Candidates demonstrate an awareness of student assessment, placement, and guidance services. They demonstrate how to access and interact with services from schools, community agencies and organizations to help improve student achievement. Candidates show the ability to assist students to identify personal and career goals in adult education along with knowledge of federal, state and district requirements, and work site policies. Candidates will interact with professional organizations related to adult education and the importance of maintaining ongoing professional development. Candidates understand the need to maintain accurate student records, what their rights as teachers are, and the need to maintain relationships with adult education stakeholders. Candidates will prepare a professional development plan based on the Adult Education Teacher Competencies Self-Assessment.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of student assessment, placement, guidance services, and community resources in adult education.
2. Develop skills in assisting adult learners with personal and career goal-setting, and understanding relevant federal, state, and district requirements, as well as workplace policies.
3. Create a professional development plan based on the Adult Education Teacher Competencies.

1. Analyze adult education policies, services, and workplace guidelines at federal, state, and district levels
2. Develop strategies to assist adult learners in setting personal and career goals
3. Identify and utilize community resources to support adult learners and reduce barriers to achievement
4. Assess personal competencies and create a professional development plan using Adult Education Teacher Competencies
5. Engage with professional organizations and networks in adult education for growth and advocacy
6. Design effective marketing strategies to promote adult education programs within the community
7. Develop skills for building and maintaining relationships with adult education stakeholders
8. Prepare a comprehensive professional development plan, identifying growth areas and setting long-term goals

Content will cover Adult Education Teaching Credential Candidate Competency Standards as listed below

1. Introduction to Adult Education Policies and Services (Meets standards 5E)

• Overview of Adult Education
• Federal, State, and District Requirements for Adult Education
• Understanding Workplace Policies and Guidelines
• Role of Community Agencies and Organizations in Adult Education
• Identifying Support Services for Adult Learners

2. Assisting Adult Learners with Personal and Career Goal-Setting (Meets Standards 12A)

• Strategies for Setting Personal and Career Goals
• The Importance of Goal-Setting in Adult Education
• Tools and Techniques for Career Planning
• Case Studies: Adult Learner Success Stories
• Creating a Personalized Goal Plan

3. Accessing and Utilizing Community Resources (Meets Standards 12B)

• Identifying Community Resources for Adult Learners
• Creating a Community Resource Guide
• Collaborating with Local Agencies and Organizations
• Reducing Barriers to Student Achievement
• Insights from Community Resource Experts

4. Professional Development in Adult Education (Meets Standards 13E)

• Overview of Adult Education Teacher Competencies
• Exploring Professional Development Opportunities (e.g., OTAN, CALPro)
• Self-Assessment using Adult Education Teacher Competencies
• Creating a Professional Development Plan

5. Engaging with Professional Organizations and Networks (Meets Standard 10J, 13B)

• Introduction to Key Adult Education Organizations (e.g., CCAE, COABE, TESOL)
• Benefits of Membership and Involvement
• Building Learning Networks, Discussion Groups, and Study Circles
• Advocacy and Policy Engagement in Adult Education

6. Promoting Adult Education within the Community (Meets standards 5E)

• Marketing Strategies for Adult Education Programs
• Effective Communication with Stakeholders
• Utilizing Social Media and Online Platforms
• Analyzing Successful Adult Education Campaigns
• Developing a Marketing Plan for Adult Education

7. Building and Maintaining Stakeholder Relationships (Meets standard 13F)

• Identifying Adult Education Stakeholders
• Effective Communication Techniques
• Strategies for Building and Maintaining Partnerships
• Role-Playing Scenarios: Engaging with Stakeholders
• Creating a Stakeholder Engagement Plan

8. Finalizing the Professional Development Plan (Meets standard 13E)

• Revisiting the Adult Education Teacher Competencies Self-Assessment
• Identifying Growth Areas and Opportunities
• Completing the Professional Development Plan Template
• Reviewing and Discussing Plans with a Supervisor or Peer
• Setting Long-Term Professional Goals

1. Class Participation
2. Discussion
3. Final Exam/Project
4. In-Class Work
5. Presentations

1. Knowles, Malcolm S., Holton III, Elwood, F., Swanson, Richard, A., and Robinson, Petra, A. 2021. Adult Education and Lifelong Learning: Theory and Practice 5th Edition. Routledge Publication
2. Merriam, Sharan, B., and Brockett, Ralph, G. 2011. The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction . Jossey-Bass
3. Merriam, Sharan, B. and Bierema, Laura L. 2022. Contemporary Issues in Adult Education: Principles and Practices for the 21st Century. Jossey-Bass Publication
4. California Commission on Teaching Credentials. 2023. Adult Education Handbook on Teaching Credentialing. California Commission on Teaching Credentials