Produced: Aug 15, 2025, 09:24 PM UTC - By Michael Esposito
2025-26
Plans & Goals
Assessment
Activities & Outcomes
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
Professional Development & Working Groups
Improve Transitions into Postsecondary Education
BACAE members will increase the number of transitions into post-secondary education by guiding students onto the right path to postsecondary programs, using SB 554 Adult Education Dual Enrollment as a tool to address the education needs of BACAE’s five focus student groups:
- English Language Learners
- Meeting Educational Needs of Housing-Insecure Students
- Justice-Involved Adults
- Adults with Disabilities including Mental Health Needs
- Adults in Rural/Remote Areas
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Increase Transitions into the Workforce
BCC will propose feasibility studies to expand CTE/Workforce opportunities, to address the education needs of BACAE’s five focus student groups:
- English Language Learners
- Meeting Educational Needs of Housing-Insecure Students
- Justice-Involved Adults
- Adults with Disabilities including Mental Health Needs
- Adults in Rural/Remote Areas
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Douglas Beaton | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Laura Alvarado | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2026 |
Increase support & assistance for English learners
Increase support and assistance for English learners to transition to Secondary & Post-Secondary Academic or Career Training Pathways
BACAE members will conduct articulation meetings and design transitions for English learner to enter secondary and post-secondary pathways. Members will provide workshops in US Citizenship and Civics to support English learners.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2026 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Student Data Report Reviews
BACAE members will conduct student data report reviews to check for trends and patterns that are affecting student progress, retention, and transitions across programs. A student tracking system will be followed to review student success, persistence and program growth, including the tracking of non-credit participation. All members will monitor and ensure member data quality is maintained to ensure compliance with CAEP required reporting requirements, e.g. Data Integrity Reports (DIR).
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Address the Educational Needs of Justice-Involved
BACAE members will address the specific needs of the justice-involved students by providing guidance and support throughout the enrollment process and to partner with local agencies to help students access services and resources needed for their educational success. All members will be responsible for student transitions to post-secondary academic/career fields and/or into employment. All members will provide referrals to community agencies for justice-involved students to participate in specific workshops to support their academic and employment success and decrease recidivism.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Ex-Offender (150AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
Develop a Comprehensive Community Resource
BACAE to Develop a Comprehensive Community Resource Guide
BACAE will create a Barstow Area Community Resource Guide to serve as a document to refer our students to services and resources to assist them with their needs and overcome barriers that are preventing them from participating in achieving their academic goals. This will assist all students but will specifically help BACAE’s five focus student groups:
- English Language Learners
- Meeting Educational Needs of Housing-Insecure Students
- Justice-Involved Adults
- Adults with Disabilities including Mental Health Needs
- Adults in Rural/Remote Areas
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Develop Partnerships in the Region for Services
Develop Partnerships in the Region for Services Outside of Campus Assistance
BACAE will strengthen coordination with members and partner organizations to improve student transitions from adult education to postsecondary and employment. Continue and develop new partnerships with key agencies in the region to support the integration of services for adult education students.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/28/2028 |
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Douglas Beaton | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Jeff Youskievicz | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2026 |
| Milan Stejepovic | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2026 |
| Scott Godfrey | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Pathway to Para-Educator Employment
BACAE will develop a series of workshops to prepare adult education students to be eligible and viable candidates to enter the workforce as Para-Educators in the local K-12 school districts. The students would place them in the “Grow Our Own Teachers” grant program that provides opportunities to advance in the education field by advancing to transfer to Cal State Universities.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Laura Alvarado | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2026 |
Increase Transitions from Adult Schools to BCC
Create a plan to specifically target adult school students to discover the opportunities of transitioning to BCC by generating innovative methods that would intrinsically motivate students to continue educational plans after HSD/HSE.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
Enhance Marketing and Messaging Efforts
BACAE members will develop a marketing plan and with the same messaging to retain students to completion and transition to college. Create consistent and emotionally compelling narratives across all adult education areas to address student motivation and provide examples of how students can overcome challenges.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Douglas Beaton | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Laura Alvarado | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2026 |
| Jeff Youskievicz | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2026 |
| Scott Godfrey | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Enhance Student Retention
BACAE members will boost adult learner retention by offering flexible, blended scheduling options—including in‑person, online, and hybrid classes—to help students balance education with work and family commitments. They will strengthen community and accountability through cohort-based peer support and mentorship programs, while consistently highlighting the personal and career relevance of learning using student success stories and proactive communications. Additionally, BACAE will integrate embedded career guidance and prominently promote tutoring and support services from enrollment through completion to foster a nurturing and empowering educational environment.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Consortium Commitments
BACAE members agree to work together as an alliance for adult education and will have shared governance, resource-sharing, joint programming, and coordinated evaluation efforts. Consortium members will consistently collaborate and develop collective goals, co-create student-centered services, and leverage each other’s strengths to expand offerings, support services, career pathways, and establish community partnerships.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Esposito | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Elena Rivera | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Michelle Colleoc | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Douglas Beaton | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Brice Scott | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Milan Stejepovic | Baker Valley Unified | 06/30/2026 |
| Laura Alvarado | Barstow CCD | 06/30/2026 |
| Scott Godfrey | Barstow Unified | 06/30/2026 |
| Jeff Youskievicz | Silver Valley Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Fiscal Management
Alignment & Carryover
The planned usage of allocations for the current program year is directly aligned with the Barstow Area Consortium for Adult Education’s (BACAE) 2025–2028 Three-Year Plan, ensuring that every expenditure advances the consortium’s long-term educational goals. BACAE remains steadfast in meeting all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) fiscal requirements, recognizing that sound financial stewardship is essential to sustaining and expanding services across our four member districts. Guided by a shared vision for student success, district members work collaboratively to ensure that resources are invested in ways that improve access, increase student outcomes, and expand workforce preparation opportunities, which are priorities established in our 2025-2027 Three-Year Plan.
BACAE has implemented rigorous protocols to guarantee that all funds are used efficiently, transparently, and within the allowable 20% carry-over limit. Each member district exercises diligent oversight and will be coordinating with the consortium director to monitor expenditures and ensure that budgetary decisions remain on track. BACAE board members have committed to making timely, strategic investments that are responsive to community needs and that maintain momentum toward long-term objectives.
Fiscal accountability will be reviewed through regular board meetings, where members review spending progress, connect expenditures to program outcomes, and assess the direct impact on student achievement. These structured discussions foster transparency among stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making for future allocations.
By combining strong fiscal responsibility with a deep commitment to collaboration, BACAE is well-positioned to sustain existing programs while also pursuing innovative initiatives and partnerships to ensure student success.
BACAE has established clear protocols to ensure that all funds are used efficiently and transparently, making fiscal responsibility a top priority for the consortium in 2024–2025. Each district member exercises diligent fiscal oversight, with the collective understanding that the allowable carryover limit of 20% must not be exceeded. Two of the BACAE members have worked diligently and collaboratively with the consortium director to resolve carryover amounts exceeding 20% and to prevent excessive carryover for two consecutive fiscal years. Together, we have made certain that all members benefited from the redistribution of the set amount. BACAE voting board members have pledged to be timely in their fiscal actions and committed to making strategic expenditures that respond to community needs while monitoring fund usage to ensure alignment with annual plan activities. Regular financial tracking, quarterly reviews, and open communication among members have further strengthened fiscal accountability.
Usage
Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview
Objectives & Activities
| Activity | Origin | Included in Annual Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Objective #1: Address Educational Needs | ||
| Address the Educational Needs of Justice-Involved | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Expand Access to Entry-Level Educational | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Improve Transitions into Postsecondary Education | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Increase Transitions into the Workforce | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Increase support & assistance for English learners | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Professional Development & Working Groups | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Student Data Report Reviews | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions | ||
| Develop a Comprehensive Community Resource | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Develop Partnerships in the Region for Services | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Development of Plan & Implementation of Adult Ed. | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Increase Transitions from Adult Schools to BCC | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Members will Refine Student Support Procedure | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Pathway to Para-Educator Employment | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services | ||
| Better Use of Data and Analytics to Evaluate Servi | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Consortium Commitments | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Enhance Marketing and Messaging Efforts | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Enhance Student Retention | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 |
Certification
Baker Valley Unified - Member Representative
Michael Esposito - Principal
- michael_esposito@baker.k12.ca.us
- (760) 733-4567
Milan Stijepovic - Superintendent
- milan_stijepovic@baker.k12.ca.us
- (760) 733-4567
Barstow CCD - Member Representative
Eva Bagg - Superintendent-President
- ebagg@barstow.edu
- (760) 252-2411
Elena Rivera - Director
- erivera@barstow.edu
- (760) 252-2411 ext: 6703
Jennifer Rodden - Vice President of Academic Affairs
- jrodden@barstow.edu
- (760) 252-6824
Laura Alvarado - Exec. Dean Workforce Development and Strategic Partnerships
- lalvarado@barstow.edu
Barstow Unified - Member Representative
Scott Godfrey - scott_godfrey@busdk12.com
- (760) 255-6021
Michelle Colleoc - Lead Barstow Adult School
- michelle_colleoc@busdk12.com
- (760) 255-1872
Douglas Beaton - Chief Business Official
- douglas_beaton@busdk12.com
- (760) 255-6009
Silver Valley Unified - Member Representative
Jeff Youskievicz - jyouskievicz@svusdk12.net
- (760) 254-2916
Brice Scott - Principal
- bscott@svusdk12.net
- (760) 486-5397