CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Change…Challenge… Choice… Debra Jones Administrator, Adult Education Office California Department of Education CAEAA 2011

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction That Was Then…This Is Now…What’s Next? Adult Education Data Driving Forces Strategic Plan The Crystal Ball

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Decline in Enrollment Instructional Program Decrease ABE76,51668, % ESL444,892324, % ASE226,053194, % Citizenship2,9851, % CTE180,49494, % Adult with Disabilities26,83912, % Health and Safety26,9119, % Home Economics17,3717, % Parent Education67,68824, % Older Adults142,31941, % Total1,212,068776, % Includes Adult Schools administered by the CDE (both WIA, Title II funded and non-WIA, funded schools)

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Enrollment Changes to Program Areas Program % %Decrease ABE 76,516 6% 68,175 9% 11% ESL444,492 37% 324,123 41% 27% ASE226,053 19% 194,156 25% 14% Cit.2,985 2% 1,050 1% 65% CTE180,494 15% 94,483 12% 48% AWD26,839 2% 12,146 1% 55% Health/Safety26,911 2% 9,466 1% 65% Home Ec.17,371 1% 7,475 1% 57% Parent Ed.67,688 6% 24,089 3% 64% Older Adults142,319 11% 41,690 5% 71% Total 1,212,068776,85336%

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction California WIA, Title II Programs Instructional Program Enrollment Decrease ABE139,816110, % ASE207,016186, % ESL519,739400, % Total866,571696, % Includes LEAs, Community Colleges, CBOs, COE, Library Literacy programs, COE, and Jail programs

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Leading the Nation

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction WIA, Title II Programs

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Twice the National Average

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Educational Level

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals by Program Area

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 696,831 WIA, Title II Students

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Provider Types

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Agency Profiles

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Performance

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Federal NRS Goals

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Data Portal

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Core Performance Outcomes

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Core Performance NRS Federal Table 5 1,031 students entered employment. 916 students retained employment. 688 students entered postsecondary education or training. 8,396 students obtained a GED or high school diploma.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Unemployment California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, REPORT 400 C, Monthly Labor Force Data for Counties (December 2010 – Preliminary)

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Disconnect Source: PPIC’s California 2025 report

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Challenge In 2002,the share of jobs requiring at least some form formal of postsecondary training was 74%. Each year employers are demanding skills at all levels. Estimated that by 2013: 90% of fastest growing jobs, 60% of all new jobs, and 40% of manufacturing jobs will require some form of postsecondary education.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness More than 1.2 million California residents of labor-force age are unemployed. A skills gap in the workforce. The need for adult education continues to increase.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Adult Education of the Future Reach Higher, America Overcoming Crisis in the U.S. Workforce “The National Commission on Adult Literacy calls on Congress and state governments to make postsecondary and workforce readiness the new mission of the adult education and workforce skills system.” Source: Report of the National Commission on Adult Literacy, June 2008

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Adult Education… A Strong Return on Investment

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction LINKING ADULTS TO OPPORTUNITY A Blueprint for the Transformation of the California Department of Education Adult Education Program WORKING DRAFT California Department of Education September 23, 2010 A New Mission 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.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Core Principles Alignment Collaboration and Leveraging of Resources Accessibility and Student Focus Responsiveness and Innovation Evidenced-Based Continuous Improvement Shared Responsibility and Accountability

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Collaborative Leadership Work with state-level partners. Establish a common vision. Coordinate processes. Advance California’s economic and workforce development.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Academic and Career Education Transition Centers Deliver Adult Education programs that support economic development. Promote regional coordination, resource leveraging, and alignment of programs. Create pathways for students to further education and gainful employment.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Transition Services Provide intake, planning, support, and transition services. Link students to pathways. Promote successful transitions to postsecondary education and employment.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Expand the use of assessment, curricula, and instructional practices. Prepare students for further education and careers.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction ESL ABEASE Employment Postsecondary CTE Student Transitions

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Professional Development Support students’ preparation for postsecondary education, careers, and civic responsibility Align professional development and technical assistance to the mission of adult education.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Data and Accountability Structure the data collection and accountability systems. Focus on tracking outcomes. Upgrade data collection to inform program improvement.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Funding Aligns fiscal resources with statewide need. Promotes resource leveraging. Include performance incentives.

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CDE Responds State Board of Education Policy to Performance TEAL Mapping Course alignment State level dialogues

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction “All of us are driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won’t do – that we have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be.” Michelle Obama