Adult and Vocational Education
Petaluma Adult School
200 Douglas Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4633
Fax (707) 778-5072

Online Courses

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Steve Bolman Interim Superintendent (707) 778-4604
Jane Escobedo Assistant Superintendent/Educational Services (707) 778-4619
Carol T. Waxman Principal (707) 778-4766
Erika Schiefer Senior Secretary (707) 778-4633
Vera Nicol Ad Ed Learning Center Coordinator (707) 778-5083
Nancy Emanuele Program Coordinator (707) 778-4633
Silvia Gallagher Registrar (707) 778-4633

Petaluma Adult School is an integral part of the Petaluma City Schools.
We provide high quality instruction to our diverse community of adult learners to achieve family, workforce and personal goals.

Student Learning Outcomes

Petaluma Adult School provides opportunities for all students to:

  • Set and meet goals
  • Apply acquired skills to training, education, employment and personal interests
  • Communicate effectively using reading skills, clear writing, appropriate speech and active listening
  • Demonstrate respect for self and others
  • Participate in and contribute to family and community