Celebrating

Sherri's Next Chapter!

After 12 wonderful years together,

Sherri Watkins,

our Executive Director,

is officially retiring as of

June 30, 2026.

Fresno Mission City Center Tour

Members of the SCAEC Board gathered last month for an

informative tour of the Fresno Mission City Center.

City Center offers a space where individuals can find

a number of supportive services from more than

15 diverse organizations. The Center also has a dedicated

73-room residential tower, offering shelter for up to 450 individuals.

SCAEC members are exploring ways to partner with City Center

to provide services such as high school equivalency programs

and short-term career technical education programs.

SCAEC Student Ambassador Program 2026

This spring, with funds from the PG&E Better Together Giving Program, SCAEC launched the second year of the Student Ambassador Program. Seven adult school graduates visited adult schools in our region to share their stories. During these sessions, the student ambassadors highlighted the challenges they've overcome, their return-to-school journeys, and their subsequent achievements.

At the end of the program, the students were celebrated at a recognition luncheon attended by their families, PG&E representatives, Kiwanis Club of Old Town Clovis, and SCAEC board members and staff.

Please take a look at these inspiring videos by clicking each picture on the left. We extend our thanks to PG&E for their generous donation, Kiwanis Club of Old Town Clovis for providing the luncheon catering, and to Sconce Creative, along with Minarets High School video production students, for creating these testimonial videos.

Check out our Padlet!

Looking for up-to-date information about adult education programs, career technical education, college support, or community resources? Our Padlet is a great place to start! It can be accessed through our website at scaeclearns.org under the flyers tab or by scanning the QR code on the left.

Medical Assistant Teacher Needed!

Madera Adult School has an open position for a Medical Assistant Teacher. For more information, please visit

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2184253

Fresno State Connect Initiative for Low-Cost Internet Services

Since 2011, the Fresno State Connect Initiative has helped bridge the digital divide that impacts the lives of those in rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley. Programs for internet services are available for as low at $10 per month for eligible households.

Community members are encouraged to call (855)766-0320 for more information or scan the QR code on the flyer.

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.

Registration Open for High School Equivalency Summer Convenings!

The California Department of Education invites examiners, test site administrators, school counselors, and others with a connection to high school equivalency and proficiency programs to the in-person Summer Convenings.

These convenings are designed to provide timely updates and to collect valuable feedback regarding the GED and HiSET exams.

The Fresno Convening is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026. Register Now!

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

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.



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.