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UPDATES AND INFORMATION

May 2026

 

WHAT'S NEW

CCAE State Conference Award Winners!

Sherri Watkins, SCAEC Executive Director and Pang Vangyi,

SCAEC Regional Transitions Coordinator were recognized

at the recent CCAE State Conference for their contributions to adult education.

Pang was presented with the Award for Excellence in Support Services

and Sherri received the Lifetime Membership Award.


Congratulations to Sherri and Pang!

 

CAEAA Student Success Spotlight:

Jose Uribe


SCAEC Student Ambassador Jose Uribe was featured in the newest edition of CAEAA's Student Success Spotlight.


Jose's journey is a powerful example of perseverance, commitment and personal transformation. Read more about his journey at this link: https://www.caeaa.org/caeaa-spotlights


 

ELL Resource / Immigration Virtual Workshop


Join us on Wednesday, May 20th at 9:30 am for an informative ELL Resource and Immigration Virtual Workshop designed to help students stay up to date on the latest U.S. immigration policies.


Scan the QR code on the flyer to join the workshop or join from this link:

bit.ly/2026VirtualImmigrationWorkshop


 

Adult School Resource Fair


Caruthers and Washington Adult Schools invite you to a resource fair on Wednesday, May 27th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Speak with an SCAEC Transition Specialist and other representatives to learn more about careers, programs, and opportunities.


Click on the flyer for more information!


 

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




 

Teacher Position Open at Golden Valley Adult School


Golden Valley Adult School is hiring an adult school teacher! Visit this link for more information: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2216336


 

Clovis Adult Education CTE Courses


Clovis Adult Education is offering a variety of CTE courses such as:

  • Office Assistant
  • Accounting
  • Quickbooks
  • Keyboarding
  • Auto I
  • Culinary


Click on the flyer to learn more!

 

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.


SCAEC TRANSITION TEAM UPDATES

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.

 

Meet the 2026 SCAEC Student Ambassadors!

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!

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

CASAS National Summer Institute

June 15-18, 2026


The 2026 CASAS National Summer Institute brings together professionals from across adult education and workforce development to strengthen partnerships and programs, so learners can succeed.


Register at this link: https://www.casas.org/training-and-support/SI

 

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!

 

SAVE THE DATE!


The CAEP Summit will be held October 28-30, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA. The Summit features targeted breakout sessions, powerful keynotes, and opportunities to network with practitioners, researchers, and regional innovators.


The Call for Proposals is now open. Submit your proposal by Monday, June 15, 2026 by 11:59 pm at this link: https://summit.caladulted.org/Proposal/


 

COABE Call for Proposals Open!


Mark your calendars for the next COABE conference, April 11-14, 2027 in New Orleans.


The deadline to submit proposals is July 31, 2026.


Proposal Submission Link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4845056


RESOURCES

SCAEC Website

SCAECLearns.org

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.



 

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



 

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/



 

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



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.



IMMIGRATION RESOURCES

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.

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