Video Library
This page provides links to videos relevant to adult educators in California. The goal of this video library is to increase individual adult educators' access to professional development on emerging priority topics. You can browse the videos by audience or topic and view videos specific to applicable CALPRO virtual workrooms.
Research Forum: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction
CALPRO's Research Forum Webinar: Evidence-Based Reading InstructionPresenter: Kristi Reyes
Research Forum: Universal Design for Learning in Action: Applying UDL in Adult Education Classrooms
Description: This webinar focuses on turning UDL concepts into everyday teaching routines to improve engagement, accessibility, and learner persistence, with examples tailored to adult‑education contexts. Let's explore concrete instructional strategies, lesson design choices, and learner support.Presenter: Marie Doerner
Research Forum: Supporting Adult Learner Transitions: Unlocking Postsecondary Opportunities
Description: Successful postsecondary transitions can change the life trajectories of adult learners and their families. According to the statewide data, only 6.5% of adults 25-40 are currently enrolled in higher education while over 25% intend to enroll. Providing effective support for adult learners’ transition to postsecondary education has become one of the critical missions for adult education. This session will feature four California Adult Education Consortia that are implementing innovative, learner‑centered approaches to improve transitions into postsecondary programs. Panelists will share practical insights, lessons learned, and replicable models that other regions can adapt. Featured Implementation Examples: Education to Career Network of North San Diego County: Sustainable Structures and Collaborative Culture Inland Adult Education Consortium: Successful Transition Counseling North Santa Clara County Consortium for Adult Education: Dual Enrollment for All CAEP Students State Center Adult Education Consortium: Student Ambassador ModelPresenters: Kathleen Porter, Emma Diaz, Jenee Crayne, Pang Vangyi
Admin Forum: Forecast: Unknown. Strategy: Strong. Budget Planning When Answers Are TBD
Description: This practical webinar to explore strategies for budgeting when the path ahead is anything but certain. We’ll talk through real‑world decision‑making approaches, ways to stay flexible without losing your footing, and how to plan with confidence even when the numbers are still in flux. If you want tools that help you stay calm, strategic, and maybe even a little inspired during budget season—this session is for you.Presenter: Steve Curiel
Aligning Career Technical Education (CTE) Standards to the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
This video demonstrates how adult education and career technical education (CTE) instructors can align CTE Model Curriculum Standards with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS) and English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education (ELPS) to develop contextualized, integrated instruction. Viewers are guided through a practical process for identifying connections across technical, academic, and language standards and using those connections to inform lesson planning. The video highlights how thoughtful standards alignment can support the concurrent delivery of workforce preparation, workforce training, and adult education and literacy activities within Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs while helping learners build the academic, language, and technical skills needed for success in postsecondary education and employment.Key Links & ResourcesCalifornia CTE Model Curriculum StandardsCollege and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS)English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education (ELPS)