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November 2018
Yordanos Habte hands out practice absence slips to her classmates at Fruitvale Elementary School in Oakland, California on Oct. 1, 2018. She is a student in a family literacy class at her child's school. The class help parents learn skills, such as writing notes to their childrens' teachers.
In a California elementary school, parents have a classroom of their own
Inside a classroom at Fruitvale Elementary School in Oakland, California, about 20 women are practicing spelling out loud in English.
They’re the mothers, aunts and grandmothers of children at the school. Four mornings each week, the women — immigrants from Central America, Mexico, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean — drop off their children and then head into a classroom of their own to learn English. Read more >
CCAE Senate—Informal Hearing
The Senate is hosting an informational hearing on November 13, 2018, related to Career & Technical Education between the Community Colleges and the K-12 systems.
MEMBERS: Senator Richard D. Roth (Chair), Senator Benjamin Allen, Senator Patricia C. Bates, Senator Steven M. Glazer, Senator Jerry Hill, Senator Mike McGuire, Senator Nancy Skinner
LOCATION: Riverside City College, Bradshaw Building, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
South Coast Section Fall Conference, November 16-17, 2018
South Coast Section is pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming South Coast Section Fall Conference in Palm Springs on November 16-17, 2018, at the Hilton Palm Springs located at 400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California. The theme of this year’s conference is Adult Education: Where Stars are Made. Learn more >
Toyota Teacher of the Year
On Wednesday, August 22, Beth Detwiler was at Coliseum College Prep Academy teaching her normal morning family literacy class to a group of adult students when suddenly, her day was turned on its head. First, in walked OUSD Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell followed by a video crew. Minutes later, Johnson-Trammell introduced a visitor with a big surprise. Click HERE to read the press release about her surprise visit from the National Center for Families Learning. Learn more >
Classified Spotlight: Harvey Gunderman, Davis Adult & Community Education
By Grace Sauser, Principal, Davis Adult and Community Education, District Director, DJUSD AVID
Harvey Gunderman practically tripped and fell into Adult Education. “I never considered working in adult education, but now, it seems like it’s where I was always meant to be,” he says with his characteristic grin on his face. Harvey came to my attention 3 years ago when he was referred to me as an AVID tutor (AVID being my other hat in the district). I told him that I was looking for tutors for our adult night program, but, at that time, I had no resources to pay him. Read more >
ADVOCACY MATERIALS FOR 2018–2019
To help you advocate for Adult Education as an investment in America’s future, California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) and California Adult Education Administrators Association (CAEAA) have assembled these advocacy materials. These materials should help you showcase your success stories, garner press coverage, and motivate stakeholders to support adult education by contacting their legislators.
Professional Development
CCAE members can take advantage of a wide range of professional development opportunities sponsored by our partners CALPRO, CASAS, and OTAN. Learn more >
AEBG REGIONAL CONSORTIUM DIRECTORY
CCAE is compiling a directory of Adult Ed providers which will include primary contacts, program areas they deliver instruction in, and total number of students served. The goal is to strengthen local sharing of best practices by creating a directory of programs that is easy to use. Complete the Adult Education Data form for your Adult Ed school to ensure it is included in the directory.
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WHAT IS EDUCATE & ELEVATE?
The 55,000+ adult education leaders stand united in a national campaign to move learning opportunities forward for all Americans to achieve economic mobility. If you are an adult educator stand with us in this educational campaign to help funders understand the value we bring to students, workers and businesses in contributing to social mobility and economic growth. If we educate, then we elevate. Learn more >
Social Media
Stay connected with our mission to promote adult education, provide professional development, and effect change to best serve the needs and interests of adult education in California. Below is a link to our social media platforms to join and stay connected with us for exclusive opportunities for news, updates, and helpful information. Join us >
CCAE Membership
CCAE continues to take the lead in advocacy, professional development, and communication. Stay engaged and help make a difference! Join or renew your membership today!
travel benefits from ccae
Exclusive hotel savings for CCAE members. Save up to 55% over online travel agencies and enjoy the convenience of 24/7 concierge. A great option for personal vacations, quick weekend getaways, or business related travel! CCAE members receive discounted hotel rates through HotelStorm. This benefit can be used via the CCAE website. Remember to use the CCAE access passcode: CCAEperk