CAEP Annual Plan: 2022-23 69 Yosemite (Stanislaus Mother Lode) Consortium
Status: Consortium Approved
California Adult Education Program : Annual Plan : 2022-23
69 Yosemite (Stanislaus Mother Lode) Consortium
Plans & Goals
- Executive Summary
CAEP Stanislaus Mother Lode Regional Consortium remains committed to improvements and integration of adult education services in Stanislaus, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties by [a] expanding programs, [b] reducing barriers that increase access and success for adult students, and [c] offering classes that include day, evening, weekend and online offering locations throughout the three-county area. The CAEP Stanislaus Mother Lode Regional Consortium collaborate on consortium wide efforts during the school year on comprehensive adult education website (myadulted.org) that advertises the adult education programs that are offered by consortium members. Consortium members promote adult education programs through the website, flyers and through community meetings, local businesses, adult education resource centers, workforce development locations, and several additional events and venues. During the pandemic, much time was invested in keeping classes and programs going during a time of infused online education due to COVID-19 impacts. Members maintain active communication with partners and community. The CAEP Stanislaus Mother Lode Regional Consortium (YCCD Consortium) goals remain committed to the work of improving and expanding adult education in Stanislaus, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties by focusing on the following three priorities as identified by consortium voting members. 1.Expanding programs currently in existence to include English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, and Adult Secondary Education.2.Offering short-term Career Technical Education courses and programs that help adult education students transition into post-secondary education pathways and/or into industries that are in demand and offer livable wage earning opportunities.3.Reducing barriers and increasing access and success for adult students through the provision of child care, career and college coaches/counselors, and increasing program offerings to include both day and evening classes at additional locations throughout the three-county area, 4.Increasing technology and classified support to these programs in the form of updated software programs, distance learning sites, and clerical and para-professional support. and 5.using a equity-minded approach developing programming and services that impact the trajectory of students served by adult education programs.
- Regional Planning Overview
During the 2022-23 school year consortium members will collaborate on the three-year plan submitted that focuses on gaps and employment training that meets the needs of the three-county service area of the Stanislaus Mother Lode Consortium. Strategies will consider environmental scans, review of program progress in closing gaps, and strategic planning conversation around Adult Education in the region. In addition, the Consortium will examine the development of DEI initiatives that impact adult education learners and programs.
Meeting Regional Needs
Regional Need #1
- Gaps in Service / Regional Needs
The Stanislaus Mother Lode Consortium commission two environment scans through Hanover Research in Spring 2020 covering the three-counties that make up the geographic service region. According to these scans, as of 2017 the Stanislaus Mother Lode Region had a population of 634,600 residents (535,684 in Stanislaus County and 98,956 in the Mother Lode). Further over the next 20 years, Stanislaus County’s population is projected to increase by over 20% while the Mother Lode population is projected to decrease by 12 percent. In Stanislaus County 45% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, with 25% identifying as races non-white groups. By contrast, the Mother lode region is composed of 11.7% Hispanic or Latino plus another 6.9% identifying from races in other minority groups. The median age in the Mother Lode region is between 48.6 and 51.6, while the median age for Stanislaus County is 33.9. In Stanislaus County 2019 data indicated an unemployment level of 5.2%. However, given the recent COVID-19 situation the UOP Center for Business & Policy Research projected unemployment rising to 20.2% by May 2020. The environmental scan further identified the largest barriers to employment for the Adult The Stanislaus Mother Lode Consortium commission two environment scans through Hanover Research in Summer 2022 covering the three-counties that make up the geographic service region. Hanover Research scan LMI market analysis suggests occupational needs in the three county area such as nursing, medical assistants and secretaries, medical equipment preparers, home health aides, personal care aides, food preparers, retail construction, . The scan further identifies industries with long-term projected employment growth to be trade-transportation & utilities, government, health care, retail and manufacturing among sectors with the largest annual openings. Thus, the following areas remain a priority: 1) Stanislaus County: Adult Secondary Education, 2) Stanislaus County: English as a Second Language Courses, 3) Stanislaus County: CTE Programs in engineering, industrial technology, logistics, trucking and health care, 4) Calaveras and Tuolumne County: CTE Programs in health care, tourism, manufacturing and construction, 5) Consortium: Stronger Pathways in High Demand Occupations (Workforce Re-Entry, CTE and Pre - Apprenticeship Training), 6) Consortium: Address Barriers to Services (i.e. transportation and Childcare), 7) Consortium: Strengthen Collaborative Initiatives. Further, in December 2020, Hanover Research presented to the Consortium a Labor Market Scan that consider COVID-19 impacts to the local economy. The report had the following recommendations and key findings: (1) expand programs in skill labors, (2) prioritize health care credentials at the associate’s level and below particularly in the wake of the current COVID pandemic, (3) continue to market to adult workers, and (4) focus on specific skills and certifications recognized by industry. Finally, also noted by Hanover Research was a need for more GED/HSE and ESL programs in Stanislaus County and a continued focus in healthcare in the Mother Lode Region.
- How do you know? What resources did you use to identify these gaps?
The Stanislaus Mother Lode Consortium relies on several sources of information in evaluated needs and gaps which include review of: CAEP Launch Board, Hanover Research studies, Centers of Excellence studies, testing data, program advisory committee input, local WIOA Boards, local Cradle to Career initiatives, and Adult Education Consortium meetings at the local and state level.
- How will you measure effectiveness / progress towards meeting this need?
Effectiveness/progress will be measured by course enrollment, persistence and completion data, pre- & post-tests, case management records, program completion, high school diploma and equivalency completion, achievement of industry recognized certifications and job placement associated to Adult Education Program training.
Address Educational Needs
2022-23 Strategies
Provide English as a Second Language Programming that is Accessible to communities
Activity that Applies to this Strategy
ESL
Metrics that Apply to this Activity/Strategy
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (AE 305 - Overall)
The consortium membership will continue to expand offerings in community for adult learners in needs of ESL classes and support. This items includes delivery by community colleges, adult school and local non-profit groups in the community. Further, ESL course articulation and alignment agreements between providers will be explored to support transition to community college programming.
Deliver In Demand Short Term Career Education & Workforce Development Programming
Activity that Applies to this Strategy
CTE & Workforce Programs
Metrics that Apply to this Activity/Strategy
- Transition: Participants with Transition to Postsecondary (CTE) (AE 636 - Overall)
Data analysis and equity-minded approach and collaboration with local business will drive CTE course and program design. CTE offerings will explore accelerated models, online education options and industry recognized 3rd party certifications. Particular emphasis will occur in welding, trucking, MS Certification, lift truck operation, certified nursing assistance, computing ComTIA programming and continued development of the Sierra Conservation Center, TC Jail and Gold Ridge Ed. Center.
Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
2022-23 Strategies
Transitioning ESL students to community college programming
Activity that Applies to this Strategy
ESL
Metrics that Apply to this Activity/Strategy
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (AE 305 - Overall)
(1) ESL instructor collaboration on classes and programs offered through out community, (2) Expansion of community college ESL classes in community, (3) Matriculation support by community colleges of ESL adult education students.
Table Talks for CTE Instructors
Activity that Applies to this Strategy
CTE & Workforce Programs
Metrics that Apply to this Activity/Strategy
- Transition: Participants with Transition to Postsecondary (CTE) (AE 636 - Overall)
(1) Outreach information and presentation to Adult Schools on college CTE programs, (2) Tours of local community colleges and Adult Schools, (3) Orientation on new Guided Pathway Schools at colleges, (4) Delivery of CTE college courses at Adult Education school, where appropriate.
Improve Effectiveness of Services
2022-23 Strategies
Partnerships: Adult Schools, Community Colleges, Government and Non Profits
Activity that Applies to this Strategy
CTE & Workforce Programs
Metrics that Apply to this Activity/Strategy
- Transition: Participants with Transition to Postsecondary (CTE) (AE 636 - Overall)
(1) Development MOUs and agreements that better leverage resources for effective CAEP Investments, (2) Local partner teams that attend professional development opportunities representing the AE Stanislaus Motherlode Consortium, (3) Schedule CAEP Table Talks for teachers in ESL, ABE, ASE, and CTE that encourage collaboration.
Fiscal Management
- A narrative justifying how the planned allocations are consistent with the annual adult education plan which is based on your CAEP 3-year plan.
The Stanislaus Mother Lode AE Consortium drafts, discusses and reviews the annual plan for the region taking into consideration the three-year planning documentation and the evolving changes of the region and member programmatic goals in servicing needs. Members further review and assure that annual work and associated allocations are linked to these planning documents and are consistent with CAEP state guidelines and through guidance and direction from the consortium fiscal agent YCCD: Modesto Junior College.
- An approach to incorporating remaining carry-over funds from prior year(s) into strategies planned for 2022-23.
Carry over funds are evaluated by members at the beginning of each year. Work plans are updated and submitted to the MJC CAEP Consortium Regional Director for review, modifications and approval. Updates are provided at the monthly consortium meetings.
Certification
Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified - Member Representative
Colleen Whitlock - Director II Student Support Services
- cwhitlock@tcsos.us
- (209) 536-2075
Diana Harford - Deputy Superintendent
- dharford@tcsos.us
- (209) 536-2074
Calaveras Co. Office of Education - Member Representative
Jessica Dorris - Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- jdorris@ccoe.k12.ca.us
- (209) 736-6051
Pedro Mendez - Dean of CTE & Workforce Development
- mendezp@mjc.edu
- (209) 575-6332
Ceres Unified - Member Representative
Emily Harry - Educational Options Coordinator
- eharry@ceres.k12.ca.us
- (209) 556-1554
Columbia College - Member Representative
Steve Amador - Dean - Career Technical Education
- amadors@yosemite.edu
- (209) 588-5142
Modesto City High - Member Representative
Antony Little - Director III: Alternative Education
- little.a@monet.k12.ca.us
Modesto Junior College - Member Representative
Pedro Mendez - Dean of CTE & Workforce Development
- mendezp@mjc.edu
- (209) 575-6332
Newman-Crows Landing Unified - Member Representative
Rick Gonzalez - rgonzalez@nclusd.k12.ca.us
- (209) 862-2309
Patterson Joint Unified - Member Representative
Marcos Huerta - Assistant Principal
- mhuerta@patterson.k12.ca.us
- (209) 892-4720 ext: 23011
Riverbank Unified - Member Representative
Armando Nunez - Program / Grant Manager
- anunez@riverbank.k12.ca.us
- (209) 869-0468
Sonora Union High - Member Representative
Ed Pelfrey - Superintendent
- epelfrey@sonorahigh.org
- (209) 533-8510
Pedro Mendez - Dean of Career Technical Education
- mendezp@yosemite.edu
- (209) 575-6355
Stanislaus Co. Office of Education - Member Representative
Mary Medina - mmedina@stancoe.org
Kevin Fox - Director of Career and Technical Education
- kfox@stancoe.org
- (209) 238-1516
Summerville Union High - Member Representative
Jennifer Osterhout - josterhout@summbears.net
Pedro Mendez - Dean of CTE & Workforce Development
- mendezp@mjc.edu
- (209) 575-6332
Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools - Member Representative
Colleen Whitlock - Director II Student Support Services
- cwhitlock@tcsos.us
- (209) 536-2075
Turlock Unified - Member Representative
Jessie Ceja - Principal-Turlock Adult School
- jceja@turlock.k12.ca.us
- (209) 667-0643
Waterford Unified - Member Representative
Tonya Bibbins - Principal, Waterford Alternative Programs
- tbibbins@waterford.k12.ca.us
- (209) 874-9017
Yosemite CCD - Member Representative
Pedro Mendez - Dean of CTE & Workforce Development
- mendezp@mjc.edu
- (209) 575-6332
Yesenia Pugh - pughy@yosemite.edu
- (209) 575-6301 ext: 6301
Steve Amador - Dean - Career Technical Education
- amadors@yosemite.edu
- (209) 588-5142