Office of Academics and Instructional Programs
The Office of Academics and Instructional Programs provides leadership for curriculum and instruction, all categorical and special programs, alternative programs and district-level plans. The office provides leadership, oversight and compliance monitoring for the following areas:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Common Core Standards, State Standards or Next Generation Science
- Textbook Adoptions
- Guest Speakers
- Multimedia Instruction Materials
- Field Trips
- Professional Development
- Technology
- State and Federal Programs
- Alternative Programs
- State and Federal Plans
- Testing and Accountability
Essential Standards Guides
Click the subject below to view each academic department’s Essential Standards Guides (ESGs):
Academic Services Resources
Adult Education Program
(online registration for the Adult Diploma Program began on September 5, 2023)
- Click here for the registration link. Registration is open and ongoing and classes are free.
- Enrollment is open to persons 18 and older, as well as parenting teens. Your last completed high school transcript is required to enroll.
- All core subjects and limited elective choices are offered.
- In-person registration can be done online in Room 523 at Hollister High School on Sept. 5 and 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Classes will be conducted in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Sept. 5, 2023 through May 23, 2024.
Inter District Transfers
To request an Inter District transfer, please complete the Interdistrict Transfer Form For The 2023-2024 School Year
Any questions? Please contact Sharon Finley at 831-637-5831 Ext. 168.
Click here for more information on the Inter District Transfer process.
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Office of Academics and Instructional Programs Staff

Klauer, Elaine
Director of Academic Services & Instructional Programs
831-637-5831 Ext. 162

Espinoza, Rafaela
ELL Instructional Assistant
Educational Services

Finley, Sharon
Alternative Education Specialist
Educational Services
Phone: 831-637-5831 Ext. 168
Email

Ramirez, Mirla
ELL Instructional Assistant
Educational Services

Townsend, Tyler
CTE Instructional Aide
Educational Services

Wilkinson, Donna
Educational Services Analyst
Educational Services
Phone: 831-637-5831 Ext. 163
Email