Alternative Education

Overview | Mission Statement | Goals | Student Profile | Contact Information

Overview

The Imperial County Office of Education, Alternative Education program is comprised of Juvenile Court and Community Schools. 

The Court Schools is Esther Huff School. This school provides educational services to minors detained by the juvenile court system.

Currently, there are six Community Schools located at different sites throughout Imperial County serving students referred by the Imperial County Probation Department, Juvenile Court or by local school districts.
 

Alternative Education's Mission

Empower students to become productive members of the community by providing quality learning opportunities in:

  • Independent life skills
  • Academic skills
  • Positive self concepts
  • Effective relationship with others
     

Goals

  • Improve student achievement through the pursuit of high standards in attendance, behavior and academics
  • Commit to continuous improvement of the environment in which teaching and learning occurs.
  • Strive to strengthen collaboration ties with parents, the community at large and support providers to deliver the services needed to successfully transition students to district schools.

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Student Profile

  • Expelled Students
  • Students with SARB; Truancy/Behavior
  • Students on Probation
  • Court Referred Students
  • Incarcerated Youth 602
  • Other: Wards of the Court 300, 601
     

Contact Information   

Monalisa G. Vitela
Senior Director, Alternative Education
253 E. Ross Avenue
El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 312-5525
Fax: (760) 312-5580
mvitela@icoe.org

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