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Career & College Transition Division


Provides administrative services, resources, and policy support to local educational agencies to improve performance in secondary education, including middle and high schools, adult education, career technical education, workforce development, and distance learning programs.

Peter Callas, Director

Phone: 916-445-2652
Fax: 916-327-3879


The Career & College Transition Division is part of the Office of the Chief Deputy.

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Career Technical Education
A program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.

High School
Supports local educational agencies, grades nine through twelve, to improve student achievement and transition to postsecondary education and careers.

ROCP
Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCPs): career and workforce preparation for high school students and adults, preparation for advanced training, and the upgrading of existing skills.

Educational Options
School and program alternatives that provide students with the environment, curriculum, and support systems needed to ensure that they achieve their full academic potential.

Questions:   Career & College Transition Division | 916-445-2652
Last Reviewed: Thursday, April 27, 2023
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