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Competitive Edge Initiative

The Competitive Edge Initiative promotes a higher level of access and opportunity for all students within the public school system. A focus of the Competitive Edge Initiative is to provide educators professional development opportunities that help them integrate the concepts of access and opportunity into policies and practices, while developing an appreciation of other cultures, languages, orientations, and backgrounds, among all groups of students and staff.

New comprehensive training program explores classroom applications, ethics, and digital literacy.
Save the Date: September 17-18, 2026
Adaptive Playgrounds Open for Students of All Abilities Playgrounds constructed by RCOE are now open for students in Jurupa USD and Nuview Union SD.

Providing a Competitive Edge in Riverside County

Students Get a Fresh Start for the School Year  

Over 1,600 children started the school year ready thanks to the 4th Annual Back-to-School Resource Fairs held in partnership with RCOE, Alvord Unified School District, and Lake Elsinore Unified School District. The free events served students in foster care and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Children received new shoes, backpacks with school supplies, haircut vouchers, dental/eye screenings, groceries, lunch, and more. The fairs brought together districts, community partners, and volunteers—turning supplies into confidence and a day of service into a fresh start.

New Playgrounds Ensure Everybody Can Play

New adaptive school playgrounds from Riverside County Office of Education are bringing joy, inclusion, and accessibility to students of all abilities. From wheelchair-accessible swings, to sensory gardens and musical features, these spaces ensure that every child is valued regardless of their physical or developmental needs.

These new playgrounds make it possible for every child to experience the joy of play—like swinging for the very first time. With sensory-friendly features and a universally designed layout, it’s built to support all students in an inclusive, accessible environment.

Building Capacity for Impactful Practices

The Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP) Project partners with the Riverside County Office of Education, El Dorado County Office of Education, and the California Department of Education to expand opportunities for students with disabilities. The project supports the core work of the Competitive Edge Initiative by focusing on how to extend its reach throughout the state. 

We encourage all education partners including parents, teachers, administrators and policy makers to explore their resources and events.

Special EDge Newsletter

Covering topics in depth for parents, educators, services providers and policymakers related to improving services for students with disabilities.

SIP Events Archive
Providing recorded webinars, podcasts, and the annual conference.

Work Across RCOE

College and Career Readiness

Instructional Services

Systemic Impact and Change

Special Education