Strong emphasis is placed on basic skill development through the grades. A full range of special education and bilingual education services are available. The Ukiah Unified School District covers an area of approximately 495 square miles and includes Redwood Valley, Calpella, Talmage and Hopland as well as the City of Ukiah. There are also several private elementary schools in the area. Mendocino County Office of Education Provides Regional Occupational and Vocational Programs including training in business, computer, employment skills, healthcare, etc.
Certificate programs are available in a variety of business programs.
Mendocino College is a part of the California Community College System and provides a variety of curricula and programs, including academic preparation for the California State University and University of California systems, vocational education, community extension and numerous specialized professional preparation programs. School St., Ukiah. Program days are held once a month at a variety of locations throughout the county to present information and ideas with local and outside experts of various topics related to leadership, community issues and quality of life. There are several job development and workforce training agencies that serve the community. Brutocao Schoolhouse Plaza 13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland.