Sierra Joint Consortium Summit on Adult Education Bridging the Gap

Summit Agenda  Welcome and Introductions  Overview of AB 86 Legislation  Overview of Consortium Activities  Break  Small Group Work Session  Debrief (optional)

The Steering Committee  Bill Bettencourt – Placer School for Adults  Project Coordinator  Joyce Lude – Roseville Adult School  Fiscal Agent  Stephanie Ortiz – Sierra College  Dean, Nevada County Campus  Darlene Jackson – Sierra College  Associate Dean, Career and Technical Education

 Michael Brockman – Roseville Adult School  Counselor  Vanessa Leon – Placer School for Adults  Administrative Support  Diane McKnight – Consultant  Retired Sierra College  Nevada Union Adult Education  Anita Bagwell The Steering Committee

 “It is the intent of the legislature to work toward developing common policies related to adult education affecting adult schools... and community colleges including policies on fees and funding levels.”  “It is the intent of the legislature to provide additional funding to the consortium in to expand and improve adult education.” Assembly Bill 86 - Adult Education

 “Sierra Joint” Consortium Members include:  Nevada Union Adult Education – A. Bagwell, T. Dellis  Placer School for Adults – B. Bettencourt  Roseville Adult School – Joyce Lude (fiscal agent)  Sierra College – Stephanie Ortiz, Darlene Jackson  Consortium Partners include regional adult education program and services providers.  Sierra ASSETS  A dult S tudent S upport and E ducational T raining S ervices. The Sierra Joint Consortium

1.Elementary and basic skills (high school diploma or equivalency); 2.English as a Second Language ( ESL ) and citizenship classes; 3.Programs for adults with disabilities ; 4.Short-term CTE programs; and 5.Programs for apprentices. Adult Education Consortiums shall provide:

1. Evaluate current level and types of services 2. Evaluate current needs 3.Integrate and create seamless transitions 4. Address gaps in services 5. Accelerate student progress toward goals 6.Collaborate on professional development 7. Leverage existing regional services Regional Plan Objectives

1. Evaluate current level and types of services 2. Evaluate current needs 3. Integrate and create seamless transitions 4. Address gaps in services 5. Accelerate student progress toward goals 6.Collaborate on professional development 7. Leverage existing regional services Consortium Work To-Date

ABEESLAWDCTE/Appren. 32,392 adults over age 25 lack diploma or equivalent 80,311 need literacy dev. Only 2,882 served by Member agencies 210,530 English Language Learners 72,307 need citizenship programs Only 923 receiving services 51,231 adults living with a disability Only 317 adults receiving specialized classes from Member agencies 86,042 adults living below poverty line 35,429 are unemployed Only 1,587 are being served by Members Regional Gaps in Service

 Heightened outreach  Alignment of educational programs  Student support/ transition services  Streamlining referral processes  Industry-specific academic pathways  Occupational programs and internships Strategies to Meet the Needs of Regional Adult Learners

Oct. 31 st Regional Plan - Objectives 3, 5, 6, 7:  Create seamless transitions  Accelerate student progress/outcomes  Collaborate on professional development  Leverage existing regional services Your collaboration, insight and partnership are appreciated! AB86: What’s Next?

1. R EVIEW what our organizations do, what we do well, and what we need help with. 2. O UTLINE plans for integrating/aligning programs to support seamless transitions into postsecondary education / workforce. 3. C ALENDAR next workgroup meetings to address acceleration of student progress and collaboration on professional development. Breakout Group Assignment

It is the intent of the Sierra Joint Consortium to:  leverage the strengths of members and partners  to deliver outstanding adult education programs and services  with seamless transitions into the workforce or postsecondary education. Consortium Vision