Educational Services

Sarah Gialdini

Sarah Gialdini
Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
(831) 438-1820 x114

Daisy Wong
Administrative Assistant
(831) 438-1820 x116

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The Educational Services Department provides support for SVUSD teachers & school staff to meet the Instructional goals
of the district and serve all students with
an exemplary education

SVUSD's Instructional Goals

  • All students will receive a high-quality comprehensive education

  • SVUSD will provide a safe, inclusive environment that supports the whole child

  • All students will have access to 21st-century learning that promotes a college and career atmosphere

SVUSD CORE VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • Our role is to develop academically capable, culturally attuned, socially responsible, and proactive students.

  • We value trust, respect, and teamwork from our highly skilled and dedicated team.

  • District decisions, at all levels, should be thoughtful, equitable, and transparent.

  • We value commitment and collaboration from our engaged students, families, and the community.

  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

  • Student body and school staff diversity enriches the learning experience, promotes cultural awareness and acceptance, and serves as a model for citizenship in a global society.

  • We are accountable to our community for setting clear expectations and optimizing resources to meet our goals.

  • Continuous school improvement is necessary to meet the needs of students in a changing economy and society.

  • Quality educational opportunities must be differentiated to meet the needs of individual students.

  • Our respect for the unique characteristics of each employee and student is demonstrated through our relationships with them.

Vision

Empowering students to be socially responsible, engaged, ethical, and effective citizens in a global society.

Mission

Scotts Valley Unified School District provides every student with educational and social learning opportunities so they can develop their skills and thrive in a modern world.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Diversity is a fact.

Equity is a choice.

Inclusion is an action.

Belonging is an outcome.

~ Arthur Chan