The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) partners with local schools and the community to support quality education for 109,513 students in Stanislaus County and several thousand more in regional programs throughout the state.  The office employs approximately 1059 staff and manages a $261 million budget.                Public Education in California – A four-level System 1.  California State Department of Education 2.  58 County Offices of Education      - Includes County-wide and Regionalized programs and services 3.  11 Superintendent Regions – SCOE is part of Region 6 4.  Over 1,000 local school districts (25 in Stanislaus County) Under the leadership of the County Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools, the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) serves as a link between the 25 school districts in the county and the California Department of Education.  Funding and major policy decisions are made at the state level, and day-to-day delivery of instruction is generally the responsibility of local school districts.  County Offices provide a support infrastructure for local schools and districts that includes Administrative, Instructional and Direct Student Services.  Staff at the County also provides leadership and advocacy on critical education issues and serves as an information resource to local educators.