UPDATES AND INFORMATION
February 2025
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State Center Adult Education Consortium
needs your input!
Our consortium is compiling data for our 2025-2028 Three-Year Plan.
As a student, faculty/staff/administrator, community partner or employer,
your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of adult education.
Please take a moment to complete one of our short surveys below.
By participating, you will help us understand what
works well and where we can improve.
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SCAEC Immigration Workshop (Zoom)
February 26, 2025
SCAEC, along with San Joaquin College of Law and CVIIC, is hosting an online immigration workshop to help students stay up to date on the latest U.S. immigration policies. The workshop will be offered at both 10:45 am and 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 26th.
Registration is not required, however each session is limited to 500 participants. Join one of the webinars at this link: bit.ly/SCAECImmigrationWorkshop
Click on the flyer for more information.
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School Bus Driver Course
Chawanakee Unified School District is offering two School Bus Driver courses this spring. Sessions will be held February 25-27 and March 4-7.
Click on the flyer for more information!
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Kings Canyon Adult School Spring Courses
Check out the programs offered at Kings Canyon Adult School this spring! Earn your High School Diploma or enroll in CTE courses.
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Washington Adult School Programs
Washington Adult School is offering High School Diploma and ESL classes. Register by calling 559-495-5690.
Click on the flyer for information in both English and Spanish.
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Money Mondays!
The Fresno County Public Library, along with Golden 1 Credit Union, is offering a three-week series on financial literacy for adult learners looking to learn more about money. Each workshop will be held on Zoom.
- February 24th - Banking Basics
- March 3rd - Building a Better Budget
- March 10th - World of Credit
Registration is required. Complete the registration form at this link: https://bit.ly/moneymondays2025
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Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Saturday, March 8, 2025
The Community Housing Council of Fresno is offering a FREE hands-on workshop where you'll learn essential disaster preparedness skills. Registration is currently open and limited to 75 attendees.
Register at this link: https://www.chcfresno.org/calendar/disaster-preparedness
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Save the Date for the Reedley College Stem Conference
The Reedley College Stem Conference will be held on Saturday, April 26th. This is a free event open to the public.
Check back for registration information!
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Immigration Rights Message from CAEAA and CCAE
CAEAA and CCAE continue to hear increased concerns from schools in light of the new administration's recent actions regarding immigration and customs enforcement.
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Immigration Toolbox
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center's Higher Education Technical Assistance Project is a statewide effort supported by the California Department of Social Services.
The ILRC website at www.ilrc.org lists a number of services available to immigrants to help clarify complicated immigration issues. If someone you know needs assistance, be sure to check out the community resources tab.
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Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium Watch Party Presentations
SVAEC is presenting on topics which may be of interest to adult students, particularly undocumented students. They are encouraging adult schools to host watch parties at their sites to keep their students informed.
- February 27: Validating Foreign Degrees
- March 20: Opening Your Business with/without an SSN
- April 24: Citizenship Mock Interview
Morning and evening presentations are available on each date. The first hour of the presentation will be in Spanish and the second hour in English.
Please click on the flyer for information in both English and Spanish and for the the video link.
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SCAEC TRANSITION TEAM UPDATES | | |
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Our Transition Team is here to help
Our staff continues to be available to assist students with community resource referrals, academic and career counseling, financial aid assistance, and college application assistance.
Appointments with a Transition Specialist can be made by visiting our Student and Teacher Resource website at www.SCAECLearns.org.
Please click on the flyer for additional contact information.
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OTAN Technology and Digital Learning Symposium (TDLS)
March 7-8, 2025
The Technology and Digital Learning Symposium (TDLS), hosted by OTAN, is an annual hybrid onference designed to demonstrate effective ways of incorporating technology in adult education programs.
Registration and additional information can be found at this link: https://tdls.otan.us/
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COABE National Conference
March 30 - April 2, 2025
The COABE 2025 national conference will be held in Dallas, Texas. Join your adult education peers from around the country to access new best practices and receive training from national level speakers.
Registration and hotel information can be found at this link:
https://coabe.org/2025-coabe-national-conference/
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2025 CCAE State Conference
May 1-3, 2025
Come rock with us at the CCAE State Conference, hosted by the CCAE Central Section.
Registration is now open! More information and the registration link can be found at:
https://www.ccaestate.org/conference-2025.html
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CASAS Summer Institute 2025
June 9-12, 2025
The CASAS Summer Institute offers an opportunity to learn about new policies affecting your agency, the array of assessments and tools that CASAS offers, and how best to use CASAS.
Register at this link: https://www.casas.org/si/registration
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SCAEC Student and Teacher Resource Website,
SCAECLearns.org
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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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SCAEC Consortium-wide Publication
"Find Your Pathway to Success"
Use the links below or click on the images to the left to see our consortium-wide publication! Learn more about the services our consortium provides to adult learners in our region.
SCAEC Publication - English
SCAEC Publication - Spanish
Feel free to download and share with students, staff, and partners. Please contact the consortium office at 559-207-3189 if you would like physical copies for your site.
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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.
CAEP Newsletter Subscription Form
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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.
The library's newest resource for career assistance is CAreer Pathways. The resources available through CAreer Pathways are another way in which libraries aid in personal economic development, increase digital equity, and support the information needs of the public.
CAreer Pathways Webpage
Fresno County Public Library Website
You can also apply for a library card online here:
Apply for a library card
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Root and Rebound Reentry Advocates
Root and Rebound works to support people navigating reentry and reduce the harms perpetuated by mass incarceration. In addition to other services, they provide free legal support for people with convictions/arrest records in California.
Click here for information in both English and Spanish.
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