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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

In this Issue

CAEP TAP Newsletter Survey and Contribution

CAEP Deliverable Reminders & Deadlines and Deliverables

Advancing CA Adult Education Model Program: Court Reporting Online: Tri-Community Adult Education

Upcoming CAEP Professional Learning Events

Upcoming 2025 Conferences

Technology and Digital Learning Symposium - Call for Proposals and Registration is Now Open

CAEP Consortium Director's Corner


CAEP TAP Newsletter Contribution


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




The CAEP Program Area report was due to be certified in NOVA by December 1, 2025.


To report hours of instruction, members are to use the TOPSpro® Enterprise CAEP 2024-25 member reports by program area, their agency’s attendance system, and the community college district’s apportionment attendance reports generated from the CCFS-320 Reporting System for noncredit FTES. To report leveraged funds, use your district's accounting records.




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CAEP Quarter 1 Expense Report


The Quarter 1 Member Expense Report was due December 1, 2025, and certified by the consortium no later than December 31, 2025.

Deadlines and Deliverables


  • Dec 1: 25/26 Member Expense Report was Due in NOVA (Q1)
  • Dec 1: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Instructional Hours and Expenses by Program Area were (actuals) in NOVA and certified by Consortium *
  • Dec 31: 25/26 Member Expense Report certified by Consortia in NOVA (Q1)
  • Dec 31: End of 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.

Court Reporting Online: Tri-Community Adult Education


Consortia Involved:

Mt. San Antonio Regional Consortium for Adult Education

The Tri-Community Court Reporting online learning provides a seamless and flexible educational experience, supported by dedicated instructors and technology specialists. This ensures students have all the tools they need to succeed and overcome any technical hurdles. The program’s design focuses on equipping learners with practical skills while addressing key challenges of remote education. Curious to know more about how this innovative approach could work for you? Read on to explore the full details!


Learn more about the Court Reporting Online: Tri-Community Adult Education model program and visit the Advancing California Adult Education website to view other Model Programs throughout California.

Upcoming CAEP Professional Learning Events

Virtual Offering


ELL Healthcare Pathways Virtual Open Office Hours

December 18, 2025 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Register today!


2025-26 New CAEP Consortium Leads and Administrator Onboarding

January 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register today!


ELL Healthcare Pathways Community of Practice

February 19, 2026 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Register today!


In Person Offering


CAEP Accountability - CAEP Reports in TE - Mt. Diablo

December 9, 2025 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Register today!


CAEP Accountability - CAEP Reports in TE - Charles A. Jones

December 10, 2025 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Register today!

Lunch with LARAEC is Back for Season 6!

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


An Insider's Guide to Unlocking CASAS Data with Generative AI for Tailored Student Support

December 4th, 2025, 12:30 PM


Are you an educator or administrator who wants to transform CASAS data into powerful learning activities? Then Join Alisa for this insider’s guide around using ChatGPT and other Gen AI as an invaluable tool to analyze CASAS results, identify key learning gaps, and develop custom activities that support students’ needs in content and skills. Administrators can learn how to navigate AI platforms to analyze reports and use them for program growth. Presenter Alisa Takeuchi has 25+ years of experience in adult education and is a subject matter expert for OTAN.

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

Engage, Empower, Differentiate: Station Rotation for Adult Learners

December 11th, 2025, 12:30 PM


Discover how the station rotation blended learning model can increase engagement, support differentiated instruction and build digital literacy in adult education classrooms. This session breaks down how to design stations and explore adaptable strategies to meet diverse learner needs, integrate technology with purpose, and create a more connected, student-centered environment. Walk away with practical examples, tips, and tools to help you brainstorm and implement station rotation. Presenter Miranda Currie is a Project Specialist with OTAN. She holds an M.A. in TESOL and previously led the ESL Department and EL Civics program at Elk Grove Adult and Community Education.

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

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

January 22nd, 2025, 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/


Upcoming Conferences

Greetings from the California Adult Education Administrators Association, (CAEAA)!


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.

CAEP Directors' Corner

Consortium Directors' Peer Learning Circle (PLC)


The Consortium Directors' Peer Learning Circles serve as a specialized forum for Consortium Leads, Co-Leads, Managers, and Directors. This platform offers a unique space to engage in discussions on challenges, queries, and distinctive scenarios frequently experienced by Consortium Leads, who often navigate the complexities of both the Community College noncredit system and the K12 system. It provides an invaluable opportunity for leads from across California to exchange ideas, find thought partners, and disseminate strategies and best practices, thereby fostering excellence throughout the state.


Please use this form to express areas of interest for future PLC's.

Directors' Corner | Discussion

The Directors' Corner serves as an online platform designed to promote the exchange of ideas and facilitate access to colleagues throughout the state. Additionally, the Canvas Course is a repository of consolidated resources for Consortium Leads/Directors. This platform aims to foster a robust networking environment, allowing for the seamless sharing of queries, resources, and insights on various scenarios among directors throughout the State.


Consortium Leads will be granted access. If you do not have access, please email tap@caladulted.org


Discussion Board

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