California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

This one-hour webinar explores how formative assessment can enhance teaching and learning to support adult learners' persistence and goal achievement. The webinar will address common misconceptions about formative assessment, such as the belief that it’s too time-consuming or only useful for teachers. Through examining real-life examples, participants will learn strategies for collecting and analyzing learner data to inform differentiated instruction. The session will include practical examples, tools for implementation, and opportunities for reflection and discussion.

CCAE State Conference Pre-SessionAdult learners bring a wealth of cultural knowledge and lived experiences to the classroom and have distinct motivations, learning needs, and expectations that require unique instructional approaches. In order to support adult learners in achieving their goals and meaningful outcomes, educators must design evidence-based and engaging learning experiences.Participate in this engaging workshop to explore key aspects of effective instruction in adult education, including leveraging adult learners’ strengths, and designing differentiated instruction to enhance learning outcomes. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to adult education, this engaging workshop offers valuable opportunities for professional growth and networking.  Registration Information:This training is offered during pre-sessions of the California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) State Conference 2026. Event registration through CCAE is required. This tailored CoP is designed for the CCAE State Conference Presession Workshop Attendees. 

Hosted by LARAECAdult learners bring a wealth of cultural knowledge and lived experiences to the classroom and have distinct motivations, learning needs, and expectations that require unique instructional approaches. In order to support adult learners in achieving their goals and meaningful outcomes, educators must design evidence-based and engaging learning experiences.Participate in this engaging workshop to explore key aspects of effective instruction in adult education, including leveraging adult learners’ strengths, and designing differentiated instruction to enhance learning outcomes. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to adult education, this engaging workshop offers valuable opportunities for professional growth and networking.  Date: Thursday, January 22Time: 12:30-1:30pmRegistration Information:This training is offered through Lunch with Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Consortium (LARAEC). Event registration through the consortium is required. 

Hosted by CCAE South Coast/Southern SectionAdult learners bring a wealth of cultural knowledge and lived experiences to the classroom and have distinct motivations, learning needs, and expectations that require unique instructional approaches. In order to support adult learners in achieving their goals and meaningful outcomes, educators must design evidence-based and engaging learning experiences.Participate in this engaging workshop to explore key aspects of effective instruction in adult education, including leveraging adult learners’ strengths, and designing differentiated instruction to enhance learning outcomes. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to adult education, this engaging workshop offers valuable opportunities for professional growth and networking.  Registration Information:This training is offered during the Annual Regional Conference for the CCAE South Coast/Southern Section. Event registration through CCAE is required. 

Hosted by San Joaquin Adult Education Consortium How can you prepare your learners to succeed in the workforce? Find out what employers say are essential skills for today's workforce. This 2-hour session shows you how to integrate transferable skills seamlessly in the adult education classroom. It also offers examples of contextualizing instruction by using workplace activities and forms.Registration Information:This training is offered as part of the professional development day for the San Joaquin adult education consortium. Event registration through the consortium may be required. For more information, visit https://www.sjadulted.org/ 

Hosted by Escondido Adult SchoolDescription How can you integrate and contextualize your instruction? We will examine what employers identify as essential skills for today's workforce and explore the projected fastest growing jobs and skills required in those occupations. You will investigate local job trends and discuss how to incorporate transferable skills into your English as a Second Language classroom. This CoP offers examples of contextualizing ESL instruction seamlessly by using workplace activities and forms.This CoP takes place on Moodle and at Escondido Adult School and runs for 6 consecutive weeks, from 02/23/2026 to 04/05/2026. There will be asynchronous online activities, including forum discussions and job-embedded lesson planning and implementation, before, in-between, and after the required two Face-to Face sessions.  These three-hour in-person workshops are scheduled for Tuesdays, March 3 and March 17, 5:00pm - 8:00 pm at Escondido Adult School.Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of participation (16 hours).Registration Information:This tailored regional CoP is designed for ESL teachers at Escondido Adult School. There is no registration fee to participate; CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees. 

Hosted by Escondido Adult SchoolDescription How can you integrate and contextualize your instruction? We will examine what employers identify as essential skills for today's workforce and explore the projected fastest growing jobs and skills required in those occupations. You will investigate local job trends and discuss how to incorporate transferable skills into your English as a Second Language classroom. This CoP offers examples of contextualizing ESL instruction seamlessly by using workplace activities and forms.This CoP takes place on Moodle and at Escondido Adult School and runs for 6 consecutive weeks, from 02/23/2026 to 04/05/2026. There will be asynchronous online activities, including forum discussions and job-embedded lesson planning and implementation, before, in-between, and after the required two Face-to Face sessions.  These three-hour in-person workshops are scheduled for Tuesdays, March 3 and March 17, 5:00pm - 8:00 pm at Escondido Adult School.Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of participation (16 hours).Registration Information:This tailored regional CoP is designed for ESL teachers at Escondido Adult School. There is no registration fee to participate; CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees. 

Hosted by Escondido Adult SchoolDescription How can you integrate and contextualize your instruction? We will examine what employers identify as essential skills for today's workforce and explore the projected fastest growing jobs and skills required in those occupations. You will investigate local job trends and discuss how to incorporate transferable skills into your English as a Second Language classroom. This CoP offers examples of contextualizing ESL instruction seamlessly by using workplace activities and forms.This CoP takes place on Moodle and at Escondido Adult School and runs for 6 consecutive weeks, from 02/23/2026 to 04/05/2026. There will be asynchronous online activities, including forum discussions and job-embedded lesson planning and implementation, before, in-between, and after the required two Face-to Face sessions.  These three-hour in-person workshops are scheduled for Tuesdays, March 3 and March 17, 5:00pm - 8:00 pm at Escondido Adult School.Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of participation (16 hours).Registration Information:This tailored regional CoP is designed for ESL teachers at Escondido Adult School. There is no registration fee to participate; CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees.