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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

Mrs. Shriver's vision has grown into one of the largest and most successful sports and volunteer organizations in the world. There are Chapters in every state of America and in more than 140 countries worldwide serving more than one-million Special Olympics athletes. Special Olympics Northern California Special Olympics Northern California is proud to serve more than 13, 000 individuals with intellectual disabilities. From the Oregon border to Monterey and Tulare counties, our athletes have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports trainings and competitions that take place throughout the year. In order to prepare athletes for competition, they must attend a minimum of eight practices to insure they are prepared to compete. Our Program Headquarters, located in Pleasant Hill oversees the staff in various regional offices in Northern California who are responsible for managing the local volunteer area programs. There are training and competition opportunities year-round within Special Olympics Northern California. Our programs are free to all eligible athletes and are possible thanks to the generous support from individuals and businesses who believe in Special Olympics athletes. We are not a United Way agency. Financial support comes almost exclusively from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations.