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AB86 Adult Education Update - Navigating the New Model in California

Learn about AB86 Program Areas, objectives, resources, and deadlines for Adult Education in California. Stay informed on funding, consortium plans, and educational initiatives.

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AB86 Adult Education Update - Navigating the New Model in California

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  1. Tightening the Nuts & Bolts: AB86 & Adult Education Update CCCCIO Conference October 31, 2014

  2. Adult Education: It’s Not the monster you might think it is

  3. AB86, Section 76, ARTICLE 3 “Nuts and Bolts” • 70 Consortia representing K-12 Districts and Community College Adult School programs • Regional Consortia based on Community College District Boundaries • Purpose: Develop plans to assess Adult Education needs and address gaps. • New model for providing Adult Education in California

  4. How much do you know? Which of the following are not part of the five AB 86 Program Areas? • Elementary and secondary basic skills • Classes and courses for immigrants (citizenship, ESL, workforce prep) • Classes in safety and home economics • Short-term career technical education • Programs for apprentices • Classes for budding mad scientists Which AB 86 Program Area is missing?

  5. Which AB 86 Program Area is missing? • Elementary and secondary basic skills • Classes and courses for immigrants (citizenship, ESL, workforce prep) • Short-term career technical education • Programs for apprentices • Education programs for adults with disabilities

  6. Can you name the 7 AB 86 objectives? • Evaluation of current adult education programs • Evaluation of current needs • Integrating existing programs and creating seamless transitions to postsecondary education or the workforce • Address gaps identified • Accelerating student’s progress • Professional development • Leverage existing regional structures

  7. AB86: Next StEPS • Upcoming Deadlines • Plan Updates: October 31 and December 31, 2014 • Final Plan: March 31, 2015 • Report from AB86 Workgroup to Legislators: March 1, 2015

  8. AB 86 Summit • More than 300 educators from across the state attended • Goal was balanced representation • Four reps from each consortium • CC and School District balance • Faculty and Administrator balance

  9. What’s working . . . • Neutral Facilitator • Faculty Co-Leadership • Sharing and Disseminating Information • Broad Representation on Workgroups • AB86 objectives woven into other initiatives • Building on common practices and needs

  10. AB86:Resources • Recorded Streaming of the AB86 Summit: http://www.3cmediasolutions.org/events/ab86100614 • AB86 Website: ab86.cccco.edu • Archived Webinars • Frequently Asked Questions • Requirements for the Consortia Plans • AB 86 text

  11. What can we say about ab86 funding??

  12. Funding Quiz What does CDCP stand for? At what rate does noncredit currently get funded? True or False: Community Colleges and K-12 Adult Schools get funded at the same rate.

  13. Community College League of California • Rationale for Equalization of CDCP • 75% of students at colleges need remediation • Noncredit apportionment rate is inadequate • Noncredit support of job readiness • Noncredit gateway to credit enrollment • Attract and retain quality faculty • Noncredit = No fees • Delayed Financial Aid “Clock” • Another option for students

  14. CDCP group Activity Share one or more ideas to prepare for the equalization of CDCP courses

  15. CDCP group Activity • Two C’s of CDCP Programs: • Eligible Categories for CDCP Funding • ESL • Short Term CTE • Workforce Prep • ABE/ASE Basic Skills (incl HS Diploma) • Certificates (sequence of two+ courses) • Certificate of Completion • Certificate of Competency

  16. concerns and Misconceptions

  17. Other Questions?

  18. Resources • AB86 Website: ab86.cccco.edu • Frequently Asked Questions • Webinars (archived) • Association of Community and Continuing Education (ACCE) • Advocacy • Professional Development • ACCE Website: http://acceonline.weebly.com

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