UPDATES AND INFORMATION
February 2021
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Congratulations to Pang Vangyi, SCAEC Regional Transitions Counselor!
The California Council on Adult Education (CCAE) has awarded Pang Vangyi, SCAEC Regional Transitions Counselor, the 2021 Donald A. McCune Award for her work to establish collaborative arrangements among agencies to enhance services for adult learners.
Pang was nominated by multiple CCAE Central Section members and is well deserving of this honor.
Thank you for all of your work, Pang, and congratulations!
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CalPro Professional Development Opportunity
April 6, 2021 - May 18, 2021
In partnership with CalPro, Fresno Adult School will be hosting the greater Fresno area Community of Practice for Success for All Learners through Equity.
Attendees will learn about the cultural competence framework and the role of unconscious bias as well as share a definition of equity and explore program and classroom practices that support
equity for all students.
Click on the flyer for more information and the registration link.
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The nomination period for the 2021 Adult Education Students Succeed Program is now open!
OTAN invites nominations of adult education learners who are successful as a result of the education received at California WIOA-funded adult education agencies. This is a great way to recognize the hard work that an outstanding student has completed in the pursuit of their personal, academic, and professional goals and aspirations. The deadline for nominations is April 15, 2021.
More information about the nomination process is available HERE.
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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).
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SCAEC TRANSITION TEAM UPDATES |
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UPCOMING TRANSITION EVENTS |
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FAFSA Workshop
Mary Lopez, SCAEC Transition Specialist, will be hosting a number of FAFSA workshops over the next three months.
Click on the flyer for more information.
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ESL and Immigration Workshop
SCAEC Transition Specialist Oscar Hinojosa, the Fresno City College EMLS program, and the United Farmworkers Foundation will be hosting an ESL & Immigration Workshop on Thursday, February 25th.
Click on the flyer for more information.
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Building Your Brand and Resume Workshop
SCAEC Transition Specialists Michelle Santesteban and Oscar Hinojosa will be hosting a Building Your Brand & Resume Workshop on Monday, March 1st.
Click on the flyer for more information.
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Madera Community College Virtual Field Trip
Join SCAEC Transition Specialist Michelle Santesteban and Madera Community College Adult Education Counselor Jose Alvarez-Torres for a virtual tour of Madera Community College and discussion of the many services available.
Click on the flyer for more information.
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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.
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OTAN Technology and Distance Learning Symposium
March 3-5, 2021 (virtual event)
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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.
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COABE National Conference |
Registration is now open for the 2021 COABE National Conference, March 21-24, 2021.
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Registration is now open for the California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) State Conference, April 19-23, 2021.
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CASAS National Summer Institute |
Registration is now open for the 2021 CASAS National Summer Institute. This four-day conference will be held June 17-18 and 22-23, 2021.
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SCAEC Launches New Student and Teacher Resource Website,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OTAN (Outreach and Technical Assistance Network)
Each month, OTAN releases informational newsletters for teachers and administrators. Access current issues here:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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!
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AuntBertha.com is a community resource 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!
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