CASAS

Empowering Adult Learners Through Engaging, Real World Learning. 🧭🌎

National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Group, continues to support adult educators and learners through the CASAS aligned Stand Out series.

Designed for adult education and English language learning programs, Stand Out combines real world stories, workforce readiness, civics, and academic skill building to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences.

Through innovative, learner centered resources, National Geographic Learning and Cengage Group continue to help programs build confidence, language fluency, and pathways to long term learner success.

Join us at CASAS Summer Institute 2026 as we celebrate collaboration, innovation, and the future of adult education.

https://www.casas.org/si/registration/

Joy MacFarland
Cengage
National Geographic Learning

Join this exciting moderated panel discussion exploring how adult education, community college, and industry partners can collaborate to build accessible learn and earn pathways, from IET to pre apprenticeship to apprenticeship and beyond! Learn how strategic collaboration and planning support economic mobility and long term career success.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of workforce development and adult education at CASAS Summer Institute 2026!



https://www.casas.org/si/registration/

🌟 The California Department of Education Adult Education Office, under the leadership of Carolyn Zachry, Ed.D., State Director of Adult Education, is being recognized for its commitment to serving the nation’s largest immigrant population through citizenship education, civic participation, and workforce aligned learning opportunities that empower learners as parents, workers, and community members.

A huge thank you to Essential Education for supporting and celebrating excellence in adult education through the National Promising Practices Awards at CASAS Summer Institute 2026. 👏

There is still time to register for CASAS Summer Institute 2026. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and celebration.


Essential Education
California Department of Education

🎓 Expanding Access Through Workforce Pell

Join Amanda Bergson Shilcock, Senior Fellow at the National Skills Coalition; Marla Clayton Johnson, Director of Adult Education at SCUSD; Valerie Clifford, HLPAE; and G. Victoria Abbate, Program Specialist at CASAS, for a practical session on preparing for and launching Workforce Pell certified programs for eligible learners.

Explore the planning, certification process, program design, challenges, and opportunities involved in developing Workforce Pell approved programs that expand access and strengthen workforce outcomes.

Kick off CASAS Summer Institute 2026 with the Map and Safari Meet Up with AZTEC! Join us for a laid back, safari inspired evening filled with connection, conversation, and the perfect start to an exciting week of professional learning and collaboration.

🌿 Monday Night Welcome Reception
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

A huge thank you to Essential Education for sponsoring the National Promises Awards at CASAS Summer Institute 2026! 🌟

We are excited to celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of adult education programs like Hillsborough County Public Schools and their Finish Strong Post Test Improvement Campaign.

It's not too late to join us!
https://www.casas.org/si/registration/

📚 Level Up Learning: Integrating CASAS STEPS Skills into Everyday Lessons

Join Adam Springwater, Pearson – Platinum Level Sponsor, for a practical “tools you can use” workshop featuring examples and takeaways from current CASAS STEPS and Pearson support materials.

Explore strategies for building curriculum that supports learner progress, language fluency, and meaningful outcomes. Learn how updated CASAS STEPS blueprints, frameworks, and assessments support skill development through LOTS and HOTS, with activities focused on building, integrating, deepening, and enriching skills.

https://www.casas.org/si/registration/

CASAS is proud to recognize Pearson as a Platinum Level sponsor of CASAS Summer Institute 2026! 🌟

As a global leader in learning and workforce education, Pearson supports adult learners and educators through innovative instructional resources, English language learning programs, and CASAS STEPS aligned materials designed to promote learner success and measurable outcomes.

Pearson’s continued commitment to adult education helps programs strengthen language fluency, digital literacy, and career readiness for learners nationwide.

We look forward to seeing everyone June 15–18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, California, for another exciting year of collaboration and professional learning.

https://www.casas.org/si/registration/

CASAS is excited to partner with Ellii and Cambridge University Press & Assessment at this year’s Summer Institute!

Join Kylie VanderMeulen on Tuesday, June 16, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. for “Reimagining Test Prep: Meaningful Engagement with Ellii’s CASAS STEPS Practice” and discover engaging new approaches to test preparation.

Also, don’t miss Donna Price and Wendy Klatt, MAT session, “Student-Centered Activities That Drive Success on CASAS STEPS Tests,” presented in partnership with Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

We look forward to these dynamic sessions focused on supporting learner success and meaningful classroom engagement!

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CASAS is proud to recognize Aztec Software as a Diamond Level sponsor of CASAS Summer Institute 2026! 🌟

For more than 40 years, Aztec Software has supported adult learners, educators, and workforce development programs through innovative digital learning solutions designed specifically for adult education. Their comprehensive instructional tools, workforce readiness resources, and personalized learning platforms continue to help learners build academic, career, and life skills for long term success.

Through solutions like CASAS Connects and targeted instructional programs aligned to CASAS GOALS assessments, Aztec Software continues to strengthen adult education programs by supporting measurable skill gains, digital literacy, and career readiness for learners nationwide.

We look forward to seeing everyone June 15–18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, California, for another exciting year of collaboration, professional learning, and workforce partnership development.

https://www.casas.org/si/registration/

CASAS is proud to recognize Essential Education as a Platinum Level sponsor of CASAS Summer Institute 2026! 🌟

For more than 20 years, Essential Education has supported adult learners and educators through innovative instructional solutions, including CASAS GOALS Academy, workforce readiness courses, GED Academy®, HiSET Academy®, and professional development resources designed to help students achieve measurable skill gains and long-term success.

Their commitment to personalized learning, workforce readiness, and College and Career Readiness Standards continues to make a meaningful impact in adult education programs nationwide.

We look forward to seeing everyone June 15–18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, California, for another exciting year of collaboration, professional learning, and workforce partnership development.

https://www.casas.org/si/registration/