Complaint Policy

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District has a uniform complaint process as required in Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 4622. MDUSD Policy 1312.1(a). The Associate Superintendent, Educational Services and the Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Education are designated as compliance officers. A copy of that policy is posted in the Adult Education Office. The policy provides for mediation or investigation, presentation of information relevant to the complaint, follow up and remedies or appeals as appropriate.

Cell Phones are not to be used in classrooms.

Books

Some books are available for sale for classes adopting standardized textbooks. Books will not be repurchased. Books for most Community Education classes are available at most major bookstores.

Children

Children are not permitted in classrooms, except for selected Parent Ed and Family Literacy classes. 

Schedule

• Winter term begins January 9, 2012. (Online registration opens Nov. 30, 2011. On-site registration begins Dec.12, 2011)
• Spring term begins April 2, 2012

Holidays

Winter 2012: January 2,16, February 13, 20
Campus Closed: December 19-January 2

No Smoking

Board Policy and State Law prohibits smoking on any part of our campuses, including all parking areas.

Registration

If space is available, students may enroll in classes anytime during the term with instructor permission. Counselor permission is required in the High School Diploma Department. All Adult Education classes are open to adults 18 years of age or older.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is based on a minimum number of enrollments. Classes may be canceled, hours reduced or fees increased if minimum enrollments are not achieved. For Community Education classes, this number is based on registrations prior to the class start date. Pay by cash (exact change please), check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. Bank fee is charged on all returned checks. Tuition and fees are refundable if the class cancels.

Attendance

Your attendance in many of our classes generates state funding. During the term a class may be canceled if attendance falls too low.

Refund Policy

Requests for refunds must be received no later than two business days prior to the start of class. A $15 processing fee is deducted from each class refunded. Full refunds (no processing fee) will be given to students if MDAE cancels a class at the beginning of a term.

Veteran's Benefits

MDAE is approved for Veterans' Education Benefits in Career Technical Education.

Endorsement

Mt. Diablo Adult Education does not endorse nor recommend any private contractors, even those who teach classes in the Community Education Department.

Parking at PHEC

Parking is available days and evenings in the large lot south of the campus and in the back adult education lot.  Evening parking is permitted at the front of the school. 

Mission Statement

Mt. Diablo Adult Education is committed to providing lifelong learning opportunities for adults of all ages and abilities to achieve their educational, employment, community and personal goals.

Announcement of Nondiscrimination

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status or religion in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This nondiscrimination policy complies with the requirements of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other Federal and State laws. Coverage applies to admission and access to treatment and employment, District programs and activities, including vocational education. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the vocational education or any other District program. Students, parents or guardians, or any other individuals having questions or concerns regarding the Mt. Diablo Unified School District nondiscrimination policy or the filing of nondiscrimination complaints should contact Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Steven Lawrence, (925) 682-8000, ext. 4009 or Mt. Diablo Unified School District, 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519.

Anuncio de No-discriminación

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Mt. Diablo no discriminará en base a raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, incapacidad, edad, estado marital o religión en ninguna de sus políticas, prácticas o procedimientos. Esta política de non-discriminación cumple con los requisitos de los Títulos VI y VII del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Reforma Educacional de 1972, Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, el Acta de Individuos con Incapacidades de 1990 y otras leyes Federales y Estatales. Esta política aplica al tratamiento y empleo, admisiones y acceso a los programas y actividades del Distrito, incluyendo la educación vocacional. La falta de habilidad en el idioma inglés no obstaculizará su admisión y participación en la educación vocacional o cualquier otro programa del Distrito. Los estudiantes, padres o guardianes, o cualquier otro individuo que tenga preguntas o dudas concernientes a la Política de No-discriminación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Mt. Diablo o sobre cómo levantar una queja al respecto, comuníquese con la Coordinadora del Título IX/Sección 504, Dr. Steven Lawrence al (925) 682-8000, extensión 4009 o al Distrito Escolar Unificado de Mt. Diablo en 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519.