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Hot Topics, New Projects and Current Challenges. ACSA Adult Schools Matter September 26, 2008 Debra Jones California Department of Education Adult Education Office. Changes, Challenges, Opportunities. As we value the best of what is, we envision what might be.
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Hot Topics, New Projects and Current Challenges ACSA Adult Schools Matter September 26, 2008 Debra Jones California Department of Education Adult Education Office
Changes, Challenges, Opportunities • As we value the best of what is, we envision what might be. • Envisioning involves passionate thinking in which the exceptional becomes everyday and ordinary. • Together we seek to find innovative ways to move adult education closer to the ideal.
California’s Central Valley is expected to triple its population by 2040, making it the 2nd largest region in the state.
Our Charge… To serve the hardest to serve and those most in need…
CDE Adult Education Office Informed by research… Driven by data… • ABE Initiative • Transitions • Managed Enrollment • Curriculum and Instruction
AEO Teams • CTE • Small Schools • Jail Education • Innovations focus Group • WIA Grant Team • Leadership Projects Team
Leadership ProjectsCALPRO, OTAN, CASAS • Online Resource Guide • California Impact Report • CDE Digest
Strategic Plan • POE • Standards • Department of Aging • GAO Visit • Oregon Science and Math Initiative • CTE
Think passionately. • Value the best of what is, envision what might be. • Strive to make the exceptional become everyday and ordinary. • Find innovative ways to move adult education closer to the ideal.