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CAEP Annual Plan: 2022-23 69 Yosemite (Stanislaus Mother Lode) Consortium

Status: Consortium Approved

California Adult Education Program : Annual Plan : 2022-23 Produced: Nov 10, 2022, 03:19 PM UTC Pedro Mendez

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 ABE/ASE and HSE Programming for adult learners

Activity that Applies to this Strategy

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Metrics that Apply to this Activity/Strategy

  • Success: Participants Who Earn a High School Diploma or Equivalency (AE 633 - Overall)

The consortium membership will continue to collaborate an offer programming to maintain current capacity and expand ABE/ASE/HSE delivery of services improving awareness, access, enrollment, persistence, and program completion by adult learners.  


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

Approved by Colleen Whitlock

10/10/2022 10:46 AM PDT

Calaveras Co. Office of Education - Member Representative

  • Dean of CTE & Workforce Development
  • mendezp@mjc.edu
  • (209) 575-6332
Approved by Jessica Dorris

09/19/2022 08:05 AM PDT

Ceres Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Emily Harry

09/18/2022 01:45 PM PDT

Columbia College - Member Representative

Approved

09/21/2022 08:45 AM PDT

Modesto City High - Member Representative

Approved by Antony Little

09/19/2022 02:33 PM PDT

Modesto Junior College - Member Representative

  • Dean of CTE & Workforce Development
  • mendezp@mjc.edu
  • (209) 575-6332
Approved

09/21/2022 08:45 AM PDT

Newman-Crows Landing Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Rick Gonzalez

09/18/2022 10:35 PM PDT

Patterson Joint Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Marcos Huerta

09/19/2022 08:44 AM PDT

Riverbank Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Armando Nunez Riverbank Unified School District

11/02/2022 09:53 AM PDT

Sonora Union High - Member Representative

Approved by Ed Pelfrey Sonora Union High School District

09/19/2022 07:31 AM PDT

Stanislaus Co. Office of Education - Member Representative

  • Director of Career and Technical Education
  • kfox@stancoe.org
  • (209) 238-1516
Approved by Kevin Fox Director I, Career and Technical Education

09/19/2022 12:50 PM PDT

Summerville Union High - Member Representative

  • Dean of CTE & Workforce Development
  • mendezp@mjc.edu
  • (209) 575-6332
Approved by Pedro Mendez

11/10/2022 07:19 AM PST

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools - Member Representative

Approved by 2095362073 Cathy Parker

09/18/2022 01:30 PM PDT

Turlock Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Dr. Jessie Ceja

09/19/2022 09:02 AM PDT

Waterford Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Tonya Bibbins

09/19/2022 02:11 PM PDT

Yosemite CCD - Member Representative

  • Dean of CTE & Workforce Development
  • mendezp@mjc.edu
  • (209) 575-6332
Approved by Pedro Mendez

09/18/2022 12:50 PM PDT