Model Programs


Cutler-Orosi Adult School

Contributing Consortia: Sequoias Adult Education Consortium (SAEC)

To what extent is Cutler-Orosi Adult School making career preparation and or training courses accessible to students using grant, CAEP and WIOA funding sources during the 2024-2025 school year?Cutler-Orosi Adult School will increase completion rates by 25% as compared to 2023-2024 school year.

Learn more about the Cutler-Orosi Adult School model program and visit the Advancing California Adult Education website to view other Model Programs throughout California.

Contributions


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The National Book Fund grant application period is open!

This is your chance to receive essential classroom materials for your adult learners. 

What is the National Book Fund? The National Book Fund (NBF) is dedicated to enhancing literacy by providing New Readers Press books and other educational resources. Whether you're a public library, school, community center, or nonprofit organization, the NBF is here to help you access the books you need. 

Who Can Apply? 
Any organization that demonstrates a need for funding to support their adult education and literacy efforts is eligible to apply. Non-members of ProLiteracy are no longer required to pay a matching fee.  

Application Deadline: The application period is open from Monday, February 2, 2026 to Monday, March 2, at 11:59PM ET. Don't miss your chance to apply!

CALPRO’s Spring 2026 IET Clinic – Application Open



There’s still time to apply for CALPRO’s next Integrated Education and Training (IET) Implementation Clinic! Applications are due by Friday, February 6.  

CALPRO’s 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. Agency teams participate together as a team of three—ideally an ESL instructor, a CTE instructor, and a program administrator. 

The Spring 2026 IET Clinic runs from February through June 2026, followed by coaching to support the team’s implementation efforts after completion of the clinic. 


Find a complete list of session dates and additional clinic details at the link below. 

Applications are due by Friday, February 6, and each member of your team must submit an application. Click the link to apply!

Contact CALPRO with questions — calpro@air.org or 916-286-8803. 

The 29th Annual CAEAA State Conference, held February 11-13, 2026, in San Diego.

CAEAA is your essential voice in Sacramento, relentlessly advocating for the funding, policy, and recognition vital to sustain Adult Education (AE) programs statewide.

Spring 2026 ACCE Conference - Early Bird Registration

Join community services and noncredit and continuing education colleagues for our annual ACCE Spring Conference on March 11, 12, and 13, 2026 at the Dana in San Diego, CA.

Early Bird Registration Options (available until February 11): $475 per person (member) or $550 (non-member).


Download Flyer for more information!

Register to attend the Technology and Digital Learning Symposium (TDLS) on March 6 and 7, 2026, a dynamic hybrid conference hosted by OTAN at the Monterey Adult School.

In 2026, we proudly celebrate a milestone 50 years in the making — the 50th Annual ACCCA Conference. February 18 - February 20, 2026 at the Westin Long Beach.