Aligning CTE Standards to the CCRS and ELPS
This video provides adult educators, curriculum developers, and program leaders with practical guidance for aligning and integrating three essential educational frameworks: the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards, the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for Adult Education, and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) for Adult Education. Through examples and instructional strategies, viewers will learn how to connect career-focused content with academic readiness and language development goals to create more cohesive and effective learning experiences for adult learners. The video supports the design of integrated instruction that prepares students for workforce success, postsecondary opportunities, and continued skill development.
We the People: Adult Learnersâ Critical Democratic Literacy
Critical Democratic Literacy (CDL) plays a pivotal role in empowering students to become engaged and informed citizens, enabling them to challenge influential institutions, question unfair policies, and critically evaluate outdated traditions. Individuals equipped with CDL understand political and civic systems, allowing them to navigate these systems effectively and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their communities. CALPRO has developed a new Community of Practice on developing adult learners' CDL, and it is designed to support educators in amplifying student voices and managing contemporary challenges. Join this webinar to find out more on the topic and hear from adult education practitioners who have implemented participatory approaches to democratic engagement in their classrooms and programs.Presenter: Mariann Fedele-McLeod (CALPRO/ American Institute for Research), Cindi Grovhoug (Castro Valley Adult and Career Education), Gail Eisen (Santa Barbara City College), Marina Kravtsova (San Mateo Adult & Career Education), and Stacie Annear (Castro Valley Adult and Career Education)