Produced: Aug 13, 2025, 03:47 PM UTC - By Paul Dautremont
2025-26
Plans & Goals
Assessment
Activities & Outcomes
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
Comprehensive Onboarding Across Programs
Digital Literacy and Career Readiness Gaps
Members will assess students’:
- Digital literacy levels and connect them to digital literacy skills building opportunities.
- Work readiness gaps and connect them to work readiness skills building options.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Progress: Completed Educational Functioning Level Gain (400AE)
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
- Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
- Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
- Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
- Transition: Transitioned to ASE (500AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to CTE (636AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to Non-Developmental Credit College Course (637AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Bellaart | Grossmont Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Joyce Liou | Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Vincent Chambers | Mountain Empire Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
Create a Data-Driven Community
Members will:
- Identify key reports to review regularly and embed data review into member meetings.
- Train staff in data protocols.
- Embed data review in leadership meetings related to decision making.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Progress: Completed Educational Functioning Level Gain (400AE)
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
- Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
- Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
- Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
- Success: Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency (633AE)
- Success: Postsecondary Credential (624AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to ASE (500AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to CTE (636AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to Non-Developmental Credit College Course (637AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Bellaart | Grossmont Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Joyce Liou | Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Vincent Chambers | Mountain Empire Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Student Case Management and Referral Process
Members will:
- Train staff on the case management and referral tool.
- Develop standardized processes and monitoring.
- Develop data sharing agreements.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Employment & Earnings: Employed Two Quarters After Exit (505AE)
- Employment & Earnings: Median Change in Earnings (801AE)
- Progress: Completed Educational Functioning Level Gain (400AE)
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
- Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
- Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
- Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
- Success: Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency (633AE)
- Success: Postsecondary Credential (624AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to ASE (500AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to CTE (636AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to Non-Developmental Credit College Course (637AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Bellaart | Grossmont Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Joyce Liou | Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Vincent Chambers | Mountain Empire Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
Develop or Improve Pathways for Students
Members will:
- Conduct needs assessment for community college noncredit opportunities and create a plan for implementation.
- Leverage regional partners and resources to align student access to: noncredit and credit post-secondary, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship, dual enrollment options.
- Leverage regional partners, including the: Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), Access Youth, YMCA. Strong Workforce Consortium.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Employment & Earnings: Employed Two Quarters After Exit (505AE)
- Employment & Earnings: Median Change in Earnings (801AE)
- Progress: Completed Educational Functioning Level Gain (400AE)
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
- Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
- Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
- Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
- Success: Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency (633AE)
- Success: Postsecondary Credential (624AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to ASE (500AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to CTE (636AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to Non-Developmental Credit College Course (637AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Bellaart | Grossmont Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Joyce Liou | Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Vincent Chambers | Mountain Empire Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Enhance Marketing and Messaging Efforts
Members will:
- Create a member wide marketing campaign.
- Improve website and social media experiences for all students.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
- Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
- Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
- Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
- Transition: Transitioned to ASE (500AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to CTE (636AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to Non-Developmental Credit College Course (637AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Bellaart | Grossmont Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Joyce Liou | Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Vincent Chambers | Mountain Empire Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Fiscal Management
Alignment & Carryover
The planned usage of allocations for the current program year closely aligns with the objectives outlined in the East Region Adult Education (ERAE) Consortium’s Three-Year Plan. Each member’s allocation reflects its role in delivering student-centered services, addressing equity gaps, and supporting transition efforts.
Grossmont Adult Education (GAE) serves approximately 99% of the region’s adult learners and receives 86% of CAEP funds. These funds are used to towards programs that span ESL, ABE, ASE, CTE, and Workforce Preparation. These programs address foundational skill gaps and support pathway expansion. GAE strives to serve 8,000 students by 2027–28 and expand access to high-quality instruction and student support.
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD) receives 12.5–13% funding and plays a critical role in supporting student transitions to postsecondary education and employment. GCCCD funds a Program Manager and Transition Services team that provide individualized support and co-enrollment opportunities under SB 554. These services are essential to helping students navigate pathways to livable-wage employment and postsecondary options. Additionally, GCCCD uses its funds to support regional coordination, marketing and student and community outreach, professional development, and data tracking—all of which directly align with strategies to improve service integration and awareness.
Mountain Empire Adult Education (MEAE), serving a rural and geographically expansive district, receives 1.5% of CAEP funds. While MEAE supports a smaller population, its CAEP-funded offerings—such as High School Diploma and Welding—target regional educational attainment gaps and workforce needs. MEAE plans to expand course offerings in 2025–26, advancing the consortium’s objectives to increase access and strengthen pathways to employment in underserved areas.
Together, these allocations support the implementation of the consortium’s key strategies: comprehensive onboarding, expanded digital literacy and career readiness training, improved service integration and transitions, and expanding pathways. By aligning funding with member roles, community needs, and long-term goals, ERAE ensures that CAEP resources are used strategically and equitably to advance student success and regional economic mobility.
The East Region Adult Education (ERAE) Consortium is committed to fiscal responsibility and compliance with Education Code §84914.
To ensure timely and strategic use of resources, ERAE has established a clear policy that defines “excessive carryover” as more than 15% of a member’s prior-year allocation. If a member exceeds this threshold for two consecutive years, a Corrective Action Plan is required. Continued noncompliance may result in a vote by the Leadership Council to reduce future allocations by the amount of unspent funds. Reallocated funds would be used for short-term initiatives supporting consortium-wide priorities, without affecting ongoing base funding.
This approach allows the consortium to remain responsive to changing needs while reinforcing accountability. Carryover funds must align with the approved annual plan and be expended within the following year unless otherwise approved by the Governing Board. All decisions regarding carryover use are reviewed through a structured, transparent process that includes quarterly budget and performance reviews, guided by the Leadership Council and the CAEP Project Manager. This ensures all spending supports the consortium’s Three-Year Strategic Plan and aligns with the CAEP Fiscal Management Guide.
By maintaining a proactive policy on carryover and aligning resource use Strategic Plan objective, ERAE ensures that all funds—whether current or carried over—are used effectively to improve services and outcomes for adult learners across the region.
Usage
Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview
Objectives & Activities
| Activity | Origin | Included in Annual Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Objective #1: Address Educational Needs | ||
| Comprehensive Onboarding Across Programs | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Digital Literacy and Career Readiness Gaps | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions | ||
| Create a Data-Driven Community | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Student Case Management and Referral Process | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services | ||
| Develop or Improve Pathways for Students | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Enhance Marketing and Messaging Efforts | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 |
Certification
Grossmont Union High - Member Representative
Kim Bellaart - kbellaart@guhsd.net
- (619) 588-3511
Paul Dautremont - Director
- pdautrem@guhsd.net
- (619) 644-8036
Kirsten Vitale Brulte - kvitalbrulte@guhsd.net
- (619) 644-8083
Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD - Member Representative
Cynthia Nagura - Director, Community & Workforce Partnerships
- cynthia.nagura@gcccd.edu
- (619) 644-7683
Melanie Kosic - Financial Analyst
- melanie.kosic@gcccd.edu
- (619) 644-7592
Sahar Abushaban - Vice Chancellor-Business Services
- sahar.abushaban@gcccd.edu
- (619) 644-7575
Sally Cox - CEO
- sally.cox@gcccd.edu
- (619) 644-7684
Joyce Liou - Project Manager
- lingliou@guhsd.net
- (619) 627-1175
Mountain Empire Unified - Member Representative
Patrick Keeley - Superintendent
- patrick.keeley@meusd.org
- (619) 473-9022
Gary Hobelman - Assistant Superintendent of Business
- gary.hobelman@meusd.org
- (619) 473-9022 ext: 136
Vincent Chambers - vincent.chambers@meusd.org
- (619) 473-8693 ext: 806
Alyssa Stoffel - accounting specialist
- alyssa.stoffel@meusd.org
- (619) 473-9022 ext: 128