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UPDATES AND INFORMATION
September 2025
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Protect Adult Education Funding in FY26 Appropriations Bill
The House Appropriations Committee is preparting to vote on the federal fiscal year (FY) 26 Appropriations bill. This bill follows the Administration's FY 26 budget request and completely eliminates federal funding for adult education.
If this funding cut becomes law, millions of adults will lose access to programs that provide literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and workforce training. The impact would be devastating for adult learners, local employers, and entire communities.
Please take a moment to email your Representative, urging them to support restoring adult education funding.
If your Representative sits on the House Appropriations Committee (check here):
Send Message now.
If your Representative does not sit on the House Appropriations Committee:
Send message now.
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SCAEC Student Ambassador Program
The Student Ambassador Program is a great opportunity for adult learners to share their success stories and inspire others to achieve their goals.
Adult school faculty and administrators are encouraged to nominate a model student to represent the consortium at outreach events and orientation sessions.
Nominations are due by October 10, 2025. Use the QR code or link on the flyer to access the nomination form.
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SCCCD/SCAEC College Showcase
November 7, 2025
Reedley College
Adult school and college faculty, administrators, staff, and partners are invited to the SCCCD/SCAEC College Showcase focusing on Adult Education Transitions. Learn about the college programs and student support services that will help your students transition to college and career opportunities.
Please scan the QR code on the flyer or go to https://bit.ly/showcaseFA25 to register.
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CALPRO is holding two fall clinics designed
to support adult school staff in offering
Integrated Education and Training (IET)
or Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
at their sites.
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CALPRO 2025-2026 IET Implementation Clinic
CALPRO and the California Department of Education are accepting applications to participate in CALPRO's Fall 2025 IET Implementation Clinic. The clinic is designed for program staff who seek more support in meeting IET challenges and are interested in learning from other IET practitioners. The fully online clinic includes two day-long training sessions, three webinars, discussions, a capstone project, and coaching.
The deadline to apply is Friday, September 26, 2025. To learn more about the clinic, please click on this link.
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CALPRO 2025-2026 PLC Institute
CALPRO is pleased to announce the opening of the application to the 2025-2026 PLC Institute. The Institute will consist of two multi-day sessions (in-person or virtual), three webinars, a moderate amount of online work, site-based implementation of plans, and implementation coaching during and after the Institute.
The deadline to apply is Monday, September 29, 2025. To learn more about the Institute, please click on this link.
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SCCCD/SCAEC College Showcase
Recognized as a CAEP Model Program!
The CAEP Summit 2025 Program Committee has awarded the SCCCD/SCAEC College Showcase Model Program status.
This annual showcase, a partnership between SCCCD and SCAEC, brings together adult school administrators, faculty, and staff to learn about the programs and services the colleges in our region offer.
The program will be recognized at the CAEP Summit 2025 and included on the Advancing CA Adult Education website under Model Programs.
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Sanger Adult School is offering two multi-session fall courses beginning soon:
- Beginning Spanish for the Office, 9/25/25
- Forklift Certification, 10/4/25 or 10/11/25
Click on the flyers for more information!
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Fresno ROP Fall Training Opportunities
Fresno ROP is offering adult education courses in Automotive, Cabinet Making,
and Welding fields. Click on the flyers below to see more information!
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Reedley College Fall 2025 Schedule of Courses
Reedley College is offering a variety of extended learning, non-credit courses during fall 2025 semester. These classes are intended to develop skills to enhance the quality of home and family life, and careers of their community members.
Click on the flyer for more information.
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FRWDB Fatherhood Program
Learn tools to become a better person, partner and parent. Any father or father figure 18 years or older, with children up to age 24, are eligible to participate in this program. The program will offer:
- Healthy relationship support
- Job placement assistance
- Community resource connections
- Mentorship
- and more!
Registration is required. Please click on the flyer for information in both English and Spanish.
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EMS Corps Fresno
FRWDB, along with Valley ROP, American Ambulance, and other partners, is offering a 5-month program to train people in fire and healthcare careers. This program is specific to the age group 18-26.
Register using the QR code on the flyer or by contacting Gabrielle Sibley at 559-490-7110.
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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. Adult schools are encouraged to host watch parties at their sites to keep their students informed.
- September 26: Citizenship with Immigration Attorney Armida Mendoza
- October 24: How to start a business
- November 21: Validating Foreign Degrees
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 video link.
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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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STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
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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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SCAEC Student Ambassador Program
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With funds from the PG&E Better Together Giving Program, SCAEC launched a program in which three adult school graduates visited adult schools in our region to share their stories. During these sessions, the student ambassadors highlighed 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, State Center Community College District administration, and SCAEC board members and staff.
Please take a look at these four inspiring videos by clicking each picture on the left. We extend our thanks to PG&E for their generous donation and to Sconce Creative, along with Minarets High School video production students, for creating these testimonial videos.
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CAEP Summit 2025
September 24-26, Anaheim, CA
Save the date and be a part of California's leading adult education gathering. This premier professional development event will bring together practitioners from across California's adult education network.
Register at this link: CAEP Summit 2025
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COABE 2026
April 12-15, 2026
Mark your calendars for the 2026 COABE National Conference in Indianapolis! Registration is not yet open but more information can be found at this link:
https://www.coabe.org/coabe-2026
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CCAE State Conference
April 30 - May 2, 2026
Save the date for the CCAE State Conference at the Sheraton San Diego Resort.
Registration information to follow!
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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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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.
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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. Click on the link for more information on these programs and many others!
Fresno County Public Library Website
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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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