- Alameda Co. Office of Education
- SPaS Support Programs
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Opportunity Academy
ACOE’s Opportunity Academy serves students ages 16 and over who have previously separated from school or have been unsuccessful in school, desire a high school diploma, and will benefit from support with employment readiness and obtaining employment.
Opportunity Academy utilizes independent studies with blended learning models; incorporating computer-based curriculum, small group instruction, independent and classroom-based study options.
Opportunity Academy, in partnership with Youth Employment Partnership (YEP) in Oakland, La Familia in Hayward, organizations providing Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act-funded services to similar populations, and Next Step Learning Center that provides an environment that encourages student growth and success in and out of the classroom. We also are in partnership with REACH Ashland Youth Center who serves our young people throughout Alameda County to honor youth power and build the community’s resilience.We also are in partnership with Civicorps that provides simultaneous paid job training through their Conservation Program.
What Opportunity Academy Offers
- Individual learning and support for all
- Flexible hours to accommodate work and child care
- Referral to support servicesJob readiness and training
- Opportunities for internships, apprenticeships and career placement internships
- Be part of a dynamic, independent learning environment
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Need tutoring support with your assignments?
ACOE’s Opportunity Academy (AOA) has tutoring available for all AOA students. There is no need to be referred by your teacher. Students may self-identify their need for support. READ MORE.
Learn About Independent Study
Work on assignments at your own pace with teacher support. READ MORE.
Get Ready for College and Career!
A volunteer can help you with college and career support, career exploration, help with community college enrollment, help in completing the FAFSA, and more. READ MORE | EN ESPAÑOL
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Interested in enrolling
in Opportunity Academy?
Complete an enrollment form
below to start the process.
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Dr. Tracey Burns invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. This is a recurring meeting,
6pm - 7pm. Join us for one or all- 7/20/22
Agenda: English | Spanish - 8/17/22
Agenda: English | Spanish - 9/21/22
Agenda: English | Spanish - 10/19/22
- 11/16/22
Agenda: English | Spanish - 12/14/22
- 01/18/23
- 02/15/23
Agenda: English & Spanish - 03/15/23
Agenda: English & Spanish - 04/19/23
Agenda: English & Spanish - 05/24/23
Agenda: English & Spanish
▶︎ Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 849 4833 3016
Passcode: CP2021 - 7/20/22
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Opportunity Academy
MAIN OFFICE
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Director/Principal, Dr. Tracey Burns
(510) 670-7602AOA-YEP
2300 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 3:15pm)
Contact: Alque Ryans, (510) 670-7622AOA-BRIDGE
750 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 3:15pm)
Contact: Christine Rominiecki,
(510) 670-7653
Lisa McCarty, (510) 670-7667AOA-NEXT STEP LEARNING CENTER
2222 Curtis St.
Oakland, CA 94607
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am – 4:15pm)
Contact: Nicole Crosby, (510) 251-1731AOA-CIVICORPS
101 Myrtle Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Hours: Monday - Friday (10:30am - 5:15pm)
Contact: Elaine Whitney, (510) 634-1494
& Sara Haro, (510) 634-1493AOA-HAYWARD
680 W. Tennyson Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 3:15pm)
Contact: Cheri Isaac, (510) 670-7759AOA-REACH/Ashland Youth Center
16335 E. 14th St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
Hours: Monday (8:00am - 3:15pm)
Contact: Veronica Aguilar, (510) 513-1880
Find It Fast
- AB 86 Expanded Learning Grant Survey
- AB 34: Bullying, Suicide, and Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies and Procedures
- Affirmation of the accreditation status for Opportunity Academy through June 30, 2028
- Annual Notice to Parents (English)
- Academic Calendar 2022-2023
- AOA Budget Overview
- AOA Closure Procedures
- AOA Governing Board (including board meetings, agendas & minutes)
- AOA High School Diploma Completion Requirements
- Board Policies: Opportunity Academy School
- Charter Petition
- 2022-23 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
- Enrollment Form
- Enrollment Process
- Independent Auditor's Report 2020
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Notificación Anual Para Padres (Español)
- Comprehensive Improvement Funding Survey
- Organization Chart
- School Accountability Report Cards (SARC)
- Staff Roster
- Student / Family Handbook
- Williams Complaint: Notice to Parents, Guardians, Pupils, and Teachers
- AOA Young Adult High School Program