Wednesday, November 5, 2025

CAEP TAP Newsletter Contribution

CAEP Deliverable Reminders & Deadlines and Deliverables

Advancing CA Adult Education Model Program: Adult Education to Community College Transitions

EDD Employment and Training PathwaysProgram (ETPP) Grant

National Distance Learning Week (Nov.3-Nov.7th) Registration open!

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

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

• Nov 15: Written Expenditure Plan (WEP)* Only for consortia who have exceeded 20% carryover.
• Dec 1: 25/26 Member Expense Report Due in NOVA (Q1)
• Dec 1: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Instructional Hours and Expenses by Program Area due (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.

Adult school students often struggle to transition to community college due to a lack of understanding of the enrollment process, needing support with registration, and feeling unprepared for the new environment. To address this, a partnership has placed community college counselors at adult schools, established a "Fast Forward to College" pipeline, and embedded noncredit community college courses into adult education programs. These initiatives provide one-on-one guidance, clarify eligibility requirements, and offer essential skills training. Discover the full details of this successful model program.

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

Upcoming CAEP Professional Learning Events

Virtual Offerings

CAEP Reports in TE
November 12, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register today!

Overview: TOPSpro Enterprise (TE)
November 20, 2025 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Register today!

ELL Healthcare Pathways Virtual Open Office Hours

November 20, 2025 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Register today!

ELL Healthcare Pathways Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Accessible Programs

December 03, 2025 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Register today!


ELL Healthcare Pathways Virtual Open Office Hours

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

ELL Healthcare Pathways Community of Practice

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

The Employment Development Department has announced the Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Grant for Program Year 2025–26, with up to $16.3 million available to support workforce training and pathways for priority populations, including English language learners, justice-involved individuals, opportunity youth, and veterans.

Eligible applicants include adult education and training providers, workforce boards, community colleges, nonprofit and public agencies, tribal and faith-based organizations, and CBOs.

Key Dates:

Informational Webinar:

November 13, 2025 – preregister by 1:00 p.m.

Notice of Intent to Apply (encouraged):

November 20, 2025 – by 12:00 p.m.

Proposal Deadline:

December 8, 2025 – by 3:00 p.m.

More details, including the full Solicitation for Proposals and registration links, are available on the EDD Workforce Development SFP webpage.

This is a strong opportunity for adult education programs and partners to expand training access and employment pathways. We encourage you to review the information and consider applying.

What is National Distance Learning Week (NDLW)?

The 2025 Theme - The Great AI Disequilibrium

National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) is a week of free digital and distance learning programming. It is presented by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) on a global level and has attracted multiple participating institutions over its 18 year history. These affiliate partners include USDLA state chapters as well as schools, colleges, universities, and corporations.

November 3, 2025- November 7, 2025

Refill Your Cup: Wellness Tools for Teachers and ALL Who Support Students

Join LARAEC and LearnED  via Zoom on Tuesday, September 30th from 12:30-2:30pm for some self-care. This interactive and informative virtual session is designed especially for educators. Participants will learn how to:

• Recognize and understand burnout
• Foster resilience through mindfulness and intentional self care
• Set boundaries without guilt
• Recognize and understand secondary trauma and its impact on teachers
• Recognize and understand compassion fatigue

If you're looking to boost your knowledge and practice around self-care, then this session is for you!


For more information and to register: 

https://forms.gle/Cc1jcPft9kBZyu2z9

CALPRO is pleased to offer facilitated online courses in a variety of topics to support your professional learning this fall.  

• Supporting Immigrant Integration Through Civics Education, October 20–November 16, 2025 (4 weeks) 

• Effective Teaching for Adult Educators, October 27–November 23, 2025 (4 weeks) 

• Teaching Math to Adults, November 10–16, 2025 (1 week) 

Facilitated online courses offer flexible asynchronous learning combined with opportunities to engage and interact with an expert facilitator and other enrolled participants.  

Check out these opportunities on the Facilitated Online Courses page and register today! 

UPCOMING CALPRO RESEARCH FORUM WEBINAR: Formative Assessment for Data-Informed Differentiated Instruction


This one-hour webinar explores how formative assessment can enhance teaching and learning to support adult learners' persistence and goal achievement. The webinar will address common misconceptions about formative assessment, such as the belief that it’s too time-consuming or only useful for teachers. Through examining real-life examples, participants will learn strategies for collecting and analyzing learner data to inform differentiated instruction. The session will include practical examples, tools for implementation, and opportunities for reflection and discussion. 

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 

Time: 12:00-1:00 PM 

Presenter: DeAnne Berryhill 

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

For more information, contact CALPRO calprohelp@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. 

Smart Money Moves: Tips and Tricks for Saving, Spending, and Growing Your Money- What Adult Students Need to Know! (via zoom)

What are the best ways to save and stretch your dollars? What are easy and effective ways to grow your money? How can you keep more money in your pocket when sending money to loved ones outside the U.S.? Get answers to these and more money questions. What adult students need to know! (Simulcast in Spanish)

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, 10:30AM - 11:00AM & 6:30PM- 7:00PM

For more information, visit https://laraec.org/ or register at https://forms.gle/1STM9PLM1bg9Nas9A

Trauma-informed Instruction Webinar Series via Zoom

Join LARAEC, Sherry Mackay , and Tarana Patel of LearnED via Zoom on Tuesdays from 12:30-2:30pm on 18th and December 2nd. This series of zoom webinars covers all aspects of implementing trauma-informed practices in the classroom. Each webinar is interrelated, but registrants can attend one or all. Topics covered include:

• Tuesday, November 18th:Trauma-Informed Teaching: Creating Supportive Classroom Environments
• Tuesday, December 2nd: Developing a Self-Care Model for Personal and Professional Well-Being

If you're looking to integrate trauma-informed approaches and social-emotional learning practices into your work, then these sessions are for you!


For more information and to register: 

https://forms.gle/TvWeXb5BKsKsq8tk9 

Upcoming Conferences

We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 CAEAA State Conference, taking place February 11–13, 2026, in beautiful San Diego, California!

This year’s conference promises to be our most dynamic yet—with a refreshed format, new session styles, and even more opportunities for collaboration and connection. You’ll engage with fellow administrators, policymakers, and leaders from across the state to share innovative ideas, gain actionable insights, and strengthen California’s Adult Education community.

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