CAEP
CFAD

Produced: Aug 27, 2025, 09:18 PM UTC - By Dr. Lorraine Perez

43 Rancho Santiago Adult Education Consortium
CERTIFIED

Allocation Amendment: 2025-26

Allocation Amendment Summary

Fiscal Declaration

The Fiscal Declaration information in this section has been provided as a courtesy. It has not been changed since CFAD has been approved by the Member Representatives.

Consortium Name
43 Rancho Santiago Adult Education Consortium
Funding Channel
Direct Funded
Narrative
The Rancho Santiago Adult Education Consortium s (RSAEC) planned allocations for 2025 2026 continue to align with the priorities outlined in the Consortium s CAEP 3-Year Plan and support the goals of the current annual plan. Member districts will maintain a collaborative approach to addressing CAEP objectives by expanding and refining services that meet the evolving educational and workforce needs of our region. RSAEC remains focused on key goals including identifying and addressing regional service gaps, strengthening transitions between adult education and postsecondary or workforce pathways, and improving student persistence and outcomes. Member institutions are advancing strategies that accelerate student progress through integrated education and training models, contextualized instruction, co-enrollment approaches, and coordinated student support services. This year, the consortium is placing renewed emphasis on equity, inclusion, and access, particularly for disproportionately impacted populations such as English Language Learners, opportunity youth, reentry individuals, and students with disabilities. Planned allocations support the development and scaling of short-term career education programs, ESL pathways aligned with in-demand industries, and foundational skills development that supports transitions to college and career. Professional development will continue to be a shared priority. RSAEC members are investing in joint PD opportunities focused on curriculum alignment, digital literacy instruction, trauma-informed practices, and strategies for supporting adult learners in online and hybrid modalities. This work is essential as members strive to provide flexible, student-centered programming responsive to both learner needs and labor market demands. In addition, the consortium is advancing efforts to leverage and braid funding across local, regional, and statewide initiatives to maximize resources and improve outcomes. This includes alignment with Strong Workforce, Perkins, and regional workforce boards, as well as partnerships with community-based organizations and local employers to enhance support services and job placement pathways. Planned allocations also reflect the consortium s ongoing commitment to building capacity for data-informed decision-making. RSAEC members are working to strengthen the use of student outcomes data to inform program improvement, equity analysis, and resource alignment in accordance with CAEP guidance. Ultimately, the consortium's investments for 2025 2026 are designed to ensure adult learners across the region have equitable access to high-quality programs that lead to meaningful college and career outcomes. RSAEC members are committed to fulfilling the CAEP mission of supporting economic mobility and community prosperity through adult education.
Changes
No Changes

Amended Member Allocations for 2025-26

Type of allocation amendment

May revise

Final allocation amendment from the Governor's Budget released on July 10, 2025

Member AgencyAmended AllocationAdjustment Made
Garden Grove Unified$1,954,040-$2,483
Orange County Department of Education$0
Orange Unified$9,046-$11
Rancho Santiago CCD$3,920,897-$4,982
Santa Ana Unified$0
Total Allocated to Members$5,883,983
Total CAEP Funds$5,883,983
Total Remaining (Must be $0) $0

Member Agencies

Member AgencyMember TypeContactPhone
Garden Grove UnifiedUnified School DistrictDr Amy Avina(714) 663-6291
Orange UnifiedUnified School DistrictLisa Green Orange Unified School District(714) 628-5446
Rancho Santiago CCDDistrictChrissy Gascon(714) 628-5969
Orange County Department of EducationCounty Office of Education (COE)Fatinah Judeh(714) 349-3073
Santa Ana UnifiedUnified School DistrictDr. Lorraine Perez Santa Ana Unified School District(626) 536-3121

Certification & Assurances

By clicking "Approve" on the approval cards below, you are certifying the CFAD as well as confirming that you and ALL consortium members agree to the Assurances listed below.

Assurances

Membership & Decision-Making
  • I certify that any community college district, school district, or county office of education, or any joint powers authority consisting of community college districts, school districts, county offices of education, or a combination of these, located within the boundaries of the adult education region shall be permitted to join the consortium as a member (EC 84905 (a)(b). (See Membership Box above).
  • I certify that only members as described above (and in EC 84905) are allowed to join my consortium as members and participate in decision making and approvals whether in a public meeting, or via the NOVA planning, budgeting & expense reporting system.
  • I certify that as a condition of joining a consortium, as a member, I shall commit to reporting any funds (as described in EC 84916) available to that member for the purposes of education and workforce services for adults and the uses of those funds through the annual Program Area exercise in NOVA for reporting leveraged funds, and instructional hours.
  • I certify that as a member of the consortium my district shall be represented only by an official designated by the governing board of the member (EC 84905 (c)).
  • I certify that as a member of the consortium, I shall participate in any decision made by the consortium (EC 84905 (d)(1)(A)).
  • I certify that all decision made by the consortium and its members is final (EC 84905 (d)(1)(F)).
  • I certify that I will adhere to the consortium rules and procedures and, as agreed upon by the consortium members, to any additional by-laws, charters, etc.
Public Meetings
  • I certify that a proposed decision is considered at an open, properly noticed public meeting of the consortium at which members of the public may comment (EC 84905 (d)(1)(B)).
  • I certify that the consortium has provided the public with adequate notice of a proposed decision and considered any comments submitted by members of the public, and any comments submitted by members of the public have been distributed publicly (EC 84905 (d)(1)(C)).
  • I certify that the consortium has requested comments regarding a proposed decision from other entities located in the adult education region that provide education and workforce services for adults (EC 84905 (d)(1)(D)(i)).
  • I certify that the consortium has requested comments regarding a proposed decision from other entities located in the adult education region that provide education and workforce services for adults (EC 84905 (d)(1)(D)(i)).
  • I certify that the consortium has considered input provided by pupils, teachers employed by local educational agencies, community college faculty, principals, administrators, classified staff, and the local bargaining units of the school districts and community college districts before it makes a decision (EC 84905 (d)(1)(E)).
  • I certify that in addition to the meeting requirements listed in EC 84905, and as agreed upon by the consortium members, that I will follow the public meeting requirements listed in the Ralph M. Brown Act as the Brown Act applies to the governing body of any “local body created by state or federal statute.” (Ed. Code, section 54952.)
Reporting Requirements
  • I certify that I will participate in completing and updating any consortium long range and/or short range planning efforts and/or budget work plans (EC 84906, 84914(a)).
  • I certify that all CAEP expenses have been expended in the CAEP seven program areas, and services provided are consistent with the 3-year plan, the annual plan, and my district’s work plan & budget as submitted in NOVA (EC 84913 (1-7), 84906, 8914(a)).
  • I certify that my expenditures of CAEP funds match the objectives/activities included in the annual plan and the member work plan (EC 84906, 84914(a)).
  • I certify that my expenditures of CAEP funds adhere to the allowable uses of funds as identified in the CAEP Fiscal Management Guide.
  • I certify that I will report student level enrollment data and outcomes as prescribed by the State CAEP Office (EC 84920).
  • I certify that I will share financial expenditure and progress reports with the members of my regional consortium.
  • I certify that I understand that as a member if I do not meet any of these items I have certified, I will be deemed an ineffective member which may result in a loss or reduction of CAEP funding (EC 84914(b)).
  • I certify that all CAEP expenses have been expended only for the education of persons 18 years of age or older (EC 84901(a)).

Certification

Rancho Santiago CCD - Member Representative

Approved by Lorena Chavez

08/26/2025 12:47 PM PDT

Orange County Department of Education - Member Representative

Approved by Fatinah Judeh

08/26/2025 02:53 PM PDT

Garden Grove Unified - Member Representative

  • Director of Adult & Alternative Education
  • aavina@ggusd.us
  • (714) 663-6291
Approved by Dr Amy Avina

08/26/2025 10:04 AM PDT

Orange Unified - Member Representative

  • Interim Executive Director Curriculum, Instruction, Secondary School Support
  • lgreen@orangeusd.org
  • (714) 628-5446
Approved by Lisa Green Orange Unified School District

08/26/2025 10:44 PM PDT

Santa Ana Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Dr. Lorraine Perez Santa Ana Unified School District

08/27/2025 02:18 PM PDT