The Imperial County Office of Education is committed to improve the quality of life in Imperial County by providing excellent educational service and leadership to children, school districts, and our community.
This mission is accomplished through a variety of programs and services focused on quality and innovation.
Please spend some time learning about us and the many ways we are "touching lives" throughout Imperial Valley. We look forward to serving you!
Imperial County 2007 Report of Education Facts & Figures 
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Our Opinion: Three schools earn 'Distinguished' status
The Imperial Valley has some good schools, with top-notch teachers and hardworking, caring students whose success and achievements are many. Take El Centro’s Margaret Hedrick Elementary, one of three campuses in Imperial County this year to be named a California Distinguished School, and one of only dozens throughout the state. Read more...
Central team heads to state capital
The Central Union High School Academic Decathlon team was once again crowned kings and queens of the stage Friday night at the Ben Hulse Elementary School auditorium. Read more...
100 years of education - Schools chief helps celebrate
State Superintendent Jack O’Connell said he was “excited” to be a part of the Imperial County Office of Education’s centennial celebration Thursday. Read more...
CATTLE CALL: More than 200 treated to a preview of this weekend.
Adam Griffith peered through his glasses at the flashes of color and action on the floor of the Cattle Call Arena on Wednesday morning and cheered. The 20-year-old special education student in the Adult Life Skills class at Imperial Valley College was one of more than 200 exceptional students from throughout the Valley who were treated to a special Cattle Call mini-rodeo Wednesday morning. Read more...
Creating a College Going Culture: High Expectations for All
“Closing the Achievement Gap” PowerPoint
Presentation in Sacramento, CA
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SEEING EYE DOG: Helping people.
DOGS: Enhance people’s independence
Leslie Mora said she can’t wait until she turns 16 years old so she can try to obtain a Seeing Eye dog. The 15-year-old Central Union High sophomore was one of 15 blind and low-vision students from throughout the Imperial Valley who were presented with a special choice for getting around via a Seeing Eye dog presentation Saturday. Read more...