WELCOME TO
Tri-County Education Center
Grades 9-12 & Adults
Your Diploma, Your Way
Tri-County Educational Center (TCEC) is an innovative high school for alternative students ages 16 - 21 and adult students aged 22+. We offer a free, accredited High School Diploma from Ferndale Public Schools to all students in Wayne, Macomb & Oakland County. Graduate on your terms! Anytime. Anywhere.
Resources You Need to Succeed
TCEC is not a charter school, or a for-profit business. We are part of Ferndale Public Schools, and we care about helping all the members of our community.
One-To-One Technology
We offer laptop computers and WiFi cards to every student, to make online learning easy and accessible.
Educational Mentors
Our student counselors can help you through all of lives challenges and help you succeed in achieving your educational goals.
On-Site Career Support Services
Explore career opportunities, Practice resume building, get interview tips and more right here.
Student Code of ConductCore Curriculum
High School Completion
This is a chance for anyone to complete their high school diploma. We have traditional and on-line courses during the day, afternoon and evening. It is never too late to get your diploma and move on to the dreams you have set for your life.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Caring teachers will help you to improve your reading, writing, and math skills and provide computer support. Raise your confidence, learn new skills, and be proud of what you can accomplish.
English As A Second Language (ESL)
We offer a range of morning and evening English Language class options, both online and in-person, from Monday - Friday. Please contact us for more details!
TCEC News
TCEC Students Visit Oakland University
TCEC students had a great and informative visit to Oakland University on Monday. Our students were really interested in all OU has to offer while they consider their goals for the future.
Teachers and Support Staff of the Year Honored!
Superintendent Goodrum, her cabinet, and several members of the Board of Education surprised select teachers and support staff with gifts this week as part of a Teacher and Support Staff of the Year award presentation. You can view photos of the honorees below. We are so proud of these outstanding educators and team members who make student growth so spectacular at Ferndale Schools.
FECC Teacher of the Year: Shelby Martin
FECC Support Staff of the Year: Jennifer Krycian
Ferndale Lower Elementary Teacher of the Year: Glynis Tyler
Ferndale Lower Elementary Support Staff of the Year: Megan Meloche
Ferndale Upper Elementary Teacher of the Year: Anton Gjonaj
Ferndale Upper Elementary Support Staff of the Year: Raequan Allen
Ferndale Middle School Teacher of the Year: Bridget Guerra
Ferndale Middle School Special Education Teacher of the Year: Brad Tanguay
Ferndale Middle Support Staff of the Year: Geraldine Perry and Katelyn O'Bear
Ferndale High School Teacher of the Year: Michael Hand
Ferndale High School Teacher of the Year: Kandis Pagonas 
Ferndale High School Support Staff of the Year: Sharon Stone
University High School Teacher of the Year: Lauren Thomas
UHS Support Staff of the Year: Flaudia Quaker (unpictured)
TCEC Teacher of the Year: Ellie Kotulis
TCEC Support Staff of the Year: Roger Hunt (unpictured)
Central Office Support Staff of the Year: Tammy Foster
Bus Driver of the Year: Wendy Gambill
Bus Driver of the Year: Erricka Thomas
Bus Driver of the Year: Nikki Anderson
Headspace App Now Free for 13-18-year-olds
Headspace, the internationally recognized mental wellness, and meditation app, is now FREE for children 13-18 years old in the US. Featuring mental health exercises, guided meditations, and other tools, Headspace is an amazing tool for developing and maintaining self-regulation practice in your daily life. You can get an account through the Peer Health Exchange.
Construction Day in Howell
Several Ferndale students from FMS, FHS, UHS, & TCEC attended the Annual Michigan Construction Career Day in Howell, MI which provided them the opportunity to try several different large and small machinery for all of the different trade programs in Michigan as well as talk with people already working in the trades. It was such a great opportunity to try their hand at something new and discover new career opportunities. We look forward to attending next year!
Online, Onsite, Blended
Online Courses
Whether you are looking to Recover Credits or Self-Direct your path to your diploma, our online courses enable learning your way.
- Earn your diploma faster than anywhere else
- Online Course Options
- ​Night School Options
- Credit Recovery
- Self-Directed Learning
On-Site Learning Labs
Our Ferndale campus is conveniently located in Detroit's nearest northern suburb. Serving students in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties, TCEC offers an alternative to traditional education, with online courses and on-site learning support options. Offering our students online coursework and on-site teaching and mentoring, TCEC creates an environment where teachers really care and students really learn.
Career Support
TCEC is committed to your success, in high school and beyond.
Career Counselors
Our career counselors will help you get hired FAST! Get interview prep, job skills, certification & experience while you learn.
- Direct Pipeline to work through MIWorks
- Career Counseling
- Write your resume
- Learn Interview Skills
- Discover High Demand Jobs in Growing Industries
Contact our Career Readiness Counselor, Pam Bellaver, for more info »
Free Endorsements
Get a FREE Certified Endorsement in one of these growing industries with our new TCEC Workforce program.
- Information Technology (IT)
- Manufacturing
- Construction Trades
- Healthcare
Learn More, EARN MORE!
