COIC provides an alternative high school setting for students to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms, or to earn the GED. Students may also participate in the Youth Compass Program, a work-experience program that combines classroom credits with community service and natural resource projects.

Program Introduction

The COIC approach is based on individualized instruction for credit recovery or GED. Students, primarily aged 16-21, are referred by their local high schools to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms or leave the program with the GED. COIC is recognized as one of the most successful GED programs in Oregon, with 93 GED certificates awarded during the 2025-2026 school year alone. Students may also participate in work education through our Youth Compass Program.

Programs are held in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Prineville in conjunction with the school districts of Bend-La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Culver, and Crook County. COIC also provides instruction for Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice and the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

In addition, COIC offers summer work experience, giving students the opportunity to earn minimum wages and learn valuable hands-on work skills. During the school year, students earn high school diplomas, GEDs, and high school credits that transfer to their local high schools. Typically, our students spend more than 10,000 hours working on community service and natural resource projects.

Talk to your school counselor about attending COIC or call one of our classrooms today!

Youth Compass Program

The Youth Compass Program (YCP) helps Central Oregon youth ages 16–24 discover career pathways, complete their education, and prepare for meaningful employment. Through individualized career coaching, paid work experiences, occupational skills training, career exploration, GED and high school completion support, and connections to community resources, YCP equips participants with the skills and confidence needed to achieve their goals. By partnering with local employers, schools, and community organizations, the program creates opportunities for young people to gain real-world experience, earn industry-recognized credentials, and build a successful future.

If you are interested in learning more about the Youth Compass Program or would like to explore available opportunities, please contact the Youth Employment Counselor serving your community. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and help you take the next step toward your education and career goals.

Order Your GED Transcript/Diploma

Order a copy of your GED transcript and/or GED diploma (electronic or hard copies) online from GED.com. Select the Grads and Transcripts tab on the top banner and answer the questions to verify your specific testing record.

Statewide Testing Notices

English Annual Notice for Statewide Tests - Download here

Spanish Annual Notice for Statewide Tests - Download here

English ODE State Testing Combined 30-Day Notice and Opt-Out Form - Download here

Spanish ODE State Testing Combined 30-Day Notice and Opt-Out Form - Download here

Youth Education program Contacts

Bend Classroom
For enrollment information, contact:
Katie Estvold, Teacher's Aid/ Registrar
458-231-1436| Email here

For classroom information, contact:
Patrick Jordan, Lead Teacher
541-706-1458 | Email here

La Pine Classroom
For enrollment information, contact:
Katie Estvold, Teacher's Aid/ Registrar
458-231-1436 | Email here

For classroom information, contact:
Andrew Peter, Teacher
541-316-9039 | Email here

Redmond Classroom
For program information, contact:
Dustin Gurley, Lead Teacher
541-280-0031 | Email here

COIC Skills Lab
Deschutes County Juvenile Justice
Ami Stone, Teacher
541-322-7676 | Email here

Youth Education Program General Info:
Kris Schofield, Youth Education Manager
541-213-1998 | Email here

Youth Employment & Training Contacts

Bend Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Jay Byers, Youth Employment Counselor
458-287-5575| Email here

La Pine Youth Compass Program

For program information, contact:

Nick Huggins, Youth Employment & Training Coordinator
541-280-6495 | Email here

Jefferson County Youth Compass Program

For program information, contact:
Matt Mahoney, Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here

Redmond Youth Compass Program

For program information, contact:

Matt Mahoney, Program Coordinator

541-403-0099 | Email here

Prineville Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Jeff Warren, Youth Employment Counselor
541-420-6787 | Email here

Joseph Beaton, Youth Employment Counselor
541-233-6782 | Email here

Youth Compass Program General Info:
Laurie Harrer, Youth Employment & Training Program Coordinator
561-329-7873 | Email Here

Matt Mahoney, Youth Employment & Training Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here

Klamath County Youth Compass Program

General Info:

Sean Winters, Youth Employment Counselor
541-419-11812 | Email here

COIC Student Handbook 24-25 - Download

COIC Procurements

COIC Request for Proposals: Coordinated Health Services Transportation Plan RFP #: CET 26-02

COIC Request for Applications: Funding Application for Statewide Shelter Program RFA# 26-06 ** CANCELLED**

COIC Request for Proposals: Vanpool Services RFP # CET 26-01

COIC Request for Applications: Funding Application for Oregon Rehousing Initiative – Central Oregon Rapid Rehousing RFA- CED-Housing #26-05

COIC Request for Applications: Funding Application Request for Housing Focused Outreach and Engagement RFA# CED-Housing 26-04

COIC Request for Proposals: Public Relations and Strategic Communications Services RFP CED #26-03

COIC Request for Proposals: Funding Proposal Request for Unallocated Statewide Shelter Program Funding RFP CED-Housing #26-02

COIC Request for Proposals: CHRO Urgent & Immediate Need Response Funding RFP CED #26-01

COIC Request for Proposals: On-Site Security Services CET RFP #25-01

COIC Request for Proposals: Central Oregon Cohort Energy Resilience Plan CED RFP #25-02

COIC Request for Proposals: Transit Pass Program CET 25-04

COIC Request for Qualifications: Regional Transportation Safety Communications & Outreach Strategic Planning

COIC Request for Proposals: Professional Services for Construction Manager/General Contracting Services for CORE3 – Phase 1

COIC Request for Proposals: City of La Pine Small Business Incubator Facility- Design Build Contractor

COIC Request for Applications: OR-503 MAC Group Outreach and RRH Funding Opportunity

COIC Request for Qualifications: Grant Writing & Resource Development

COIC Request for Proposals: CORE3 Architectural/ Engineering Design Services RFP

COIC Request for Applications: Oregon Rehousing Initiative Supportive Services

COIC Request for Applications- Project Proposal for Housing at Wilson Property

COIC Request for Applications – Senate Bill 5511

COIC Request for Proposals for Consultant Services for the HLC Strategic Plan

COIC Request for Qualifications Rural Community Building Program – Bilingual Community Outreach Coordinator

COIC Request for Qualifications Large Lot Industrial Regional Economic Opportunity Analysis (REOA)

COIC Request for Qualifications CED Professional Services

COIC Request for Proposals for CORE3 Owners Rep

COIC Request for Proposals for One Commuter Bus, with Option to Purchase up to Four More CET 24-01

COIC Request for Proposals for Transit Asset Management Software CET 23-05

COIC Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Federal Grant Writing Support

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