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Superintendent's Initiatives Office


Richard Barrera
Senior Policy Advisor


The Superintendent's Initiatives Office is responsible for coordinating the initiatives and programs sponsored by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. This office oversees the Whole Child Division, the Superintendent’s Scheduling office and the Regional Field Liaisons.

Offices and Divisions

Whole Child Division -- Dominick Robinson, Director

The Whole Child Division oversees the Education Options Office, Office of School Based-Health Programs, School Health and Safety Office and Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Office, as well as the Parent Advisory Council and Youth Advisory Council.

Superintendent’s Scheduling Office

The Superintendent’s Scheduling Office oversees all the scheduling invitations that the State Superintendent of Public Instruction receives.

Related Links

Transforming Schools: Superintendent’s Initiatives

Information and resources about the initiatives and priorities of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond that transform our California K-12 public schools by integrating new programs and strategies for students, families, educators, and local educational agencies (LEAs).

Questions:   Superintendent's Initiatives Office | initiatives@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Thursday, April 03, 2025