CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONJack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Transforming the Adult Education System

A Blueprint for Change

Debra JonesCalifornia Department of EducationA.C.S.A. Conference September 30, 2010

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The Charge…The Charge…

“In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity—it is a prerequisite…”President Obama, 2008

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Adult EducationAdult Education

The mission of California’s Adult Education System is to advance California’s economic, workforce development and societal goals by preparing adult learners for college, career, and civic responsibility.

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Core PrinciplesCore Principles

• Alignment• Collaboration and Leveraging of

Resources• Accessibility and Student Focus• Responsiveness and Innovation• Evidenced-Based Continuous

Improvement• Shared Responsibility and

Accountability

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State Level PoliciesState Level Policies

• Three critical components:– Accessibility– Affordability– Sustainability

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EngagementEngagement

• ACSA, CCAE, and CAEAA

• Steering Committee

• Field Partnership Team

• Stakeholder Panel

• Field Survey

• WestEd Site Visits

• Key Informant Interviews

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California Asset Mapping California Asset Mapping

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Key Components of a Successful Key Components of a Successful Transition SystemTransition System

Assessment Support Services

Aligned Curriculum

Data System

Partnerships

Professional Development

Evaluation

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A New VocabularyA New Vocabulary

• Career Pathways

• Integrated Education and Training

• Workforce Readiness Skills

• Contextualizing Instruction

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LINKING ADULTS TO OPPORTUNITY

A Blueprint for the Transformation of the

California Department of EducationAdult Education Program

WORKING DRAFT

California Department of EducationSeptember 23, 2010

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Adult Education Transition SystemAdult Education Transition System

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Collaborative LeadershipCollaborative Leadership

Work with state-level partners to establish a common vision and coordinated processes that will enable Adult Education to fulfill its mission of advancing California’s economic, workforce development, and societal goals.

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Academic and Career Academic and Career Education Transition CentersEducation Transition Centers

Develop Academic and Career Education Transition Centers throughout California that will efficiently and effectively deliver Adult Education programs and services that support economic development. The Centers will promote regional coordination, resource leveraging, and alignment of programs, creating pathways for students to further education and gainful employment.

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Transition ServicesTransition Services

Provide intake, planning, support and transition services to link students to pathways and promote successful transitions to postsecondary education and employment.

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Curriculum and InstructionCurriculum and Instruction

Expand the use of assessment, curricula, and instructional practices that will prepare students for further education and careers.

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Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Align professional development and technical assistance to the mission of supporting students’ preparation for postsecondary education, careers, and civic responsibility.

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Data and AccountabilityData and Accountability

Structure the data collection and accountability systems to focus on tracking outcomes. Upgrade data collection to inform program improvement.

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FundingFunding

Implement a model that aligns fiscal resources with statewide need, promotes resource leveraging, and includes performance incentives.

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The Future is Now…The Future is Now…

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Implementation - Your RoleImplementation - Your Role

• Input

• Direction

• Technical Work Groups– Funding– Accountability– Collaborative Leadership– A.C.E.T. Centers

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This is Only the Beginning…This is Only the Beginning…

• CDE Pilot Initiatives– Policy to Performance (P2P)– Pathways to Prosperity (PPI)

• Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL)

• A.C.E.T. Centers• Adaptive Management: A living Plan

– Technical Work Groups– Policy

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