Since 2019, SDCOE has been awarded over 260 million dollars in grants.
SDCOE’s Grant Services team provides support to all divisions within our organization as well as to districts and charter schools across the county. Internally, we offer proven leadership in grant procurement, customized support in the development of grant proposals, and targeted guidance to ensure success during the post-award phase. For county school districts and charter schools, the team develops and curates resources, and provides professional learning on effective grant development and management.
Our team collectively has more than 30 years of experience and is well positioned to provide leadership, guidance, and insight regarding all phases of the grant lifecycle. As proud members of the Grant Professionals Association, staff adhere to industry standards of excellence. With SDCOE's mission as our beacon, our team strives to ensure that all grant proposals help realize a future without boundaries for all students.
Join us in person to engage with fellow grant professionals and educators from county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools to share best practices and cultivate an extensive collaborative network. Participants will gain invaluable insights into grant development, administration, and management. The COE GPN is a subcommittee of the California County Superintendents.
Day 1: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Day 2: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 | 8 a.m. to noon
Cost: $350
Location: Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive, San José, CA
Keynote Speaker Day 2: Evan Holland, Seed Collaborative
Educational Excellence and Belonging: How Grant Professionals Play Critical Role in Advancing Both in Support of Just Student Outcomes
Plenary Session Day 1: County Superintendent of Schools Panel
Oct. 8
Utilizing Grant Funding to Support Comprehensive Program Implementation
Jennifer Beggs, Riverside County Office of Education
Co-presenters: Jill Johnson and Theresa Fowler, Riverside County Office of Education
Winning Support: Strategies for Effectively Building Buy-In for COE Grant Processes
Michelle Houle, San Diego County Office of Education
Evaluating State and Federal Grants
Jack Bareilles, Northern Humboldt Union High School District
Building and Implementing a Cross-Segmental Advanced Mathematics Professional Learning Series
Teresa Cummings, Riverside County Office of Education
Co-presenter: Theresa Fowler, Riverside County Office of Education
Creating a Strong Logic Model with Measurable Outcomes
Isabella Arreola, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Quick Tips on Competing for Federal Grants
Dr. Monica Sanchez, Los Angeles County Office of Education
Co-presenter: Patricia Cubero, Los Angeles County Office of Education
Post Award Best Practices: Processes, Policies, and Partnerships
Kirsten Sarginger, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Co-presenters: Jennifer Mutch and Stephanie Martin, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Assess for Success: Funding Opportunity Questionnaires
Oswaldo Perez, Orange County Department of Education
Birds of a Feather: Finding Community in the World of Grants
Dr. Felicia Singleton, San Diego County Office of Education
Oct. 9
Educational Excellence and Belonging: How Grant Professionals Play Critical Role in Advancing Both in Support of Just Student Outcomes
Keynote Speaker Evan Holland, Seed Collaborative
AI and Implications for Grants: Pros, Cons, Ethics
Dr. John Watson, San Diego County Office of Education
Forecasting Future Grant Opportunities Using the State Budget
Amanda Dickey, Esq., Santa Clara County Office of Education
Co-presenter: Allison Book-Arango, Santa Clara County Office of Education
The Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum: Positive Impact on High School English Achievement
Lisa Ann Benham Lewis, Fresno County Office of Education
A certificate course for PreK-12 educators and school staff
November 4, 13, and 15, 2024
Join SDCOE for an interactive course designed for educators and school staff who are interested in growing their skill set of the grant proposal process.
Session 1: An Introduction to Grant Development
Monday, November 4, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | SDCOE Main Campus
Session 2: Evaluation and Budget Development
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 9 a.m. - noon | Online
Session 3: Ethics & Tools of the Trade
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 9 a.m. - noon | Online
