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Alternative Education

teacher and high school students

Mission Statement

The mission of the Alternative Education Program of the Monterey County Office of Education is to prepare our students for future success by providing a supportive school environment that focuses on increasing academic and pro-social behaviors and skills, while providing functional life skills instruction. We respect and value the unique contributions of each of our students and our role in assisting them in becoming responsible, stable, and contributing members of society.

MCOE Alternative Programs

901 Blanco Circle, Salinas, CA 93901
Telephone: 831.754.4225 | Fax: 831.758.9410

Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs) School-wide Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

All Alternative Education Program students will make progress towards becoming:

Engaged learners who:

  • Demonstrate growth in reading, writing, and the application of mathematical concepts.
  • Communicate effectively through oral and written expression.
  • Think critically by evaluating, analyzing and synthesizing information for life-long learning.

Productive members of society who:

  • Demonstrate tolerance and positive interpersonal relationships within diverse settings.
  • Demonstrate skills for constructive, non-violent conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrate successful daily living skills.

Career focused individuals who:

  • Demonstrate technological skills to enhance learning.
  • Develop occupational skills for success in the workplace.
  • Learn the importance of ethics, integrity and global responsibilities.

Strategic Priorities

The Alternative Education Programs mission is deliberately and fully aligned to the Strategic Priorities of the Monterey County Office of Education:

Alternative Education Administration

Dr. Ernesto Vela

Dr. Ernesto Vela

Assistant Superintendent
Student Services
Debra Brau

Debra Brau

Educational Administrator, Principal
Alternative Education
Nubia Padilla

Nubia Padilla

Court and Community Schools Principal
Alternative Education

Alternative Education Contacts

Maricela Cruz

Admin. Assistant III-Bilingual
Alternative Education

Margaret Van Der Meulen

AltEd Program Specialist
Alternative Education

Alberto Chipoco

School Secretary - Bilingual
Alternative Education

Laura Amezcua

Educational Liaison II
Alternative Education

Jocelynn Rios

Educational Liaison II, Registration and Records Requests
Alternative Education