Contra Costa County Office of Education

College and Career Readiness

The Contra Costa County Office of Education is committed to supporting College and Career Readiness (CCR) for all students in Contra Costa County. The CCR department helps coordinate Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at school districts through the Regional Occupational Program (ROP), the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG), and the K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12SWP). Support includes funding of ROP classes, articulation with community colleges, alignment to UC/CSU 'a-g' requirements, work-based learning opportunities, teacher credential assistance, and much more.

Program Information: (925) 942-3368

ROP

Mission

ROP provides innovative Career Technical Education to prepare students for challenging careers, post-secondary education, and lifelong learning.

About Us

The Contra Costa County Regional Occupational Program (ROP) annually serves nearly 10,000 students at 30 high schools, a county special education facility, two adult detention facilities, and two adult training centers in Contra Costa and northern Alameda Counties.

Contra Costa County ROP:

Offers more than 90 standards-based courses within the 15 state-identified Career Technical Education (CTE) industry sectors
Includes nearly 70 ROP courses that are UC ‘a-g’ approved (the most of any ROP in the state)
Employs highly qualified ROP teachers with industry experience
Provides leadership and support to teachers, schools, and districts in college and career preparation for students
Collaborates with schools, business/industry partners, and community colleges to develop, implement, and strengthen career pathways

For more information about ROP, see our most recent WASC report, read our ROP Newsletters, or check out the program from our annual Students of Excellence ceremony.

CTEIG

The CTE Incentive Grant funds a consortium of Contra Costa and northern Alameda County school districts working together to provide High Quality CTE for high school students within the 15 state recognized industry sectors. CCCOE support includes:

Leadership at All Levels
High Quality Curriculum and Instruction
Career Exploration and Guidance
Student Support and Leadership Development
Industry Partnerships
System Alignment and Coherence
Effective Organizational Design
System Responsiveness to Changing Economic Demands
Skilled Faculty and Professional Development
Evaluation, Accountability and Continuous Improvement
CTE Promotion, Outreach, Marketing, and Communication

K12 SWP

The K12 Strong Workforce grant funds a consortium of Contra Costa and northern Alameda County school districts to expand and strengthen CTE pathways within the Health & Medical Technology, Information & Communication Technology, Engineering & Architecture, and Manufacturing & Product Development industry sectors. In addition, the grant provides opportunities for increased Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences for students.

School-Wide Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Demonstrate effective skills in oral and written communication.

Demonstrate job skills and the behavior and work ethic valued by employers.

Demonstrate the ability to be critical, complex, and creative thinkers.

Work productively both as individuals and as team members

Contacts

TITLE	NAME	PHONE
Director III, College and Career Readiness	Hilary Dito	(925) 942-5357
Manager, College and Career Readiness; K12 SWP Coordinator	TBD	(925) 942-3359
Administrative Assistant III	Nicole Chan	(925) 942-3368
Data Technician	Kham Phaxaypraseuth	(925) 942-3491
Purchasing Technician	Connie Jordan	(925) 942-3404
SITES and Programs
Coordinator, College and Career Readiness Adult Programs: Chevron Process Plant Operator Program Clinical Medical Assistant Program	Jeff Brauning	(707) 301-7123
Coordinator, College and Career Readiness	Azine Davoudzadeh	(925) 942-5385
Coordinator, College and Career Readiness	Leslie Marley	(925) 942-3367