UPDATES AND INFORMATION
November 2020
REGISTER NOW! CCAE CENTRAL SECTION FALL CONFERENCE
Register now for the 2020 CCAE Central Section Fall Conference!

The conference will be held Friday, November 20, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. There is no fee to attend the conference this year.
 
There are many sessions planned to help us navigate our current virtual world. The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Adam Saenz. Dr. Saenz is an amazing speaker and we look forward to hearing his message! His TED Talk can be found by following this link.

SB554 WEBINAR - DUAL ENROLLMENT FOR ADULT STUDENTS
Over 5 million adults in California do not have a high school diploma. Supporting adults in earning their high school diploma and transitioning to college through dual enrollment is an equity and anti-poverty strategy.  It is important that adult schools have a good understanding of how they can support students and work with colleges to make sure this opportunity is not missed.
 
Hear from and interact with our colleagues at Chaffey College and Mt. San Antonio College on our next Dual Enrollment webinar focused on dual enrollment for adult students.

Thursday, November 12, 2020
10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEW STUDENT AND TEACHER RESOURCE WEBSITE!
SCAEC Launches New Student and Teacher Resource Website,

Students
Current and prospective students will find information on college, careers, and supportive services at our new resource website, SCAECLearns.org.

Students can request an appointment by phone, email or video chat with a Transitions Specialist for assistance with:
  • Academic and career advising
  • College admission applications
  • Financial aid
  • Educational and career training options
  • Career exploration
  • Community resource referrals

Teachers
Teachers will find up-to-date information on lesson plans, professional development opportunities, testing, and other resources.
SCAEC TRANSITION TEAM
Our Transition Team is here to help!

Our staff continues to be available during this time to assist students with community resource referrals, academic and career counseling, financial aid assistance, and college application assistance.

Please click on the flyer for contact information.
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
Learn about Maricela's journey from ESL learner at Madera Adult School to Business Administration student at Madera Community College.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE WEBSITE
AuntBertha.com is a network that connects people seeking help with verified social care providers. Just enter your zip code, hit search, and find local community resources available for food, housing, transit, health, work, and much more!
SIGN UP FOR AN INFORMAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY!
With the opportunity to meet virtually, SCAEC will be hosting networking meetings by program area for college and adult school staff. If you are interested in attending a meeting specific to your program area, please complete this quick form so a calendar invitation can be sent to you when meetings are scheduled.
COLLEGE RESOURCES FOR ADULT LEARNERS
The colleges in our region are holding a number of workshops and events during this quarter. Click on each flyer for more information.

Fresno City College Fall Workshops

Learn about enrollment, financial aid, degrees and short term certificates.

Workshops will be held Sept. 23rd, Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th, and Dec. 16th
Clovis Community College
Steps to Success Workshops

Get assistance with the application process, orientation information, and email activation.

Workshops will be held on Sept. 30th, Oct. 28th, and Nov. 25th.
Madera Community College

Transition Specialist and Counselor Assistance
MOVE AHEAD WITH ADULT ED: A CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT FOR ADULT EDUCATORS
COABE and NASDAE are joining forces to deploy a campaign toolkit for adult educators.

The purpose of the campaign toolkit is to provide outreach materials and language to help adult education organizations with proactive tools to communicate the value of adult education and how they can support adult learners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many state directors and local program providers have expressed a need to let students and partner programs know that they are open for business and that they have a variety of ways for students to participate (virtual, face-to-face, or a combination of the two).


COVID-19 RESOURCES
In response to COVID-19, many institutions are increasing online resources that may assist adult educators, administrators, and students on a variety of topics.


MADERA COUNTY WORKFORCE ASSISTANCE CENTER SERVICES
The MCWAC Business Services Unit holds weekly Rapid Response Zoom Orientation sessions for individuals that have been laid off and impacted by COVID-19.



They have also received additional funds to provide supportive service assistance for individuals who have been laid off due to COVID-19, have experienced a reduction in hours/pay due to COVID-19, or are unable to work for COVID-19 related reasons.

FRESNO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
In addition to many other services, The Fresno County Public Library offers assistance with job and career searches, services for New Americans and Veterans, and homework help. Click on the link below to access their website for more information.


You can also apply for a library card online here:

UFW FOUNDATION
The UFW Foundation provides assistance with green card renewals, DACA renewals, naturalization, and other topics. For more information, click on the flyers below.


TIPS TO AVOID ZOOM BOMBING
Zoom-bombing refers to uninvited guests who crash Zoom meetings, most often through publicly available Zoom links. 

Click the link below for some basic precautions you can take to ensure Zoom bombing does not interrupt your class or meeting, courtesy of San Joaquin Delta College and Zoom.
OTAN TECHIE TIPS
Over the past few months, we've had to rely heavily on technology to communicate with others. The most recent OTAN newsletter has great self-care tips to help manage some of the stress associated with increased computer usage, in addition to a lot of other useful OTAN information!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE CALIFORNIA ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM NEWSLETTER!
The California Adult Education Program (CAEP) newsletter is a vital resource for those wanting to keep informed about the latest news regarding adult education in our state. The newsletter is sent weekly and is full of up-to-date information regarding policy, due dates, and COVID-19 related news. To subscribe, please click the link below.


UPCOMING EVENTS
OTAN Technology and Distance Learning Symposium
March 3-5, 2021 (virtual event)
The Technology and Distance Learning Symposium is ideal for the teachers, coordinators and administrators in the network of California adult education providers under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, WIOA Title II, the federal grant administered by the Adult Education Office at the California Department of Education.

This event will offer relevant and new information, dynamic presentations, and hands-on skill development to start or grow your blended/distance learning programs and enhance technology integration in the classroom.

More information to follow!
SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date for the California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) State Conference, April 19-23, 2021.

More information to follow!
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