Mission Statement

Tri-Community Adult Education creates an educational environment for a diverse community of adult learners, which promotes the advancement of personal goals, academic, technological and vocational skills necessary to be competitive in an ever-changing global society.

Our belief system and foundation is focused on our Student Learning Outcomes:

• College and Career Readiness

• Problem Solvers, Effective Communicators, and Critical Thinkers

• Responsible Citizens and Life-Long Learners

Our Instructional Focus:

• Community Education Students:
  A school-wide effort for all Tri-Community Adult Education Community Education students to show measurable growth in acquiring skills through teacher-led instruction and class participation to meet personal goals as measured by satisfaction surveys, recidivism, and completion of projects.

• High School Diploma and ESL Students:
  A school-wide effort for all Tri-Community Adult Education academic students to show measurable growth in "English Proficiency" and/or High School graduation requirements through a blend of direct instruction and online learning as measured by CASAS, High School Diploma, and equivalency.

• Career Technical Education Students:
  A school-wide effort for all Tri-Community Adult Education CTE students to show measurable growth in acquiring skills that are dictated by industry standards measured by program completion, job placement, and/or certification.

Vision Statement

Tri-Community Adult Education will be recognized in the San Gabriel Valley as the premier job training center to offer students pathways in high demand careers leading to better jobs, an academic program that creates seamless transitions to higher education and career opportunities for a better future, and community classes that can fulfill student’s personal goals to enable a better life.