CCAE Central Section Awards

The CCAE Central Section Board recognized Sherri Watkins, SCAEC Executive Director, and Pang Vangyi, SCAEC Regional Transitions Coordinator, at their annual awards banquet on February 18, 2026.

Pang received the Excellence in Support Services (Certificated) Award, which recognizes staff members who provide outstanding support to students and colleagues.

Sherri was awarded the David Eshelman Outstanding Contribution Award for an individual whose contributions to CCAE and to adult education has been exceptional.

Congratulations to Sherri and Pang!

With funds from the PG&E Better Together Giving Program, SCAEC has launched our second cohort of Student Ambassadors. Last year's program was such a success that we were able to increase the number of student ambassadors from three to seven.

The ambassadors will visit adult school orientations, classes, and outreach events in our region to share their stories. During these sessions, the student ambassadors will highlight the challenges they've overcome, their return-to-school journeys, and their subsequent achievements.

Please click on the flyer to meet our new ambassadors!

Madera Community College Field Trip

March 12, 2026

Register by March 4th to learn more about the student resources available at MCC such as:

• The Outreach & Welcome Center
• Admissions
• Career Services
• Tutorial Services
• ...and more!

Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Reedley College Campus Tour

Reedley College is hosting an Adult Education Student Welcome and Campus Tour on April 17, 2026. Learn about the resources available to help adult students become successful at Reedley College.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

Save the Date!

Fresno City College is hosting their annual Open House for Adult School Students on Thursday, April 23 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Students will attend campus tours, presentations, and a resource fair. Lunch will be provided.

Registration will open on March 27th. Check back for more details!

School Campus Safety Assistant

Fresno Adult School is offering a training program designed for adults who want to make a positive impact in schools. Completion of this course could lead to potential employment with Fresno Unified School District.

New classes begin 4/27/26. Interested students must attend an orientation session, complete a computer course, and attend an interview before being considered for the program.

For more information, call (559) 457-6000, visit www.fas.edu, or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Home Service Repair & Electrician Helper

Valley ROP, in partnership with APEX General and Fresno County EDC, is offering a 12-week program providing hands-on training for entry-level electrical and home service repair careers.

The program runs from May 12 - July 30, 2026, with a mandatory orientation session on May 8, 2026.

Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information.

New Reedley College Certification Center

Reedley College has recently been approved as an

Authorized Testing Center for Pearson VUE and Prometric.

The certification center will offer testing for a variety of certifications, including GED.

This is especially important for our South Valley adult students,

allowing them to test in a more convenient location.

Please see the flyers below for more information!

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.

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.



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.

Santa Clara Adult Education Teaching Credential Program

Santa Clara Unified School District, in collaboration with Evergreen Community College, announces a FREE Adult Education Credentialing Program. Santa Clara Adult Education will support teacher candidates through the application process for their preliminary and clear credentials, while Evergreen Community College will offer the required coursework.

Central California Food Bank

If someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, the Central California Food Bank has developed a calendar of distribution dates and sites.

Please click on this link for more information: https://ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/food-locator/food-distribution-calendar/



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.

CALPRO Trainings

Click the link below for a list of CALPRO trainings.

CALPRO Training Hub

OTAN (Outreach and Technical Assistance Network)

Each month, OTAN releases informational newsletters for teachers and administrators. Access current issues here: https://otan.us/StayConnected/Home/Newsletter

Stay connected with OTAN

Click HERE for a list of current OTAN workshops.



Salinas Valley Adult Education Immigration Services

Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium is offering free virtual immigration consultations on April 17, 2026 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please use the QR code on the flyer to pre-register.

In addition, SVAEC has made past recordings available on different topics such as:

• Immigration Q&A
• Citizenship
• How to start a business
• Validating foreign degrees

Please click on the flyers for more information in both English and Spanish.

Immigrants Rights Resource Document

Click on the flyer or the link below to access some immigrant resources to start the conversation with your school administrators, staff, teachers, and students.

Immigrants Rights Resources Document

Central Valley Immigration Integration Collaborative (CVIIC)

https://cviic.org

San Joaquin College of Law New American Legal Clinic

https://www.sjcl.edu/nalc

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.