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February 15, 2012
Howdy Partner!
We’ll drop the western jargon for a moment and say that we hope your year is going along as best as can be expected during this difficult financial period for adult education. We wanted to send out a reminder that this year’s California Council for Adult Education state conference will be held in Fresno this coming May 3–5. In 2007 we hosted the very popular “Wild About Education” state conference in Fresno. This year’s 2012 edition promises to be a “hoot and a holler” as well, as the Central Section brings you THE GREAT CCAE ROUND-UP!!
Our conference team is busy preparing for all of you wranglers to ride towards The Fresno Radisson Hotel. Conference workshops will focus on the needs of all who ride herd for adult education, including teachers, support staff, and administrators. It's not too late to submit a workshop presentation. All preconference proposals are due by February 24, 2012.
Preparations are underway to ensure that there will be something for everyone. It is also the one time of the year when we can honor our award winning employees who truly deserve to be recognized. Please set aside the time and funding needed to participate in our “round-up”. We promise you that it will be well worth your while.
All registrations must be done online!
So……..if’n yer lookin’ fer a boot-slappin’ time, saddle up and ride into Fresno. We reckon ya’ll will be glad that you did. Workshops, campfires, networkin’, chuck wagon chow, and more! We’ll even be teachin’ y'all how to lasso a steer and line-dance. A mechanical bull will be there fer those of you who want to “cowboy-up”! The real fun will hafta wait ‘till you finish all yer learnin’ chores at the workshops. If’n you have questions, y'all kin call “Mustang” Sally Fowler (559-457-6024) at the Fresno Adult Ranch or John “Wagon Master” Ballinger (559-779-8998), formally of the Clovis Adult spread. Whatcha waitin’ fer? Save yerself some money and register now ‘n get the EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT! We’ll be awaitin’ to see y'all….ya hear?
Saddle-up Buckaroos,
John Ballinger and Sally Fowler
2012 CCAE State Conference Co-Chairs
The 2012 State Conference Call for Presenters form now available. This year we are seeking workshops that are focused on increasing student performance, and finding the best way for our students to transition from school to work or higher education opportunities.
Deadline for submission is February 24, 2012...Download the form now!
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 Dear Prospective Exhibitor and Vendor:
It is time to "Saddle Up and Get Ready to Ride". Please join the CCAE Posse for a chap-slappin', spur-janglin' good time at the Fresno Radisson Hotel and Convention Center. Our conference is expected to draw over 350 adult educators from throughout the state and many day visitors from our local Central Section.
In keeping with our theme, "The 2012 Great CCAE Round-Up", we will be enhancing the decor of the conference center and specifically the vendors' location, which we will be taking the following steps:
• The largest room on the main floor will be creatively transformed into a corral of exhibitors.
• Creative signage, announcements, and handouts will guide the guest towards the Peddler's Wagon.
• The continental breakfast and all food and beverages, other than sit-down meals will be located in the Peddler's Wagon.
• Several lengthy exhibitor visitation breaks have been scheduled throughout the conference.
The Central Section's conference is unique in that a large number of attendees will be classroom instructors; the people who actually put your products to the test. We are diligently tracking down some of the best presenters available to our "round-up". Our workshops will be designed to meet the various need of our teachers, support personnel, and administrators.
So pack up your best of the best for The Great CCAE Round-Up. Space inside the Peddler's Wagon is limited and out committee is looking at overflow options. So sign up early to stake out your claim and guarantee you a space in the Peddler's Wagon. Table request will be filled on a "first paid, first served" basis. This 2012 State Conference promises to be a "wild ride" and rip roaring" success, so make your plans now. Partner, reserve a spot in the Peddler's Wagon for May 4 and 5, 2012.
• CCAE State Conference 2012 Call for Exhibitor & Vendor Application (Fillable PDF)
For further information e-mail Larriann Torrez at larriann.torrez@tulare.k12.ca.us or Susan Guzzetta at sguzzetta@fas.edu.
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference President's Reception
After you check-in for the Conference, you are invited to join us at the CCAE Corral for Cocktails in the Atrium in the hotel lobby. Join us as we greet our Wagon Master for this event, our CCAE State President, Chris Nelson, and our new CCAE State Officers.
Friday, May 4, 2012, 8:30–9:15 a.m.
Opening General Session
Everyone will be happier than pigs in slop as we kick off our 2012 CCAE State Conference. Join us in the Round-Up Dancehall for a warm welcome and introductions of our VIPs. Our state officers will greet you with important trail tips and some good grub.
Friday, May 4 through Saturday, May 5, 2012
Visit the Peddler's Wagon
You're always welcome at our Ranch...and all CCAE members are invited to the Peddler's Wagon. You will be given the opportunity to explore the Peddler's Wagon, full of educational specialties and rewards. Make sure to ride on by and visit with the sponsors of our Round-Up.
Friday, May 4, 2012, 12:15–1:45 p.m.
Chuckwagon Luncheon & Awards
After you've worked up a hunger from your morning workshops, you will return to our Round-Up Dancehall for vittles. This year's winners of the State CCAE significant contribution awards will be honored. Awards include the Robert Rupert Award, George C. Mann Distinguished Service Award, Donald A. McCune Collaborative Award, Citation of Merit Award, and Award of Merit. Lifetime Achievement Award recipients will also be recognized at this event. Be prepared for some great stories and good eats.
Friday, May 4, 2012,
The Great CCAE Round-Up Bar-B-Que, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
The Great CCAE Round-Up Hoedown, 7:30–10:00 p.m.
Y'all come back to the Round-Up Dancehall...polish up them spurs and lay the pomade on thick ‘cause we got us some dancin’ to do after our Bar-B-Que!
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 8:30–9:45 a.m.
Wagon Master's Award Breakfast
Your final day with our posse begins with a delicious plated breakfast in the Round-Up Dancehall. Help us honor the employees who represent the heart of our education programs—our winners of the Excellence in Teaching and Support Services Awards.
 Elected Mayor of Fresno in 2008, Ashley Swearengin is a dynamic leader who focuses on building coalitions of experienced and capable experts to solve problems in honest and thoughtful ways. She has dedicated nearly her entire professional career to improving Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley.
Mayor Swearengin was born in Texas and raised in Arkansas. When she was in high school, her family relocated to Fresno—the city she has called home ever since. After high school, Mayor Swearengin earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees, both from California State University, Fresno—graduating with honors. She then entered the marketing field, where she served in leadership roles with several private sector firms.
In 2000, she accepted the position of Director of Community and Economic Development at Fresno State where she worked to improve the lives of Fresno families through workforce development strategies and educational initiatives.
Then, in 2002, Mayor Swearengin co-founded the Regional Jobs Initiative (RJI), a comprehensive, industry focused effort aimed at attacking chronic unemployment in Fresno County. During her tenure as Chief Operations Officer for the RJI, job creation in the Fresno region was her primary focus...More
Dawn Koepke,
CCAE Legislative Advocate
 Dawn Koepke is a partner with the Sacramento-based government relations firm McHugh, Koepke & Associates. She handles the research and lobbying needs of the firm’s many clients, of which CCAE is one. Prior to joining the firm, Dawn served in the Davis Administration as Special Assistant to the Governor. In this capacity, she established a number of pertinent contacts throughout various Legislative, Executive and Constitutional offices.
Dawn graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. In 2006, Dawn completed her Masters Degree in Public Policy & Administration from California State University, Sacramento with a special focus in regulatory affairs and collaborative studies.
Chris Nelson has been a teacher and an administrator for the past thirty-three years educating at-risk students and creating special programs designed primarily for adults.
For the past nine years, Chris has been an administrator for Oakland Unified School District’s Adult and Career Education Program providing Adult Basic Education, GED and Career Technical Education training to adults in the community of Oakland. Before his current assignment, he worked as an Administrator for Martinez Adult Education and Albany Adult School and taught for Mt. Diablo Adult Education. Over twenty years ago, Chris founded and developed Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco Skills Center providing education, training and employment to over 1200 homeless and low income adults each year.
Chris has been involved with CCAE since 1986 when he joined as a teacher. Over the years, Chris was the Bay Section Legislation Chair, Bay Section President and now State Board President for the 2011–13 term.
Gordon Jackson, Assistant Superintendent, California Department of Education (CDE)
 Mr. Jackson is the Director of the Coordinated Student Support and Adult Education Division of the CDE. This Division coordinates funding and provides technical assistance to Adult Education in addition to a wide array of many other programs as well.
Mr. Jackson is a graduate of California State University, Chico and completed his senior year at the Universite d’Aix-Marseille in Southern France. He returned to Chico for his graduate studies and to complete his student teaching. He enjoyed 10 years as an instructor in high school English, French, ESL, Speech and Drama, and another 10 years as a high school administrator. Gordon had the opportunity to open the Natomas High School in Sacramento in 1994, and he worked tirelessly to build a high school like none other, with a clear focus on youth development and the full engagement of its students. During this time period, he was also a school board member in Woodland, California.
Mr. Jackson came to the CDE in 1999. Prior to his current position, he served in two other capacities; first, as the manager of the District and School Program Coordination Office. This office is charged with providing technical assistance to schools and districts which are in the No Child Left Behind Program’s (NCLB) “improvement” status. Secondly, Mr. Jackson served as the Director of the Learning Support and Partnership division.
| Thursday, May 3, 2012 |
| 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. |
CCAE Executive Board Meeting |
| 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
CCAE State Legislative Board Meeting |
| 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
CCAE State Board Meeting |
| 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Conference Registration |
| 7:00p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
President's (Wagon Master) Reception in the
CCAE Corral—No Host Bar |
| Friday, May 4, 2012 |
| 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Conference Registration |
| 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. |
Cowpoke Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. |
Opening General Session |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. |
Round-Up Session 1 |
| 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. |
Round-Up Session 2 |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. |
Visit the Peddler's Wagon |
| 12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. |
Chuckwagon Luncheon & Awards |
| 1:45 p.m.–2:15 p.m. |
Visit the Peddler's Wagon |
| 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. |
Round-Up Session 3 |
| 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Round-Up Session 4 |
| 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
The Great CCAE Round-Up Bar-B-Que |
| 7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. |
Round-Up Hoedown Dance |
| Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
| 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. |
Conference Registration |
| 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. |
Visit the Peddler's Wagon |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m. |
Wagon Master's Awards Breakfast |
| 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. |
Round-Up Session 5 |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. |
Round-Up Session 6 |
| 12:15 p.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Happy Trails Pardners! |
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Sally Fowler
Conference Co-Chair
Fresno Adult School
559.457.6024
sally.fowler@fresnounified.org
John Ballinger
Conference Co-Chair
Clovis Adult Education
559-779-8998
johnballinger3@gmail.com
Lisa Grider
Registration
Fresno Adult School
559.457.0122
lisa.grider@fresnounified.org
Larriann Torrez
Exhibitors
Tulare Adult School
559.686.0225
larriann.torrez@tulare.k12.c.us
Susan Guzzetta
Presenters
Fresno Adult School
559.457.6009
susan.guzzetta@fresnounified.org
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