Contact Us
Whether you are interested in funding, resources, or connections with TUPE colleagues, support is available. The TUPE Office provides guidance on grants and program requirements, while the TUPE Capacity Building Project offers tools, professional learning, and opportunities for collaboration.
The TUPE Office
The TUPE Office is based in the CDE Whole Child Division. It builds capacity for tobacco-use prevention by developing and managing grant opportunities, providing technical assistance to local grantees, supporting program evaluation and self-assessment, and collaborating with other agencies engaged in tobacco prevention.
Contact the TUPE Office for assistance with:
- Registering a GEMS account with an existing grant
- Information about grant applications and progress reports
- Questions about your program or budget
The TUPE Capacity Building Project (CBP)
Since 2019, the TUPE Office has funded the Orange County Department of Education to operate the TUPE Capacity Building Project (CBP). The CBP offers a statewide system of support that incorporates collaborative learning, sharing of expertise, and a continuous loop of feedback and evaluation.
Contact the TUPE Capacity Building Project for assistance with:
- Tools and best practices for program implementation
- Professional development opportunities
- Connections with content experts and TUPE Colleagues
TUPE Regional Collaboration
Regional Organization
TUPE programs have built a supportive community in which we share strategies, discuss challenges, and co-develop initiatives that strengthen prevention efforts statewide.
One way we promote efficient collaboration through a regional focus, organized by the California County Superintendents Service Regions. Use this interactive map to identify your region and your regional TUPE lead.
You may also refer to the full list of TUPE County Coordinators sorted by region.