Alternative Education
Graduation Rescheduling for May 20th Ceremony - Now June 8
Thank you for your understanding and support following the difficult decision to postpone the May 20, 2026, graduation ceremony at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium due to wildfire safety and air quality concerns.
We recognize what an important milestone graduation represents in the lives of our students and families, and we are pleased to share that the graduation ceremony has been rescheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026.
Please note that the ceremony location has changed and will now be held indoors at:
Riverside Convention Center
3637 5th Street
Riverside, CA 92501
The evening ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m.
To help make this transition as smooth as possible, previously distributed tickets will still be honored for entry to the ceremony. New tickets will not be needed or printed.
We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and patience as we work to ensure our graduates and families can safely celebrate this meaningful celebration together. We look forward to honoring our students' accomplishments on June 8, 2026.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Dr. Deanna McCarty, Alternative Education Executive Director
dmccarty@rcoe.us
951-826-6464
Dr. Barbara Sorter, Special Education Executive Director
bsorter@rcoe.us
951-826-6763
The Riverside County Office of Education Alternative Education program includes Community School (11 sites), Court School (3 sites), Desert Edge Adult School (8 sites), and CBK Charter (22 sites) . The Alternative Education Community School provides a comprehensive instructional program for students referred by social services, probation, or the district of residence. Community School is an educational option for students expelled by their district of residence. The Alternative Education Court School provides a comprehensive instructional program for students in juvenile hall. Desert Edge Adult School serves pupils incarcerated in Riverside County jails and adult students on probation who are placed through the county Day Reporting Centers. Community School, Court School, Desert Edge Adult School, and CBK Charter are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and provide students with curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure that students graduate from high school well prepared for college and careers.
The instructional program includes California standards-based core instruction, credit recovery classes, physical education, and elective classes designed to help students develop their career goals and interests. Our courses and programs prepare students for college and careers. Students are scheduled in UC A-G courses and have opportunities to enroll in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, Dual Enrollment programs for opportunities to earn high school and college credit in the same course, and Career Technical Education pathways.
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Contact
Dr. Deanna McCarty
Executive Director
dmccarty@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6464
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