Sweetwater's adult education program continued to focus on barrier removal and student supports in 22-23 Q1. The Integrated Education and Training (IET) program was recognized in 21-22 Q4 as a Promising Practice by the California Department of Education (CDE), and is now serving as the model for our Vocational Adult Basic Education (VABE) program. The VABE program required the addition of 2 staff positions filled by credentialed ABE teachers who work in the CTE learning spaces. Both programs are available in all division Career Technical Education (CTE) classes. The division's Pathway ESL approach was also was recognized in 22-23 Q1 as a Model Program by CDE.
Q1 also featured strong collaboration with our Consortia partner, Southwestern College in an effort to complete articulation agreements that are critical to program coordination and student access. The first agreements have been made in the medical program and the respective organizational departments will continue to work on additional agreements in other program areas.
Lastly, Q1 marked the official opening steps towards improving campus safety and walkability. An architect has been identified, and will soon begin campus analysis and feasibility study to provide the safest campus conditions possible, including controlled access and safe paths of travel.