Join us for a CALPRO webinar co-presented by SCAEC, Madera Adult School, and Capital Adult Education Regional Consortium. 

WIOA Title I and II Collaboration:

Best Practice in Action

Tuesday, May 7th

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Presenters:

• Sherri Watkins, Executive Director, SCAEC
• David Raygoza, Principal, Madera Adult School
• Michelle Santesteban, Transitions Specialist, SCAEC
• Karen Malkiewicz, Principal, Elk Grove Adult School
• Jennifer Barrett, Program Administrator, Elk Grove Adult School

The session will present two models of collaboration in practice between WIOA Title I and II Providers.  The session will focus on practical examples and discussion of the benefits and approach to collaboration to benefit students and clients including referral processes, unduplicated services arrangements, alignment and pathways.  The session presenters will also describe the challenges of initiating and expanding collaboration, and examples of their success.

Registration

You can now enroll your learners into the XPRIZE winning app Learning Upgrade at no cost with the COABE XPRIZE Code 1177!

Learners have access to 21 courses including English, math, and GED/HiSET prep.  You can track the progress of each learner with detailed reports.

To sign up for an XPRIZE tracking account, just fill in this form. You will receive an email with instructions.

SIGN UP NOW!

Click here for more information about the

XPRIZE Competition.

Are you using Google's free, online digital literacy curriculum for adults?  Applied Digital Skills uses video-based and project-based lessons to walk students through projects like making a resume, applying for a job, or making a business plan from start to finish. It uses free G Suite that you can access right from your Gmail account.

Access Google's Applied Digital Skills here

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.

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.

The Coalition on Adult Basic Education is offers free professional development webinars in May. 

May 20, 2019

TABE 11/12 and TASC High School Equivalency Updates and Overviews

May 15, 2019

Another Option: Competency-Based High School Diploma for Adults

COABE Professional Development Registration

CALPRO is offering numerous professional learning opportunities for May and June 2019.

CALPRO Flyer

CALPRO Highlights

CALPRO also offers many self-directed courses for you to choose from. Each self-directed course contains 12-15 hours of self-study materials, presented in a variety of media.  These courses are organized into units; participants may choose to do as few or as many units as they wish. Self-directed courses include:

...and many others!

Full listing of self-directed online courses

and registration

 

Review the CASAS training sessions for May 2019 at the link below.

CASAS Training List

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.

 

May 2019 Training Sessions Online Workshops

OTAN Newsletters

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.

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.

 

Save the Date Flyer

The April edition of the OTAN Teachers' Digest is available! Articles include information about web-based class activities and online resources related to February events.

 

The California Community Colleges Chancellor and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are pleased to present the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) preliminary report. The report is a requirement of Assembly Bill 104.

The report, based on all data available at the time, addresses the following:

• a summary of consortia annual plans funded under the CAEP
• the consortia distribution schedule
• the effectiveness of consortia
• the types and levels of services

Click on the photo above to view the report.

Please click on the links below for resources to assist young adults with disabilities in transitioning to adulthood. 

• Tenants Rights and Housing Assistance for the Disabled
• Managing Your Child's Transition to Adulthood
• Home Remodeling for Young Adults with Special Needs
• How Disability-Friendly is Your City?
• Vocational Training for Adults with Special Needs

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. 

Access the Salary Surfer website.

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. 

Adult Educator Resource Repository

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.   

USA Learns website

USA Learns Flyer

USA Learns Teachers' website

The Fresno County Library offers a wide variety of online services. General information that can be found at http://www.fresnolibrary.org/reference.html. 

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. 

CCAE Regional Consortium Directory Form

Contact [email protected] for assistance.