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Reminder: ELL Healthcare Pathways Round Two Extension Opportunity

The Chancellor’s Office is offering an extension for ELL Healthcare Pathways Round Two grantees that will provide an additional 12 months to expend funding for Round Two that would extend the activity period from 24 to 36 months. 

These extensions are not automatic and require consortia to submit a request to the Chancellor’s Office.

To request a 12-month extension to expend ELL Healthcare Pathways Round Two funds, consortia must complete this Extension Request form. 

Please note that the deadline to submit extension requests is 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

For full details, please refer to the extension memo below.

 Model Programs

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

Nominations are accepted during the open nomination period - March 1 through April 30 and are limited to three nominations per district (not per consortium).



The CAEP Model Programs structures honorees into three tiers of recognition: Foundational, Achievement, and Exemplary.

Model Programs

ELL Healthcare Pathways Program at Saddleback College

Contributing Consortia: South Orange County Regional Consortium (SOCRC)

Adult English Language Learners (ELLs), particularly those in noncredit AESL and High School Equivalency (HSE) programs, often face significant barriers transitioning into credit-bearing Career Education (CE) programs and high-demand fields like healthcare.

Saddleback College’s ELL Healthcare Pathways Program was developed as a comprehensive, equity-focused response to the barriers ELL and HSE students face in transitioning to healthcare careers. The program provides a structured pathway that begins in Advanced AESL or HSE and leads to credit-bearing Career Education (CE) courses in the School of Health & Wellness. Learn more about how this program is shaping the future of our workforce.


Learn more about the ELL Healthcare Pathways Program at Saddleback College model program and visit the Advancing California Adult Education website to view other Model Programs throughout California.

The March edition of the 2025-26 Compendium of Allocations and Resources (the Compendium) is now available.

By providing fiscal and program guidance in one central location, the Compendium streamlines access to information and supports college and district leaders in effective, student-centered implementation of fiscal resources. The Compendium features comprehensive details about new and ongoing funding for various programs, such as allocation tables, spending guidelines, reporting requirements, and additional relevant resources.

The March 2026 edition includes the following updates:

Newly Added Programs

1. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

Updated Information – Refer to page 10 for more details.

1. Equitable Placement and Completion Grant Program
2. Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Degree Grant Program

Free Immigration Consultation with Attorneys; Armida Mendoza and Lorena Vargas



Download flyer HERE for pre-registration QR code, phone number, and additional details. 

First come first serve, register in advance to receive a phone call. 

April 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Register today!

CAEP CLA Applicationis open!

The CAEP Consortium Leadership Academy (CLA) is a program the CAEP Office and CAEP TAP created to build the capacity of consortia leads, directors, and co-chairs to effectively lead their consortium through a student-centered leadership approach.

Various recognized experts from the field will present content focused on the practical application of current trends in the organization and the collaboration of consortium members.

The CLA is in alignment with the California Adult Education State Priorities, the CCCCO’s Vision 2030, and the CDE’s Adult Education Office State Plan.

Click the button to apply today, and to learn more view the flyer HERE. phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"

Join us at the statewide conference in San Diego, hosted by the Southern Section of CCAE April 30th-May 2nd.


Register today to advance your professional development and network with California's Adult Education community

The conference will feature dynamic workshops, keynote speakers, and engaging breakout sessions tailored to address the evolving needs of adult education professionals. Don’t miss this chance to connect with colleagues and build lasting professional relationships in sunny San Diego!

Save the date and join us for the Noncredit Institute in person in San Jose Thu, Apr 30 2026, 1pm - Fri, May 1 2026, 5pm.

This statewide gathering will bring together faculty, administrators, and practitioners to explore how colleges can sustain, strengthen, and expand noncredit programming on their campuses. Sessions will address topics central to noncredit education, including curriculum development and approval processes, strategies for building institutional support and visibility for noncredit programs, alignment with credit pathways and workforce initiatives, and approaches to serving the diverse populations who benefit most from noncredit offerings.



The institute welcomes participation from faculty teaching in noncredit programs, noncredit coordinators, curriculum specialists, academic senate leaders, and administrators committed to advancing noncredit education. Attendees will leave with practical tools and renewed connections to colleagues engaged in this work throughout the state. 

Register for the Allied Health Collaborative on Saturday, October 4th

Registration is open for the Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Allied Health Collaborative on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am-1:00pm at Van de Kamp Innovation Center.

This free and in-person event is open to allied health teachers, faculty, directors, administrators, and program developers from throughout Southern California.

The Allied Health Collaborative is designed to be a day of networking, sharing, collaboration, and discussing problems of practice. Lunch will be provided.

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable educational journey at the 2026 CASAS National Summer Institute, June 15 - 18, 2026 hosted at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, California.

This year’s Institute is your passport to explore a rich landscape of over 150 sessions—from hands-on training workshops and interactive labs to panel discussions and more. Whether you’re an adult educator, workforce development leader, or community partner, this is your opportunity to strengthen collaborations, build innovative partnerships,

and discover tools that drive real impact in the workplace and beyond.



Pack your curiosity—this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and create lasting change together!

APPLY TODAY! CALPRO Training-of-Trainers (ToT): Evidence-Based Reading Instruction

The application for the CALPRO Training-of-Trainers (ToT) institute that will take place online (Moodle) between June 1 and June 26th AND at the CALPRO office in Sacramento on Monday and Tuesday, June 22-23, 2026, is now open. 

You can find the application at bit.ly/CALPROTOT2026.

The ToT is for the new community of practice (CoP) on Evidence-Based Reading Instruction and is open to applicants from all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) funded agencies. Accepted participants agree to become a CALPRO trainer.

The application deadline is Friday, May 8, 2026.