Produced: Aug 16, 2025, 12:21 AM UTC - By Jack Bareilles
2025-26
Plans & Goals
Assessment
Activities & Outcomes
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
Expand Adult Ed Programming Regionally
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
Create Cohesive Marketing & Programming
The NCAEC will act on development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan and improvements to adult education programming. The significance of a cohesive marketing and programming effort lies in its direct contribution to increasing access to services, boosting enrollment, and ensuring clear pathways for adult learners to achieve their educational and career goals.
The following initiatives will support this activity:
Developing a Consortium-Wide Marketing Plan
The NCAEC will collaborate with a marketing consultant to devise a plan that identifies optimal methods for disseminating information about adult education offerings and recruiting interested students. This plan will leverage promotional tools such as websites and social media platforms to enhance visibility and drive enrollment. Responsible agent(s): Consortium Lead, all members collaboratively.
Deliverable: Comprehensive consortium-wide marketing plan
Creating Promotional Materials
Consortium members will produce materials to promote all available programs, and their informational websites will be linked to provide easier access to these resources. Responsible agent(s): Consortium Lead, all members collaboratively.
Deliverable: New and regularly updated promotional materials for all consortium offerings
Centralizing Information Sharing
Consortium members are committed to establishing a centralized platform for posting and sharing adult education services and offerings across the region. This initiative aims to foster a stronger network among adult education practitioners and facilitate connections between students and available programs. Responsible agent(s): Consortium Lead, all members collaboratively
Deliverable: A centralized web-based platform for sharing Adult Education services and offerings available.
Clarifying and Promoting Educational Pathways
The activity will reinforce the connection between Adult School education and credit-bearing college classes by promoting a clearer sequence from consortium educational offerings to credit-bearing classes. This also includes highlighting career pathways, such as the Medical Assistant non-credit programs to the Nursing credit-bearing program, and welding programs to welding credit programs. Responsible agent(s): Consortium Lead, all members collaboratively.
Deliverable: Shared student data tracking methods
Expanding Service Offerings and Access
Pathways are being strengthened between non-credit adult education and credit-bearing college classes or specific Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. Access is being extended to key populations through various partnerships; for instance, a program at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility provides inmates with HiSET preparation, and college/workforce readiness classes, with continued assistance and pathways to education after release. New funding is dedicated to expanding language access resources and ESL training specifically linked to workforce opportunities in growing industries like healthcare, construction, and renewable energy, indicating a broader integration of language skills with in-demand jobs. Furthermore, the NCAEC is establishing partnerships with organizations like the Northern California Indian Development Council (NCIDC) to provide culturally relevant training and employment opportunities for tribal members and is enhancing reference and referral systems for community members with disabilities through a grant program with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). The consortium is also exploring consortium-wide credit for prior learning (CPL) and stackable certificates to offer more flexible credentialing options and ensure all funded members collectively provide foundational services like basic skills development, resume workshops, and job preparation. Responsible agent(s): Consortium Lead, all members collaboratively.
Deliverable: Clarified consortium-wide pathways and transitions between non-credit, credit bearing, and career programs.
Contribution to CAEP Objective: Utilizing Data
This activity directly supports the CAEP objective of Utilizing Data by embedding data collection and review into the process of improving services and reaching students effectively. The "Review Student Data" strategy, which is intrinsically linked to marketing promotion, explicitly uses CAEP student outcomes and reports as metrics for assessing effectiveness. By consistently reviewing this data, the NCAEC can refine its marketing strategies and programming to better address community needs and improve student outcomes, ensuring a coherent alignment of practices and procedures across the consortium.
Connection to Metrics:
The core objective of this activity is to significantly increase the visibility of classes and services, which is expected to result in a direct increase in enrollment and, consequently, a higher number of participants.
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 |
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NCAEC | Redwoods CCD | 06/20/2028 |
NCAEC | Del Norte County Unified | 06/20/2028 |
NCAEC | Eureka City Schools | 06/20/2028 |
NCAEC | Northern Humboldt Union High | 06/20/2028 |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
Professional Development
- The activity that will be carried out
- This activity involves providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all North Coast Adult Education Consortium (NCAEC) members and staff. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of adult education services by improving staff skills in various areas. This includes attending webinars and conferences related to adult education offerings. Collaborating with a Targeted Technical Assistance Coach for professional development in areas like data collection, reporting, and networking, and fostering a network with other consortia throughout the state to share information and best practices. Specifically, K-12 Consortium members will seek professional development for CASAS testing and assessment and for the development of classes. Adult School staff will also explore ESL curriculum to better meet student needs. Furthermore, the Consortium Lead will participate in the CAEP Consortium Lead Academy, which covers topics such as organizational leadership, program development and evaluation, fiscal resource management, data collection, and regional networking.
- What agencies or individuals will carry out the activity
- All Consortium members are expected to attend professional development offerings offered through CAEP and throughout the state. This includes College of the Redwoods (CR) and the K-12 districts (Del Norte County Unified, Eureka City Schools, Northern Humboldt Union High).
- Key deliverables
- Regular attendance by all consortium members at adult education webinars and statewide conferences.
- Direct professional development engagement with the Targeted Technical Assistance Coach for all members, focusing on data collection, reporting, and networking.
- Development of a communication network with other state consortia to facilitate information exchange and identify ways to close service gaps.
- Participation of the Consortium Lead in the CAEP Consortium Lead Academy to enhance leadership and operational effectiveness.
- How the activity will contribute to achieving one or more of the three CAEP objectives
- Ineffectiveness of Services / Service Quality: This is the core barrier addressed. By improving staff skills, knowledge, and coordination through professional development, the overall quality and effectiveness of adult education services are enhanced, directly addressing issues like high turnover and past compliance problems. Creating guiding documents for the consortium will greatly increase the effectiveness and the ability to remain cohesive and functional even with Consortium turnover.
- Improve Integration of Services & Transitions: Professional development in networking and understanding services of other consortia and partners will facilitate stronger linkages and seamless transitions for students. Training for student development advisors and instructors on reinforcing credit-bearing classes as a "next step" contributes to clear pathways from non-credit to credit programs and career opportunities. The Consortium Lead Academy's focus on "Regional Networking and Priorities" will further support this objective.
- How the activity will contribute to achieving short-term, intermediate, and (optional) long-term outcomes:
- Improved accuracy and timeliness of data collection and reporting, leading to better-informed programmatic decisions and compliance with CAEP requirements. More integrated service delivery facilitated by stronger networks and shared understanding among consortium members and partners. Sustained improvement in overall program quality, student outcomes, and institutional capacity throughout the North Coast Adult Education Consortium. This translates to a more resilient and adaptable adult education system that can consistently meet the evolving needs of the region's adult learners and employers. The enhanced effectiveness will contribute to long-term sustainability.
- How the activity will contribute to addressing and achieving targets related to the selected Student Barriers and adult education Metrics:
- A more effective and well-managed adult education system, resulting from professional development, is more likely to attract and retain students, contributing to an increase in overall participation
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 |
---|---|---|
NCAEC | Redwoods CCD | 06/20/2028 |
NCAEC | Del Norte County Unified | 06/20/2028 |
NCAEC | Eureka City Schools | 06/20/2028 |
NCAEC | Northern Humboldt Union High | 06/20/2028 |
Fiscal Management
Alignment & Carryover
Per the NCAEC bylaws, The Consortium formally meets on a quarterly basis or more frequently as needed to develop the annual activities aligned to the related funding distribution schedule which was approved at the annual meeting where the allocation amounts were voted on. Each Consortium member has agreed to spend their allocations to address the strategies described in the annual plan that were developed through the 3 year plan.
The Consortium will develop and submit a CFAD annually. The Consortium will reevaluate our funding needs annually and discuss what is needed to lower the carryover each year as well as strategies to spend down funds in a timely manner. This will be discussed as part of our annual by-laws review
Usage
Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview
Objectives & Activities
Activity | Origin | Included in Annual Plan |
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Objective #1: Address Educational Needs | ||
Expand Adult Ed Programming Regionally | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions | ||
Create Cohesive Marketing & Programming | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services | ||
Professional Development | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 |
Certification
Del Norte County Unified - Member Representative
Jeff Napier - Asst. Superintendent
- jnapier@delnorte.k12.ca.us
- (707) 464-0202
Eureka City Schools - Member Representative
Adriana West - westa@eurekacityschools.org
- (707) 441-2467 ext: 2455
Johnna Emery - Director of Fiscal Services
- emeryj@eurekacityschools.org
- (707) 441-2436
Paul Claussen - Principal
- claussenp@eurekacityschools.org
- (707) 441-2467
Northern Humboldt Union High - Member Representative
Jack Bareilles - jbareilles@nohum.k12.ca.us
- (707) 825-2199
Redwoods CCD - Member Representative
Amber Cavanaugh - Interim Director, Adult & Community Education
- amber-cavanaugh@redwoods.edu