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COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS.

The position of County Superintendent of Schools, established in the California State Constitution in 1879, has evolved to meet the changing needs of the state and its students. County Superintendents operate as intermediate service agencies providing direct and regional support to school districts, and serve as the primary implementation arm of the California Department of Education (CDE). 

California County Superintendents of Schools 2023

The responsibilities of these constitutional officers fall generally into these categories:

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  • Educating specific student populations (i.e., special education and disenfranchised youth)​

  • Monitoring and oversight of student academic environment

  • Monitoring and oversight for district fiscal stability

  • Providing academic support and assistance to districts and their schools

  • Providing direct services to small school districts

  • Reviewing school district Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and ensuring alignment of projected spending, services, and goals;

  • Providing technical assistance to school districts; and

  • Implementing regional support activities to assist district and school staffs.
     

Resources to better understand the role of the County Superintendent and County Office of Education.​

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  • ​Elected Superintendents: 53 counties

  • Appointed Superintendents: 5 counties

    • Los Angeles

    • Sacramento

    • San Diego

    • San Francisco

    • Santa Clara

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  • 7 single district counties in the state:

    • Alpine

    • Amador

    • Del Norte

    • Mariposa

    • Plumas

    • San Francisco

    • Sierra

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