Tony Thurmond
State Board of Education (SBE)

Highlights

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Transforming California Schools
Information and resources about the initiatives and priorities of State Superintendent Tony Thurmond that transform our California K-12 public schools by integrating new programs and strategies for students, families, educators, and local educational agencies.
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California Literacy
Guidance and resources for teachers and families in Preschool through twelfth (P–12) grade schools regarding evidence-based literacy instruction.
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Becoming an Educator
Information and resources to provide pathways and guidance to becoming an educator in California public schools.
School Disaster and Emergency Management
School Disaster and Emergency Management
Guidance, grants, training, and resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) related to the management of natural disasters and emergency hazards.
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Content Standards
California's content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.
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California School Dashboard
California's Accountability and Continuous Improvement System helps educators and the public to see how districts and schools are performing. To find informational materials that help explain the data reported on the 2023 Dashboard, visit the Dashboard Communications Toolkit.
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Local Control and Accountability Plan
The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities.
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California School Directory
Information about California public schools, private schools, nonpublic nonsectarian schools, school districts, and county offices of education.