Evidence to Action Brief: Integrated Education and Training (IET) in California
This brief explores the Integrated Education and Training (IET) model in California. It includes the definition, required components, models, and the process and strategies for program development and implementation. The brief also provides the policy guidelines from the California Department of Education and examples from CA adult education programs. It showcases how IET can prepare adult learners for careers in emerging and evolving industries to respond to California's changing demographics and labor market needs.Authors:Sachiko Ozaki Oates; Sudie Whalen; Cory Rayala; Margie Moriarty; Juan Anzaldo; Maximiliano (Max) Rosas; Margo Sterling; Lana Fong; Sara Garcia-Salgado; and Mariann Fedele-McLeod
Face-to-Face Sessions: CALPRO TRAINING-OF-TRAINERS INSTITUTE
WHAT, WHERE, and WHEN?CALPRO will conduct the Training-of-Trainers (ToT) Institute for the new community of practice (CoP) on Fundamentals of Adult Education Instruction in June 2025.The asynchronous online Moodle course for this ToT Institute is from June 9 to June 30, 2025. The Face-to-Face sessions are at the CALPRO office in Sacramento on Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24, 2025. The purposes of the ToT Institute are:To develop a group of certified trainers to facilitate presentations of CALPRO professional learning modulesTo build professional development capacity and leadership in California adult education.The CoP on Fundamentals of Adult Education Instruction aims to equip instructors in adult education programs with the practical tools and strategies needed to implement evidence-based instruction that meets the varied needs of adult learners. The objectives include: (1) using various data to design instruction that leverages adult learner’s strengths and motivations, (2) developing and using formative assessments effectively, (3) designing learner-centered differentiated classroom activities, and (4) planning lessons to meet instructional goals.Dates:Face-to-Face Session 1: Monday, June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Face-to-Face Session 2: Tuesday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Face-to-Face Session Location:2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 185Sacramento, CA 95833Please Note: Persons who arrive late or leave early will not be certified as trainers and, therefore, CALPRO will not be able to reimburse their costs.
Supporting Student Success Through Social and Emotional Learning
Facilitators:
Kimberly Kendziora, American Institutes for Research
Sachiko Ozaki Oates, CALPRO/American institutes for Research
Steven A. Casperite, Placer School for Adults
Veronica Tylor, Los Angeles Unified School District's Division of Adult and Career Education
Supporting Student Success Through Social and Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning (SEL) encompasses developing essential skills for self-awareness, self-management, responsive decision-making, social awareness, and relationship skills. Incorporating SEL principles in adult education programs holds great promise in empowering adult learners with the skills needed for personal growth, career success, and active participation in society. We will also discuss how educators can develop their own social-emotional skills not only to grow and model those skills but also to promote educator well-being. Join this webinar to explore related frameworks, best practices, and resources to implement SEL in your program.
Admin Forum: Integrated Education and Training and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Guidance and Support
This 60-minute webinar will provide guidance and support to California adult education administrators and leaders on IET and IELCE policy, planning and practice. The webinar will feature:Dr. Carolyn Zachry and Dr. Cory Rayala from CDE introduce the session and provide CDE policy updates.CALPRO IET Subject Matter Experts Amy Dalsimer and Sudie Whalen discuss IET Integrated Syllabus, instruction and program based assessment. Lori Howard from CASAS discusses how the new CDE IET Policy is reflected in the IELCE report and Plan.
Session 1: Teaching Critical Thinking (Workshop Series, Registration Closed)
Critical thinking is an essential skill found in both the College and Career Readiness Standards and the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education. Critical thinking skills are needed in every facet of our lives, and in particular as we are inundated with more information from a variety of dependable and undependable sources. This online workshop series will prepare you to include a variety of critical thinking strategies in your adult education classes. It is presented in three 1.5 hour webinars. Registration information*: Registration for these sessions is now closed. Scheduled session dates and times are as follows: Session 1: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMSession 2: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMSession 3: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM*Please note: Registering for Session 1 automatically registers you for Session 2 and 3. Certificate of Completion will reflect hours attended.
Session 2: Teaching Critical Thinking (Workshop Series)
Critical thinking is an essential skill found in both the College and Career Readiness Standards and the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education. Critical thinking skills are needed in every facet of our lives, and in particular as we are inundated with more information from a variety of dependable and undependable sources. This online workshop series will prepare you to include a variety of critical thinking strategies in your adult education classes. It is presented in three 1.5 hour webinars. Registration information*: Registration for these sessions is now closed. Scheduled session dates and times are as follows: Session 1: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMSession 2: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMSession 3: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM*Please note: Registering for Session 1 automatically registers you for Session 2 and 3. Certificate of Completion will reflect hours attended.
Session 3: Teaching Critical Thinking (Workshop Series)
English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education. Critical thinking skills are needed in every facet of our lives, and in particular as we are inundated with more information from a variety of dependable and undependable sources. This online workshop series will prepare you to include a variety of critical thinking strategies in your adult education classes. It is presented in three 1.5 hour webinars. Registration information*: Registration for these sessions is now closed. Scheduled session dates and times are as follows: Session 1: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMSession 2: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMSession 3: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM*Please note: Registering for Session 1 automatically registers you for Session 2 and 3. Certificate of Completion will reflect hours attended.
Adult Education Credentialing & Fundamentals of Adult Education Instruction
Calling all aspiring adult education teachers, and administrators who are hiring teachers! This informative webinar is designed to guide you through the Adult Education Credentialing process. Discover the new, free credentialing program for statewide teacher candidates offered by Santa Clara Unified School District in collaboration with Evergreen Community College. The session also introduces key instructional strategies from CALPRO's new community of practice topic, "Fundamentals of Adult Education Instruction," as well as the opportunity to be a CALPRO trainer on this topic.
Session date: April 22, 2025
Facilitator: Christine Berdiansky
Admin Forum: Budget Planning With Certainty in Times of Uncertainty
How do you build a budget based on what you know and what you don’t know? This session will include strategies that any school administrator can use to plan and build a budget that considers the funding uncertainties of today’s times. Join this webinar to learn how to develop, implement, and monitor a budget, in the midst of change and unpredictability, that allows you to sleep at night.Presenter: Steve Curiel, Principal, Huntington Beach Adult SchoolDate/Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:00–2:00 PM