Riverside county office of education

The Riverside County Office of Education is a countywide organization that provides alternative education programs, including Community Schools, Court Schools, Desert Edge Adult School, and CBK Charter schools. They serve students referred by social services, probation, or expelled districts, offering curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure students graduate prepared for college and careers. The program includes California standards-based core instruction, credit recovery, physical education, and elective classes designed to help students develop career goals.

The organization hosts countywide academic events for students in grades 4–12 that are aligned with state standards and support classroom instruction. These programs extend learning beyond the classroom, providing opportunities for students to apply their knowledge, collaborate with peers, and challenge themselves in engaging settings. Participation is open to public, charter, private, and parochial schools, with opportunities for independent home-schooled students to participate through their school of record.

The Alternative Education program includes Community Schools at 11 sites, Court Schools at 3 sites, Desert Edge Adult School at 8 sites, and CBK Charter at 22 sites. These accredited programs provide comprehensive instructional programs for students in juvenile hall, incarcerated adults, and those on probation through Day Reporting Centers. All sites are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and offer UC A-G courses, AVID programs, Dual Enrollment, and Career Technical Education pathways.

The organization has offices located at 3939 Thirteenth Street in Riverside, 38670 Sky Canyon Drive, Suite 200 in Murrieta, 47-110 Calhoun Street in Indio, and a Governmental Relations Office at 1121 L Street, Suite 507 in Sacramento. Each location has a specific phone number listed for contact purposes, such as the Riverside office at (951) 826-6530 and the Indio office at (760) 863-3000.

The website offers a free online course called New SEAL Course to support students in completing the State Seal of Civic Engagement. Additionally, the FosterFerret support platform provides secure document storage, wellness check-ins, and essential resources to put students in control of their own information and support needs.

The organization has a podcast called The Torch that is currently in its fourth season with all-new episodes. They also publish news updates, such as the passage of AB 2768 and SB 1017 to support foster youth success, and host events like the Student Fire Careers Expo to connect high school students with fire service opportunities.

The organization is actively exploring how Artificial Intelligence is shaping classrooms across Riverside County and what it means for students, educators, and the future of learning. They provide resources and information on AI initiatives through their website to help stakeholders understand these technological advancements in education.

The organization supports students in the foster system through programs like the FosterFerret platform and by advocating for legislation such as AB 2768 and SB 1017. They also highlight success stories, such as Alexis Flores and Reanna Ward, who overcame challenges like social anxiety and frequent school changes to earn their diplomas through CBK Charter School.

The organization offers a variety of elective classes and career technical education pathways designed to help students develop their career goals and interests. These programs prepare students for college and careers by offering opportunities to enroll in UC A-G courses and Dual Enrollment programs to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.

The organization provides a Bullying Prevention Fraud Hotline and a Mandated Reporting system to ensure safety and compliance. They also have a School Employee Code of Conduct and a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan to maintain a safe and structured environment for all staff and students.

The organization has a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Trustburn, with the most recent review dated August 3, 2023. Reviewers consistently praise the staff for being friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive, while noting the website is user-friendly and provides helpful resources.

The organization provides a Contact Us Form for feedback and directs questions and comments through this form. They also offer a Staff Directory and Schools and RLCs contact information to help users find the right point of contact for their specific needs.

The organization offers a variety of resources including an Absence Management System, Local Control and Accountability Plans, and Public Notices. They also provide a Suicide Prevention resource and a Title IX policy to ensure a comprehensive support network for all stakeholders.