When I’m out
in the community and introduce myself as the Humboldt
County Superintendent of Schools, one question I’m
often asked is, “What exactly goes on in the Humboldt
County Office of Education?”
My answer surprises
some folks. The HCOE is much more than an administrative
unit. It’s a dynamic county-wide organization that
- Delivers
needed services to 32 school districts;
- Provides
direct instruction to approximately 2,000 students
enrolled in alternative education, special education,
and workforce preparation programs;
- Offers training to educators
in best practices;
- Coordinates and participates
in cost-saving consortia, including legal services,
employee health insurance, pupil transportation, business,
and instructional services;
- Conducts instructional
support programs on a regional basis on behalf of the
California Departments of Education and Health; and
- Establishes
and maintains programs that contribute to the educational
enrichment, health, safety, and well being of Humboldt
County’s children, including the Rising Stars
Foundation.
Yes,
we also have an administrative role. We are charged with
providing fiscal oversight and accountability monitoring
of our county’s school districts on behalf of the
state. On the other hand, we are advocates for the needs
of rural schools and students, and we actively influence
state and federal policy for the benefit of Humboldt
County children.
This Web site exists to provide you
with access to some useful information and resources
that we hope will make your job as a parent, teacher,
school official or interested community participant a
little easier. But, we also encourage you to browse our
site and introduce yourself to the people, programs,
and services of the Humboldt County Office of Education.
We’re excited about the work we do and welcome
your visit to our Web site!
Sincerely,
Garry
T. Eagles, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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