Model Programs

The Advancing CA Adult Education Showcase is one of the tools provided for CAEP to support stakeholders in developing and sharing best practices. This showcase is a collection of successful and proven practices that have been implemented across the state by CAEP consortia. Use these examples to get ideas for what practices may work to help your region achieve its goals or to learn more about how consortia have successfully implemented practices your region is beginning to put into action.

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Adult Education to Community College Transitions

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship, Adults with Disabilities Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Learner Transition, Equity, Marketing Submission Year: 2025

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Adult Education Works to Train Students for Local Employers

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Inland Empire State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership, Marketing Submission Year: 2025

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CAER: A New Community Partnership Resource Portal for Adult Education

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship, Adults with Disabilities Region: Central Coast State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership, Marketing Submission Year: 2025

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Cafe 1600

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship, Adults with Disabilities Region: Central Valley State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Leadership Submission Year: 2025

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Career Advancement Charter

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE Region: Central Coast State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity Submission Year: 2025

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Citizenship

Program Area(s): ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship Region: Inland Empire State Priority: Learner Transition Submission Year: 2025

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Clothing and Textiles Digital Transformation Initiative: Building 21st Century Workforce Pathways

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Court Reporting Online: Tri-Community Adult Education

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Los Angeles Basin State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Technology & Distance Learning Submission Year: 2025

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Crafton Leadership Academy for Student Success (CLASS)

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship Region: Inland Empire State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom Submission Year: 2025

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Credit-by-Exam-Enhanced Child Development Pathways for Diverse and Underserved Populations

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity Submission Year: 2025

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CTE/DARTE Ambassador Program

Program Area(s): ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Central Valley State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership Submission Year: 2025

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Culinary and Hospitality Arts: Expanding Access through Modular Training and Industry-Driven Curriculum

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity Submission Year: 2025

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Cutler-Orosi Adult School

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Central Valley State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership, Technology & Distance Learning, Program Evaluation, Marketing Submission Year: 2025

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DARTE + Human Service Agency CalWORKs + SJDC CalWORKs + CTE Workforce Partnership: A Holistic Model for Adult Learner Success

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Northern California State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership Submission Year: 2025

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Digital Media and Programming: Expanding Access and Industry Alignment through Certificate Innovation

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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DSS Pathways and Persistence

Program Area(s): Adults with Disabilities Region: Orange County State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership Submission Year: 2025

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ELL Healthcare Pathways Program at Saddleback College

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Orange County State Priority: Learner Transition, Equity Submission Year: 2025

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ELL-Inclusive Instructional Strategies for Nurse Assistant Training

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Empowering Pathways: The Business, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship (BAE) Program at SDCCE

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Equitable Access to Industry-Aligned IT Training and Certification

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Technology & Distance Learning, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Glenn Medical Assistant Program

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Northern California State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Los Angeles Allied Health Collaborative

Program Area(s): ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Los Angeles Basin State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership Submission Year: 2025

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Marshall School of Medical Assisting in Partnership with El Dorado County Office of Education

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Northern California State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom Submission Year: 2025

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Medical Front Office Assistant Program

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Northern California State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom Submission Year: 2025

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Meeting the Demand: An Inclusive and Expanding ESL Program at SDCCE

Program Area(s): ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Merced County Adult Regional Occupational Program: Foundations in Early Education

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Central Valley State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership Submission Year: 2025

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MiraCosta College Adult High School Program

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership, Technology & Distance Learning Submission Year: 2025

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Mobile Health Services Initiative: Expanding Access and Support for Adult Learners

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship, Adults with Disabilities, K12 Success Region: Inland Empire State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership, Technology & Distance Learning, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Online High School Diploma Program

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE Region: Orange County State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Technology & Distance Learning Submission Year: 2025

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Opening Doors: Dual Enrollment for All CAEP Students (Beyond HSD/HSE)

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship, Adults with Disabilities, K12 Success Region: Bay Area State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership Submission Year: 2025

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Rebuilding Capacity and Increasing Access for Students with Disabilities in Post-Pandemic Recovery

Program Area(s): Adults with Disabilities Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Reinvigorating Secondary Education Access and Completion: SDCCE’s High School Diploma/Equivalency and Basic Skills Program

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Revving Up Equity and Innovation: SDCCE’s Reimagined Automotive Program

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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SAEC Regional Integrated Service Delivery System: Community Resource Padlet

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship, Adults with Disabilities, K12 Success Region: Central Valley State Priority: Learner Transition, Equity, Technology & Distance Learning Submission Year: 2025

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San Joaquin Adult Education Consortium Partnership with CTE Workforce Development Program

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Central Valley State Priority: Learner Transition Submission Year: 2025

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SCAEC/SCCCD College Showcase

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship, CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship, Adults with Disabilities, K12 Success Region: Central Valley State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Leadership, Marketing Submission Year: 2025

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Shasta Adult School

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE Region: Northern California State Priority: Learner Transition, Equity Submission Year: 2025

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Skilled and Technical Trades: Career Pathways in Welding, HVAC, Electronics, and Plumbing

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: San Diego - Imperial State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Equity, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Twin Rivers Adult School CASAS Tracking Super-sheet

Program Area(s): ABE / ASE, ESL / EL Civics / Citizenship Region: Northern California State Priority: Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Program Evaluation Submission Year: 2025

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Vocational Nursing Program

Program Area(s): CTE / Workforce Prep / Pre-apprenticeship Region: Los Angeles Basin State Priority: Learner Transition, Program Development / Curriculum / Classroom, Leadership Submission Year: 2025