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The Charge…

Transforming the Adult Education System A Blueprint for Change Debra Jones California Department of Education A.C.S.A. Conference September 30, 2010. The Charge….

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  1. Transforming the Adult Education SystemA Blueprint for ChangeDebra JonesCalifornia Department of EducationA.C.S.A. Conference September 30, 2010

  2. The Charge… “In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity—it is a prerequisite…” President Obama, 2008

  3. Adult Education The mission of California’s Adult Education System is to advance California’s economic, workforce development and societal goals by preparing adult learners for college, career, and civic responsibility.

  4. Alignment Collaboration and Leveraging of Resources Accessibility and Student Focus Responsiveness and Innovation Evidenced-Based Continuous Improvement Shared Responsibility and Accountability Core Principles

  5. State Level Policies • Three critical components: • Accessibility • Affordability • Sustainability

  6. Engagement • ACSA, CCAE, and CAEAA • Steering Committee • Field Partnership Team • Stakeholder Panel • Field Survey • WestEd Site Visits • Key Informant Interviews

  7. California Asset Mapping

  8. Key Components of a Successful Transition System

  9. A New Vocabulary • Career Pathways • Integrated Education and Training • Workforce Readiness Skills • Contextualizing Instruction

  10. LINKING ADULTS TO OPPORTUNITY A Blueprint for the Transformation of theCalifornia Department of Education Adult Education Program WORKING DRAFT California Department of Education September 23, 2010

  11. Adult Education Transition System

  12. Collaborative Leadership Work with state-level partners to establish a common vision and coordinated processes that will enable Adult Education to fulfill its mission of advancing California’s economic, workforce development, and societal goals.

  13. Academic and Career Education Transition Centers Develop Academic and Career Education Transition Centers throughout California that will efficiently and effectively deliver Adult Education programs and services that support economic development. The Centers will promote regional coordination, resource leveraging, and alignment of programs, creating pathways for students to further education and gainful employment.

  14. Transition Services Provide intake, planning, support and transition services to link students to pathways and promote successful transitions to postsecondary education and employment.

  15. Curriculum and Instruction Expand the use of assessment, curricula, and instructional practices that will prepare students for further education and careers.

  16. Professional Development Align professional development and technical assistance to the mission of supporting students’ preparation for postsecondary education, careers, and civic responsibility.

  17. Data and Accountability Structure the data collection and accountability systems to focus on tracking outcomes. Upgrade data collection to inform program improvement.

  18. Funding Implement a model that aligns fiscal resources with statewide need, promotes resource leveraging, and includes performance incentives.

  19. The Future is Now… NAEPDC State Staff Workgroup

  20. Implementation - Your Role • Input • Direction • Technical Work Groups • Funding • Accountability • Collaborative Leadership • A.C.E.T. Centers

  21. This is Only the Beginning… • CDE Pilot Initiatives • Policy to Performance (P2P) • Pathways to Prosperity (PPI) • Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL) • A.C.E.T. Centers • Adaptive Management: A living Plan • Technical Work Groups • Policy

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