AB 86: Adult Education Webinar Series

Agenda for Today’s Webinar Timeline CDE Survey DOF Webinar - questions Implementation Survey 2

Timeline End of May – Budget Hearings Mid-June – Final Budget June/July – Signed Budget Notes: As soon as we have clarity on final budget language, we will draft guidelines for

CDE expenditure survey Not all K-12 districts have responded – about 60% have completed the survey to date. You can check district progress on the website below. Use the drop down menu. 4

DOF Webinar - questions Follow up to some of the questions. 5

AB86 Survey The Implementation Survey was sent out at the end of March to all 70 regional consortia in order to provide insight on the needs of the regions regarding implementation guidance. There were a total of 57 regions that completed the survey by the April deadline. Results & details will be posted on the AB86 website. 6

1. Since you officially started the AB86 planning process in March 2014, what is one thing that has worked well for your regional consortium so far in the AB86 process? Total Answered: 55 7 Response TypePercent Total The consortium collaborating well58% Development of new partnerships with members and partners56% Meeting regularly25% Open and honest communication18% Develop understanding of each other’s systems14% Hiring a project coordinator or consultant to manage project12% Shared vision7% Sub groups or working groups7% Equitable involvement from both systems5% Community or regional forums4% Faculty involvement4%

What has been the biggest challenge? Total Answered: 55 8 ReponsesPercent Uncertainty in the planning process/understanding expectations of the planning process26% Time - lack of time while having to also do other job/human resources to conduct planning26% Lack of clarity from the state/not knowing funding14% Funding/knowing the funding amount/where it is coming/that it will be consistent11% Timing of planning grant/compressed timeline9% Getting participation from community college5% Building relationships/trust5% Getting faculty involvement5% Understanding of programs in the region/each other’s systems5% Scheduling5% Large geographic area with diverse needs5% Other Answers: Regular Attendance, Consensus on governance structure, determining role of partners, building relationships with community partners, inflexibility/complexity/regula tory barriers within two systems.

Other than funding, what is the priority need for your consortium to be ready for implementation in 15-16? Total Answered: 54 9 Response TypePercentage Clarity of metrics/data tracking for implementation22% Staffing for implementation22% Governance policy/structure19% Work plan15% Time - more time for implementation/timeline for implementation15% Approval of new courses/ development of new curriculum13% More participation from all members/commitment to implementation13% Program/curriculum alignment and articulation agreements11% Prioritization based on student needs/based on funding available9% Establish roles and responsibilities to implement the plan9% Allocation board direction7% Funding7% Assessments - establish common assessments across systems6%

Do you plan to track the transition of students within your consortium between k12, community colleges, and/or apprenticeships or other community programs? Yes: 86.6% No: 6.6% No response: 6.6% 10

If you answered "yes", your region plans to track the transition of students, how do you plan to do so? Total Answered: Response TypePercentage State guidance or establishment of common tracking system needed30% Creating own tracking system for between schools23% Unknown/still exploring21% CalPass13% Use of transition counselors/staff to track students11% ASAP9% Launchboard6% Local existing tracking system currently in place in k-126% eTranscript4% Leaver and complete survey4% AEFLA4% CalPads2%

What assessment / placement tools does your consortia plan to use starting July 1, 2015? Total Answered: Response TypePercentage CASAs59% Accuplacer31% TABE22% TBD14% CC Common Assessment12% Use current assessments in place and create a crosswalk between tools10% CELSA6% Locally developed6% CC ESL Placement test4% GED or HiSET4% Job Readiness Career Match/ career interest such as Career Cruiser4% Adult schools will use CC assessment4% Other Responses: WorkKeys, CAHSEE, Counselors, CalPASS, COMPASS, CTE Industry Tests

Are teachers/faculty involved in the planning and implementation process? Total answered: 53 Yes: 52 (98%) No: 1 (2%) If you answered "yes" that teachers/faculty are involved, how are they involved? 13 Response TypePercentage Participate in working groups67% Membership in regional leadership committee29% Regional convening24% Curriculum and program development24% Collect data and report issues20% Planning process10% Professional development8% Faculty focus groups8% Receive consortium communications6% Implementation6% Minimal participation so far4% Endorsed plan2% State conferences2% Adult school faculty more involved than CC2% Programs of study2%

Rank the importance on where the State needs to provide guidance. Funding Allowable costs for Adult Student Tracking/Identifier Governance Structure Program Outcome Measures Adult Student Assessment Student Outcome Measures or Performance Indicators Course Fees for Adult Schools Other (Comments): – How funding interacts with other sources (WIOA, etc), overall direction and expectations from state, guidance on credentialing standards 14

Rank in what areas you plan to spend your implementation funds? Tied: Direct Instruction, Program Alignment, Supportive Services Curriculum Design/Development Opening new service/access points Bridge/Transition program Professional Development Articulation Agreements Community Outreach Other (comments) – Hire a regional director, pathway mapping, supportive services, research on supportive data for educational and training pathways, counseling services, ongoing operations of the regional consortium (community meetings, coordination, etc.) 15

Rank how you receive your AB86 program information. AB86 s and eNewsletters AB86 Webinars AB86 Website Consortium Partners/Members Direct Contact with AB86 Office Conferences Consultants Local Advisory Groups Teacher/Faculty Unions 16

What topics would you like to hear about via the AB86 webinars? Total Answered: Response TypePercentage Best practices in 5 program areas (including outside of CA)39% Funding26% Allowable costs9% Outcome measures9% Successful partnerships9% Allocation board7% Student fees7% Assessment and placement tools7% Professional develop activities/credentialing4% Tools for curriculum development/alignment4%

What kind of technical assistance would be of most help to your regional consortium as you move into implementation of the Adult Ed Block Grant? Total Answered: Response TypePercentage Data tracking/sharing data/statewide system for data tracking45% Annual plans/reporting that will be required11% Allowable expenditure9% Allocation board structure/info/guidance and governance structure9% Info on articulation/curriculum alignment7% Performance outcome requirements5% Conferences/super regional convening5% Continuing website5%