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California Adult Education Program Produced: 06/21/2022 08:30 AM PDT Sharon Renfro Todd

06 Partnership for Adult Academic and Career Education: Certified

Details

Consortium Information

Consortium Name:
06 Partnership for Adult Academic and Career Education
Consortium Short Name:
06 Southeast Los Angeles
Address:
11110 Alondra Blvd. | Norwalk, CA | 90650
Website:
https://www.paace.net/
Funding Channel 2022-23:
Direct Funded
CAEP Funds 2022-23:
$16,413,940
CAEP Funds 2021-22:
$15,583,348
CAEP Funds 2020-21:
$14,976,784

Consortium Contacts

ResponsibilityNameEmailTitlePhone
Primary Contactgvasquez@cerritos.eduAssociate Dean, Adult Education & Diversity Programs(562) 860-2451 ext: 2490
Fiscal Contacttchau@cerritos.eduBudget Technician(562) 860-2451 ext: 2268
Fiscal Contactcselorio@cerritos.eduBudget Manager(562) 860-2451 ext: 2265
Primary Contactcselorio@cerritos.eduBudget Manager(562) 860-2451 ext: 2265
Fiscal Contactmcontreras@cerritos.eduBudget Technician(562) 860-2451 ext: 2269
Primary Contactscarter@cerritos.eduManager PAACE Program(562) 860-2451

Member Agencies

Member AgencyMember TypeContactPhone
ABC UnifiedUnified School DistrictNancy Amara(562) 229-7960 ext: 25011
Bellflower UnifiedUnified School DistrictAntoinette Valentine(562) 356-9904 ext: 7491
Cerritos CCDDistrictMs. Graciela Vasquez(562) 860-2451 ext: 2490
Downey UnifiedUnified School DistrictBlanca Rochin(562) 940-6201
Norwalk-La Mirada UnifiedUnified School DistrictSharon Renfro Todd(562) 210-3390

Executive Summary

 The PAACE Consortium and its members have collaborated on a three-year plan for 2022-2025, that embodies its priorities and needs for the region which have been examined through the lens of equity. The consortium has collaborated to design and implement aligned educational pathways for students in the region. Careful consideration has been given to the local demographics and the emerging needs of the student population in a post-pandemic era. The consortium has confirmed the need for continual Adult Education programs and services including Adult Basic and Secondary Education, (literacy and high/school diploma/GED), English as a Second Language, and Short-Term Career and Technical Education leading to the attainment of sustainable employment that surpasses living wages. The past 24 months of the global pandemic have more than ever highlighted the need to hone in on targeted areas to ensure that the needs of students and the school community at large are met. PAACE agencies Cerritos College, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Downey Unified School District, ABC Unified School District, and Bellflower Unified School District have worked in collaboration to deploy the needed educational and social-emotional resources to students in order to offer students continued educational growth and sustainment. Collectively, the Partnership for Adult Academic and Career Education Consortium served 13,828, students, during the 2019-20 school year. The total population in the region as reported by AEP Launch Board data is 334,524. Greater than 70% of the region's population are identified as English Language Learners. The languages spoken in the region are: Spanish 72.9%, Tagalog 6.3%, Korean 5.5%, 2.0% Chinese, 1.3% Vietnamese, 1.1% Khmer, 1.1% Filipino, 1.0% Mandarin, 0.9% Arabic, and 0.8% Hindi. The demographic breakdown within the region is as follows: 56% Hispanic, 20% White, 17% Asian, 5% African American, and 2%Other. The economy within the region is stable and unemployment numbers throughout the region remain low. The PAACE Consortium has partnered with the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO), in order to provide workforce services and customized educational cohorts to adults within the region. The PAACE consortium data team, member adult schools, and partners converged to examine student data. Examining data and student outcomes have led to developing a three-year plan focused on priorities for the 2022-2025 academic years. The consortium's continued focus remains rooted in the previously identified (pre-pandemic) goals. Among the regional needs are:


Regional Need #1:  The Pandemic highlighted the need for an increase in Technology Related training for all students. Metrics: enrollment and attendance reports

Regional Need #2: Continue to expand seamless transitions to post-secondary education. Metrics: Cerritos Complete Enrollment Numbers

Regional Need #3: Improve program awareness through the use of targeted marketing of ESL programs throughout the consortium's region. Metrics increased ESL Enrollment

Regional Need #4:  Improve student success and retention, evidenced by CASA's benchmark data, student educational attainment gains


Long Term Goal -3 Years

1. PAACE will increase technology related training throughout the region by 3%

2. PAACE will increase Post-Secondary transitions for students by 3%

3. PAACE will increase student retention and attainment levels by 3%

Metrics will include:

1. Three Year Plan guiding questions

2. TOPSPRO and CASA's Data Reports

3. Student Enrollment Information

4. Launchboard Data


   

Assessment

PAACE has taken inventory of the educational needs of its student population within the region by examining the characteristics of student populations served by each of the consortium's members who provide instructional services. Our consortium consists of the following adult schools: ABC, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey and Norwalk La-Mirada. The Adult Education Pipeline (AEP), the California Community College Chancellor's Office, and the US Census Bureau provided data on adults who are served within the PAACE Consortium's region. Additional data has been obtained from Tops Pro Enterprise software. As a consortium we have committed to honing our focus on specific student outcomes:

Participants who earned a High School Diploma, GED or equivalency

Participants who earned a Career Technical Education Credential

Participants who earned a Post-Secondary Credential

Participants Improving One or More Educational Function Levels (Literacy)

Participants transitioning to Post-Secondary


Outcomes have been evaluated based on Key Indicators of Progress including:  

Enrollment levels, High School Diploma or Equivalency, CTE Credential, Short-term Certificate of Completion, Post-Secondary Credentials, Employment Gains Transitions to Post-Secondary. The Three-Year Plan and the analysis of data over the past three years dictate the PAACE Consortium's activities and determine where the resources for students will be deployed in order to achieve the most beneficial outcomes for students. The PAACE Consortium carefully aligned its Annual Plan and Three-Year Plan by reviewing student demographics and the cities where its students reside in order to identify areas that require resources and where gaps in services could be eliminated. The identified gaps in services will inform the delivery of instructional services, where the focus of professional development needs to be aimed, and areas of support for students; in addition to all consortium decision-making processes.

ABC Adult School 

Student Barriers to Employment

*Indicates Mandated Metrics

Most Common Barriers

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

*Low Level of Literacy

2,746

2,782

2,259

*English Language Learner

2208

1,799

1,276

*Low Income

831

909

572

Person w/a Disability

219

247

183

Single Parent

166

191

103

*Long Term Unemployment

67

64

43

All Barriers Total

6564

4,930

3,996

ABC Adult School Education Results

 

Secondary or Higher Education

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

Earned HS Diploma

78

66

16

Post-Secondary Transcript

0

0

0

Enrolled in Secondary Program

283

17

0

Attained AA or AS Degree

0

0

0

Attained BS or BA Degree

11

0

1

Entered Graduate Studies

0

0

1

Attained Post Grad Degree

1

1

0

Occupational Skills Certificate

90

44

46

Occupational Certifications

50

24

20


Bellflower Adult Re-Entry Student Barriers to Employment 

*Indicates Mandated Metrics

Most Common Barriers

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

*Low Level of Literacy

 

 

 

*English Language Learner

 

 

8

*Low Income

 

 

 

Person w/a Disability

 

 

 

Single Parent

 

 

 

*Long Term Unemployment

 

 

 

All Barriers Total

 

 

8

Bellflower Adult Re-Entry Education Results


Secondary or Higher Education

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

Earned HS Diploma

 

 

24 

 

Cerritos College AED Student Barriers to Employment

*Indicates Mandated Metrics

Most Common Barriers

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

*Low Level of Literacy

1825

1606

1272

*English Language Learner

1682

1613

978

*Low Income

230

232

191

Person w/a Disability

77

80

76

Single Parent

129

117

106

*Long Term Unemployment

70

72

46

All Barriers Total

4013

3720

2669

 

Cerritos College AED Education Results


Secondary or Higher Education

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

Earned HS Diploma

0

3

0

Post-Secondary Transcript

83

0

0

Enrolled in Secondary Program

2

120

92

Attained AA or AS Degree

3

0

0

Attained BS or BA Degree

5

0

0

Entered Graduate Studies

1

0

0

Attained Post Grad Degree

 1

0

0

Occupational Skills Certificate

86

1

45

Occupational Certifications

1

65

85

Norwalk La Mirada Adult School Student Barriers to Employment

*Indicates Mandated Metrics

Most Common Barriers

A primary source of guidance in examining the priorities within the region include the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO). The PAACE Consortium works very closely with the Workforce Development Board and closely aligned the Three-Year plan with the SELACO Local Plan and MOU in order to align work force services with the needs of students in the region. The PAACE Consortium has partnered with SELACO in order to reduce barriers to employment and to leverage resources for students within the region. PAACE and SELACO have collaborated in offering both ESL and CTE courses to students in the region with the goal of strategically fulfilling an identified employer need that is rooted in education. PAACE and SELACO have also joined forces to provide instructional services that meet the needs of the student community within the region. The services provided for students include ESL, Literacy, High School Equivalency, High School Diploma. PAACE Members ABC Adult School, Bellflower Adult Re-entry Services, Cerritos College, Downey Adult School and Norwalk La Mirada Adult School collaborate with SELACO to create a monthly calendar of events and services that are available for the PAACE region community at large. Additionally, the goals of PAACE and SELACO intersect in the following categories: 

Enhanced use of technology for instruction

The use of data to improve the delivery and coordination of services 

The implementation of industry related career pathways that provide students with access to high wage high demand career opportunities

The collaboration between business and industry in order to closely connect training opportunities with the needs of industry 

The use of labor market data to inform the expansion of CTE programs

Provide underserved student populations with increased access to industry 

Improve access to services through the use of collocated SELACO services on PAACE member campuses

 

ABC Adult School Work Results


Selected Categories

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

Got a Job

506

201

117

Increased Wages

128

26

1

Retained Job

778

428

147

Got a Better Job

30

53

1

Entered Job Training

69

125

5

Entered Training Program

72

65

26

Entered Apprenticeship

134

28

0

Reduced Public Assistance

0

0

0

 

Cerritos College AED Work Results

 

Selected Categories

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

Got a Job

147

173

72

Increased Wages

63

61

23

Retained Job

587

424

201

Got a Better Job

196

190

53

Entered Job Training

12

125

 74

Entered Training Program

14

158

134

Entered Apprenticeship

2

4

21

Reduced Public Assistance

14

11

7


Norwalk La Mirada Adult School Work Results

 

Selected Categories

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

Got a Job

180

90

77

Increased Wages

91

39

51

Retained Job

711

564

99

Got a Better Job

145

52

35

Entered Job Training

38

11

38

Entered Training Program

24

4

13

Entered Apprenticeship

3

5

0

Reduced Public Assistance

10

6

11

 

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Occupational Outlook Handbook 

Fastest Growing Occupations



Fastest growing occupations: 20 occupations with the highest projected percent change of employment between 2020-30.

OCCUPATION GROWTH RATE, 2020-302021 MEDIAN PAY

Motion picture projectionists

    70% Growth Rate70%

$29,350 per year

Wind turbine service technicians

    68% Growth Rate68%

$56,260 per year

Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

    62% Growth Rate62%

$24,440 per year

Nurse practitioners

    52% Growth Rate52%

$120,680 per year

Solar photovoltaic installers

    52% Growth Rate52%

$47,670 per year

Cooks, restaurant

    49% Growth Rate49%

$30,010 per year

Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes

    46% Growth Rate46%

$78,410 per year

Costume attendants

    44% Growth Rate44%

$47,850 per year

Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

    39% Growth Rate39%

$40,700 per year

Model makers, wood

    39% Growth Rate39%

$60,780 per year

Athletes and sports competitors

    38% Growth Rate38%

$77,300 per year

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

    37% Growth Rate37%

$134,750 per year

Occupational therapy assistants

    36% Growth Rate36%

$61,730 per year

Statisticians

    35% Growth Rate35%

$95,570 per year

Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other

    35% Growth Rate35%

$24,170 per year

Physical therapist assistants

    35% Growth Rate35%

$61,180 per year

Animal caretakers

    34% Growth Rate34%

$28,600 per year

Miscellaneous entertainers and performers, sports and related workers

    34% Growth Rate34%

$999,999 per year

Information security analysts

    33% Growth Rate33%

$102,600 per year

Film and video editors

    33% Growth Rate33%

$62,680 per year


Bureau Labor Statistics, April 18, 2022

 The PAACE Consortium has collaborated with the SELACO Workforce Development Board to design instructional programs for adult learners that align with industry growth trends. The work results within the region indicate that students have consistently obtained or maintained employment and increased their wages. The primary focus over the next three years will be to collaboratively provide training and certification for students that addresses the needs of the regional workforce.  

 Data Snapshot

The regional population is: 334,254

88,337 of the region’s population speak English less than very well accounting for 26% of the PAACE regional student population

72.9% of the region’s population speak Spanish as their primary language

65,078 or 19% of the population have less than a High School Diploma,

Unemployment Rates remain extremely low in the region

27.89% of students within the region are at the poverty level

The ABC Adult School, Bellflower Adult Re-entry Program, Cerritos College AED, Downey Adult School, the Norwalk La Mirada Adult School and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development  Board and Community Stakeholders participated in regular workshops over the past twelve months in order to analyze student outcomes, identify needs based on regional and census data in order to determine priorities for the 2022-2025 Three-Year Plan. Such regular data analysis and thoughtful collaboration have led to expanded CTE pathways, Advisory Committee Partnerships, Cohort Classroom Training, Regional Employer Recruitments and Job Fairs, Customized Employer Cohort Training, Enhanced Coordination of Title I Services between County Workforce Development and PAACE Members

PAACE Three Year Planning Team

Nancy Amara, ABC Adult School 

Antoinette Valentine, Bellflower Adult Re-Entry Program

Sherryl Carter, Cerritos College

Laura Martinez, Cerritos College

Blanca Rochin, Downey Adult School

Sharon Renfro Todd, Norwalk La-Mirada Adult School

Stacey Girdner, Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board

Sandra Michel, Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board

Regional Service Providers

For each Member Agency service provider, enter the number of Participants in each program area.

Provider NameProvider TypeNumber of Participants in Program AreaTotal Participants
ABEASEESLEl CivicsAWDK12 SuccessShort Term CTEWorkforce ReentryPre-Apprenticeship
*ABC UnifiedMember Representative

510

498

1,162

0

106

160

1,069

62

97

*Bellflower UnifiedMember Representative

0

23

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

*Cerritos CCDMember Representative

705

950

1,107

0

131

0

447

498

0

*Downey UnifiedMember Representative

0

438

417

0

0

0

1,318

0

0

*Norwalk-La Mirada UnifiedMember Representative

115

327

924

0

80

0

682

0

0

Total Participants 1330 2236 3610 0 317 160 3516 560 97 11826
* Member Agency required to input number of Participants

For each service provider added, check the box in the program areas where services are provided.

Provider NameProvider TypeProgram Area Where Services Are Provided
ABEASEESLEl CivicsAWDK12 SuccessShort Term CTEWorkforce ReentryPre-Apprenticeship
SELACO Workforce Development Board Industry

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW local 477) Industry

California American Fire Sprinkler Association (CAFSA) Industry

Plaza Communitariua Community Organization

Southern California Painting and Decorating Contractors Apprentice Industry

PAACE Consortium members review the regional population data to identify how to appropriately serve our communities and address any identified gaps in services or local needs within the region. As a consortium, each member institution evaluates the effectiveness of the ESL, HSD//HSE, Citizenship, and Short-Term CTE programs and the Consortium as a whole examines the need for adjustments in programs in order to optimally deliver services. The PAACE Consortium in collaboration with the Workforce Development Board serves the needs of the region and consistently address any adjustments that need to be made in response to the labor market demands. 


Metrics: CAEP Barriers & Metrics

Metrics

Adult Ed Metrics

  • English Language Learner (AE 305 - Overall)

Metrics

Adult Ed Metrics

  • Participants with Educational Functioning Levels Gains ESL (AE 400 - ESL)

Metrics

Adult Ed Metrics

  • Participants with Transition to Postsecondary (credit college) (AE 637 - Overall)

Metrics

Adult Ed Metrics

  • Participants Who Earn a High School Diploma or Equivalency (AE 633 - Overall)

Consortium Level Metric Targets

* Mandatory for all consortia

Metric Set Metric 2019-20 Actuals 2020-21 Actuals 2021-22 Actuals 2022-23 Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target
All*Number of Adults Served (AE 200 - Overall) 12,778 8,950

9,218

9,118

9,218

Student BarriersEnglish Language Learner (AE 305 - Overall) 4,901 2,820

2,900

2,995

3,000

Member Level Metric Targets

* Mandatory for all members

ABC Unified (Reported by ABC Adult School (ABCAS))

Metric Set Metric 2019-20 Actuals 2020-21 Actuals 2021-22 Actuals 2022-23 Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target
All*Adults who Became Participants (AE 202 - Overall) 2,891 1,946

2,004

2,062

2,120

ProgressParticipants with Educational Functioning Levels Gains ESL (AE 400 - ESL) 440 104

107

111

114

SuccessParticipants Who Earn a High School Diploma or Equivalency (AE 633 - Overall) 258 240

247

254

261

TransitionParticipants with Transition to Postsecondary (credit college) (AE 637 - Overall) 33

36

39

42


Bellflower Unified (No reporting institution)

Metric Set Metric 2019-20 Actuals 2020-21 Actuals 2021-22 Actuals 2022-23 Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target
All*Adults who Became Participants (AE 202 - Overall)

0

0

0

ProgressParticipants with Educational Functioning Levels Gains ESL (AE 400 - ESL)

0

0

0

SuccessParticipants Who Earn a High School Diploma or Equivalency (AE 633 - Overall)

25

27

30

TransitionParticipants with Transition to Postsecondary (credit college) (AE 637 - Overall)

1

2

3


Cerritos CCD (Reported by Cerritos District)

Metric Set Metric 2019-20 Actuals 2020-21 Actuals 2021-22 Actuals 2022-23 Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target
All*Adults who Became Participants (AE 202 - Overall) 2,889 2,048

2,109

2,200

2,300

ProgressParticipants with Educational Functioning Levels Gains ESL (AE 400 - ESL) 384 235

242

249

256

SuccessParticipants Who Earn a High School Diploma or Equivalency (AE 633 - Overall) 61 30

39

41

48

TransitionParticipants with Transition to Postsecondary (credit college) (AE 637 - Overall) 429

432

435

438


Downey Unified (Reported by Downey Unified School District (DUSD))

Metric Set Metric 2019-20 Actuals 2020-21 Actuals 2021-22 Actuals 2022-23 Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target
All*Adults who Became Participants (AE 202 - Overall) 2,148 1,809

1,863

1,918

1,973

ProgressParticipants with Educational Functioning Levels Gains ESL (AE 400 - ESL) 136

137

133

147

SuccessParticipants Who Earn a High School Diploma or Equivalency (AE 633 - Overall) 201 118

121

124

127

TransitionParticipants with Transition to Postsecondary (credit college) (AE 637 - Overall) 46

49

52

55


Norwalk-La Mirada Unified (Reported by Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School)

Metric Set Metric 2019-20 Actuals 2020-21 Actuals 2021-22 Actuals 2022-23 Target 2023-24 Target 2024-25 Target
All*Adults who Became Participants (AE 202 - Overall) 1,699 1,105

1,138

1,171

1,200

ProgressParticipants with Educational Functioning Levels Gains ESL (AE 400 - ESL) 396 47

49

52

55

SuccessParticipants Who Earn a High School Diploma or Equivalency (AE 633 - Overall) 45 44

47

50

53

TransitionParticipants with Transition to Postsecondary (credit college) (AE 637 - Overall) 28

31

34

37

Member Spending Targets

MemberPercent of 2019-20 Available Funds SpentPercent of 2020-21 Available Funds SpentPercent of 2021-22 Available Funds Spent2022-23 Target2023-24 Target2024-25 Target
ABC Unified 100% 100% 35%

86%

86%

86%

Bellflower Unified 100% 100% 17%

100%

100%

100%

Cerritos CCD 100% 100% 100%

99%

99%

99%

Downey Unified 100% 100% 75%

100%

100%

100%

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified 100% 100% 36%

75%

75%

75%

Objectives

Improve Effectiveness of Services

Regional Need #1:  The Pandemic highlighted the need for an increase in Technology Related training for all students. Metrics: enrollment and attendance reports PAACE will demonstrate progress toward the accomplishment of this need through the following measures:

PAACE Regional Enrollment increase in technology courses including Computer Applications and the use of Canvas Platforms by 3% over the next three years 

PAACE will develop student-centered tutorial videos to support students within the region in the use of technology and to aid students in navigating the Cerritos College student enrollment process, MyCerritos College Portal, and the Financial Aid process. Metrics: Site tracking, student participation numbers 

PAACE will Partners will collaborate and share professional development opportunities within the region 


Regional Need #2: Continue to expand seamless transitions to post-secondary education. Metrics: Cerritos Complete Enrollment Numbers

PAACE will increase outreach efforts regionally to promote awareness of and enrollment in the Cerritos Complete (2-year College Promise Program), with a goal of increasing regional enrollment by 3% over the next three years. Metrics: Cerritos Complete Interest Forms, Cerritos Complete Enrollment Numbers, All PAACE Partners will promote the Cerritos Complete Program on their campuses

PAACE will promote English and Math Support classes for transitioning students

PAACE will promote and expand existing pathways


Regional Need #3: Improve program awareness through the use of targeted marketing of ESL programs throughout the consortium's region. Metrics: increased ESL Enrollment

PAACE will expand its efforts in growing ESL programs throughout the region, by focusing on collaborating with partner adult schools to offer ESL classes designed to support language acquisition and transition to Post-Secondary courses, with a goal of increasing ESL enrollment by 3% over the next three years.   

PAACE will continue to partner with Cerritos College and the Cerritos Complete Program

PAACE Consortium Partners will promote student success stories on the PAACE Website and on their respective school websites

 

Regional Need #4:  Improve student success and retention, evidenced by CASA's benchmark data, student educational attainment gains 

PAACE Professional Development will be offered to Faculty and Staff to enhance instruction and in the use of TOPS Pro Enterprise and CASA's Assessment and Technology Platforms such as Canvas with a goal of 3% in faculty and staff participation. PAACE will demonstrate progress toward the accomplishment of this need through the following measures: 

Increased student recruitment activities for all ESL, ABE, GED, ASE programs

Tracking student benchmarks and level progression

Student attendance tracking 

PAACE Partners will collaborate and share professional development opportunities within the region


Address Educational Needs

The PAACE consortium and its partners conducted a SWOT analysis and engaged in regular Three-Year planning meetings in order to examine student data along with the strengths and weaknesses and opportunities and the impact to the services provided in the region. Embarking on this process highlighted the following regional needs:

Regional Need #1:  The Pandemic highlighted the need for an increase in Technology Related training for all students. Metrics: enrollment and attendance reports

Regional Need #2: Continue to expand seamless transitions to post-secondary education and the workforce. Metrics: Cerritos Complete Enrollment Numbers

Regional Need #3: Improve program awareness through the use of targeted marketing of ESL programs throughout the consortium's region. Metrics increased ESL Enrollment

Regional Need #4:  Improve student success and retention, evidenced by CASA's benchmark data, student educational attainment


Improve Integration of Services & Transitions

Regional Need #2: Continue to expand seamless transitions to post-secondary education and the workforce. Metrics: Cerritos Complete Enrollment Numbers, Numbers of students who have obtained employment, retained employment, or obtained promotional employment. 

PAACE will increase outreach efforts regionally to promote awareness of and enrollment in the Cerritos Complete (2-year College Promise Program), with a goal of increasing regional enrollment by 3% over the next three years. Metrics: Cerritos Complete Interest Forms, Cerritos Complete Enrollment Numbers, All PAACE Partners will promote the Cerritos Complete Program on their campuses

PAACE will promote English and Math Support classes for transitioning students

PAACE will promote and expand existing pathways

Integration of Services & Transitions

Strategies:

Broaden awareness of programs among students and staff

Continue Partnership with Cerritos Complete

Leverage partnership with Southeast Los Angeles Workforce Development Board SELACO

Activities & Outcomes

Promote awareness of PAACE & leverage partnerships

Objective that Applies to this Activity

Improve Integration of Services & Transitions

In addition to the identified Regional Needs, the PAACE consortium and its partners will focus on collaborative strategies to increase the effectiveness of services and the way in which they are delivered throughout the region. The PAACE Consortium will focus on continued collaboration with the Southeast Los Angeles Workforce Development Board (SELACO), in order to pursue and expand opportunities to work with partner agencies and community organizations with the goal of providing language employment skills both on adult school campuses and at offsite locations within the community.

Through the establishment of community partnerships, the PAACE consortium will promote awareness within the community and leverage partnerships by 2% during the 2022-23 school year

Through the establishment of community partnerships, the PAACE consortium will promote awareness within the community and leverage partnerships by 2% during the 2023-2 school year

Through the establishment of community partnerships, the PAACE consortium will promote awareness within the community and leverage partnerships by 2% during the 2024-25 school year

Proposed Completion Date

06/30/2025

Adult Ed Metrics and Student Barriers

  • All: Adults who Became Participants (AE 202 - Overall)
  • All: Number of Adults Served (AE 200 - Overall)

Responsible person(s)

Name

Increase Post-Secondary Transition

Objective that Applies to this Activity

Improve Integration of Services & Transitions

Regional Need #2: Continue to expand seamless transitions to post-secondary education. Metrics: Cerritos Complete Enrollment Numbers

PAACE will increase outreach efforts regionally to promote awareness of and enrollment in the Cerritos Complete (2-year College Promise Program), with a goal of increasing regional enrollment by 3% over the next three years. Metrics: Cerritos Complete Interest Forms, Cerritos Complete Enrollment Numbers, All PAACE Partners will promote the Cerritos Complete Program on their campuses

PAACE will promote English and Math Support classes for transitioning students

PAACE will promote and expand existing pathways

  • The PAACE consortium will increase the seamlessness of students’ transition to post-secondary education by 3% during the 2022-23 School Year.
  • The PAACE consortium will increase the seamlessness of students’ transition to post-secondary education by 3% during the 2023-24 School Year.
  • The PAACE consortium will increase the seamlessness of students’ transition to post-secondary education by 3% during the 2024-25 School Year.

Proposed Completion Date

06/30/2025

Adult Ed Metrics and Student Barriers

  • Success: Participants Who Earn a High School Diploma or Equivalency (AE 633 - Overall)
  • Transition: Participants with Transition to Postsecondary (credit college) (AE 637 - Overall)

Responsible person(s)

Name

Increase student retention & attainment levels

Objective that Applies to this Activity

Address Educational Needs

Regional Need #4:  Improve student success and retention, evidenced by CASA's benchmark data, student educational attainment gains 

PAACE Professional Development will be offered to Faculty and Staff to enhance instruction and in the use of TOPS Pro Enterprise and CASA's Assessment and Technology Platforms such as Canvas with a goal of 3% in faculty and staff participation. PAACE will demonstrate progress toward the accomplishment of this need through the following measures: 

Increased student recruitment activities for all ESL, ABE, GED, ASE programs

Tracking student benchmarks and level progression

Student attendance tracking 

PAACE Partners will collaborate and share professional development opportunities within the region

 

  • The PAACE consortium will increase student retention and attainment levels by 2% during the 2022-23 School Year.
  • The PAACE consortium will increase student retention and attainment levels by 2% during the 2023-24 School Year.
  • The PAACE consortium will increase student retention and attainment levels by 2% during the 2023-24 School Year.

Proposed Completion Date

06/30/2025

Adult Ed Metrics and Student Barriers

  • Progress: Participants with Educational Functioning Levels Gains ESL (AE 400 - ESL)
  • Student Barriers: English Language Learner (AE 305 - Overall)

Responsible person(s)

Name

Funds Evaluation

Member Allocations and Expenditures

Member AgencyPrior Year Total Leveraged FundsProgram Reporting Status
ABC Unified $8,108,348Certified
Bellflower Unified $50,381Certified
Cerritos CCD $2,713,091Certified
Downey Unified $6,418,349Certified
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified $4,488,576Certified
Totals$21,778,745 5/5 Certified

The PAACE Leadership Team regularly meets and reviews fund allocation and maintains its commitment to disseminating funds in a manner that serves and addresses the needs of the local community and region. PAACE also resolves to regularly evaluate the needs of the student community and region by aligning resources with student needs. The use of funds will be leveraged in accordance with the identified regional needs and strategies as a priority. PAACE will continue to deploy funding in a manner that optimally addresses student performance and growth.

Certification

ABC Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Nancy Amara

06/20/2022 03:43 PM PDT

Bellflower Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Antoinette Valentine

06/20/2022 01:45 PM PDT

Cerritos CCD - Member Representative

  • Associate Dean, Adult Education & Diversity Programs
  • gvasquez@cerritos.edu
  • (562) 860-2451 ext: 2490
Approved by Dr. Sherryl Carter

06/20/2022 01:06 PM PDT

Downey Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Blanca Rochin

06/20/2022 02:51 PM PDT

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Sharon Renfro Todd

06/21/2022 08:30 AM PDT