Accelerated Learning to Facilitate Career Pathways
The goal of this 4-hour workshop is to support adult education program staff in understanding and designing services and instruction that increase access for adult education students to career-enhancing instruction, accelerate the timelines for students pursuing various career pathways, and focus on continuous improvement.This training is hosted by the Contra Costa County Office of Education for their teachers and staff.
Designing for Learner Variability: Multilevel and Differentiated ESL Instruction
Multilingual adult learners bring a wealth of cultural knowledge and varied lived experiences to the classroom and have varied motivations, learning needs, and expectations that require different instructional approaches. It can be challenging for instructors to provide level-appropriate, engaging instruction for all students in a multilevel class. In this research-forum webinar, participants will explore evidence-based strategies and innovative new tools for effective adult ESL instruction, including leveraging adult learnersâ strengths and designing differentiated instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
Join this webinar to explore ways to meet your students where they are and design instruction that is responsive to your studentsâ needs.
Motivation and Persistence for Adult Learners
Hosted by Twin Rivers Adult Education
This tailored virtual community of practice will introduce nine strategies that help learners persist in their learning. There are a number of research-based strategies for helping adults persist in reaching their education goals. The goal of this session is for participants to explore nine of these strategies and to incorporate them into their instructional practice.
Registration Information:
This tailored regional CoP is designed for the faculty and staff at Twin Rivers Adult Education. There is no registration fee to participate.
Implementing English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards
Hosted by Sanger Adult School
This interactive training empowers adult education instructors to implement the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards to guide instruction toward the increased rigor with the knowledge and skills necessary for multilingual adult learners to successfully transition to work and postsecondary education and to participate actively in their communities.
This tailored community of practice (CoP) introduces the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards and provides an opportunity for participants to plan classroom activities that incorporate the standards.
Location: Sanger Adult School
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 03:30pm - 05:30pm
Registration Information:
This tailored regional CoP is designed for the Sanger Adult School staff and teachers. There is no registration fee to participate.
Admin Forum: It Takes a Village - Working with your WIOA Partners to Support Student Success
Webinar description: Adult Schools are charged with helping students reach their goals. What do you do when a student's needs go beyond just literacy or technical skills? What do you do if they need accommodations due to a disability or are struggling with safe and reliable housing. How do you help students find employment after they complete their training program when you donât have a job developer on staff? Join this webinar to learn how two Adult Schools are partnering with their local AJCC and WIOA partners to expand their network of support and connect students with the resources and opportunities they need to achieve their goals.Participants will learn:· What effective cross-program integration can look like· Examples of partnerships that support student success· Practical strategies for referrals, communication, and co-enrollment· Ideas for strengthening partnerships without creating more bureaucracyRecorded Date: October 22, 2026Presenters: Steve Curiel, Director of Huntington Beach Adult School and Adele McClain, Administrator for Apple Valley Adult School
Multilevel ESL Instructors
This workroom supports the professional development of adult education instructors who teach classes of English language learners of varying proficiency levels.