California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

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

Title:  Practical Approaches for Leadership Success In Times of ChangeDate:  Wednesday, November 19, 2025Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Presenter:  Dr. Cherise Moore, CALPRO Senior Administrative Leadership Trainer/AdvisorElevate your leadership with practical strategies to navigate change. As the adult education landscape evolves, administrators need actionable tools to effectively manage changes that occur at a rapid and often challenging pace. This administrator's forum webinar will provide proven approaches for adult education leaders to foster genuine resilience, manage complex transitions effectively, and consistently drive success for programs and students, amidst any uncertainty. 

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.

Elevate your leadership with practical strategies to navigate change. As the adult education landscape evolves, administrators need actionable tools to effectively manage changes that occur at a rapid and often challenging pace. This administrator's forum webinar will provide proven approaches for adult education leaders to foster genuine resilience, manage complex transitions effectively, and consistently drive success for programs and students, amidst any uncertainty.  Presenter:  Dr. Cherise Moore, CALPRO Senior Administrative Leadership Trainer/Advisor

Webinar Description: Join us for an engaging 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. Presenters: Carolyn Zachry, Administrator, California Department of Education; Kathleen Porter, Executive Director, Career Technical, Adult and Alternative Education, Poway Unified School District; and Carlos Rodriguez, Information Technology Lead, CASASDate: January 20, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 pm 

The “IET At‑a‑Glance Guide” provides a clear, streamlined overview of how agencies should classify and document Workforce Preparation and Workforce Training within Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs. It outlines which courses qualify as workforce preparation (e.g., digital literacy, vocational ESL, financial literacy, and career readiness skills) and distinguishes these from workforce training options, including CTE pathway courses and industry‑recognized credential programs. This guide serves as a quick reference to help programs correctly categorize offerings and ensure alignment with state guidance for IET implementation.

Webinar Description:Big, unsettling change can feel like a physical threat, triggering fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses. Today’s fast-moving world brings challenges for organizations, communities, relationships, and our personal lives. Yet even in uncertainty, there are real opportunities to imagine and create a better future. This webinar explores practical ways to manage the psychological impact of change, strengthen hope, and build resilience, so we can adapt, recover, and move forward with greater confidence.Presenter: Brigitte Marshall, Consultant and Former Director, Oakland Adult SchoolDate: March 24, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.