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Porterville Adult School earns six-year WASC accreditation; teacher wins state award
Summary
Porterville Adult School received six-year accreditation with no midterm review from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges; Candelaria Santoyo was named Certificated Teacher of the Year and an instructor won a state-level teaching award.
Dr. Larriann Torrez presented a report on Porterville Adult School's 2025–26 accomplishments, announcing that the Adult School was awarded a full six-year accreditation, with no midterm review, by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The board recognized Candelaria Santoyo as Certificated Teacher of the Year and noted an instructor received the California Council for Adult Education Excellence in Teaching Award at the state level.
Torrez also acknowledged Porterville College as the school's Partner of the Year. No public comments were received on the report. The accreditation secures recognition and program stability for the adult education program over the next accreditation cycle.
