CAEP
Annual Plan

Produced: Aug 13, 2025, 10:16 PM UTC - By Tonya Bibbins

69 Yosemite (Stanislaus Mother Lode) Consortium
CONSORTIUM APPROVED

2025-26

Plans & Goals

Executive Summary

The Stanislaus County Motherlode consortium comprises 15 members across Tuolumne, Calaveras, and Stanislaus Counties, including two community colleges, two county offices, and eleven K-12 adult education schools. Through collaborative three-year planning with comprehensive stakeholder input and data analysis, the consortium has established a strategic framework focused on career pathway development, workforce alignment, and enhanced student outcomes. The consortium has demonstrated innovation through revised ESL graduation requirements, strategic reduction of GED emphasis in favor of expanded diploma pathways, securing the ELL Healthcare Pathways grant for expanded healthcare programming, and implementing the Modesto Junior College P.A.T.C.H. certification program that enables collaborative short-term CTE offerings between adult schools and the college. The three-year plan addresses identified needs in career pathway mapping, emerging industry programming, digital delivery methods, and workforce partnerships through three primary objectives: instructional innovation, consortium coordination and navigation, and comprehensive professional development. Metrics focus on improving enrollments, learning gains, educational outcomes, and successful transitions to employment or further education. New bylaws, leadership roles, and strategic committees support plan execution beginning in 2025-26. The consortium operates collaboratively on CFAD funding while advocating for state formula changes to expand adult education initiatives beyond current 2-3% annual growth constraints. Expected outcomes include strengthened career pathways, expanded workforce-aligned programming, enhanced collaboration, and improved student support services.

Plans & Goals

How (if at all) do the consortium’s previous program year goals differ from the current year’s goals?

Goals have changed or new goals have emerged for the upcoming year

Why have the consortium’s goals changed for the upcoming year?

Leadership changes throughout the consortium have prompted a collaborative review of priorities, resulting in a strategic shift toward initiatives that more effectively serve our communities' current needs. 

How much progress did the consortium make towards its previous program year goals?

A good deal of progress - most goals were met

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What barriers did the consortium face in making progress towards its previous program year goals?

Most consortium leadership members serve in essential roles at their district offices, creating competing demands on their time and attention. While adult education remains a priority, the reality of managing multiple responsibilities alongside budget constraints makes it challenging to dedicate the focused attention needed to accomplish all strategic goals. 

What are the goals for the consortium for the current program year?

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How will the consortium measure progress towards the goals set for the current program year?

Each objective includes specific annual outcomes, with dedicated committees assigned to monitor progress and assess our advancement toward these goals. 

Assessment

Regional Needs Assessment

Please identify the categories of needs in your region.

Please identify resources used to identify these gaps.

Many of our performance indicators will rely on data collected by administrative staff through student intake processes, including pre- and post-testing assessments and enrollment registration. 

We will heavily rely on the research from Hanover, DataVista, and stakeholder input from our communities for feedback and 

Activities & Outcomes

Objective #1: Address Educational Needs

Instructional Innovation

THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28

A cross-section of consortium members that may include administrators, instructors, student support and office staff will meet on a semi-regular basis to work on both the Instructional Innovation and Student Data and Accountability strategies designed to address CAEP Objective One. The strategy team will develop a comprehensive workplan focused on key activities to help improve student enrollments, learning gains, outcomes and transitions. Initial activities identified by consortium members include conducting collaborative teacher meetings for information sharing related to curriculum review and development, designing literacy class platforms, and developing comprehensive class schedules. For ABE-ASE programs, the consortium will offer basic skills training and Microsoft classes for students including Microsoft Office Specialist certification opportunities, while working to align consortium minimum high school diploma requirements with statewide standards. ESL instruction will be enhanced through establishing collaborative partnerships that include Burlington English curriculum if all members adopt the same materials, and developing expanded ESL instruction with an experienced teacher offering evening classes two nights per week pending district funding approval. The consortium will advance digital skills and hybrid delivery methods by providing both virtual and in-person tutoring and support including necessary technology for students and teachers, planning to offer flexible courses alongside independent study options and introducing group math and English classes by 2028, and developing hybrid and HyFlex instruction methods specifically designed for program delivery and referral in rural contexts. Additionally, the team will focus on gathering and reviewing comprehensive student data to better understand enrollment patterns and academic progress, creating a robust monitoring and assessment system that tracks student achievement across all program areas, and improving integration of services and transitions through TopsPro professional development and Smart Goals implementation to ensure seamless student progression through educational pathways and into employment or further education opportunities. 

Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers

  • All: Participants (202AE)
  • All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
  • Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
  • Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
  • Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)

Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date

Responsible PositionResponsible MemberProposed Completion Date
Destiny CanoPatterson Joint Unified06/30/2028
Liliana NunezNewman-Crows Landing Unified06/30/2028
Yesenia PughModesto Junior College06/30/2028
Paul HauderCalaveras Co. Office of Education06/30/2028

Adult Pathways

THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28

A cross-section of consortium members that may include administrators, instructors, student support and office staff will meet on a semi-regular basis to work on the Adult Pathways strategy designed to address CAEP Objective One.The consortia will focus on comprehensive adult pathways development through systematic identification and engagement with potential employers and partners. To ensure these initiatives are successfully implemented, the consortium has established a dedicated committee to oversee and coordinate these pathway development efforts. The consortium will develop career exploration pathways within CTE classes that showcase multiple careers related to each program's field of study, while partnering with local businesses and organizations to provide enriching field trips, guest speakers, and valuable internship and job shadowing experiences for students. Healthcare partnerships will be particularly emphasized through collaboration with local healthcare providers to offer clinical experiences and ensure the curriculum remains current with industry standards. A mentorship program will be developed to connect students directly with professionals in their chosen fields, providing ongoing guidance and industry insights. The consortium will focus on offering appealing coursework and expanding options through consortium partnerships and structured pathways that meet diverse student needs. Additionally, active collaboration with HealthForce Partners will be initiated to strengthen healthcare workforce development opportunities and ensure alignment with regional health sector priorities. 

Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers

  • All: Participants (202AE)
  • All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
  • Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
  • Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
  • Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
  • Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
  • Students and Programs: English as a Secondary Language (1002)
  • Students and Programs: Short-Term CTE Training Programs (126AE)
  • Students and Programs: Workforce Preparation (124AE)

Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date

Responsible PositionResponsible MemberProposed Completion Date
Ezequiel RuizRiverbank Unified06/30/2028
Emily HarryCeres Unified06/30/2028
Robert MaybinSonora Union High06/30/2028
Vicki KyteTurlock Unified06/30/2028

Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions

College, Career, and Community Navigation (CCN)

THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28

A cross-section of consortium members including administrators, instructors, student support and office staff will meet semi-regularly to implement the CCN strategy for CAEP Objective Two, developing a workplan to improve student enrollments, learning gains, outcomes and transitions. The team will evaluate all enrolled and incoming students to assist with section registration while building a pipeline with MJC specialists for future college enrollment. Key activities include developing stronger connections with community partners and working with school counselors and teachers to engage local businesses and agencies in supporting students. The consortium will partner with enrollment services to establish dual enrollment sections for high school and diploma students, and create an initial adult education counselor working group starting with representatives from MJC, Ceres and Modesto City Schools with additional members to be determined based on capacity. The strategy will leverage existing program staff support models, such as the Center for Human Services' student assistance services for K12 students, and include meetings with enrollment services to develop shared approaches for student engagement and support. 

Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers

  • All: Participants (202AE)
  • Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
  • Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
  • Students and Programs: Adult Secondary Education (1000)
  • Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
  • Students and Programs: English as a Secondary Language (1002)
  • Students and Programs: Short-Term CTE Training Programs (126AE)
  • Students and Programs: Workforce Preparation (124AE)

Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date

Responsible PositionResponsible MemberProposed Completion Date
Emily GrahamColumbia College06/30/2028
Kevin FoxStanislaus Co. Office of Education06/30/2028
Richard CarnesModesto Junior College06/30/2028
Guadalupe SanchezModesto Junior College06/30/2028
Vicki KyteTurlock Unified06/30/2028

Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services

Consortium Planning and Professional Development

THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28

A cross-section of consortium members, including administrators, instructors, student support, and office staff, will meet quarterly to implement the Consortium Planning and Development strategy, and semi-regularly for the Professional Development strategy, designed to address CAEP Objective Three. The teams will develop comprehensive work plans to improve student enrollments, learning gains, outcomes, and transitions. Planning and development activities include understanding and addressing student and school technology needs, building instructional capacity across the consortium by connecting teachers to schools, and surveying communities and districts to identify needs through consistent survey instruments. The consortium will support smaller programs through intra-consortium collaboration, organize member site tours alongside rotating steering committee meetings with regular presentations, and plan learning journeys to neighboring consortia. Strategic initiatives include developing a facilities strategy that leverages centralized and distributed locations as assets, preparing a comprehensive communications plan featuring newsletters and program materials, and creating guidance for internal referrals with coordinated staffing support. The consortium will explore a hub and spoke service delivery model, establishing areas of specialization rather than requiring all programs to provide all services. Professional development efforts will focus on providing training and referrals for reporting procedures and TopsPro processes, virtual learning instruction, contextualized instruction, and pathway development, and minimizing service duplication through hybrid and flexible delivery options. Additional professional development activities include establishing internal professional learning communities at member sites and coordinating county-wide teacher and staff collaboration every quarter. 

Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers

  • All: Participants (202AE)
  • All: Reportable Individuals (200AE)
  • Students and Programs: Adult Basic Education (1001)
  • Students and Programs: Career Technical Education (1003)
  • Students and Programs: English as a Secondary Language (1002)
  • Students and Programs: Short-Term CTE Training Programs (126AE)
  • Students and Programs: Workforce Preparation (124AE)

Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date

Responsible PositionResponsible MemberProposed Completion Date
Lily PulidoModesto Junior College06/30/2028
Antony LittleModesto City High06/30/2028
Tonya BibbinsWaterford Unified06/30/2028
Corrin RiveraPatterson Joint Unified06/30/2028
Brandon PriceColumbia College06/30/2028

Fiscal Management

Alignment & Carryover

Funding allocation will be strategically directed toward achieving the objectives outlined in our three-year plan, supporting personnel, program development, and student services. 

Quarterly fiscal meetings will be conducted with each school's financial contact to monitor budget performance and ensure compliance with carryover requirements. 

Usage

How does the consortium plan to use allocated funds in the upcoming year?

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Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview

Objectives & Activities

= consortium has included this activity in an Annual Plan from the 2025-28 Three-Year Plan
= consortium has NOT selected this activity in an Annual Plan from the 2025-28 Three-Year Plan
ActivityOriginIncluded in Annual Plan
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
Adult Pathways
THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28
Instructional Innovation
THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
College, Career, and Community Navigation (CCN)
THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
Consortium Planning and Professional Development
THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28

Certification

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Diana Harford Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office

08/05/2025 01:55 PM PDT

Calaveras Co. Office of Education - Member Representative

Approved by Paul Hauder

07/30/2025 04:25 PM PDT

Ceres Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Emily Harry

07/31/2025 12:38 PM PDT

Columbia College - Member Representative

Approved by Brandon Price

08/11/2025 01:17 PM PDT

Modesto City High - Member Representative

Approved by Antony Little

07/31/2025 08:31 AM PDT

Modesto Junior College - Member Representative

Approved by Lily Pulido

07/30/2025 04:04 PM PDT

Newman-Crows Landing Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Liliana Esquivez

08/11/2025 10:38 AM PDT

Patterson Joint Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Corrin Rivera Patterson High School

07/31/2025 02:04 PM PDT

Riverbank Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Ezequiel Ruiz

07/31/2025 02:03 PM PDT

Sonora Union High - Member Representative

Approved by Ed Pelfrey Sonora Union High School District

07/30/2025 08:40 PM 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

07/31/2025 03:49 PM PDT

Summerville Union High - Member Representative

Approved by Cindy Jensen

07/30/2025 04:44 PM PDT

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools - Member Representative

Approved by Colleen Whitlock

07/31/2025 11:30 AM PDT

Turlock Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Vicki Kyte

07/31/2025 02:48 PM PDT

Waterford Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Tonya Bibbins

08/13/2025 03:15 PM PDT

Yosemite CCD - Member Representative

Approved by Lily Pulido

07/30/2025 04:03 PM PDT