Mission & Vision

Mission

The mission of the California Department of Education is to provide leadership, assistance, oversight, and resources so that every Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards.

Vision

Working with our partners, we will create a dynamic, world-class education system that equips all students with the knowledge and skills to excel in college and careers, and excel as parents and citizens.

Guiding Principles

We believe all students can learn.

• All students deserve an equitable opportunity to succeed.
• All students require a safe, healthy environment for learning.
• All students need physical, emotional, and intellectual support from their schools, families, and communities to succeed.

We focus on results. We set high standards.

We build the capacity of local agencies and department staff to achieve results.

We practice timely, two-way communication within and outside the department.

We foster an environment that promotes responsible decision-making throughout the organization.

We combine our strengths. By supporting each other in resolving problems, we improve results.

We practice wise stewardship of all resources.

We act ethically and with integrity, and treat everyone with courtesy and respect.