The CAEP TAP team is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting session proposals for the annual CAEP Summit 2024, which will be held at the Marriott Oakland City Center, from October 28-30, 2024!
We extend an invitation for you to contribute your expertise and insights by proposing a session for the upcoming Summit, sharing and discussing innovative, effective, promising practices, strategies, and additional resources as we continue Celebrating a Decade of Progress: Shaping and Building Adult Education Together. Proposal submission deadline: June 30, 2024. Applicants will be notified by: July 15, 2024.
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On April 10th, 2024, a group of dedicated students from Fairfield-Suisun Adult School had the opportunity to meet with Senator Bill Dodd at his office in Sacramento to discuss the importance of adult education. Led by the Cultural Inclusion Club (CIC) President, Maria Alva Villasenor, and joined by April's District Student of the Month, Hugo A. Villasenor, Rachelle Solon, and CIC Advisor Kenia Macias, the students engaged in a meaningful conversation about the impact of adult education on their lives and in society.
The meeting with Senator Dodd took place during Adult Education Week, providing an ideal opportunity for students to advocate for the value of adult education programs. They shared personal stories and experiences, highlighting how adult education has served as a pathway to new opportunities and improved prospects for their future. Kenia Macias, the Cultural Inclusion Club Advisor, emphasized the far-reaching impact of adult education, stating, "Adult Education is some students' first opportunity, others' second opportunity, and their chance for a better future. With many of our students being parents of K-12 children, the knowledge they gain directly influences the prospects of our youth. Asking parents to read with kids at home, when they (parents) don't know how to read makes no sense. The impact of the Fairfield-Suisun Adult School is immense in our community." The meeting with Senator Dodd provided an invaluable platform for Fairfield-Suisun Adult School students to advocate for adult education and raise awareness about its significance in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Congratulations to our Quarter 2 opportunity drawing winners, each will be awarded a $50 gift card of their choice for their active support of adult education and CCAE.
Become a CCAE member or refer a colleague for your chance to win!
Susan Odegard's journey as an Adult Education Navigator and Workforce Specialist spans over five impactful years within the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools (SCSOS), backed by an impressive 26-year tenure with the agency. Susan's story is one of unwavering dedication and boundless compassion, making her a beacon of hope and support for countless students navigating the educational landscape.
But Susan's impact extends far beyond the borders of Sutter and Yuba Counties. As the lead Navigator for the North Central Adult Education Consortium, she stands at the helm of a collaborative effort aimed at sharing best practices, aligning programs, and fostering a supportive community among educators. Susan's infectious positivity and genuine compassion serve as a source of inspiration for both students and staff, earning her respect and admiration at every turn. She embodies the true essence of a team player, tirelessly promoting educational opportunities across various programs and institutions.
In adult education and workforce development, Susan Odegard shines as a guiding light, illuminating paths and uplifting spirits with her unwavering positivity, dedication, and compassion. Sutter County Superintendent of Schools is indeed fortunate to have Susan as an integral part of their adult education team, where her presence continues to transform lives and ignite the flame of possibility for all those she encounters. Wednesday, April 10th is Legislative Advocacy Day for K12 Adult Education in Sacramento. What do you need to know and do to be ready? What are our talking points with legislators? Get answers to these questions among others at our Leg. Day Planning Workshop on Friday, March 15th at 12pm on Zoom.
Click here to join our contact list for Leg. Day 2024 information and updates. Join the Meeting! To access the planning resources, including maps and hotel reservation information, visit CCAE Leg. Day 2024 Webpage. There you'll find links to contact your legislator, download the 2024 Adult Education Week Resolution, and more! At Mt. Diablo USD Adult Education (Mt. Diablo Adult Education), Jennifer Dougherty is an outstanding member of our all-school support staff. Jennifer has been with Adult Education since 2014, first as a Secretary and then in 2019, taking on the important singular role of Fiscal Analyst I, Adult Education. The Adult Education Fiscal Analyst is responsible for supervising, coordinating, planning, and directing complex accounting and budgeting for the Adult Education programs of Mt. Diablo USD. The responsibility and duties of this all-school position require independent judgment and analysis related to Adult Education financial records and reports. In addition, the Fiscal Analyst trains employees in all related Adult Education policies and procedures; and ensures the coordination, collaboration, and cross training with other Adult Education fiscal and secretarial staff. The Fiscal Analyst also has the responsibility of overseeing, managing, and coordinating with MDUSD district Financial Services staff, all Adult Education budgeting and fiscal tasks, including analysis, planning, monitoring, and implementation of the Adult Education budget, various program budgets, and major grant awards as well. The role of the Adult Education Fiscal Analyst, being site-based at the main campus of Mt. Diablo Adult Education is unique and the only such site-based position within Mt. Diablo USD. As such, it also requires the ability and skills to work with the administrators, clerical staff an instructors, and the many community agencies and partners of Mt. Diablo Adult Education. After graduating from college with a Major in Accounting and immediately prior to joining Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Jennifer worked for eight (8) years in a major corporate environment in San Francisco, gaining invaluable business experience while honing her accounting skills and building her expertise and depth of knowledge. The skill and ability Jennifer has brought to the overall management of Mt. Diablo Adult Education these past seven (7) years have unwaveringly supported the vision and mission of Adult Education, despite any outside operational and/or financial challenges to the organization and the field of California Adult Education. Jennifer’s expertise and work have supported the Director of Mt. Diablo Adult Education to ensure the financial stability of the organization, and therefore, the continuity of services and programming to the Mt. Diablo USD school community and residents of Contra Costa County. Our Mt. Diablo Adult Education and District staff salute and thank Jennifer Dougherty for her many contributions to MDUSD and Adult Education, to our students, and to our community at large.
Juan Carlos Ramero realized from early on that his lack of English fluency would keep him from achieving his goals. As a student at Fresno City College, he found he was unable to communicate ideas or express himself clearly. He scored low on placement tests and none of the classes from his first year of college were eligible for transfer to CSU Fresno. While attending Fresno City College and working full-time, Juan Carlos decided to enroll at Clovis Adult Education to improve his English skills. He credits CAE instructors and counselors for the encouragement and support that allowed him to complete his studies and advance his language skills. Juan Carlos states, “If you do not put effort into what you want, you will never overcome the challenges. All the roads until this point were difficult but new challenges are just beginning, and I have to be ready for them. One thing I am sure of is that I am not alone on this new journey.” Juan Carlos is currently attending CSU Fresno as a Plant Health major. CCAE takes pride in honoring and recognizing our extraordinary members with awards at the Chapter, Section, and State levels. During the 2024 CCAE State Conference, which will be held in Anaheim on May 9th-11th, we will celebrate the achievements of Classified, Certificated, and Partners of Adult Education at the State level. Please submit your nomination forms today! Eligibility requirements for all awards can be found on this link as well. https://www.ccaestate.org/awards.html Award submission deadlines:
Due date for any CCAE Member to submit nominees for State Council Award is: December 22, 2023 Due date for Section Presidents to submit nominees for State Council and their Section's Excellence in Teaching & Support Services Awards is: January 12, 2024 Michelle Farage is an outstanding culinary instructor at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education. Her curriculum includes baking and pastry, international cuisine, and an externship module. In addition, she recently developed a very effective hybrid curriculum model through synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. She has also had great success teaching disabled adults and high school students. Michelle Farage is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Career Tech Education (CTE). In addition, Michelle is a life-long learner and is currently working on a Master's Degree in Administrative Education at Cal Poly Pomona.
Michelle is a very dedicated instructor and she has been a member of CCAE for the past 10 years. She is a single mother and she is very proud of how she has been able to raise her child on her own, all while pursuing and accomplishing her higher educational goals.
Congratulations, Michelle! Congratulations to last quarter's opportunity drawing winners, each will be awarded a $50 gift card of their choice for their active support of adult education and CCAE.
Referral: David Saavedra - South Coast Section - ABC Adult School New Member: Jesus Martinez - Central Section - Tulare Adult School Renewal: Martha Reyes - Southern Section - National City Adult School Payroll Deduction: Joshua Eick - LA Metro - DACE/Adult Education Virtual Academy |
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