

GOAL
Be THE California model for excellence and collaboration.
VISION
We prepare every student for a lifetime of success in Silicon Valley.
MISSION
As an educational community, we share ideas, leverage resources, and align practices.

OUR IMPACT
63%
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
85%
STUDENTS SERVED
85%
STUDENTS ADMITTED INTO SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 2016
AN AWARD-WINNING COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE
ESA is dedicated to ensuring success and creating a seamless K-16 pathway for over 58,958 students across eight school districts in San Jose’s East Side.
2020
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ACSA Region 8 Partners In Educational Excellence
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Certificate of Recognition from CA Senator Jim Beall and Assemblymember Ash Karla
2019
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Kristi Porter Award
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Glenn Wl Hoffman Exemplary Program Award

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
Presented by SV[e]F and Santa Clara County Office of Education, the Assessment for Learning (AFL) Series in Mathematics is a free teacher-led initiative that trains mathematics teachers to develop, conduct, and score performance assessments. AFL is based on best practice research on student engagement, formative assessment, and teacher efficacy.
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Successfully implement the Common Core State Standards across districts
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Support technology for students, including access to devices and web access from home
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Leverage the collective impact of the ESA to increase resources and influence decision makers
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Implement and support the Spartan East Side Promise to guarantee a college-going pathway
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Close the achievement gap and accelerate African American and Latinx A-G rates
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
PROGRAM APPROACH
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
SCHOOL SUPPORT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
OUR PARTNER DISTRICTS & INSTITUTIONS
ESA COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
SPARTAN EAST SIDE PROMISE
Our pledge that guarantees college readiness and enrollment at San José State University for qualified East Side graduates.
For any questions, please contact Cris Ramirez at cris.ramirez@svefoundation.com

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
Presented by SVEF and Santa Clara County Office of Education, the Assessment for Learning (AFL) Series in Mathematics is a free teacher-led initiative that trains mathematics teachers to develop, conduct, and score performance assessments. AFL is based on best practice research on student engagement, formative assessment, and teacher efficacy.
AN AWARD-WINNING COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE
ESA is dedicated to ensuring success and creating a seamless K-16 pathway for over 58,958 students across eight school districts in San Jose’s East Side.
2020
-
ACSA Region 8 Partners In Educational Excellence
-
Certificate of Recognition from CA Senator Jim Beall and Assemblymember Ash Karla
2019
-
Kristi Porter Award
-
Glenn Wl Hoffman Exemplary Program Award