California State University Monterey Bay

California Coastal Rural Development is a California chartered financial development corporation, which provides loan capital and other financial services to businesses and farms. It serves the counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura, Calif. The organization offers loan guarantee, direct farm loan, 504 loan program, microloan program, intermediary relending, Monterey County revolving loan program, and disaster loan guarantee. California Coastal Rural Development has offices in Lompoc, Monterey, Salinas, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Ventura, Calif. The loan programs offered by the organization also include term loans to upgrade, replace or remove petroleum underground storage tanks in order to meet applicable local, state and federal standards with related equipment costs.

New Teacher Center is a non-profit organization based in Santa Cruz, CA that is dedicated to advancing equity and student-centered education. They partner with school districts to create inclusive cultures where all students can succeed, offering coaching and support to educators to empower them in their teaching practice. With a focus on disrupting inequitable systems and addressing achievement gaps, New Teacher Center provides innovative, data-driven solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by schools and districts. Through their programs, New Teacher Center helps educators deepen their instructional practice, improve student learning outcomes, and promote teacher retention. Their approach emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and equitable classroom environment, where students feel seen and heard. By aligning with the needs of schools and districts, New Teacher Center aims to create lasting, sustainable change in the education system, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for all students.Generated from the website