Mt. Diablo Adult Education provided services in the following areas during the 1st quarter of 22/23: ESL/EL Civics, ABE/ASE/GED, Adults with Disabilities and CTEC.
CAEP provides funding for certificated and classified salaries and benefits in the ESL, Family Literacy, and Citizenship Preparation program. This program provides instruction in basic English language skills and literacy, Family Literacy and how to connect/participate in the K-12 school system to support adult students' children, and how to become a U.S. citizen, including the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons, and evenings and include in-person and distance learning options. CAEP provides funding for classroom and office materials and supplies as well as for staff training and meeting time.
CAEP provides funding for instructors and instructional assistants to teach/assist in classes and services to Adults with Disabilities, including students with High-Functioning Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Acquired Brain Injury. Students are able to choose part-time or full-time attendance/participation as well as which topics/activities they would like to learn/do. Students are able to get job experience in the Loma Vista cafe as well as interact in the general student/staff population. Job Club and one-on-one support to get a job is also provided.
In the ABE/ASE Program, CAEP funding is used to support salaries and benefits for certificated staff to provide instruction aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards in both the high school diploma and high school equivalency preparation classes. This program also provides support for students who wish to improve their reading, writing and math skills before entering college and career training programs. CAEP funding provides salaries and benefits for clerical and student support staff as well. In addition, textbooks, online programs such as CANVAS, and classroom resources and office supplies are purchased to provide the in-person, online and hybrid classes provided by Mt. Diablo Adult Education.
The Career Technical Education Program uses CAEP funding to pay for salaries and benefits for both instructional, clerical and support staff as well as to purchase supplies and equipment for the Allied Health and Workforce Readiness Programs. These funds pay for classroom materials that mirror the supplies and equipment used in the allied health industry sectors of dental assistant, certificated nursing assistant, emergency medical technician, surgical technologist, and medical assistant. Additional support staff has been added to the CTEC program for the 2022-2023 year to market our programs at local career fairs, host community events on our campus, set up and monitor social media, and provide support with enrollment and retention of students. Computers and software are purchased for the Workforce Readiness Program. Online programs, laptops and instructional resources are purchased to enhance the learning experience of the adult students in these programs.
All expenditures are in line with our overall objectives outlined in the annual plan for the consortium.