Produced: Aug 11, 2025, 08:35 PM UTC - By Mindy Chung
2025-26
Plans & Goals
Assessment
Activities & Outcomes
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
Outreach and Enrollment
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
PAACE Welcome Day College Tour
The PAACE Welcome Day College Tour is a student-centered, event designed to improve access to transition resources, increase awareness of local career and training opportunities, and strengthen connections between adult education programs and postsecondary pathways. Inspired by successful models across the state, this event will serve as PAACE’s premiere student-facing conference, tailored to the needs of adult learners in Cerritos, Norwalk, Bellflower, and Downey.
The event will:
Provide live information and resources on college registration, CTE programs, workforce readiness, and support services.
Feature guest speakers, including local employers, college representatives, and adult education alumni.
Offer interactive sessions where students can connect with counselors, advisors, and program staff.
This event is especially important in a region where many adult learners are first-generation college students, English language learners, or working adults seeking career advancement. The conference will help bridge the information gap and provide equitable access to transition resources that may otherwise be limited at smaller or under-resourced sites.
To ensure long-term impact, PAACE will work with instructors and counselors to integrate the conference into classroom instruction and advising sessions, making it a recurring and embedded part of the student experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Amara | ABC Unified | 06/30/2027 |
| Sherryl Carter, Ed.D. | Cerritos CCD | 06/30/2027 |
| Jamie Jauch | Bellflower Unified | 06/30/2027 |
| Blanca Rochin | Downey Unified | 06/30/2027 |
| Mindy Chung | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 06/30/2027 |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
Consortium-wide Collaboration
The PAACE Consortium, serving the communities of Cerritos, Norwalk, Bellflower, Downey, and Hawaiian Gardens, is committed to strengthening collaboration across its member districts to enhance the effectiveness and reach of adult education services.
To support this goal, PAACE will implement a structured approach to inter-district collaboration, including:
Sharing of community events, college and career fairs, job readiness workshops, and professional development opportunities across districts. This ensures that students and staff benefit from a broader range of resources and experiences, regardless of their home district.
Leveraging digital platforms such as the PAACE website, social media, and internal communications to promote shared events and opportunities.
Creating a student-facing newsletter that highlights upcoming events, success stories, and resources available consortium-wide.
This collaborative model promotes equity in access to services, reduces duplication of efforts, and builds a stronger, more connected adult education community across the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PAACE Staff | Cerritos CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Nancy Amara | ABC Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Jamie Jauch | Bellflower Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Blanca Rochin | Downey Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Mindy Chung | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Professional Development
The PAACE Consortium is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and instructional excellence across its member districts. To support this goal, PAACE will implement a robust professional development strategy that includes:
1. PAACE Professional Learning Series delivered by regional faculty
PAACE will host a series of in-person professional development sessions designed to:
Share evidence-based instructional strategies.
Highlight innovative practices in adult education.
Provide practical tools and resources that educators can apply immediately in their classrooms.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PAACE Staff | Cerritos CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Nancy Amara | ABC Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Jamie Jauch | Bellflower Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Blanca Rochin | Downey Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Mindy Chung | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Sherryl Carter, Ed.D. | Cerritos CCD | 06/30/2028 |
Fiscal Management
Alignment & Carryover
The CAEP funds that have been assigned to the PAACE Consortium have been allocated to its members on the basis of need and majority vote to distribute resources. The goals and activities for the Annual Plan are reflective of the Three-Year Plan and have been discussed and goals and activities are representative of the needs, programs and resources available to students. The PAACE Consortium continues to enhance student programs and improve student achievement within the region. The consortium members and partner agencies are committed to leveraging resources to students. The sources of funding include CAEP, CalWORKs, Perkins V, ELL Healthcare Pathway and WIOA II funds.
The members of the PAACE Consortium will review and discuss carry-over funds on an annual basis and decide how to effectively utilize those funds. A contingency plan will be created and used on a priority basis as identified by consortium members. This list can include but will not be limited to technology and professional development day for faculty and staff for all members. Should any Consortium member find that they are unable to spend carry-over funds, after a designated and agreed upon deadline, then PAACE members will bring this forward at a leadership meeting, discuss contingency plans, and vote on how to redistribute and expend the available funds.
Usage
Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview
Objectives & Activities
| Activity | Origin | Included in Annual Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Objective #1: Address Educational Needs | ||
| Outreach and Enrollment | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions | ||
| PAACE Welcome Day College Tour | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services | ||
| Consortium-wide Collaboration | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Professional Development | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 |
Certification
ABC Unified - Member Representative
Nancy Amara - Principal
- nancy.amara@abcusd.us
- (562) 229-7960 ext: 25011
Brandy Salazar - Accounting Technician
- brandy.salazar@abcusd.us
Bellflower Unified - Member Representative
Jamie Jauch - Principal
- jamiejauch@busd.k12.ca.us
- +1 (562) 804-6548 ext: 6261
Stacey Williams - Program Administrator, Guidance
- staceywilliams@busd.k12.ca.us
- (562) 866-9011 ext: 2058
Cerritos CCD - Member Representative
Graciela Vasquez - Associate Dean, Adult Education & Diversity Programs
- gvasquez@cerritos.edu
- (562) 860-2451 ext: 2490
Laura Martinez - lrmartinez@cerritos.edu
Sherryl Carter - Manager PAACE Program
- scarter@cerritos.edu
- (562) 860-2451
Downey Unified - Member Representative
Blanca Rochin - Principal
- brochin@dusd.net
- (562) 940-6201
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified - Member Representative
Mindy Chung - mchung@nlmusd.k12.ca.us
- (562) 210-3990 ext: 614101
Theresa Rubio - Financial Analyst
- trubio@nlmusd.k12.ca.us
Travis Crow - tcrow@nlmusd.k12.ca.us
- (562) 210-3990 ext: 614008