Our Mission

California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

Tom Torlakson, the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Superintendent
Tom Torlakson

Highlights

Superintendent’s Initiatives
Superintendent Torlakson’s plans to improve education for all children include A Blueprint for Great Schools, Career Readiness Campaign, Team California for Healthy Kids, Schools of the Future, and other in-progress working teams.

Bullying and Hate-Motivated Behavior Prevention
Resources for parents, administrators, and students on how bullying can be prevented and addressed.

Common Core State Standards
Information and resources to support implementation of California’s new academic content standards for English language arts and mathematics.

School and District Reports
Get reports on Academic Performance Index, Adequate Yearly Progress, High School Exit Exam, STAR, enrollment, dropouts, staffing, and English learners.

School Financial Emergency
Reports on the impact of California's budget crisis on education.

What's New

School Building Projects Funded
Posted 23-May-2013

Torlakson Reacts to May Revise
Posted 14-May-2013

SBE Adopts Common Core Math Material Timeline
Posted 9-May-2013

Torlakson Notes Contribution of Teachers
Posted 6-May-2013

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