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Contact Us
Sherri Watkins
Executive Director
(559) 573-4816
Amy Emrany
Regional Coordinator
(559) 573-4687
Pang Vangyi
Regional Transitions Counselor
(559) 573-4638
Oscar Hinojosa
Transitions Specialist
(559) 545-8312
Mary Lopez
Transitions Specialist
(559) 776-7919
Michelle Santesteban
Transitions Specialist
(559) 593-0993
Karina Vera
Data & Accountability Specialist
(559) 593-1131
Allyson Adams
Administrative Assistant
(559) 207-3189
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Local Professional
Development Opportunity
March 22, 2019
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CAEP TAP is offering a professional development opportunity focusing on getting the best out of students by supporting teachers to do better work together.
Lesson Study is a collaborative process by a group of teachers that can by used for all content areas and across schools and systems. Lesson Study will start or refocus a professional learning community, improve learner engagement and outcomes, expand instructional and assessment skills, and increase teacher job satisfaction.
The Lesson Study Institute will consist of the following:
- A 75-minute pre-webinar - March 12, 2019
- A full-day in-person training - March 22, 2019
The in-person training will take place at:
Clovis Community College, Herndon Campus
390 W Fir, Clovis, CA 93611
Building B, Room 309
Participants are encouraged to come as teams. A team can be from one school, or a couple of schools within the consortium. A team should consist of 2 or 3 teachers, and an administrator if possible.
For more information and registration links, please click on the image above.
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California Adult Education Program (CAEP)
2018 Statewide Highlights
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2018 was a busy year for adult education in California! Below are some statewide highlights per the California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO).
2017/18 Student Data:
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AEP Unduplicated Enrollment Data: 2017/18
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| Adults Served |
Participants |
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412,112
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AEP Duplicated Enrollment Data 2017/18
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971,776
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Other key accomplishments:
- CAEP Member Agency Reporting: In 2017/18, 348 AEP consortia members submitted data through CASAS TOPSpro Enterprise. This included 62 community colleges, 250 K12 adult schools, 5 ROPs, 2 libraries, 5 jail programs, and 23 county offices of education.
- Training and Technical Assistance: CAEP increased the provision of professional development and technical assistance to the field.
- Adult Education Field Teams: CAEP expanded the adult education field team process to six teams that included over 100 practitioners and experts charged with making recommendations to state agencies for improvements in adult education.
- Interagency Collaboration: The California Department of Education and the Chancellor's Office worked closely with other California state agencies to increase the alignment of services and data metrics for adult learners in California.
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Workforce Connection Offers Solar Training Program
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Fresno Workforce Connection is offering a Solar Installations Basics Training Program beginning in February.
This training will prepare participants for an entry level position in the solar industry. Participants will perform construction and electrical basics and demonstrate proper industry-related OSHA safety training.
Please call 559-230-4026 for more information.
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U.S. Census Bureau Employment Opportunities
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The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting people for a variety of jobs to assist with the 2020 Census count. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates must complete an online job application. The application includes assessment questions about education, work, and other experience.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAININGS
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California Adult Education Webinar Series Schedule
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California Adult Education and the AEBG Technical Assistance Project (TAP) host a series of webinars and events to provide professional development, technical assistance and important CAEP updates and information. Check the CAEP webinar page for a complete schedule.
- Wednesdays are designated for professional development.
- Fridays are designated for policy/state updates.
February webinars
February 15, 2019
Closing Out 16-17 Adult Education Funds in NOVA
February 19, 2019
Using Assessment Results to Inform Instruction
February 20, 2019
Low Hanging Fruit - how to improve student performance of those already in the system
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COABE Professional Development
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 The Coalition on Adult Basic Education is offering free professional development webinars in February.
February 15, 2019
The Adult Numeracy Network presents: Put on Your Own Math Before Assisting Students
February 25, 2019
Reducing Poverty and Building Partnerships with Adult Education Programs, Community Health Centers, Libraries, and Advocacy Groups
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Professional Development by CALPRO
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CALPRO is offering numerous professional learning opportunities for February and March 2019.
CALPRO Highlights
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Professional Development by CASAS
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Review the CASAS training sessions for February 2019 at the link below.
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Professional Development by OTAN
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 OTAN (Outreach and Technical Assistance Network for Adult Educators) offers both online and face-to-face workshops for adult educators and staff throughout California. Funded through the California Department of Education, OTAN's staff development classes, online workshops and course materials are provided at no cost to the school or individual.
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LINCS Community of Practice E-Training:
Preparing Adult English Language Learners for State-Adopted Academic Content Standards
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Three new e-trainings are available to support implementation of English language proficiency (ELP) standards - and academic content standards - for adult English Language Learners (ELL).
These ready-to-use e-learning courses will get you started in using ELP standards to support ELLs' academic language development and engagement in content-area instructional activities.
Module One: Introduction to the ELP Standards for Adult Education
Module Two: Analyzing Student Tasks in Relation to Content Demands, Thinking Skills, and Language Use
Module Three: Digging Deeper into the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education
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OTAN Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2019
March 1-2, 2019
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The Technology and Distance Learning Symposium is ideal for adult education teachers, coordinators and administrators to learn new information and hands-on skill development to start or grow blended/distance learning programs and enhance technology integration in the classroom.
Symposium Brochure
Symposium Website
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California Council for Adult Education (CCAE)
Legislative Day
April 8-9, 2019
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Make plans to attend CCAE's Leg Day event, beginning on Monday, April 8th in Sacramento. Members and students will be converging on the Capitol to speak with their local legislators.
CCAE is offering two Interactive Leg Day trainings on March 15, 2019 and April 5, 2019. These webinars will cover the necessary knowledge, as well as important tools, for talking with legislators and decision-makers.
Register for the March 15, 2019 webinar.
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California Council for Adult Education (CCAE)
2019 State Conference
April 24-28, 2019
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Collaborate with your colleagues from around the state on April 24-28, 2019 in San Diego, CA.
Learn about new best practices and receive targeted training from state- and national-level speakers. Ten strands, comprised of more that 100 breakout sessions, will be offered, providing valuable, stat-of-the-art training that you will be able to bring back to your adult ed program!
Join more than 1,000 conferees and enjoy numerous networking opportunities with your peers in adult education around the state.
Hotel reservations at a special conference rate are currently available at the link below.
Registration is now open.
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SAVE THE DATE
2019 California Adult Education Program (CAEP) Summit
October 29-30, 2019
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The 2019 CAEP Summit will be held on October 29-30, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County.
Request for proposals and summit registration will be open Spring 2019.
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Practical Resources for Young Adults with Disabilities
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Please click on the links below for resources to assist young adults with disabilities in transitioning to adulthood.
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End-of-Year Legislative Report for Adult Education
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The end-of-year report on the implementation and effectiveness of the Adult Education Program - formerly the Adult Education Block Grant Program (AEBG) - in 2016/17 is now available.
The report includes state-level data on student enrollment, outcomes, skill gains, demographics and other data reported under the new adult education data and accountability metrics. In the 2016/17 program year, adult education programs in California served 695,162 unduplicated students, with the largest number of them enrolled in English as a second language/civics programs, followed by adult secondary education programs.
Click on the photo above to view the report.
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Salary Surfer
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 To help students and their families make important decisions about investing time and money in a college education, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, through Salary Surfer, is providing comparative information about the earnings of recent California Community College graduates.
Salary Surfer uses the aggregated earnings of graduates from a five-year period to provide an estimate on the potential wages to be earned two and five years after receiving a certificate or degree in certain disciplines.
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COABE Adult Educator Resource Repository
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Need help working with your students?
Find lesson plans, videos, apps, conference presentations, and professional development resources uploaded by practitioners and expert presenters. Membership with COABE is required to access these resources.
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USA Learns - Free Online Courses in US Citizenship and English
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USA Learns is a free website created by the Sacramento County Office of Education to help adults learn English and prepare for U.S. Citizenship.
The website teaches English by providing engaging videos and educational activities. Learners have the opportunity to learn English independently or with the support of their teacher.
Teachers may access the USA Learn for Teachers website that enables adult educators to easily create online courses and monitor their students' progress as they complete the activities and lessons.
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Fresno County Library Online Services
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Another useful tool from the Fresno County Library is the
LearningExpress Library, featuring tutorials, videos and practice tests geared toward helping learners achieve their goals. Depending on their needs, customers can explore different areas such as the Adult Learning Center, the Career Center, and the High School Equivalency Center, as well as others.
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CCAE Regional Consortium Directory
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CCAE is compiling a directory of the most updated adult education providers which will include primary contacts, program areas in which they deliver instruction, and total number of students served. The goal is to strengthen local sharing of best practices by creating a directory of programs that is easy to use.
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