Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | |
CAEP TAP Newsletter Contribution | |
CAEP Deliverable Reminders & Deadlines and Deliverables | |
Now Hiring! Manager of Special Projects for Northern Alameda Adult Ed. Collective | |
CAEP Carryover Compliance: Best Practices | |
Upcoming Professional Learning Events | |
CAEP Consortium Director's Corner | |
CAEP TAP Newsletter Contribution | | |
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The CAEP Newsletter will now be released twice a month, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
If you would like to submit an item for consideration, please submit it no later than the Friday before the week of publication.
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CAEP Deliverable Reminders | | |
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CAEP Quarter 2 Student Data
The Quarter 2 student data was due January 31, 2025 in TOPSPro for K-12 CAEP adult education providers and WIOA-funded community college noncredit providers. Additionally, the employment and earnings follow-up survey was due on the same day, January 31, 2025.
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CAEP Quarter 2 Expense Report
The Quarter 2 Member Expense Report is due March 1, 2025, and certified by the consortium no later than March 31, 2025.
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Deadlines and Deliverables | |
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Past Due Jan 31: Student Data due in TOPSPro (Q2)
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Past Due Jan 31: Employment and Earning Follow-up Survey
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Mar 1: 22/23 and 23/24 and 24/25 Member expense report is due in NOVA. (Q2)*
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Mar 31: 22/23 and 23/24 and 24/25 Member Expense Report certified by Consortia in NOVA (Q2)
*Please note: during this report submission, each member will certify they have either expended the 2022-23 allocation or will return the remaining amount to the State.
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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. | | |
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Manager of Special Projects Opening | |
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective, coordinate the implementation of the California Adult Education Program (CAEP). The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the activities that support achievement of CAEP objectives. The incumbent works collaboratively with administrators, faculty/teachers and staff of all Consortium members to support effective project management. | |
CAEP Carryover Compliance: Best Practices | |
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This document is designed to assist CAEP Consortia with managing carryover compliance and effective spending strategies. Included are best practices aimed at supporting compliance management and guiding thoughtful spending of CAEP funds, both now and in the future.
We welcome your contributions to continually improve this guide! If your Consortium has developed a process, strategy, bylaw, or other framework that enhances budgeting, spending, or carryover management, we encourage you to share your insights. Your ideas, input, and feedback are invaluable to this collaborative effort. Reach out to us and help shape the future of effective CAEP fund management.
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OTAN Canvas Regional Summit
in Partnership with CAERC
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Join fellow Canvas adult educators on May 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sacramento County Office of Education for a free, hands-on professional development summit tailored for adult educators, administrators, and support staff. Whether you're a beginner exploring how to build a Canvas home page, an administrator learning the backend of Canvas, or someone ready to create personalized courses with Mastery Paths, this event has dedicated sessions to meet your needs. Learn by doing, collaborating with colleagues, and get ready to elevate your Canvas expertise.
This event is made possible by a partnership with CAERC. If your consortia would like to schedule their own OTAN Canvas Regional Summit, then please contact aecanvas@scoe.net.
OTAN Canvas Registration Link
More information linked to Canvas Course
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Upcoming CAEP Professional Learning Events | |
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Building Pre-Apprenticeship Success: Best Practices and Insights from the Field
February 6, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register today!
Designing Pre-Apprenticeships: Operational Models and Program Delivery Considerations
February 11, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register today!
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Upcoming CALPRO Research Forum Webinars | |
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Upcoming CALPRO Research Forum Webinars:
Media Literacy for Adult Learners: Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills in the Digital Age
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Noon-1:00 PM
Presenter: Ilse Pollet
Register today!
Unlocking Literacy: Reading and Writing Strategies for Adult Learners
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Presenter: Kristi Reyes
Register today!
Save the Date: Embracing Productive Struggle in Math (Part 2)
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1 PM with Matt Wallace
CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees.
For more information, click the link below or contact CALPRO calprohelp@air.org
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WestEd is excited to announce our regional training series, designed to support consortia in using data to enhance adult education services and inform their three-year planning process. These interactive, in-person sessions will guide participants through creating community personas, identifying service gaps with data tools, and developing actionable strategies to address unmet needs. By the end of the training, each consortium will have concrete insights and strategies to incorporate into their planning efforts.
Trainings are being held in centralized locations across California, ensuring accessibility for all participants. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you at one of the sessions as we work together to strengthen adult education services in your region!
Region: San Diego/Imperial
Location: Foothills Adult Center
Date: February 12, 2025
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Registration: https://register.caladulted.org/Home/EventDetail/735
Region: Central
Location: San Joaquin Delta College
Date: February 18, 2025
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Registration: https://register.caladulted.org/Home/EventDetail/734
Region: Desert/Inland Empire
Location: Chaffey Adult School
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Registration: https://register.caladulted.org/Home/EventDetail/732
Region: Los Angeles/Orange County
Location: Mt. San Antonio College
Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Registration: https://register.caladulted.org/Home/EventDetail/733
Stay tuned for additional dates and locations. Please contact Meghan McBride (mmcbride@wested.org) for any content related questions and tap@caladulted.org for registration inquiries.
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How to Become an UndocuAlly: Supporting Undocumented Students
Thursday, February 6th from 12:30-1:30pm
Would you like to become more knowledgeable about the challenges that undocumented students face and the resources available to them? Would you like to feel more confident in your ability to provide information and answer students' questions? Join Javier Carbajal-Ramos of Los Angeles Valley College's Unity Center as he discusses legislation and topics affecting undocumented students including AB 540/SB 68/SB 1141, available financial assistance like CA Dream Act and DSIG, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Top Ten Tips for School Site Meeting Facilitation for Teachers, Staff, and Administrators
Thursday, February 13th, from 12:30-1:30pm
Does the idea of facilitating meetings at your school site or for your program area give you anxiety? Would you like some pro tips to make the process fun and easy? Then join facilitator-trainer extraordinaire Becky Foreman for a how-to session on the key elements to making your meetings energizing, effective, idea sharing sessions. You'll walk away with the tools you need to put you on the road to becoming a master facilitator.
Student Engagement through Active Teaching Strategies
Thursday, February 27th, from 12:30-1:30pm
This session provides educators with active teaching strategies to promote student engagement and academic success. Participants will explore ways to create inclusive learning environments that encourage participation, collaboration, and critical thinking, preparing students for college, careers, and lifelong learning. Join Jaya George from LAUSD's Division of Adult and Career Education for this valuable and interactive session
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Technology and Digital Learning Symposium
Registration is Now Open!
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OTAN's Technology and Digital Learning Symposium 2025 will take place Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. TDLS is a hybrid event offering in-person and virtual sessions. The in-person event will be hosted by our friends at Long Beach School for Adults. You can also connect to TDLS virtually! We are looking forward to Leticia Citizen's keynote on Friday to kick off TDLS!
Registration is open! Register for TDLS 2025 here: https://tdls.otan.us/Registration/
OTAN looks forward to seeing you either in-person or virtually at the Technology and Digital Learning Symposium March 7 and 8, 2025!
If you have any questions, contact support@otan.us. You can also visit the TDLS page on the OTAN website for more information: tdls.otan.us.
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2025 CAEAA 28th State Conference | |
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The 28th Annual California Adult Education Administrators' Association State Conference will take place February 6-7, 2025, at the Sutter Club in Sacramento. Hear directly from key leaders in adult education, network with other administrators, solve problems together, collaborate on funding efforts, improve learner outcomes, and learn from each other. The conference is intended for anyone interested in adult education, especially adult education administrators, program directors, consortium directors, assistant administrators, principals, assistant principals, and new adult education administrators.
Conference registration and hotel registration are now open. The CAEAA State Conference is the premier executive-level adult education conference in California. Register today!
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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.
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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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