Produced: Aug 12, 2025, 02:49 PM UTC - By Brianna Moyles
2025-26
Plans & Goals
Assessment
Activities & Outcomes
Objective #1: Address Educational Needs
Expand GED/HSD Access through Flexible Pathways
Launch & Expand ESL
Tulelake, Yreka, and Siskiyou Union are launching or restructuring ESL instruction. This activity combines their efforts to increase ESL access by offering leveled ESL classes, recruiting LEP adults through bilingual outreach, and embedding digital and workforce readiness into ESL content. Members will coordinate with local employers and service agencies to recruit participants and offer instruction that meets local communication and employment needs.
Agencies Involved: Tulelake, Yreka, and Butte Valley
Key Deliverables:
ESL classes launched at 2–3 new or returning sites
Leveled ESL curriculum developed (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
Bilingual outreach campaign implemented
ESL instructors trained on digital literacy integration
CAEP Objective Contribution: Directly responds to critical English language barriers that prevent access to employment, education, and civic engagement. Supports both immigrant integration and regional workforce development goals.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
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Principal & AEP Coordinator | Tulelake Basin Joint Unified | 06/30/2028 |
AEP Lead & ESL Instructor | Yreka Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Butte Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Expand Access to Short-Term, Job-Aligned CTE progr
Members including Dunsmuir, Yreka , and College of the Siskiyous will expand or launch short-term, stackable CTE programs aligned with high-need regional industries such as healthcare, CDL/transportation, and public safety. These programs are designed for adults who are unemployed, underemployed, or returning to the workforce. Yreka will lead efforts to integrate work-based learning experiences such as career fairs, employer panels, mock interviews, and site visits, while College of the Siskiyous will continue aligning curriculum with regional labor market data. Dunsmuir will focus on initial credential-building and connecting students to partner agencies for follow-up support. Programs will embed employability skills, resume development, and digital readiness.
Agencies Involved: Dunsmuir, College of the Siskiyous
Key Deliverables:
2–3 new or expanded short-term CTE pathways launched
Employer input gathered annually to ensure relevance
Embedded job readiness curriculum in CTE courses
Work-based learning experiences such as job shadowing or mock interviews
CAEP Objective Contribution:This activity addresses the educational needs of working-age adults by offering low-barrier, fast-track training programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials and direct employment opportunities. It strengthens workforce participation and economic self-sufficiency.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
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Principal | Dunsmuir Joint Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Director of Noncredit | Siskiyou Joint CCD | 06/30/2028 |
AEP Lead | Yreka Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Develop Community-Responsive Course Offerings
Siskiyou Union and Scott Valley both proposed developing or refining course offerings based on student/community needs. This activity supports annual review of course offerings, flexible scheduling (e.g., evening/online), and alignment with interests and barriers identified through surveys. Instructional hours and course design will reflect local economic conditions and learner feedback.
Agencies Involved: Siskiyou Union, Scott Valley
Key Deliverables:
Student/community needs assessments conducted annually
Revised course schedules to accommodate working adults
Launch of at least one new course per site per year
Incorporation of flexible delivery models (asynchronous, in-person, hybrid)
CAEP Objective Contribution:Ensures adult education remains relevant, accessible, and driven by local need. Reduces barriers for learners who cannot access traditional class formats or who need personalized schedules.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
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Principal | Siskiyou Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Scott Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions
Embedded Transition & Career Navigation Services
Multiple members, including Yreka, Tulelake, and Siskiyou COE, emphasized the need to build structured support systems to help students transition from adult education into postsecondary programs or the workforce. This activity includes assigning dedicated transition support staff, standardizing goal-setting during intake, and offering ongoing career coaching. Transition specialists will coordinate with instructors and community colleges to support students in identifying and reaching their next steps.
Agencies Involved: Yreka, Tulelake, Siskiyou COE
Key Deliverables:
Transition specialist designated at each participating site
Standardized intake and goal-setting forms
Monthly student follow-ups
Formal referral protocols to CTE, College of the Siskiyous, or job centers
CAEP Objective Contribution:
Strengthens student support and aligns services across education and workforce systems, enabling more adults to persist and transition to higher levels of education or employment.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
---|---|---|
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Tulelake Basin Joint Unified | 06/30/2028 |
AEP Lead | Yreka Union High | 06/30/2028 |
AEP Lead & AEP College & Career Coordinator | Siskiyou Co. Office of Education | 06/30/2028 |
Integrated Onboarding & Academic Planning Process
Yreka, Tulelake, and Siskiyou Union proposed structured onboarding processes to improve early engagement. This activity consolidates those into a shared onboarding model that includes digital orientation, academic planning, and early relationship-building between students, instructors, and support staff. Canvas or similar tools will be used to integrate academic goal tracking and digital readiness training.
Agencies Involved: Yreka, Tulelake, Siskiyou Union
Key Deliverables:
Shared onboarding protocol implemented
Digital orientation module created
Academic plan completed for each new enrollee
Staff trained in onboarding workflow and tools
CAEP Objective Contribution:Improves the handoff from enrollment to instruction while building student confidence, digital skills, and motivation. Supports smoother transitions by embedding planning and digital literacy from the start.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: English Language Learner (149AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
---|---|---|
AEP Lead | Yreka Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Tulelake Basin Joint Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Principal | Siskiyou Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Career Pathway Mapping & Cross-System Alignment
Scott Valley, College of the Siskiyous, and Siskiyou Union emphasized the need to create visible, structured career pathways linked to local labor market needs. This activity involves mapping existing adult ed, CTE, and postsecondary programs; defining entry and exit points; and aligning them with College of the Siskiyous programs, workforce board priorities, and employer expectations. These maps will be used for student advising and partner outreach.
Agencies Involved: Scott Valley, College of the Siskiyous, Siskiyou Union
Key Deliverables:
At least 4 regional pathway maps created (e.g., health, trades, ECE, logistics)
Pathways reviewed with workforce board and employers annually
Maps used during onboarding and counseling sessions
Visual materials distributed consortium-wide
CAEP Objective Contribution:Clarifies transitions and aligns educational offerings with regional industry needs, reducing student confusion and duplication of services while promoting guided progression.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
---|---|---|
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Scott Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Director of Noncredit | Siskiyou Joint CCD | 06/30/2028 |
Principal | Siskiyou Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services
Trauma-Informed & Engagement-Focused PD Series
Yreka, Scott Valley, and Tulelake all proposed professional development centered around trauma-informed practices, equity, digital literacy, and learner engagement. This consortium-wide activity will include annual PD sessions, peer collaboration, and instructional coaching to improve teacher confidence and instructional quality. Sessions will be contextualized to rural and multi-role instructional settings.
Agencies Involved: Yreka, Tulelake, Scott Valley
Key Deliverables:
Annual PD series hosted consortium-wide
PD modules focused on trauma-informed instruction, digital tools, and culturally responsive strategies
Local implementation plans and site-specific coaching support
Shared evaluation of PD impact on student outcomes
CAEP Objective Contribution:Boosts instructional quality and student engagement, two core drivers of effectiveness in rural adult education programs. Supports the professionalization and retention of educators in isolated regions.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
---|---|---|
AEP Lead | Yreka Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Tulelake Basin Joint Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Scott Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Data-Informed Program Planning & Student Follow-Up
Siskiyou COE, Siskiyou Union, and College of the Siskiyous all referenced better use of student data, surveys, and outcomes to guide programming. This activity will strengthen the consortium’s ability to analyze enrollment, persistence, and transition data to inform scheduling, outreach, and curriculum development. Staff will receive training in data visualization and regular reporting will inform decision-making.
Agencies Involved: Sisikyou COE, Siskiyou Union, College of the Siskiyous
Key Deliverables:
Quarterly data review schedule created
PD on CASAS, TE, and Data Dashboard tools
Site-level data reports created and reviewed
Integration of data insights into annual planning
CAEP Objective Contribution:
Improves operational effectiveness by ensuring that instruction, support services, and strategic decisions are grounded in timely, actionable data.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
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SCOE Staff | Siskiyou Co. Office of Education | 06/30/2028 |
Principal | Siskiyou Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Director of Noncredit | Siskiyou Joint CCD | 06/30/2028 |
Digital Access & Canvas Adoption Initiative
Siskiyou COE, Scott Valley, and Tulelake are collaborating to increase digital access and improve instructional delivery through Canvas and other learning management systems (LMS). SCOE and Scott Valley will lead instructor training on Canvas course design, digital pedagogy, and hybrid instruction models. Tulelake will expand student access to Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots, provide tech onboarding during orientation, and implement in-class support for digital literacy skill-building. All three agencies will work together to pilot hybrid courses in areas with limited in-person access, integrate student navigation tools, and provide coaching on using digital platforms. These efforts are designed to enhance instructional consistency, expand access for remote learners, and increase student persistence in online and blended environments.
Agencies Involved: Siskiyou COE, Scott Valley, Tulelake
Key Deliverables:
Canvas courses launched in ESL, GED, and workforce prep
Student orientation to Canvas and digital learning
Instructor PD and peer mentoring for hybrid teaching
Site-based Canvas champions or mentors
CAEP Objective Contribution: Expands effectiveness by improving digital delivery and access, especially in hard-to-reach rural or low-bandwidth communities.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Low Literacy (155AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
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AEP Director & AEP Curriculum Coordinator | Siskiyou Co. Office of Education | 06/30/2028 |
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Scott Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Tulelake Basin Joint Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Community-Driven Course Design & Scheduling
Siskiyou Union and Butte Valley emphasized adapting offerings based on student feedback, barriers, and survey data. This activity involves building formal feedback loops (surveys, focus groups) to identify class times, formats, and topics that reflect learner needs. Sites will use this data to realign schedules, refine program formats (e.g., shorter modules), and increase accessibility.
Agencies Involved: Siskiyou Union, Butte Valley
Key Deliverables:
Annual survey or student forum at each site
Feedback integrated into course schedule planning
Evening or asynchronous courses piloted
Adjustments tracked using enrollment and persistence data
CAEP Objective Contribution:
Ensures adult education programming is learner-centered and responsive to changing community and economic contexts, improving outcomes and equity.
Adult Education Metrics and Student Barriers
- Student Barriers: Long Term Unemployed (153AE)
- Student Barriers: Low Income (154AE)
Responsible Positions, Responsible Consortium Members, and Proposed Completion Date
Responsible Position | Responsible Member | Proposed Completion Date |
---|---|---|
Principal | Siskiyou Union High | 06/30/2028 |
Principal & AEP Coordinator | Butte Valley Unified | 06/30/2028 |
Fiscal Management
Alignment & Carryover
Alignment with Three-Year Plan
The planned usage of 2025–2026 allocations is fully aligned with the consortium’s 2025–2028 Three-Year Plan, focusing on three legislative objectives: addressing educational needs, improving the integration of services and transitions, and improving the effectiveness of services. Major investments support the expansion of high school diploma and GED programs, as well as short-term CTE programming aligned with regional labor market needs (e.g., CDL-A, fire prevention, construction, hospitality, healthcare, early childhood education), and ESL and digital literacy instruction. Instructors, aides, and support staff will be hired to deliver these services in flexible modalities (hybrid, evening, online), which reflects a core strategy identified in the plan to reach rural and underserved students.
The plan also prioritizes onboarding, job placement support, digital navigation, and intake redesign, each of which is explicitly outlined in the Three-Year Plan’s activity structure. Infrastructure improvements, such as facility upgrades and enhanced broadband access, support instruction and retention. Professional development (PD) in trauma-informed practices, digital instruction, and culturally responsive teaching directly aligns with the effectiveness pillar of the plan. Transition work with the College of the Siskiyous, particularly via dual enrollment and articulation efforts, receives targeted investments in line with the Three-Year Plan’s emphasis on postsecondary and employment outcomes.
Carryover Plan
Carryover funds will be systematically reinvested into activities that were delayed or partially funded in prior years due to staffing shortages, capacity issues, or extended procurement processes. The consortium is actively working to maintain carryover levels below the 20% threshold and will monitor member fund balances throughout the year.
In 2025–2026, carryover will support:
Recruitment and onboarding of additional ESL instructors and aides
Facility improvements and equipment purchases for CTE programs
Expansion of digital navigation services and technology lending libraries
Pilot of a shared intake system and regional dashboard for tracking transitions
Development of career pathway materials and industry-informed curriculum
These uses directly support the three CAEP objectives. They are targeted to remove structural barriers, improve instructional delivery, and enhance student transitions. Each carryover-supported initiative is tied to a measurable deliverable (e.g., number of students served, credential attainment, transition tracking) to ensure funds translate into tangible outcomes for adult learners.
Funds are strategically aligned with the three-year plan’s focus on increasing educational access, addressing equity gaps, and enhancing workforce readiness. Investments prioritize flexible programming, digital inclusion, professional development, and integrated support services. Carryover funds will be strategically used to address infrastructure upgrades, including technology and facility enhancements, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
Consortium leadership will monitor fiscal performance quarterly to ensure timely implementation and to adjust as needed.
Usage
Planned Use of Funds for 2025–2026
The Siskiyou AEP Consortium will utilize the 2025–2026 allocated funds to strengthen and expand programs, address access and equity gaps, and enhance instructional quality and transitions for adult learners across the region. Funding decisions are based on the Three-Year Plan and the findings of the needs assessment and are designed to meet the three CAEP objectives.
- Staff and Teaching Salaries: A significant portion of the funding will support salaries for instructors, aides, and support personnel. These roles are essential to expanding GED, high school diploma, ESL, and short-term CTE offerings in high-demand fields. Additional staffing will allow for evening, hybrid, and remote instruction, meeting the needs of working adults and rural learners.
- Program Improvement and Student Learning: Funds will enhance the curriculum and instruction by utilizing updated materials, contextualized learning approaches, and providing professional development for staff. Investments will be made in trauma-informed practices, digital literacy integration, and culturally responsive pedagogy to strengthen student engagement and outcomes.
- Technology and Infrastructure: The consortium will invest in improved technology for instruction, remote learning access, and program operations. This includes purchasing devices, upgrading classroom equipment, and expanding digital navigation services. Technology lending programs and enhanced broadband access will help reduce barriers to online learning, particularly in remote areas.
- Marketing and Outreach: To increase enrollment and awareness of available programs, a portion of funds will support localized outreach, marketing materials, and event-based engagement. These efforts will focus on underserved communities, including older adults, multilingual learners, and individuals disconnected from education or the workforce.
- Wraparound Services: Funds will be allocated for career counseling, onboarding, tutoring, and job coaching services. These supports are critical to student persistence, credential attainment, and successful transitions into college or employment.
- Professional Development and Staff Resources: To improve the effectiveness of services, staff will participate in PD focused on data use, student support strategies, instructional technology, and workforce alignment. Investments will include training sessions, resource development, and consortium-wide learning communities.
- Instructional Materials, Equipment, and Software: Funds will be used to purchase updated instructional tools, software licenses for online learning and assessments, and equipment to support hands-on training in CTE programs, such as CDL-A, construction, hospitality, healthcare, and fire prevention.
- Facility Maintenance and Improvement: Facility upgrades will be implemented to create safe and modern learning environments that support program growth. Improvements may include classroom renovations, lab equipment, and accessibility upgrades at member sites.
- Program Strengthening and Sustainability: The consortium will utilize funds to strengthen existing programs, pilot innovative models such as co-enrollment, and enhance capacity for data-driven decision-making. A focus will be placed on long-term sustainability, scalability, and alignment with labor market needs.
Every expenditure will be tied to a specific deliverable and monitored through regular reporting and outcome tracking. This targeted investment strategy supports both immediate program goals and longer-term system improvements that increase educational access, student success, and workforce readiness for adults in Siskiyou County.
Consortium Objectives & Activities Overview
Objectives & Activities
Activity | Origin | Included in Annual Plan |
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Objective #1: Address Educational Needs | ||
Expand GED/HSD Access through Flexible Pathways | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Develop Community-Responsive Course Offerings | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Expand Access to Short-Term, Job-Aligned CTE progr | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Launch & Expand ESL | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Objective #2: Improve Integration of Services & Transitions | ||
Career Pathway Mapping & Cross-System Alignment | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Cross Agency Outreach & Referral System | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Embedded Transition & Career Navigation Services | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Integrated Onboarding & Academic Planning Process | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Objective #3: Improve Effectiveness of Services | ||
Community-Driven Course Design & Scheduling | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Data-Informed Program Planning & Student Follow-Up | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Digital Access & Canvas Adoption Initiative | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 | |
Trauma-Informed & Engagement-Focused PD Series | THREE-YEAR PLAN 2025-28 |
Certification
Butte Valley Unified - Member Representative
Jared Pierce - Superintendent-Principal
- jpierce@bvalusd.org
- (530) 397-4000
Dunsmuir Joint Union High - Member Representative
Ray Kellar - Superintendent/Principal
- rkellar@dunsmuirhigh.k12.ca.us
- (530) 235-4835 ext: 210
Scott Valley Unified - Member Representative
Brianna Moyles - Scott Valley Adult Education Coordinator
- bmoyles@svusd.us
- (530) 467-5279
Siskiyou Co. Office of Education - Member Representative
Shannon Eller - Director of Adult Education
- seller@siskiyoucoe.net
- (530) 842-8446
Allan Carver - Superintendent of Schools
- acarver@siskiyoucoe.net
- (530) 842-8400 ext: 8404
Siskiyou Joint CCD - Member Representative
Samantha Worthington - FIELD Director
- sworthingto@siskiyous.edu
- (530) 938-5815
Siskiyou Union High - Member Representative
Yolanda Sanchez - ysanchez-alves@sisuhsd.net
- (530) 964-2181
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified - Member Representative
Brian Norby - bnorby@tbjusd.org
- (760) 981-2149
Yreka Union High - Member Representative
Josh Carr - Director of Adult Education
- jcarr@yuhsd.net
- (530) 842-6151 ext: 115