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  (pdf, 4 MB)   NEW

Williams Settlement

Valenzuela Settlement (AB 347)

Ride of Life - Programs Reaches Teens
In the past year, Mayra Chavez’s life has taken a dramatic turn. Once a teenager overcome by her responsibilities and trailing behind in her school work, the 17-year-old said she has undergone a transformation. “This brought me to my senses,” said Mayra, an incoming senior at Southwest High School. “I needed an extra push and this was a great opportunity for me.” As part of the Heber Youth Connections program run by Liliana Siordia, teenagers like Mayra get to live out adventures, volunteer in the community and voice their concerns about life through support groups. Read more...

Study shows California kids fill preschools
A Recent study by a national think tank shows that the majority of California's preschool-aged children are in center-based early childhood education program. The Study by the RAND Corp. examined the issues of access to and quality of preschool programs. It and other studies verify what preschool educators already know, said Mike Castillo, director of Imperial County Services. Read more...