The Communicator, CCAE's Monthly Newsletter                               October 2014
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Time to Reach Out to Students About Voting

October 20th is the last day to register to vote in the November 4th General Election.

 

California Secretary of State Debra Bowen is asking adult school administrators to join her in spreading the word to students about how easy and convenient it is to register to vote using the online system.

 

Adult schools and community colleges can help improve voter turnout by sharing these key dates and the New Voters web page with faculty and students, in all subject areas. The "Reaching New Voters" section of the New Voters page provides tools in all 10 covered languages that make it easy to spread the word about voting, in the following nonpartisan ways:
  • Add a "MyVote" or "Register to Vote" button to your website.
  • Post a website message about registering and voting. 
The Secretary of State is inviting you to join in this endeavor to let everyone know how convenient it is now to become a California voter. With your involvement, many more citizens will take part in our democracy, this fall, as voters.  

 
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During the summer, OTAN accepted applications for a pilot project--the Community Model of Online Learning (CMOL), to increase the quantity, quality, and effectiveness of online and blended instruction. The three agencies that have been chosen for the project are: Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education, Fairfield-Suisun Adult School, and Torrance Adult School.

All agencies receiving federal Workforce Investment Act, Title II (WIA)--a.k.a. the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act--funding need to complete a Technology and Distance Learning Plan, this year. Before completing the online form, each agency is required to attend the online orientation (register here) or contact Branka Marceta, at OTAN, for individual technical help and guidance: [email protected], 916-228-2580.

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CALPRO

 

Fall still holds many opportunities for you to get in on CALPRO's professional development offerings!

From a webinar on College and Career Readiness Standards to a new online course on Evidence-Based Writing Instruction in the ABE Classroom, CALPRO is sure to offer something that coincides with your professional development goals. 


You can
register here for these and other events.


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W: www.ccaestate.org 
P: 888-542-2231 
F: 866-941-5129 
Larriann Torrez
CCAE Board President
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Dear CCAE Members,

Welcome to fall! I am happy to announce that Adriana Sanchez-Aldana was hired as Interim Executive Director for CCAE. Adriana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to CCAE, and we are very happy to have her in this position. Adriana can be emailed at [email protected]

 

I want to thank everyone for a very successful CCAE Membership Drive. We have 68 new CCAE members. Welcome new members!

 

I hope that you and your adult education colleagues are working as Agents of Change and are on the Mission to protect K-12 adult schools. Dawn Koepke and members of the Executive Board have been meeting with various state representatives, in Sacramento. We hope that you are too! Please click on the link and take the survey so that we can receive an updated status of where you are at, in regards to your legislative efforts.

 

I look forward to seeing you this year and hope that you will attend the annual CCAE State Conference that is hosted by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Section at Universal City, on April 30-May 2, 2015. Please remember to visit our CCAE website throughout the month, so you don't miss out on deadlines and important information regarding adult education.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Larriann Torrez

CCAE State Board President

 

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Kathy Harris has been a committed teacher at A. Warren McClaskey, since 1993. In her current position, she works with older adults with disabilities. Kathy gives 110% to her students and is always willing to go the extra yard to get things done.  


 

She works with students who have many obstacles to overcome; however, she manages to arrange activities in which students can all excel. Her positive and cheerful demeanor is contagious and appreciated by both students and staff. Kathy has incredible drive, boundless energy, and non-stop creativity and enthusiasm. This is not just a job to her, it is her passion. The students have responded well to her approach and teaching style.  

 

The student support systems, families, and case workers have made numerous comments regarding the positive change in attitudes and behaviors that the students have shown under Kathy's direction. Kathy Harris is always committed to her students and Adult Education. Her commitment goes beyond her classroom, as she organizes the student garden, works extra hours in graphic arts and provides guidance in numerous activities benefiting Adult Education--including serving as Secretary for CCAE Northern Section, chairing the Awards Committee for the 2012 CCAE State Conference, and advocating for CCAE and Adult Education issues.  


 

Kathy exemplifies the ideals of a great Adult Education Teacher!


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CCAE 2015 Conference  

Mission Possible: Encryption No. 4

 

Agents for Change:

 

The response to our monthly encryptions continues to be excellent! A new message will be posted on the first of each month, with the answers following, on the 15th.

 

Every correct submission earns one ticket for our special drawing, at the upcoming CCAE state conference.

Click here for this month's encrypted message.

 

All of this information can be found on the CCAE website, on the conference page at--http://ccaestate.org/conference2015agentforchange.html.

Send your answers to Darlene Neilsen by 10/15: [email protected].     

 

Happy solving!
Darlene Neilsen



MEMBERS
 
Adult Ed

The new fiscal year started July 1st. It is now time to renew your membership! Consider supporting CCAE with either Golden Circle or Diamond membership this year. You will be recognized on the website and in the conference program, for your strong support of CCAE.




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