Produced: Aug 14, 2025, 11:13 PM UTC - By Jennifer Bowen
2025-26
Plans & Goals
Assessment
Activities & Outcomes
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
Expansion of CTE Pathways
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
Transitions to College and Career
Transitions to college and career for high school graduates will be strengthened by work on a streamlined referral process and partnerships with county partners through monthly meetings.Through more research, intentional coordination, and development of standardized procedures, the consortium will improve integration of services and transitions to better support our students.
- Develop a data tracking system for students who have completed programming and are ready to transition
- Develop on-going systems of communication between the K-12 agencies and the local community colleges and AJCC agency within the consortium.
- Students within the justice system will be on-boarded and supported in their transition to K-12 agencies or Cuesta College depending on specific academic and social and emotional needs.Structure referral ESL & GED strategies within Cuesta itself, building systems of communication,referral and review for transitioning ESL students at the semester breaks for GED preparation,non-credit and credit classes and next steps toward employment opportunities.
- K-12 agencies within the consortium will work to develop systems of communication, referral and for transitioning ESL students at the semester breaks for credit, non credit, GED enrollment either to the local community college (warm hand off ) or staying within the local K-12 agency for next steps.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
- Success: Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency (633AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to ASE (500AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to CTE (636AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
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Principal | Lucia Mar Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Director | San Luis Obispo County CCD | 06/30/2026 |
Teacher | San Luis Coastal Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Director | Templeton Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
ASE (High School Diploma or Equivalency) Program
Offering ABE and ASE education is an identified need in the area as 18,000 adults do not have a High School diploma in San Luis Obispo County. Although there were functional gain increases and an increase in those who earned a GED or High School Diploma, enrollments in these programs have either remained static or decreased in recent years. In addition, improving course rigor was a goal in the last three year plan, but consortium members agree that it has not been sufficiently improved across the consortium.
The first step in improving the GED/HSD programs will involve a consortium workgroup that is tasked with research and information gathering. This will include:
- Researching GED/HSD programs at other adult schools and community colleges across the state, focusing on course length, content area, and program structure.
- Surveying current and former students and teachers to gather input on the strengths and weaknesses of the current programs.
- Investigating instructional and student support practices associated with students' success in these programs.
- Creating a consortium-wide tracking system from time of enrollment to passing GED/HSD exams.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
- Success: Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency (633AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to ASE (500AE)
- Transition: Transitioned to CTE (636AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
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Principal | Lucia Mar Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Director | San Luis Obispo County CCD | 06/30/2026 |
Teacher | San Luis Coastal Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Director | Templeton Unified | 06/30/2026 |
Fiscal Management
Alignment & Carryover
The fiscal management section outlines our consortia approach to planned allocations and their alignment with the annual and three year plan, while also detailing the integration of carry-over funds. Our strategy ensures that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support our educational objectives. We prioritize funding for key areas such as program development, instructional materials, professional development, instruction, student services, and administrative support.
To ensure consistency with the annual plan, we will review and adjust our budgetary allocations based on data, emerging needs, and feedback from stakeholders. This dynamic approach allows us to stay responsive to changes and maintain alignment with our strategic objectives. Quarterly financial reviews will be conducted to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments. Working team members will report to the executive team quarterly.
We will continue to monitor and track program expenditures through each district's tracking mechanism to monitor use of funds and ensure accountability. Regular financial reports will be reviewed to assess expenditures and make adjustments as needed. We will provide transparent updates to stakeholders and executive team members to keep them informed about financial management and the impact of allocated resources.
By adhering to these practices, our consortium will effectively manage financial resources, ensuring that they are used in a manner that supports our mission and aligns with the strategic objectives of our annual and three-year plans.
SLOCAEC designed a tool for addressing carryover funds through a corrective action plan. The consortium has worked together to address needs across the county to ensure funds are allocated appropriately to maximize services throughout the county.
Carry-over funds from previous fiscal periods are strategically incorporated into the current plan to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability. These funds are allocated based on identified needs and opportunities for improvement. We prioritize using carry-over funds for initiatives that will advance our long-term goals.
In the 2025-2026 academic year, our Three-Year Plan outlines steps to increase enrollment, student success, and transition to workforce and/or post-secondary education. The activities that will be implemented to support these goals will improve our targeted budget expenses and address the increase in carryover we have experienced.
Usage
Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview
Objectives & Activities
Activity | Origin | Included in Annual Plan |
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Objective #1: Address Educational Needs | ||
Expansion of CTE Pathways | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions | ||
Transitions to College and Career | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services | ||
ASE (High School Diploma or Equivalency) Program | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 |
Certification
Lucia Mar Unified - Member Representative
Jennifer Bowen - Principal of Adult Education
- jennifer.bowen@lmusd.org
- (805) 474-3222
San Luis Coastal Unified - Member Representative
Leslie O'Connor - Lead Teacher of Adult Education
- loconnor@slcusd.org
- (805) 549-1222
San Luis Obispo County CCD - Member Representative
Wes Martin - Director, Continuing Education & Special Programs
- phillip_martin@cuesta.edu
- (805) 592-9503
Templeton Unified - Member Representative
Cheryl London - clondon@templetonusd.org
- (805) 434-5827