Produced: Aug 25, 2025, 06:08 PM UTC - By Madelyn Arballo
2025-26
Plans & Goals
Assessment
Activities & Outcomes
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
Flexible HSD/HSE options
Increase EFL Attainment
Hacienda La Puente Key Activities
25-26:
Refine the Student Orientation Program for both in-person and online students.
Consortium-wide activities:
25-26:
- Workshops on two Key CASAS Reports in Workgroup and Annual Consortium PD Conference
 - Track EFLs annually and compare to baseline 23-24.
 
Key Metrics
- CASAS Test Results (ESL/ABE/ASE)
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Progress: Completed Educational Functioning Level Gain (400AE)
 - Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
 - Student Barriers: Reported Cultural Barriers (147AE)
 - Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
 - Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
 - Students and Programs: English as a Secondary Language (1002)
 
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date | 
|---|---|---|
| Agency Administrator | Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Pomona Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Rowland Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Baldwin Park Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Bassett Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Charter Oak Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Covina-Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
Increase Digital Literacy
RACE Key Activities:
25-26
- Pilot Digital Literacy embedded in ESL/CTE instruction (VESL, ELL Healthcare).
 - Launch student digital portfolios to track tech skills and job readiness (CIP Goal 3).
 - Provide PD for staff on contextualized digital literacy instruction.
 
BPACE Key Activities:
25-26
- Adjust the Digital Literacy offerings to become a more sequenced program with an opening and a conclusion
 - Through OTAN's free licensing, teachers can receive Canvas training to create a Digital Shell of their course
 - ASE Programs, through the use of a Digital Shell, will offer students the ability to submit assignments in a digital form (part of our CIP)
 
Key Metrics:
- Enrollment in Digital Literacy Classes
 - Completion of Digital Literacy classes
 - Offering Digital Literacy COAAPs
 - Passage of Digital Literacy COAAPs
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
 - Progress: Immigration Integration Milestone (411AE)
 - Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
 - Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
 - Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
 - Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
 
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date | 
|---|---|---|
| Agency Administrator | Rowland Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Baldwin Park Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
Growth of CTE & Healthcare Programs
BAS Key Activities:
25-26
- Open Introduction to Building and Construction class in Fall 2025
 - Expand CNA program enrollment through targeted outreach and funding partnerships (e.g., AJCC, DOR, VA)
 - Begin partnership efforts with the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters to establish a pre-apprenticeship pathway
 - Start outreach to secure additional clinical sites for CNA and HHA programs
 
RACE Key Activities:
25-26
- Expand wraparound services in employment, medical access, and study skills based on student needs surveys (CIP Goal 1).
 - Launch a Community Partnership Advisory Team to coordinate service integration..
 
Mt. SAC SCE Key Activities:
25-26
- Expand partnerships with local healthcare employers.
 - Launch the first Phlebotomy program cohort.
 - Add one additional Pharmacy Technician (PTEC) cohort and one additional Medical Assistant cohort.
 
BPACE Key Activities:
25-26
- Fall Grand Opening of New Electrician Building on our main campus to expand to the instructional/learning opportunities available to our students
 - Expand Food Service & Hospitality to include Baking to better prepare our students as they enter the workforce
 - Work to secure a Coordinator to oversee medical programs
 - Expand trade offerings to meet the market demand
 
PACE Key Activities:
25-26
- Begin the approval process to open two new programs: an HVAC and an Electrician program with the pertinent organizations, such asthe State Board COE, etc
 - Begin partnership with local Carpenters and Electrician Unions
 - Start outreach to ensure community awareness of the opening of these programs
 
Charter Oak Key Activities:
25-26
- Review and update all CTE curriculum to ensure alignment with current industry standards and certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Adobe, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy).
 - Host advisory committee meetings with local industry partners to inform curriculum and identify high-demand skills.
 - Provide staff training on integrating employability skills and digital tools into instruction.
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
 - Student Barriers: Reported Cultural Barriers (147AE)
 - Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
 - Students and Programs: Workforce Preparation (124AE)
 - Success: Postsecondary Credential (624AE)
 
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date | 
|---|---|---|
| Agency Administrator | Bassett Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Rowland Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Baldwin Park Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Pomona Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Charter Oak Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
Establish & implement AWD certificate pathways
Mt SAC SCE Key Activities:
25-26:
- Develop pathways aligned with AWD student needs
 
Metrics:
- Certificate Program Approval
 - Progress Indicators
 - Certificates Awarded
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Students and Programs: Programs for Adults With Disabilities (1004)
 
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date | 
|---|---|---|
| Agency Administrator | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
| Department Administrator | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
Improve transitions from ADP to SEP
HLP Key Activities:
25-26:
- Increase community integration activities (such as volunteering, attending local events, or participating in job shadowing) for adults with disabilities in supported employment.
 - 1% increase in transitions to supported employment from the baseline year 2023-24. Focus on building partnerships, offering job readiness training, and increasing community engagement through volunteering and job shadowing
 - Laying the groundwork (job readiness, partnerships, and community integration).
 
Metrics
- Track the number of community integration activities each individual participates in monthly. Compare the number of activities at the beginning and end of the year to obtain a 5% increase.
 - Track the number of individuals who transition from the adult day program to supported employment each year and compare the annual rate of transition to obtain a 5% increase over the 3-year period.
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Students and Programs: Programs for Adults With Disabilities (1004)
 
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date | 
|---|---|---|
| Agency Administrator | Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Program Administrator | Hacienda la Puente Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
Increase the number of 1st-time noncredit students
Mt. SAC Key Activities:
25-28:
- a variety of student support and program offerings:
 - Increase the number of articulations in mirrored courses
 - Enroll and track special admit/noncredit dual enrollment so that adult learners can earn a high school diploma and make significant progress in the credit program at the same time.
 - Initiate Ability to Benefit for students without a high school diploma
 - Offer pre-college classes in math and English to prepare students for transfer-level classes.
 - Establish a campus team to address residency issues and enrollment barriers
 
Metrics:
- Credit Enrollments from noncredit
 - Articulation
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
 - Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
 - Student Barriers: Reported Cultural Barriers (147AE)
 - Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
 - Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
 - Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
 - Success: Postsecondary Credential (624AE)
 - 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 | 
|---|---|---|
| Agency Administrator | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
| Transition Counselor | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
Increase adult school student credit program entry
Consortium Key Activities:
25-28:
- Consortium Counselors to take part in a variety of introduction workshops to targeted classes at local adult schools.
 - Target key staff at each school to be the local liaison to direct Consortium Counselor activities specific to each agency
 - CSS Workgroup to create a general completion checklist to integrate Consortium counselors into the exit program process at the local adult schools.
 - Identify key stakeholders in the articulation process and integrate Consortium counselors to assist with the final process.
 
Key Metrics
- Credit Enrollments from consortium Adult Schools to college
 - Number of student articulation agreements completed between adult schools and college
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- 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 | 
|---|---|---|
| Consortium Manager | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
| Transition Counselors | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
Increase IET offerings
Consortium Level Activities:
25-26:
- Apply to and complete the IET Implementation Clinic [2 schools: (PACE & BAS)]
 - Design curriculum with a team of CTE and ESL faculty (RACE & CV)
 
BPACE Key Activities:
25-26:
- Extend collaboration between CTE and ESL instructors to review syllabus compliance
 - Work with teachers to enhance their TE Portal skills
 - Enhance the preparation of our teachers by expanding their workforce preparation understanding
 
Metrics:
- Number of schools offering IET programs
 - Number of IET programs across the consortium
 - Number of enrollees in IET programs
 - Number of completers in IET programs
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Progress: Immigration Integration Milestone (411AE)
 - Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
 - Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
 - Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
 - Student Barriers: Reported Cultural Barriers (147AE)
 - Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
 - Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
 - Students and Programs: Workforce Preparation (124AE)
 - Success: Postsecondary Credential (624AE)
 
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date | 
|---|---|---|
| Agency Administrator | Baldwin Park Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Pomona Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Bassett Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Rowland Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
| Agency Administrator | Covina-Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 | 
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
Promote, Coordinate, and Offer PD Activities
Consortium Activities:
25-28:
- Offer at least two CASAS Reports workshops in ESL/ABE/ASE Workgroups
 - Workgroup Representatives will create a compendium of topics and choose ones to master.
 - Representatives will practice facilitating activities within workgroups
 - Representatives will facilitate training at the annual PD conference.
 
Metrics:
- PD Opportunities in Workgroups
 - Integrate Partners into workgroups and activities
 - Annual PD Conference
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
 - All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
 - Progress: Immigration Integration Milestone (411AE)
 - Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
 - Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
 
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date | 
|---|---|---|
| Consortium Manager | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
Increase Attendance at Consortium Events
Key Activities:
25-28:
- Survey all CAEP faculty at each institution for topics they are interested in.
 - Create a planning committee for the Annual Adult Ed Day
 - Survey Workgroup Members for Effectiveness annually and review with members the results.
 - Create an anonymous form for them to suggest topics and give feedback throughout the year.
 
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
 - Progress: Completed Educational Functioning Level Gain (400AE)
 - Success: Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency (633AE)
 - Success: Postsecondary Credential (624AE)
 - 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 | 
|---|---|---|
| Consortium Manager | Mt. San Antonio CCD | 06/30/2028 | 
Fiscal Management
Alignment & Carryover
Our planned allocations directly support the core mission and strategic priorities established in our three-year adult education plan. This alignment ensures that every dollar spent and every resource distributed contributes to the educational advancement of adults in our community.
Our K12 adult schools, which form the backbone of our adult education system, largely depend on CAEP funding to deliver essential programs. We've seen remarkable success where several K12 members have expanded and maintained vital Career Technical Education (CTE) programs by strategically utilizing student fee revenue. Complementing this, Mt. SAC has effectively leveraged state community college funds to expand its CTE offerings and enhance crucial disability support services. Furthermore, WIOA II funds have been instrumental for most of our members, allowing them to significantly enhance their English as a Second Language (ESL), Vocational ESL, citizenship, and Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs.
A cornerstone of our plan is serving the diverse educational and vocational needs of our immigrant student population. This commitment is reflected in our substantial and ongoing investments in immigrant education programs. We will continue to dedicate significant financial support to help immigrant students gain essential language skills, access vocational training, pursue citizenship, and participate in IET opportunities.
The expansion of CTE pathways remains a central focus for all consortium members, directly addressing regional workforce demands. We are committed to fostering collaborations that will increase pathway options, particularly in areas like healthcare, where there are identified workforce shortages. To achieve this, members will continue to strategically blend various funding sources, including WIOA II, the Strong Workforce Program, student fees, ELL Healthcare Career Pathways grants, and community college apportionment.
A shared goal across the consortium is to enhance student success, particularly in facilitating smooth transitions to post-secondary education and meaningful employment. To this end, we prioritize comprehensive support services, including robust counseling and academic advising. A significant step in this direction has been the hiring of two dedicated part-time counselors to assist students with transitioning throughout the consortium. These counselors, based within local adult schools, will play a crucial role in expanding access to post-secondary pathways for our students, directly supporting their continued educational and career journeys.
To ensure resources align with demand, the Steering Committee consistently reviews and discusses carry-over funds, making allocations based on individual member district needs. Our consortium manager plays a vital role by holding regular meetings with each district, offering essential support and guidance.
A major focus for member districts has been investing in facility updates and expansion. These improvements are critical for housing the significant growth of programs, particularly in Career and Technical Education (CTE). We've also made excellent progress in filling numerous agency staff and administrative vacancies, with continued recruitment underway to strengthen our teams.
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Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview
Objectives & Activities
| Activity | Origin | Included in Annual Plan | 
|---|---|---|
| Objective #1: Address Educational Needs | ||
| Flexible HSD/HSE options | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Growth of CTE & Healthcare Programs | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Increase Digital Literacy | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Increase EFL Attainment | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions | ||
| Establish & implement AWD certificate pathways | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Improve transitions from ADP to SEP | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Increase IET offerings | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Increase adult school student credit program entry | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Increase the number of 1st-time noncredit students | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services | ||
| Increase Attendance at Consortium Events | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | |
| Promote, Coordinate, and Offer PD Activities | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28  | 
Certification
Baldwin Park Unified - Member Representative
Veronica Valenzuela - Director of Adult and Community Education
 - vvalenzuela144@bpusd.net
 - (626) 939-4456 ext: 85205
 
Andrew Stager - Assistant Director
 - apstager357@bpusd.net
 - (626) 939-4456 ext: 83360
 
Bassett Unified - Member Representative
Adder Argueta - Principal
 - aargueta@bassettusd.org
 - (626) 931-3129
 
Angel Villalon - angel.villalon@bassettusd.org
 - (626) 931-3129
 
Charter Oak Unified - Member Representative
Ivan Ayro - Director of Adult & Career Technical Education
 - IAyro@cousd.net
 - (626) 938-0280
 
Alayna Effinger - aeffinger@cousd.net
 
Covina-Valley Unified - Member Representative
Ryan Maddox - Principal
 - rmaddox@c-vusd.org
 - (626) 974-4205
 
Sita Rampershad - srampershad@c-vusd.org
 
Hacienda la Puente Unified - Member Representative
Greg Buckner - Executive Director
 - gbuckner@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
 - (626) 933-3915
 
Micah Goins - pgoins@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
 
Jennifer Recillas - Secretary II
 - jrecillas@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
 - (626) 933-3915
 
Nety Con - Budget Supervisor
 - necon@hlpusd.org
 - (626) 933-3881
 
Erendira Salazar - Sr. Budget Technician
 - esalazar@hlpusd.org
 - (626) 933-3888
 
Mt. San Antonio CCD - Member Representative
Madelyn Arballo - Vice President, SCE
 - marballo@mtsac.edu
 - (909) 274-5228
 
Pomona Unified - Member Representative
Miguel Hurtado - Principal
 - miguel.hurtado@pusd.org
 - (909) 469-2333 ext: 24352
 
Monique Cardenas - Program Administrator
 - monique.cardenas@pusd.org
 - (909) 397-4711 ext: 21500
 
Luis Rodriguez - luis.rodriguez@pusd.org
 
Susan Pua Gonzales - Fiscal Services Analyst
 - susan.puagonzales@pusd.org
 - (909) 397-4800 ext: 23869
 
Rowland Unified - Member Representative
Corrie Duran - Director of Fiscal Services
 - corrieduran@rowlandschools.org
 
Stephani Garcia - Counselor
 - stephani.garcia@rowlandschools.org
 - (626) 965-5975
 
Ivette Valeriano - Counselor
 - ivette.valeriano@rowlandschools.org