Alternative Education

Improve the academic achievement of Monterey County students across all subject areas, and cultivate skills in critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, communication, and collaboration, ensuring the acquisition of 21st century.

Eliminate achievement gaps with respect to race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status and increase the achievement of all students, including special populations (special education, alternative education, English learners, students from families with limited economic resources, and foster youth) through individualized strategies and programs that expand learning opportunities for students needing special support.

Support schools and districts in developing rigorous and supportive learning environments for English learners in order for them to meet or exceed grade level standards, develop the English language proficiency skills necessary to graduate from high school and be successfully prepared for college and a career. 

Assist schools and districts in developing safe, supportive, and healthy school environments that improve student engagement, foster learning, and nurture a culture of respect for every person.

Ensure effective Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) for all Monterey County Districts by providing training on best practices and technical assistance focused on the development of plans with actions and goals that, when implemented, will improve student achievement, resources aligned with those goals, and appropriate metrics targeting all state and district priorities. 

Provide districts with infrastructure, systems, and services developed to meet their needs for effective support solutions, and ensure high levels of satisfaction with all services delivered.

Enhance and expand MCOEs capacity by establishing the practices and conditions necessary for MCOE to recruit, develop and retain skilled and motivated individuals. Implement the systems needed to promote organizational health and create a culture where the best and brightest will choose to work and thrive. 

Ensure every public dollar is effectively utilized, diversified streams of revenue are established, strategic assets are intelligently deployed and administered, and all resources are maximized to achieve the educational goals for Monterey County students. 

Increase efficiencies and optimize operations throughout the organization through the use of structural process improvement, technology automation, disciplined project management, and the establishment of adequate performance metrics and documentation that support the delivery of high-quality products and services, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.