Program Infrastructure Supports
July 21, 2026CALPRO Admin Forum: Integrated Education and Training (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Guidance and Support
This 90-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 to provide an overview, guidance and additional information on the IET/IELCE policyLori Howard from CASAS to present on the IELCE planning process and updatesCALPRO IET SMEs Amy Dalsimer and Sudie Whalen discuss high-quality IET program design and CALPRO resources and PD
Adult Education Credentialing and Fundamentals of Adult Education Instruction
Description:Calling all aspiring adult education teachers and administrators who are hiring teachers! Join us for an informative webinar 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. This session will also introduce 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.
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.
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
Planning for Student Success: Barrier Busters and Support Strengtheners
This worksheet is designed to support students in Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs, but it is also suitable for use with all adult education learners during orientation. It helps students identify potential obstacles to educational success and document both personal support systems and wraparound services available through the program or its partners.
Admin Forum: From Reports to Results: Using Data to Drive Program Growth
Webinar date: 1/21/2026, 1-2pm
Coordinator: Cherise Moore
Presenters: Dr. Carolyn Zachry, Kathleen Porter, and Carlos Rodriguez
View this one-hour webinar designed to strengthen your use of data in shaping and advancing your Continuous Improvement Plan. You’ll hear professional perspectives from the California Department of Education, CASAS, and the field on how to effectively analyze and apply data for program improvement. Together, we’ll explore specific reports you can generate to guide decision-making and provide hands-on practice in developing clear, actionable SMART goals.
When AI Helps You Write: Smarter Goals, Better Plans
Description: Generative AI is changing how educators plan, write, and communicate—and it can make your work easier and more effective. Whether you’re drafting SMART goals for your Continuous Improvement Plan or developing a strategic plan for your program, AI can provide powerful support when used thoughtfully.In this practical, demonstration-based webinar, you’ll learn:• How to create prompts that generate clear, relevant, and useful results• What to do when AI output doesn’t meet your needs—and how to refine it• How to assess AI-generated text for accuracy, appropriateness, and tone• Why human expertise and context remain essential in every AI-assisted taskYou’ll also hear from fellow adult education professionals who are already using AI to lighten their writing workload—discover what’s working for them, what to avoid, and how AI can free up more time for what matters most: supporting learners.Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and examples you can apply right away to make your planning, reporting, and writing tasks more efficient and impactful.Presenter: Steven Casperite, Principal, Placer School for AdultsTo register for this webinar: https://caadultedtraining.org/OTAN/383?Type=10
Admin Forum: Resilience in the Face of Destabilizing Change
Admin Forum: Resilience in the Face of Destabilizing Change
Webinar date: March 24, 2026
Presenter: Brigitte Marshall