Wednesday, January 21, 2026

CAEP TAP Newsletter Contribution

CAEP Deliverable Reminders & Deadlines and Deliverables

Advancing CA Adult Education Model Program: Citizenship

Upcoming CAEP Professional Learning Events

Upcoming Professional Development Events

Upcoming 2026 Conferences

CAEP Consortium Directors' Corner

If you would like to submit an item for consideration, please submit it no later than the Friday before the week of publication.

CAEP Deliverable Reminders

Deadlines and Deliverables

• Jan 31: Student Data due in TOPSPro (Q2)
• Jan 31: Employment and Earning Follow-up Survey
• Mar 1: 25/26 Member expense report is due in NOVA. (Q2)*
• Mar 31: 25/26 Member Expense Report certified by Consortia in NOVA (Q2) *

SCOE TAP and NOCE TAP are here to provide support to the field. To be able to provide the field with the most timely responses, please submit your request via the TAP Support Box.

Adult immigrant learners often face language barriers and a complex naturalization process on their journey to citizenship. Lynnette Browning addresses these challenges through a supportive, tailored classroom environment that empowers students with the knowledge and confidence to pass their exams and engage in civic life. Read the full article to learn more about her impactful work.

Learn more about the Citizenship model program and visit the Advancing California Adult Education website to view other Model Programs throughout California.

Upcoming CAEP Professional Learning Events

Virtual Offerings

Capturing Noncredit Attendance Hours (SX05) Updates and What to know 
January 23, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Register today!

ELL Healthcare Pathways: Resources for Round 3 Planning
January 27, 2026 12:00p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register today!

Building Collaborative Partnerships PLC
January 30, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register today!

ELL Healthcare Pathways Community of Practice - Feb 2026
February 19th, 2026 1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m. Register today!


In-Person Offerings


CAEP Accountability Update:East Side Adult Education
January 29, 2026 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Register today!

ELL Healthcare Pathways Bay Area Regional Event

February 10, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register today!

CAEP Accountability: CAEP Reports in TE- San Bernardino Valley College
February 25, 2026 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Register today!

ELL Healthcare Pathways Mother Lode Regional Event

March 3, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register today!

ELL Healthcare Pathways Southern California Regional Event

March 23, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register today!

Please join CAEP TAP at NOCE for a webinar on Capturing Noncredit Attendance Hours (SX05) Updates and What to Know on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10AM on Zoom.  

This webinar will provide an overview of the three attendance accounting methods used to document noncredit asynchronous distance education. Attendees will learn about current practices noncredit programs are using for reporting these hours of instruction in MIS, along with practical resources attendees can reference after the session. This session will conclude with a Q&A. 

Topic: Capturing Noncredit Attendance Hours (SX05) Updates and What to know 

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 

Time: 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.  

Location: Zoom  

RSVP Link: https://noce-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/BM_QS8eRThqz5CxSKq7aTA#/registration  

Please use the link above to register.

We hope to see you there!   

CAEP TAP at NOCE 

ELL Healthcare Pathways: Resources for Round 3 Planning Webinar

Join the ELL Healthcare Pathways TA team for the ELL Healthcare Pathways: Resources for Round 3 Webinar on January 27, 2026, 12:00–2:00 p.m.

This virtual session will introduce the shift from isolated programs to regional Centers for Innovation and Impact, outline the five key Center characteristics, and emphasize required employer engagement and accelerated pathway models. Presenters will review priority healthcare occupations and allowable acceleration strategies—such as bridge programs, IET, and work-based learning—and share practical examples for designing employer-aligned, sustainable pathways. For questions or to follow up, contact ELLHCP@wested.org or ELLHCP@rescue.org.

Lunch with LARAEC is Back for Season 6!

The Lunch with LARAEC PD Positivity Train is Coming Your Way! Join Justin and Michele Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm!

Back to Basics: Mastering Effective Strategies in the Adult Ed Classroom

January 22nd, 2026, 12:30 PM


Whether you’re new to adult education or a seasoned instructor, this webinar will provide practical tools and strategies for delivering effective, asset-based, and data-informed instruction tailored to adult learners. Go back to the basics to remember, re-learn, and reengage!. Presenter Saudeka Shabazz is a Lunch with LARAEC veteran. She is the Department Chair in Non Credit Adult Education and an Assistant Professor of Non-Credit English as a Second Language at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College



Register for Lunch with LARAEC here:https://laraec.org/lunchwithLARAEC/

Best Practices for Teaching Beginners: Tools, Tips, and Activities that Work!

January 29th, 2026 12:30 PM-1:30pm


Whether you’re new to teaching ESL or looking to refresh your toolkit, this session provides actionable insights and ready-to-use methods that align with how adults learn. Join us to reaffirm what works, discover new ideas, and walk away with tools that empower both teachers and learners. Presenter Wendy Klatt teaches ESL (online) for the District 113 Adult Education Program in Illinois. She also serves as the ESOL Specialist & Southern California Territory Manager for Cambridge University Press & Assessment. She holds a MA in Teaching with an ESOL concentration.

Register for Lunch with LARAEC here:https://laraec.org/lunchwithLARAEC/

Teaching in the Age of AI: Your Guide to the Good, the Bad, and the Slightly Unnerving

February 5th, 2026 12:30 PM-1:30pm

Teachers were just starting to catch their breath on all the tech they were supposed to figure out and… BOOM! A meteorite shot across the educational universe and changed everything. This workshop from tech guru Brent Warner addresses concerns and explores how to optimize AI use in your classroom to benefit both teachers and learners. Don’t be afraid…ok…maybe be a little afraid…Presenter: Brent Warner is a professor of ESL at Irvine Valley College in California, and an educational technology enthusiast. He frequently presents on the crossroads of technology and language learning, focusing on student engagement and developing learner autonomy. Brent likes his coffee black and his oranges orange.

Register for Lunch with LARAEC here:https://laraec.org/lunchwithLARAEC/

CALPRO Pilot in the San Diego Region: Evidence Based Reading Instruction

"The California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project (CALPRO) are pleased to offer a regional Community of Practice (CoP) pilot on Evidence-Based Reading Instruction to participants from the San Diego area, including MiraCosta College, Escondido Adult School, Poway Adult School, Vista Adult School, and other neighboring districts and adult education consortia. 

In-Person Session Dates: 
Fridays, March 27 & April 17, 2026, 10am-1pm 

Location: MiraCosta College Community Learning Center 

Asynchronous Online Dates: March 16 - April 26, 2026 (Moodle) 

Participants will engage in a blend of asynchronous online and in-person sessions, focusing on evidence-based explicit reading instruction in the four essential components of reading—alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This is a unique opportunity for educators to participate in job-embedded professional development. 

The application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026.

Application Link: https://forms.gle/14SLyc9neS66Jt74A 

Questions: For additional information, contact Sachiko Oates at soates@air.org. 


Registration Information: This CoP is designed for literacy instructors in adult education program areas (ABE/ASE/ESL) within the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) and WIOA Title II-funded agencies. There is no registration fee to participate. Expenses for educators’ release time are the responsibility of the agency/participants, as is any travel or meal. Light snacks will be provided. Administrator approval is required for participation. 

UPCOMING RESEARCH FORUM WEBINAR: Designing for All: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Adults with Learning Disabilities

CALPRO is offering research forum webinars on high-demand topics in 2026. Don’t miss out on the opportunities to learn new approaches to enhance your instruction.

This research forum webinar introduces the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as well as the accommodations and modifications that support learning, self-determination, and success for adult learners, including adults with learning disabilities. We will discuss the challenges adult education professionals face while supporting adults with learning disabilities and share strategies and tools that work.

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:00 PM

Presenter: Marie Doerner 

Click the link to register! 
https://calpro-online.org/training/designing-all-universal-design-learning-adults-learning-disabilities

CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees.

For more information, contact CALPRO calprohelp@air.org

CALPRO’s Spring 2026 IET Clinic – Application Open

There’s still time to apply for CALPRO’s next Integrated Education and Training (IET) Implementation Clinic! Applications are due by Friday, February 6.  

CALPRO’s IET Clinic is designed for program staff who seek more support in meeting the IET implementation challenges they face and are interested in learning from other IET practitioners. Agency teams participate together as a team of three—ideally an ESL instructor, a CTE instructor, and a program administrator. 

The Spring 2026 IET Clinic runs from February through June 2026, followed by coaching to support the team’s implementation efforts after completion of the clinic. 

All clinic activities take place online and include the following: 

•    Two day-long virtual training sessions 

•    Three live, interactive webinars (75–90 minutes each), with topics tailored to the needs and interests of the participating teams 

•    Ongoing discussions in an online community of practice  

•    Team capstone project 

•    Coaching (following completion of the clinic) 

Find a complete list of session dates and additional clinic details at the link below. 

Applications are due by Friday, February 6, and each member of your team must submit an application. Click the link to apply!

Contact CALPRO with questions — calpro@air.org or 916-286-8803 

CALPRO Online Course: CCRS–ELA Implementation and Application

Register now for CALPRO’s facilitated online course, College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS): English Language Arts (ELA) Implementation and Application. This course is designed to support participants in developing and revising lesson plans with activities, assignments, and assessments aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education.

Facilitated online courses offer flexible asynchronous learning combined with opportunities to engage and interact with an expert facilitator and other practitioners. Participants receive a course certificate upon completion.

Dates: February 2–March 1, 2026 (4 weeks)

Format: Asynchronous online, with two live webinars

Estimated time commitment: 14 hours

Find a full description and registration details via the link.
https://calpro-online.org/training/college-and-career-readiness-standards-english-language-arts-implementation-and

While you’re at it, you can check out CALPRO’s Facilitated Online Courses page for other courses like this one—see what’s on now and what’s up next! 

Questions? Contact the CALPRO team at CALPRO@air.org.

Join LARAEC for this student-facing event. It's free and on zoom. Teachers are encouraged to bring their classes to LARAEC's high-interest student webinar series. 


Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression During Challenging Times: What Adult Students Need to Know! (via Zoom)


As an adult student, you wear many hats: parent, spouse, student, family member, and employee. It can be difficult. What can you do if you feel overwhelmed? How can you handle anxiety and stress? What are some practical tips to manage symptoms? How can you identify the signs of depression?  How do you know when to get help from a professional? Get answers to these and more questions. What adult students need to know!(Simulcast in Spanish)

Wednesday, January 28th, 10:30AM - 11:00AM & 6:30PM- 7:00PM via Zoom

For more information, visit https://laraec.org/ 

Register: https://forms.gle/PRE7fXa9gQN9ydhE6

Upcoming Conferences

Early Bird Registration ending soon for the CCAE 2026 Conference in San Diego

CAEAA is your essential voice in Sacramento, relentlessly advocating for the funding, policy, and recognition vital to sustain Adult Education (AE) programs statewide. Run by volunteer administrators who share your concerns, CAEAA provides a crucial networking forum with colleagues across California. Annual memberships fuel Adult Education advocacy, led by Dawn Koepke and the McHugh Koepke & Padron team, and connects you with a powerful network of colleagues shaping California’s Adult Education future.  

We look forward to seeing you at the 29th Annual CAEAA State Conference, held February 11-13, 2026, in San Diego. If you haven’t renewed or joined CAEAA this year, your membership is essential.

CAEAA Membership + 2026 Conference: https://www.caeaa.org/2026-state-conference1.html

Renew Membership or Join CAEAA: https://www.caeaa.org/membership.html

Warm regards,

Dr. Thoibi Rublaitus, President, California Adult Education Administrators Association 

Register to attend the Technology and Digital Learning Symposium (TDLS) on March 6 and 7, 2026, a dynamic hybrid conference hosted by OTAN at the Monterey Adult School.


TDLS is an annual event dedicated to exploring innovative ways technology can enhance the learning experience, broaden educational access through blended learning models, and boost the efficiency of adult education programs. Featuring engaging presentations and vibrant discussions, this symposium provides invaluable insights and practical strategies.

You are invited to register and be part of this impactful event. Additionally, you are encouraged to submit a proposal to share your expertise and contribute to the program.

Spring 2026 ACCE Conference - Early Bird Registration


Join community services and noncredit/continuing education colleagues for our annual ACCE Spring Conference on March 11, 12, and 13, 2026 at the Dana in San Diego, CA.

Early Bird Registration Options (available until February 11): $475 per person (member) or $550 (non-member).

Download Flyer for more information!

CAEP Directors' Corner