Sutter County Adult Ed

Sutter County Adult Ed is a tutoring service in Yuba City, CA. The center helps adult learners pursue a high school diploma, prepare for the high school equivalency exam, build English language skills, and improve reading, math, and employment skills. Career technical education courses, including Tri-County ROP and Sutter County Career Training Center programs, are available for both high school students and adults. Classes are open entry and open exit, allowing students to work independently and progress at their own rate with teacher assistance as needed. The center holds a rating of 4.30.

The mission of Sutter County Adult Ed is to provide student-centered education, training, and resources that prepare students to transition successfully and pursue their passions. Programs include a High School Diploma track for students 18 and over, English as a Second Language classes, basic skills instruction, and three educational pathways offered through Jail and Probation. Career technical courses are fee-based while academic programs are free. Orientation is scheduled by calling 530-822-5120, with office hours Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

The center sits on Klamath Lane, about a tenth of a mile from Colusa Highway, with Didar S. Bains Park roughly six-tenths of a mile away. The location is accessible from North Walton Avenue, less than half a mile north.

Staff include Assistant Superintendent Jacob Holmes, Data Coordinator Kari Hauser, Navigator and Transition Specialist Susan Odegard, Registrar Shannon Stead, Health Care Navigator Hamsaj Atwal, and School Secretary Lisbeth Rodriguez. Teachers include Alicia Sanchez-Torres, Carolyn Lathrop, Dora Maldonado, Gary Criddle, Jack Chao, Javi Carrasco, and Clare Giraro, covering ESL, high school diploma, basic skills, jail and probation, and ELL support and HiSET prep.

With a 4.30 rating and a roster of programs covering diploma completion, ESL, basic skills, and career training, Sutter County Adult Ed serves as a broad adult education resource in Yuba City.