JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Hot Topics, New Projects and Current Challenges ACSA Adult Schools Matter September 26, 2008 Debra Jones California Department of Education Adult Education Office
JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Changes, Challenges, Opportunities As we value the best of what is, we envision what might be. Envisioning involves passionate thinking in which the exceptional becomes everyday and ordinary. Together we seek to find innovative ways to move adult education closer to the ideal.
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JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction California’s Central Valley is expected to triple its population by 2040, making it the 2 nd largest region in the state.
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JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Our Charge… To serve the hardest to serve and those most in need…
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JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Think passionately. Value the best of what is, envision what might be. Strive to make the exceptional become everyday and ordinary. Find innovative ways to move adult education closer to the ideal.