Family and Student Resources
Information and services help to eliminate barriers and increase student attendance. Below are resources for students and families as we work towards positive attendance for all students.
Resources
Attendance Works is an action research project, moving vertically from local environments to national policy-making. Working in over two-dozen school districts, 32 states and in collaboration with 70 national organizations, Attendance Works uses continuous quality improvement to evaluate gaps in knowledge and capacity building. Constant assessment of interventions leads to updated and new tools and approaches in reducing chronic absence.
2-1-1 San Joaquin (211SJ) is a collaborative effort of health and human service providers, state legislators, local government representatives, and county residents. Its purpose is to make it easy for people to find the help they need, when they need it.
Discovery ChalleNGe Academy is a partnership between the California National Guard and San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) for youth between the ages of 16 and 18 who have dropped out of high school, are at-risk of dropping out, or are credit deficient.
The one.Program, established in 1991, supports at-promise students from kindergarten through 12th grade who need a non-traditional educational setting, including those who are expelled, referred by SARB or probation, or facing challenges such as foster care, homelessness, or credit deficiency. In addition to academic instruction, the program provides wraparound services through teams focused on health, mental wellness, family engagement, attendance support, and student services—ensuring each student receives the resources they need to succeed and graduate. one.Program academies include the following charter schools run by the San Joaquin County Office of Education:
Come Back Kids (CBK) is a free, mostly online education program that is offered through the SJCOE's County Operated Schools and Programs Division that can help anyone 18 years and older earn their high school diploma.
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (SJBFA) is a public school for students in San Joaquin County who participate in the SJCOE YouthBuild program. SJBFA is a high school dropout credit recovery program that offers grades 9-12 and serves youth ages 18-24. Academic and construction curriculum is integrated and provides multiple opportunities for hands-on experiences.SJBFA is in partnership with YouthBuild San Joaquin, a federally-funded construction and employment training program. Students enrolled in YouthBuild have the opportunity to earn money, learn construction skills, and go to high school at the same time. Working in the YouthBuild Program while attending SJBFA allows students to experience on-the-job training and build 21st-century life and career skills.
one.Charter Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
one.Charter Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) gives students with artistic aspirations a sanctuary that provides them with the freedom to use their creativity to learn while letting their thought processes flourish. At one.Charter AVPA, the arts are integrated into the core curriculum. Enrichment classes are offered. These include courses in art, acting, poetry, music, pottery, and more. Student experience or formal training in the arts is not required.one.Charter Career Readiness Academy is a program designed for fifth-year high school seniors who are behind in academic credits and want to complete their high school education while gaining career and job skills. one.Charter Career Readiness Academy is a partnership program that helps San Joaquin County Office of Education high school students transition successfully to adult life.
Job shadowing and apprenticeship opportunities are provided to help students gain experience and confidence. Teachers, counselors, and staff help navigate students using an online hybrid model to connect education and employment skills This opportunity greatly enhances a student’s ability to develop goals and dreams from work to school.
one.Charter Elementary Academy K-6 is a credentialed kindergarten through sixth grade school for children in San Joaquin County. The goal is to satisfy the physical, emotional, and educational needs of children. The school utilizes a strong academic program with Common Core curriculum and a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and technology. The academic day is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enrichment activities are from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FREE Mentoring and supportive services provided to youth ages 16 to 25 utilizing the Transition to Independence (TIP) Model. Services include case management and goal setting related to – education, parenting skills, social supports, physical health, community engagement, employment, financial planning, emotional wellbeing, and housing.
Sow A Seed Community Foundation is to empower youth and their families with the education, programs, and resources needed to overcome social and emotional challenges so they can lead healthy, self-sufficient lives. Services include: prevention and intervention assistance, educational programs, leadership training, and community support.