ALTO-GED

Project ALTO helps individuals earn their GED with flexible, personalized support for career and education success.

Project ALTO

Project ALTO offers an alternative academic pathway for individuals receiving services from Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS) who have not completed high school. 

Designed to support personal growth and future success, the program provides a flexible and encouraging learning environment where participants work toward earning their GED. Through individualized learning plans and one-on-one academic support in subjects like language arts, math, science, and social studies, students are guided every step of the way. Project ALTO empowers participants to achieve an important educational milestone, opening doors to career advancement, further education, and new opportunities. The program follows an Open Entry/Open Exit model and is funded through June 30, 2026, by Imperial County Behavioral Health Services.

How to Enroll? Participants must be referred by an ICBHS Wellness Center.
Funded by: Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
Contact Information: Maria Lopez-Pantoja, Project Coordinator | (760) 482-3109 | mpantoja@ivrop.org

Who is eligible?

ALTO’s target population will be students 17 years of age or older who do not have a High School diploma, who are not currently enrolled in a high school and who are currently under ICBHS Wellness Centers.