Appointments are recommended. School Liaison visits NAF El Centro monthly. School Liaison can also be reached via phone during business hours.

Please reach out to the point of contact listed below if you should have any questions.

Giselle Cueva, East County School Liaison: Email: giselle.cueva.naf@us.navy.mil, Phone: 619-372-8914

Katrina Portwood, NAF El Centro Child Youth Program Director: kartina.r.portwood.civ@us.navy.mil

The School Liaisons can:
• Answer questions about school enrollment options
• Provide information about local schools and boundaries
• Assist with inbound/outbound school transfers
• Help you understand and navigate the unique education process
• Provide resources for college readiness
• Assist with agency referrals
...And much more!

School Liaisons are available to assist all service members and their families with school-related questions. 

Organizations Devoted to the Military Family

My Navy Portal https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/

Military Interstate Compact for Military Children https://mic3.net/

Anchored for Life https://www.trevorromain.com/trevorromainprojects.html

Military Installations School Liaison Directory https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/view-all

Tutor.com: for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of War and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a free program that allows eligible college and grades K-12 students in U.S. military families to connect to a live tutor online at any time for one-to-one help with homework, studying, test prep, proofreading and more. The service is available at no charge to all grades K-12 students and service members-regardless of whether the service member is serving full-time or part-time-plus some adult dependents on active duty.

Military Child Education Coalition https://www.militarychild.org/

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The school sites that military students attend if they are residing in military housing on board NAF El Centro are listed below.

1. Imperial County Office of Education  Imperial County consists of 21 school districts and colleges.
2. School Districts and College for Imperial County – Calendars and links to school districts information.
3. Early Care and Education Programs  Imperial County has two options for Early Childhood Education Programs, State Preschool and Head Start & Early Head Start. Locations do vary.
4. Seeley Union School District  Located about 1 ½ miles from NAF El Centro, Seeley Union School District is the assigned school district for military students residing on board the installation. Seeley Union School District provides instruction for students in grades Transitional Kindergarten – 8th grade.
5. Central Union High School District – Central Union High School District consists of 3 high schools, 1 adult school, and 1 virtual academy. The high school military students attend if residing on NAF El Centro is Southwest High School.

SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION

Transportation provided for students residing on NAF El Centro is available for Seeley Union School District and Central Union High School District. School districts will provide transportation for students receiving special education support (must be written in student’s IEP).

1. Seeley Union School District Transportation Information
2. Central Union High School District Transportation Information

HOMESCHOOLING IN CALIFORNIA

Information about the options for homeschooling in California can be found at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp

IMMUNIZATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT

California legislation states that military students have 30 days from the date of enrollment to obtain any immunizations required by the state. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations must be obtained within 30 days. Additional information and immunization requirements can be found at: https://www.shotsforschool.org/

SPECIAL EDUCATION

If you have a child with a disability, all school districts provide programs for students with special needs. New families with children that have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from another state, should contact the receiving school district to begin discussions regarding support services for their children. School Liaisons can also discuss with parents how to navigate the special education process and connect you with the Special Education Department to assist with specific questions that pertain to your child’s needs.

We encourage families with members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to contact their case liaison, so the medical needs of your family members are met. The local number in which you can contact the EFMP Case Liaison Office at 619-705-5978.

Youth Sponsorship (grades 3-12) provides access to positive peer groups and social activities, helping military children feel connected at their new duty station. If interested in connecting your child with a local youth sponsor, complete the fields below. Once received, you will be contacted by a School Liaison Officer, or Youth Center Manager.

For Youth Sponsorship with School Age Care or Youth Programs, participants must be enrolled or a registered user.

Click here to get started!