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Welcome!  ​L.A. Metro Section of CCAE

The LA Metro Section of CCAE is a diverse, supportive community of regional CCAE members in the adult education sector including teachers, administrators, classified staff, adult education institutions, and adult students.

CCAE L.A. Metro Section serves the Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE) of the Los Angeles Unified School District. 

L.A. Metro Section Board Members: 

2024-2025.

LaTasha Hawthorne
President
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center​

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Rosana Kruszewski
President-Elect/Awards Chair ​

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Victor Gomez
Past President/ Legislative Chair
LAUSD, Harbor Occupational Center

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Sofia Mayoral
Secretary
LAUSD, Central Office​
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Lorena Alvarado
Treasurer
​​LAUSD, East Los Angeles Occupational Center

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Alejandra Salcedo
Treasurer-Elect

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Darlene Neilsen
Historian
Retired

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Elizabeth “Liz” Penuela
Membership Chair 
LAUSD, Venice Skills Center

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Christine Ramirez
DEI Committee Rep

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Sonya Ramirez
Member-at-Large
LAUSD, Slawson SE Occupational Center

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It's time for some midweek PD positivity! Join Michele and Justin each Thursday from 12:30-1:30 pm for a new session of Lunch with LARAEC! It's going to be awesome!

Upcoming Lunch with LARAEC SESSIONS

March 6th, 2025 
​Fast, Focused, and Effective: Microlearning for Classroom Success

​Want to supercharge classroom learning? This session dives into microlearning—quick, focused lessons designed to match how adults process information, keeping learners engaged and boosting retention.

Educators will leave with practical, ready-to-use strategies to create bite-sized lessons that fit seamlessly into any classroom, online course, or tutoring session. Walk away with the tools to make learning faster, smarter, and more effective.

Presenter: Edgar Zardaryan is an instructor at Burbank Adult School. He has a background in Business Law and TESL. He has taught English in Japan and higher education since 2021, with a keen interest in Dynamic Language Theory and student motivation.

All Lunch with LARAEC sessions are recorded and are available for viewing at:
​Lunch with LARAEC | https://laraec.org/lunchwithlaraec/

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Immigrant Rights What Adult Students Need to Know!

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Morning Session: 10:30AM - 11:00AM
Evening Session: 6:30PM - 7:00PM

What rights do you have as an immigrant? What rights do undocumented persons have in the United States? What is a family preparedness plan? Where can you find resources to help you and your family?

Join the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic for essential information adult students need to know!

TEACHERS! Register and bring your class to this important event!

No matter if you teach in the morning or night, we have a session for you! Have students who work independently? Great! Have them register individually!

To register yourself for your class, go to the STUDENT CONNECT registration page at: https://forms.gle/EEjDPq22yvVQAkFF6

These 30-minute webinars are FREE and on ZOOM.
IT'S LIKE BRINGING A GUEST SPEAKER RIGHT INTO YOUR CLASSROOM!

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Resource Spotlight

Immigrant and Family Resources

Due to popular demand, we have collected some resources that may assist immigrant students in understanding their rights. You can find them on our home page at https://laraec.org 

Additionally, don’t miss our recorded Zoomcast session on supporting undocumented students from Javier Carbajal-Ramos of LA Valley College's Dream Resource Center. This session provided valuable insights and practical strategies for supporting students and creating brave spaces. Visit https://laraec.org/lunchwithlaraec/ to watch the video session and learn more. ​

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MOTIVATION ZONE!

The One Thing All Great Teachers Do

This TED Talk from Dr. Nick Fuhrman is full of heart, humor and practical advice. It reminds us of those quintessential elements that make up a great teacher.

It’s not degrees and certificates; it comes with a lot of commitment. He goes over those elements he thinks are essential: teachable moments, celebrate mistakes, appreciate differences, relay feedback, and evaluate yourself. It’s a great way to remember why we teach in the first place.

Dr. Nick Fuhrman is an associate professor of environmental education in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication.

Also known as “Ranger Nick,” he teaches graduate courses in educational program development and data analysis and undergraduate courses in environmental education and teaching methods.

To listen to his short (3.5 minutes) motivational talk to educators, click here. 
​SOURCE: https://youtu.be/WwTpfVQgkU0?si=Nr9vFwUhba503vk4

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