy, Northern Summit Academy), and approximately 26,590 TK-12 students across Shasta County. The organization employs 400+ staff and operates as the statutory oversight body for fiscal stability, regulatory compliance, and inter-district coordination within its jurisdiction.

SCOE's service portfolio spans early childhood through adult education, including 19 preschool classrooms across 15 sites, Project SHARE after-school programs serving 1,700+ students at 22 schools, alternative education campuses (Excel Academy, Shasta County Independent Study, Tri Mountain Academy for incarcerated youth), Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) services, foster and homeless youth support, substance use prevention education reaching 5,210 students, and specialized facilities including the Schreder Planetarium and Whiskeytown Environmental School. The organization also administers the Community Schools Consortium under a five-year California Department of Education grant (2022-2027) and the Inspire Shasta community podcast. SCOE maintains partnerships with 30+ community organizations including tribal nations (Wintu, Yana, Pit River), health systems (Dignity Health, Shasta Community Health Center), and educational institutions (Shasta College).

The business model is government-funded with no commercial revenue: SCOE is financed through state and federal education allocations, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCFF) funding, California Community Schools grants, and local property tax revenues. Programs are delivered free or at low cost to families, with no commercial pricing or subscription model. Under Superintendent Mike Freeman (appointed February 2024), SCOE operates with a Board of Education governance structure and is subject to public accountability rather than market competition.

Name

Shasta County Office of Education

Legal name

Shasta County Office of Education

Website

https://shastacoe.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shasta County Office of Education is a public county government entity providing fiscal oversight, instructional support, and direct educational services to 25 school districts and approximately 26,590 TK-12 students across Shasta County, California, funded by state and federal education allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (92311), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local/Municipal Education Offices & Inspectorates (EDADAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC), Accreditation Support (NAEYC/NECPA/State) (EDACAKAD), Inclusion-Focused SEL for Diverse Learners (ECE) (EDACAOAK)

Keywords

• Public education services
• School district oversight
• Special education programs
• Early childhood education
• After-school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Redding

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: SCOE operates as a public county office of education funded through state and federal education funding mechanisms, local control accountability plan funding, and grant programs including California Community Schools grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shasta County Office of Education (SCOE) is a public county education agency that provides fiscal oversight, instructional support, and direct educational services to 25 school districts, charter schools, students, and families across Shasta County, California. It operates alternative education programs, early childhood classrooms, after-school enrichment, special education services, substance use prevention, and community-based support programs for foster youth, homeless youth, and students with disabilities.

Product overview

Shasta County Office of Education operates a diverse portfolio of educational programs and support services rather than a single unified product. The core student programs include Excel Academy (K-8 alternative education), Shasta County Independent Study (6-12 independent study), and Tri Mountain Academy (incarcerated youth education). Supporting services include Project SHARE after-school enrichment, Early Childhood Services preschool classrooms, Schreder Planetarium science education, and Whiskeytown Environmental School field labs. Additional programs span student support (Special Education/SELPA, Foster Youth Services, Homeless Youth Support), family resources (Community Connect, Bridges to Success mental health, Summer Meals), prevention education (Substance Use Prevention), and community engagement (Community Schools Consortium, Reading Pals, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Inspire Shasta podcast). The organization provides oversight for 25 school districts and serves approximately 26,590 students in public schools across TK-12.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inspire Shasta: Award-winning podcast covering topics from literacy to homelessness
• Project SHARE (Shasta Health, Academic and Recreation Enrichment)
• Schreder Planetarium
• Whiskeytown Environmental School

Products and services

• Project SHARE (Shasta Health, Academic and Recreation Enrichment) After-school program providing academic enrichment, recreation, health and nutrition services, and enrichment activities for students at participating elementary and high schools across Shasta County.
• Excel Academy K-8 alternative education program serving students who experience challenges regulating emotions and behaviors, requiring additional supports beyond district schools. Students are placed through district referrals with active IEPs.
• Shasta County Independent Study (SCIS) Alternative education setting allowing 6-12th grade students to complete coursework independently under credentialed teacher supervision, meeting weekly with assigned teachers.
• Tri Mountain Academy Education program for incarcerated youth at Shasta County detention facilities, providing general education, resource specialists, para-educators, and IEP goal services.
• Early Childhood Services Preschool classrooms on 15 school sites offering educational experiences for children ages 2, 3, and 4, with 19 classrooms across Shasta County serving many working families.
• Schreder Planetarium Multi-media science education facility offering immersive astronomy experiences, interactive exhibits, and educational field trips for schools and public evening programs in Northern California.
• Whiskeytown Environmental School Environmental field labs for preschool-8th grade students offering hands-on nature education in a mixed forest environment. Currently operating field labs during spring and fall while fundraising for rebuild of residential Outdoor Science School.
• Special Education Services Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) providing specialized programs for students with disabilities including deaf and hard of hearing services, visually impaired and orientation/mobility services, and specialized support services.
• Community Connect Family support program connecting students and families with community resources including physical health, behavioral health, housing, food, utilities, and transportation services through school referrals.
• Foster Youth Services Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) providing support to foster youth and districts through guidance, inter-agency collaboration around school permanency, enrollment, and streamlined school transitions.
• Homeless Youth Support McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act services providing educational rights and protections, school transportation support, and student/family resources for children lacking fixed nighttime residence.
• Substance Use Prevention Education Comprehensive evidence-based tobacco-use prevention, youth development, intervention, and cessation program providing educational instruction on cannabis, fentanyl/opioids, underage drinking, and vaping prevention.
• Bridges to Success Mental health support program delivering evidence-based services to children, families, and schools including Triple P Positive Parenting Program, Adventures in Parenting, and weekly drop-in parenting groups.
• Summer Meals Free meal program serving all children 18 years and younger at numerous school sites during summer break, prepared in SCOE's Hilltop Drive kitchen.
• Community Schools Consortium Five-year grant program partnering with California Department of Education providing integrated student supports, expanded learning time, family engagement, and collaborative leadership at funded school sites.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program mailing age-appropriate, high-quality books monthly to registered children from birth through their fifth birthday in Shasta County.
• Reading Pals Volunteer reading program connecting volunteers with students in 10 schools to support literacy development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26,590 students served in public schools in Shasta County
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Shasta County Health & Human Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership providing integrated student supports, health services referrals, and coordinated care for students and families across Shasta County schools.
• Shasta County ProbationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with county partners and Probation to provide excellent student services and family support programs, including services for youth involved with the justice system.
• Shasta CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing dual enrollment college courses for students, hosting Shasta County Independent Study location, and collaborating on career preparation programs.
• Dignity HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner supporting student health initiatives and connecting families to healthcare services through Community Connect program.
• United WaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing community support services and resources to families through SCOE programs and initiatives.
• Whiskeytown National Park ServicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on environmental education at Whiskeytown Environmental School and outdoor science programs for students.
• Wintu Tribe of Northern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal partners in education honoring the history, culture, and resilience of local tribes with ongoing contributions to educational initiatives.
• Yana and Pit River TribescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal partners working with SCOE to provide Native American model curriculum lessons in 19 schools and support tribal student success.
• Far Northern Regional CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting special education programs.
• Help Me Grow ShastamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood development partnership connecting families with resources for children ages 0-5.
• Shasta Family YMCAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development partner supporting after-school programs and recreational activities for students.
• KIXE PBSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic media partner supporting educational content and community programming.
• Early Foundations Children's AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education partner serving young children in the Redding area.
• Youth & Family ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth and family services programs.
• Youth Options ShastamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program providing support services to youth in care.
• Shasta Head StartmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education partner providing Head Start services for young children in Shasta County.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy partnership mailing age-appropriate books monthly to children from birth through age 5, with 3,000+ children signed up.
• Shasta County SheriffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner supporting school safety initiatives and community programs.
• California Highway PatrolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety partner supporting transportation safety and community outreach programs.
• Children's Legacy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild advocacy center partner supporting families and children in Shasta County.
• Hill Country Wellness CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing wellness services and health education resources.
• Redding RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParks and recreation partner supporting youth athletics and recreational programs.
• Rowell Family EmpowermentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support partner providing empowerment resources and services.
• North State TogethermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaborative focused on educational improvement and community development.
• Quality Counts North StateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality improvement initiative partner supporting early childhood education.
• Creec NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational network partner supporting specialized programs.
• Raising ShastaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity initiative partner supporting families and early childhood development.
• Arch CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaborative supporting educational initiatives and programs.
• Local Indians for EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal education partner supporting Native American student success.
• Redding RancheriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal partner supporting community education and cultural programs.
• Shasta County District AttorneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice partner supporting substance use prevention education and Red Ribbon Events.
• Redding Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner supporting school safety and community programs.
• Shasta County Chemical PeoplemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubstance abuse prevention coalition partner supporting Red Ribbon Events and prevention education.
• Shasta Community Health CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing health services referrals and community health programs.
• Anderson Union High School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of Anderson New Technology Charter, providing oversight and support for charter school operations. SCOE provides additional support services including after-school programs at Anderson High School and West Valley High School.
• Cottonwood Union School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of Cottonwood Creek Charter, providing oversight for independent-study based personalized learning programs with on-site and homeschool options.
• Redding School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of Monarch Learning Center charter school. SCOE provides community schools services at district schools including Cypress, Juniper, Sycamore, and Bonny View Elementary.
• Columbia Elementary School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of Redding School of the Arts and Shasta View Academy charter schools. SCOE provides services and oversight.
• Gateway Unified School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of Rocky Point Charter. SCOE provides community schools services at Gateway schools and alternative education options.
• Cascade School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of Tree of Life International Charter School (Spanish/English dual immersion).
• Shasta Union High School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of Shasta Charter Academy. SCOE provides after-school programs and other support services.
• Enterprise Elementary School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsor of Redding Collegiate Academy. SCOE provides community schools services at district schools including Alta Mesa, Boulder Creek, Lassen View, Mistletoe, Parsons, Rother, and Shasta Meadows.
• All Shasta County School Districts & CharterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCOE provides fiscal oversight, financial stability tools, and instructional support to all 25 county school districts and charter schools.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Tehama County Department of Education: Adjacent Northern California county education agency operating alternative education and student programs with similar rural service delivery model; some SCOE services extend to Red Bluff in Tehama County.
• Butte County Office of Education: Neighboring Northern California County Office of Education serving a rural district base similar to Shasta County; comparable in scale and rural/community school focus.

Direct peers

• Sacramento County Office of Education: Another California County Office of Education with comparable statutory authority over school districts, direct student programs, and special education (SELPA) administration - the closest functional analog as a same-state, same-role peer entity.
• Riverside County Office of Education: California County Office of Education operating comparable services - alternative education, early childhood, special education, foster youth, and charter oversight - across a similarly diverse district base.
• Los Angeles County Office of Education: Largest California County Office of Education; operates the same statutory fiscal oversight, SELPA, charter authorization, and direct student program model at much greater scale, making it the benchmark for SCOE's service portfolio composition.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Education: State-level umbrella agency that funds and governs SCOE; sets the policy, funding, and accountability framework within which SCOE and all other California COEs operate.

Others

• Shasta SELPA: Special Education Local Plan Area jointly administered by SCOE and member districts; structurally distinct from SCOE but operationally intertwined as the special education delivery arm for Shasta County.
• KIXE PBS (Northstate Public Broadcasting): Regional public broadcasting partner providing educational content and distance learning; comparable in its regional educational media/curriculum support role to SCOE's Inspire Shasta podcast and Schreder Planetarium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ShastaCountyOfficeOfEducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shasta-county-office-of-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/shasta.coe

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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