IET for English Learners Desk Aid 2: Design and Plan
The IET for English Learners Desk Aids support programs as they design and implement Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs that serve immigrants, refugees, and other English learners (ELs). These IET programs may be connected to Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) activities and may leverage Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 243 funds. The Desk Aids are designed to complement and supplement the IET Design Toolkit approach and process. For more information on the background and structure of the IET for English Learners Desk Aids, please refer to the QuickStart Guide to Using the IET for English Learners Desk Aids. Note: In the IET for English Learners Desk Aids, the term “IELCE IET program” is used to identify an IET program that is funded—at least in part—by WIOA Section 243 funds.The IET Design Toolkit includes four steps for designing and planning IET programs:2.1 Form a Team and Define the IET Program and Goals2.2 Design the Program Structure2.3 Design the Learner Experience2.4 Create an IET Program Evaluation PlanFollowing the structure set forth in the Design and Plan section of the IET Design Toolkit, IET for English Learners Desk Aid 2 walks through additional decision and design points under sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 for IET programs serving ELs, including IET programs that may be connected to IELCE activities or leverage IELCE funding.
IET for English Learners Desk Aid 3: Develop and Implement
The IET for English Learners Desk Aids support programs as they design and implement Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs that serve immigrants, refugees, and other English learners (ELs). These IET programs may be connected to Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) activities and may leverage Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 243 funds. The Desk Aids are designed to complement and supplement the IET Design Toolkit approach and process. For more information on the background and structure of the IET for English Learners Desk Aids, please refer to the QuickStart Guide to Using the IET for English Learners Desk Aids. Note: In the IET for English Learners Desk Aids, the term “IELCE IET program” is used to identify an IET program that is funded—at least in part—by WIOA Section 243 funds.The IET Design Toolkit includes four steps for developing and implementing IET programs:3.1 Getting Started3.2 Develop the IET Curricula3.3 Develop Program Materials, Tools, and Procedures3.4 Implement the Program and Collect DataFollowing the structure set forth in the Develop and Implement section of the IET Design Toolkit, the IET for English Learners Desk Aid 3 walks through additional decision and design points under sections 3.1 and 3.2 for IET programs serving ELs, including IET programs that may be connected to IELCE activities or may leverage IELCE funding.
Effective Teaching for Adult Educators (Online)
Course Description:
This course provides a framework for teachers to reflect on their own teaching and to identify areas on which they would like to focus and where they would like to improve their practice. The focus is on building an understanding of the purpose, structure, and use of the Adult Education Teacher Competencies so that participants can reflect on and refine their practice across four domains: using data to inform instruction, using evidence-based instruction, communicating effectively with students, and planning for professional growth.
The course takes place entirely online and runs for four consecutive weeks. Weekly participation is required, though participants may, during a given week, log in whenever they wish. Two live webinars will be scheduled during the course, with a makeup option offered to accommodate time conflicts. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of participation (14 hours); they are also eligible to apply to CSUS for 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) if they wish.
Goals:
The goal of this course is to build teachers’ capacity to identify the skills and knowledge required for excellent teaching and to evaluate in which areas they are strong and in which areas professional development could support improvement.
Registration Information:
There is no registration fee to participate; CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees; agency/work email address required at registration to confirm eligibility.
Registered participants will receive final confirmation and details by Friday, September 25, 2026. This course is currently at registration capacity. New registrations will be added to a waitlist. Waitlisted participants will also receive an update regarding their enrollment status by that date.
Contact Information:
Please contact calpro@air.org with any questions.
Supporting Immigrant Integration Through Civics Education (Online)
Course Description:
Adult education plays a significant role in the lives of immigrants; it is often the first door through which a new immigrant encounters the world of services and supports available to them as they seek to increase their skills to reach their life goals. This course will help educators support immigrants through civics education as understood within the lens of the California Immigrant Integration Initiative and aligned to approved EL Civics metrics.
The course takes place entirely online and runs for four consecutive weeks. Weekly participation is required, though participants may, during a given week, log in whenever they wish. Two live webinars will be scheduled during the course, with a makeup option offered to accommodate time conflicts. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of participation (15 hours); they are also eligible to apply to CSUS for 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) if they wish.
Goal:
Participants will be able to locate and adapt Teaching Skills That Matter lesson materials on Civics Education topics in order to support immigrant students at all levels of ESL to become successful members of their communities.
Registration Information:
There is no registration fee to participate; CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees; agency/work email address required at registration to confirm eligibility.
Registered participants will receive final confirmation and details by Friday, October 2, 2026. Waitlisted participants will also receive an update regarding their enrollment status by that date.
Contact Information:
Please contact calpro@air.org with any questions.
Using Questioning Strategies to Improve Instruction (Online)
Course Description:
Are you frustrated at not getting the right answers from your students? Maybe it's because you're not asking the right questions! This course offers questioning strategies that foster higher-order thinking skills while developing responses beyond the level of recall. Help students connect the dots as they process new information to answer questions designed with a purpose.
The course takes place entirely online and runs for four consecutive weeks. Weekly participation is required, though participants may, during a given week, log in whenever they wish. Two live webinars will be scheduled during the course, with a makeup option offered to accommodate time conflicts. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of participation (14 hours); they are also eligible to apply to CSUS for 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) if they wish.
Goals:
This online professional learning opportunity is intended to encourage instructors to ask questions that promote learners’ thinking beyond the level of recall of information and that allow learners to adequately process information and respond to the instructors’ requests.
Registration Information:
There is no registration fee to participate; CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees; agency/work email address required at registration to confirm eligibility.
Registered participants will receive final confirmation and details by Friday, October 23, 2026. Waitlisted participants will also receive an update regarding their enrollment status by that date.
Contact Information:
Please contact calpro@air.org with any questions.
Teaching Math to Adults (Online)
Workshop Description:
Discover innovative strategies to transform math instruction in this one-week CALPRO math course designed for adult educators. Participants will explore the Standards of Mathematical Practice (SMPs) and their practical application in fostering student success, delving into the science of brain-based learning to address math anxiety and promote long-term retention. They will learn how to create lessons that encourage productive struggle, persistence, and confidence in tackling challenging concepts. Additionally, the course provides tools to integrate technology and evidence-based instructional routines that enhance engagement and align with the SMPs.
This course takes place entirely online and runs for one week. Daily participation is required, though participants may log in whenever they wish. A live webinar will be scheduled during the course, with a makeup option offered to accommodate time conflicts. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of participation (4.5 hours).
Goals:
The goal of this course is to equip educators with effective strategies and tools to enhance math instruction by fostering student engagement, promoting mathematical proficiency, addressing math anxiety, and integrating technology and evidence-based practices aligned with the Standards of Mathematical Practice (SMPs).
Registration Information:
There is no registration fee to participate; CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees; agency/work email address required at registration to confirm eligibility.
Registered participants will receive final confirmation and details by Friday, October 30, 2026. Waitlisted participants will also receive an update regarding their enrollment status by that date.
Contact Information:
Please contact calpro@air.org with any questions.
Formative Assessment to Inform Instruction (Online) — NEW
Course Description:
This course looks at formative assessment as a way to monitor learning and address student needs effectively as they work toward intended targets or outcomes. The course highlights strategies for gathering data on learning in progress, as well as approaches to responsive, data-informed instructional planning.
The course takes place entirely online and runs for one week. Daily participation is required, though participants may log in whenever they wish. A live webinar is scheduled during the course, with a makeup option offered to accommodate time conflicts. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of participation (4.5 hours).
Goals:
This course aims to highlight the importance of frequent, formative assessment as a tool for collecting data to support thoughtful instructional planning.
Registration Information:
There is no registration fee to participate; CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees; agency/work email address required at registration to confirm eligibility.
Registered participants will receive final confirmation and details by Friday, November 27, 2026. Waitlisted participants will also receive an update regarding their enrollment status by that date.
Contact Information:
Please contact calpro@air.org with any questions.
Application Deadline: Integrated Education and Training (IET) Implementation Clinic, Fall 2026
Apply now for CALPRO's Fall 2026 Integrated Education and Training (IET) Implementation Clinic. IET Clinic is designed for program staff who seek more support in meeting the IET implementation challenges they face and are interested in learning from other IET practitioners.Clinic overview:Each participating agency team includes three members: an IET program administrator, an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor, and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructor.The innovative format of this fully online clinic includes the following elements:Two day-long virtual training sessionsThree live, interactive webinars (75–90 minutes each), with topics tailored to the needs and interests of the participating teamsOngoing discussions in an online community of practiceTeam capstone projectCoaching (following completion of the clinic)Link to application and additional details:CALPRO Application: Online Integrated Education and Training (IET) Implementation Clinic, Fall 2026To apply, each member of the agency team must complete the application by September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Notifications of acceptance will occur by October 2, 2026. [Please note that each member of your three-person agency team is required to submit an application.]Clinic topics:Topics will be tailored to the needs of the participating practitioners and identified through the application process. Sample topics includeStarting Strong: Developing the Team-Teaching PartnershipBuilding an Integrated SyllabusPromising Intake & Onboarding Strategies for IETand moreEligibility to apply:Membership and participation are free of charge and open to all California adult education funded programs. Preference will be given to IET program team staff working in an Integrated EL Civics IET program that is funded through Section 243 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (WIOA, Title II: AEFLA) grant. Not sure if you’re eligible? Let CALPRO help—email calpro@air.org or call 1-916-286-8803.Key dates:September 25, 2026 — Applications due; each member of your team must submit a separate application; access the application hereOctober 7, 2026, 1–2:15 p.m. — Webinar 1: Kickoff and orientation sessionOctober 23, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. — Virtual Session 1November 18, 2026, 1–2:30 p.m. — Webinar 2December 9, 2026, 1–2:15 p.m. — Webinar 3January 15, 2027, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. — Virtual Session 2Contact information:Contact CALPRO at calpro@air.org or (916) 286-8803.
Employability Skills Framework
Employability Skills are general skills that are necessary for success in the labor market at all employment levels and in all sectors. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 includes employability skills as a key component of workplace preparation activities for education and training programs. The Employability Skills Framework describes a set of nine key skills, organized in three broad categories: Applied Knowledge, Effective Relationships, and Workplace Skills.