The semi-custom design, which leverages shared code to efficiently ensure compliance with browser updates and technology changes, is meant to present information in a visually appealing but accessible way. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County Office of Education

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) has unveiled a redesigned website, providing a new navigation structure that offers visitors more direct access to information by highlighting key programs and services through an extensive drop-down navigation menu, reducing the need for multiple clicks to access resources.

“This redesign improves access to information for our stakeholders and puts additional security measures in place,” said Executive Director Xanthi Soriano. “All the hard work that’s gone into planning and building the new site will make it easier to navigate and more visually engaging, giving SCOE programs an even stronger online presence and reinforcing our efforts to make information accessible to all site visitors.”

Planning for the redesign started in 2022 with development work beginning in 2024. SCOE’s Communications Office collaborated with Catapult CMS, a Roseville-based company specializing in content management solutions for K–12 school websites. The semi-custom design, which leverages shared code to efficiently ensure compliance with browser updates and technology changes, is meant to present information in a visually appealing but accessible way.

The Catapult CMS templates are designed specifically for K–12 schools and offer an inclusive online experience, ensuring accessibility by meeting ADA guidelines and WCAG Level AA standards. The website is now being hosted through Amazon Web Services.

Visitors are encouraged to explore the new website and to check back for additions as the site is fine-tuned. Archives and expanded information will be added in the coming months.