Parenting Teen Programs
Programs Serving Parenting Teens
ACOE operates WASC-accredited school programs for pregnant and parenting teens at two sites, in Oakland (Hobbs Academy) and Hayward (Burke Academy). Each location includes on-site child care to support students as they complete their high school graduation requirements. Any parenting student in Alameda County is eligible to enroll.
Students may be identified by parents, counselors, nurses, doctors, other students, and local agencies. Referrals for students under 18 can be made by their district of residence. Students 18 and over can refer themselves.
A Message from the Superintendent
Carolyn Hobbs and William P. Burke Academies provide academic instruction, support services, and child care for parenting students. Our teachers and staff provide a nurturing learning environment for young parents, as they complete their high school education. In addition to academics, students also have access to curriculum and support services to develop the skills needed to provide a safe and caring environment for themselves and their children.
Support Services:
- Parenting education and life skills class
- Prenatal, health, and nutrition education
- College and career counseling
- Enrichment and recreational activities
- Child care and child development
Carolyn Hobbs Academy
8425 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 602-0279
William P. Burke Academy
612 West A Street Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 954-1849
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Student Eligibility
School districts have primary responsibility for serving the students in their communities. ACOE supports students who can’t be served by a district or who need special programs not offered in their district, including parenting teens.
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Student Enrollment
Students are referred to ACOE Schools through their school district of residence, child welfare agency or the probation department.
► County Community Schools Enrollment Criteria
► Download the County Community School Referral Form
Student Success Stories
Graduate of Carolyn Hobbs Academy
Parenting Teen School – Alameda County Office of Education
Yolanda came to Hobbs Academy as a 19-year-old and new mom. She had been attending a local high school in Oakland for two years as a newcomer and was doing well. But, she became pregnant and could not go to school and work, and pay for daycare. She was left in the difficult position of needing to drop out. Yolanda only needed like 20 credits to graduate high school, so she spent two quarters at Hobbs Academy while working full time.
Congratulations, Yolanda and the ACOE staff who supported her!
Contact Us
Jenaver Goodman
Principal
Burke Academy
(510) 670-7683
jgoodman@acoe.org
Emma Batten-Bowman
Principal
Carolyn Hobbs Academy
(510) 670-4575
ebatten-bowman@acoe.org