Overview
The 2015–2016 State Budget appropriated $500 million to California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) and the California Department of Education to allocate funding for adult education. The funds will be provided to eligible consortia for the purpose of implementing regional plans for adult education. The intent of the California Adult Education Program (CAEP, formally the Adult Education Block Grant) was to expand and improve the provision of adult education via these consortia.
The CCCCO and the California Department of Education (CDE) are working in partnership to implement the requirements outlined in the CAEP. We will continue to provide guidance and solicit feedback from the field throughout the implementation process.
There are 71 regional consortia across the state that include members from community colleges, k–12 adult schools, county offices of education and a variety of community partners including, but not limited to local workforce investment boards, libraries, and community based organizations.
Our Mission
California adult educators in K-12 and community colleges work synergistically with workforce and education partners, community stakeholders and industry through the CAEP's 71 consortia to ensure that students are prepared for life, for work and to support their families and strengthen communities, no matter where they are in their educational journey.
Leadership
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the California Department of Education appointed joint leadership for the CAEP.
The CAEP Office is led by:
- Carolyn Zachry, Administrator, Adult Education Office, CDE
- Gary Adams, Workforce Development Division Dean, CCCCO
Other members of the CAEP Office include:
- Diana Batista
- Rhonda Burnett
- Mayra Diaz
- Neil Kelly
- Sanjay Mehta
- Cora Rainey
- Loretta Zocklein
