Produced: Aug 19, 2025, 09:52 PM UTC - By Gina Ramirez
2025-26
Plans & Goals
Assessment
Activities & Outcomes
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
1.1 Enhance Online/Hybrid Learning Opportunities
1.2 Sustain Digital Equity & Upskilling Support
Building on previous Digital Upskilling grant work, the consortium will partner with the Economic Development Collaborative to identify new funding opportunities to continue to deliver the course and provide technology resources, including Chromebooks and support stipends to participating students. Key deliverables include securing alternative funding sources (as opportunities are available), distributing technology and supports, and delivering digital literacy curriculum. This activity aligns with Objective #1: Address Educational Needs through its focus on improving digital literacy, a key need in the region. It also advances CAEP Objective #2, which aims to enhance service effectiveness by ensuring that students possess the technological tools and skills necessary for academic and career success. Short-term outcomes include identifying / pursuing funding opportunities and program implementation. Intermediate goals focus on increasing student technology proficiency and transition. Long-term outcomes will ensure students are equipped to use technology to advance their personal and professional goals in an increasingly digital economy. The initiative will address low literacy barriers (AE 311) while supporting overall increases in adults served.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Member agency lead | Fillmore Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Moorpark Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ojai Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Oxnard Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Santa Paula Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Simi Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Unified | 06/30/2028 |
1.3 Expand / Deliver IET/IELCE Programs
The consortium will continue to expand Integrated Education and Training and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education offerings across multiple high-demand career pathways, particularly in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, information technology, and education sectors. Key deliverables include developing or implementing IET/IELCE curricula, establishing partnerships and delivery in collaboration with the WVE, VCOE, local high schools, community partners, and colleges. This activity addresses Objective #1 in its focus on providing English and basic skills education, as well as addressing workforce needs. It also addresses the CAEP objective of improving integration of services and transitions by connecting English language learning with career-specific skills training that lead directly to employment opportunities. In the short term, participating agencies will continue to deliver or expand IET/IELCE offerings across priority sectors. Intermediate outcomes include increased regional enrollment in integrated programs, improved employer partnerships, and expanded program offerings across agencies. Long-term goals ensure students are better prepared for workforce entry and face fewer barriers to career advancement in high-demand fields. The activity will support educational functioning level gains in ESL (AE 400-ESL), increase postsecondary credential attainment (AE 625), improve transitions to CTE programs (AE 636), and address multiple student barriers, including English language learner status and low literacy (AE 311).
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Member agency lead | Conejo Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Fillmore Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Moorpark Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ojai Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Oxnard Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Santa Paula Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Simi Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Co. Office of Education | 06/30/2028 |
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
2.1 Explore Transitions & Pathway Development
The consortium will strengthen student pathways between adult schools and community college partners through intentional pathway development, dual enrollment, exploration of credit for prior learning, and formalized data sharing agreements. Key deliverables include continuing the Transitions Community of Practice, pathway mapping and alignment, exploring credit for prior learning, expanding dual enrollment, establishing data sharing among VCAEC agencies to track transitions and success, and creating structured exposure opportunities for adult school students to learn about community college programs. This activity directly supports the CAEP objective of improving integration of services and transitions by creating seamless pathways that reduce barriers and accelerate student progress toward their academic and career goals. Short-term outcomes include the continuation of the transitions CoP, defining approach and programs for pathway mapping and alignment, and developing relationships between adult schools and colleges. Intermediate goals focus on increasing successful transitions, improving pathway coordination, and credits earned. Long-term, adult learners experience seamless transitions with documented improvements in student success and completion rates. The activity will contribute to improved transition metrics (AE 637, AE 636), increased postsecondary credential attainment (AE 625), and reduced barriers for adult learners seeking to advance their education.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Member agency lead | Conejo Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Fillmore Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Moorpark Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ojai Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Oxnard Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Santa Paula Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Simi Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Unified | 06/30/2028 |
2.2 Leverage Marketing Assets & Community Outreach
The consortium will utilize marketing materials and student features developed over the past year to enhance student recruitment and promote consortium achievements through expanded social media presence, strategic communications, and asset-based community development approaches. Key deliverables include creating a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, developing social media content calendars, producing student success story campaigns, implementing coordinated outreach efforts across all member agencies, and conducting asset mapping exercises to identify synergies with community organizations. This activity supports the CAEP objective of addressing educational needs by increasing community awareness of available programs and services, particularly among underserved populations, while leveraging existing community assets and partnerships. Short-term outcomes include establishing an enhanced digital marketing infrastructure, launching coordinated promotional campaigns, and identifying opportunities for community partnerships. Intermediate goals focus on increasing enrollment, improving stakeholder awareness of program offerings, and developing sustained community partnerships. Long-term impacts will result in more students from diverse backgrounds accessing services, earning credentials, and achieving academic goals while strengthening collaborative partnerships with community organizations and establishing the consortium as a community anchor. This activity will directly contribute to increasing the number of adults served (AE 200) and reducing low literacy barriers (AE 311).
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Member agency lead | Conejo Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Fillmore Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Moorpark Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ojai Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Oxnard Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Santa Paula Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Simi Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Co. Office of Education | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura County CCD | 06/30/2028 |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
3.1 Strengthen Consortium Operations & Governance
The consortium will enhance operational effectiveness by establishing working groups, enhancing board meeting procedures and structure, and exploring alternative approaches for allocation of funds. Key deliverables include establishing working groups for key initiatives with regular report-outs, implementing monthly points of pride sharing, and development of an allocation model that may consistently ensure funds are equitably distributed across agencies. This activity supports the CAEP objective of enhancing service effectiveness by improving engagement and the effective use of funds. Short-term outcomes include establishing new operational structures and improving meeting effectiveness. Intermediate goals focus on sustained collaborative engagement and documented operational improvements. Long-term impacts will establish the consortium as a model for effective adult education collaboration and equitable distribution of funds. The activity will indirectly support all student metrics by creating more effective organizational systems that better coordinate services and resources across member agencies.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Member agency lead | Conejo Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Fillmore Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Moorpark Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ojai Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Oxnard Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Santa Paula Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Simi Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura County CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Co. Office of Education | 06/30/2028 |
3.2 Enhance Professional Development & Capacity
The consortium will enhance the knowledge, skills, and effectiveness of teachers, counselors, and administrators involved in CAEP programs through participation in regional and statewide professional development opportunities, collaborative learning experiences, and the sharing of evidence-based practices. Key deliverables include implementing consortium-wide professional development calendars, conducting job-alike convenings for teachers and counselors, hosting collaborative training sessions on emerging best practices, providing specialized development in equity and cultural responsiveness, supporting attendance at state and national conferences, and facilitating peer observation and mentoring programs. This activity directly supports the CAEP objective of enhancing the effectiveness of services by ensuring that all personnel possess the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive instruction and support services. Short-term outcomes include establishing a coordinated professional development calendar and increasing staff participation in local learning opportunities within the region. Intermediate goals focus on documented improvements in instructional practices and student support services. Long-term outcomes focus on improvements to program quality and engagement. The activity will contribute to educational functioning level gains across all program areas (AE 400 series), improved completion rates (AE 633), and reduced student barriers through more effective and culturally responsive instruction and support services.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- All: Participants (202AE)
- All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
| Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Member agency lead | Conejo Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Fillmore Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Moorpark Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ojai Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Oxnard Union High | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Santa Paula Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Simi Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Co. Office of Education | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura County CCD | 06/30/2028 |
| Member agency lead | Ventura Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Fiscal Management
Alignment & Carryover
The VCAEC board allocates funding to each member agency based on prior year allocations and regular evaluations of expenditures and community needs. Expenditures are reviewed quarterly, and funding decisions are made collaboratively following board and state policies. While the VCAEC is a direct-funded consortium, the board also earmarks funds to support shared initiatives and staffing. These funds are held by Ojai Unified School District, which serves as the consortium’s fiscal banker. All expenditures will adhere to the guidelines provided in the CAEP Fiscal Management Guide.
Strategies identified as part of the three-year and annual plans were designed to help ensure carryover remains at or beneath recommended levels. To minimize the likelihood of excess carryover from year to year and to ensure AEP funding allocations may be used to achieve the maximum benefit possible for students in the region, the VCAEC reviews member carryover quarterly. Member agencies with annual carryover in excess of 20% following the close of the fiscal year are required to provide a narrative explaining the reason for the carryover and provide a plan and timeline for expending remaining carryover funds for approval by the Consortium. Each October, the VCAEC Board will review carryover from the previous year and determine if technical assistance will be necessary to help members come into line with the 20% carryover. If a member is unable to develop a plan for the expenditure of carryover funds that aligns with the approved plan, those funds will be made available for other consortium projects. Within two quarters following the close of the prior fiscal year, agencies will be evaluated for progress made toward approved plans. Agencies with carryover in excess of 50% of their original carryover amount and/or total available AEP funding equal to or greater than 80% of their total annual allocation may be asked to release a proportion of extant carryover funds for use by the Consortium. Any carryover funds that have not been expended or encumbered by the end of the fourth quarter of the following fiscal year will be returned to the Consortium for use in support of shared initiatives or redistributed to consortium members pursuant to policies governing requests for funding and approval.
Usage
Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview
Objectives & Activities
| Activity | Origin | Included in Annual Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Objective #1: Address Educational Needs | ||
| 1.1 Enhance Online/Hybrid Learning Opportunities | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| 1.2 Sustain Digital Equity & Upskilling Support | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| 1.3 Expand / Deliver IET/IELCE Programs | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions | ||
| 2.1 Explore Transitions & Pathway Development | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| 2.2 Leverage Marketing Assets & Community Outreach | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services | ||
| 3.1 Strengthen Consortium Operations & Governance | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
| 3.2 Enhance Professional Development & Capacity | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 |
Certification
Conejo Valley Unified - Member Representative
Mike Sanders - Principal
- mikesanders@conejoadulted.org
- (805) 497-2761
Jason Klinger - Principal
- jklinger@conejousd.org
- (805) 497-2761 ext: 1009
Fillmore Unified - Member Representative
Andrea McNeill - Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
- amcneill@fillmoreusd.org
- (805) 524-6018
Isaac Huang - Interim Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
- isaac.huang@fillmoreusd.org
- (805) 524-6036
Blanca Mendieta - Administrator
- blanca.mendieta@fillmoreusd.org
- +1 (805) 524-8201
Moorpark Unified - Member Representative
Sean Abajian - Principal
- sabajian@mrpk.org
- (805) 378-6317
Justin Kiraly - Accounting Supervisor
- jkiraly@mrpk.org
- (805) 378-6300 ext: 1417
Ojai Unified - Member Representative
Alexandra Mejia-Holdsworth - Adult School Principal
- amejia@ojaiusd.org
- (805) 640-4300 ext: 1009
Oxnard Union High - Member Representative
Leticia Carabajal - Principal
- leticia.carabajal@oxnardunion.org
- (805) 385-2616
Ramona Villavicencio - Assistant Principal
- ramona.villavicencio@oxnardunion.org
- (805) 436-8538
Eric Saavedra - eric.saavedra@oxnardunion.org
Santa Paula Unified - Member Representative
Gina Ramirez - Assistant Superintendent of English Learner Services and Community Engagement
- gramirez@santapaulausd.org
- (805) 933-8878
Simi Valley Unified - Member Representative
Stacy Cashman - stacy.cashman@simivalleyusd.org
- (805) 579-6200 ext: 1605
Jose Posada - Accountant
- jose.posada@simivalleyusd.org
- (805) 579-6200 ext: 1619
Ventura Co. Office of Education - Member Representative
Marty McGrady - Principal
- mmcgrady@vcoe.org
- (805) 437-1425
Anthony Marenco - K12 SWP Pathway Coordinator
- amarenco@vcoe.org
- (805) 437-8078 ext: 8078
Ventura County CCD - Member Representative
Cynthia Herrera - cynthia_herrera@vcccd.edu
Ventura Unified - Member Representative
Scott McNutt - smcnutt@adultedventura.edu
Sean Bell - sean.bell@adultedventura.edu
Valerie Gaona - Accounting Technician
- valerie.gaona@adultedventura.edu
- (805) 289-7925