CASAS

🔢 Join presenters Yesenia Flores and Derek Papa for an engaging session on helping adult learners overcome math anxiety and build confidence for success.

Many learners struggle with low math self-efficacy, often believing they simply "can't do math." This session explores practical strategies to reduce math anxiety, strengthen study habits, build learner confidence, and support long-term achievement.

Discover how targeted approaches can help learners overcome self-doubt, improve problem-solving skills, and unlock new academic and career opportunities.

📅 Tuesday, June 16

🕝 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Essential Education

⭐ Congratulations to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity!

We are proud to recognize the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for its outstanding leadership in developing and sustaining a strong, collaborative WIOA Title I and Title II system. Through the effective integration of workforce preparation and adult education services, Michigan continues to elevate adult education as a foundational driver of economic opportunity and workforce success.

👏 Thank you for your commitment to advancing adult education and creating pathways for learners to thrive.

How to register:
https://lnkd.in/gVr42MHr

🔗 Bridging Reentry Systems: Corrections + Adult Education + Workforce

Join panelists Oscar Medina, Alex Harris, Fabian Debora, and Brittany Morton, moderated by Karla Galleguillos and Carlos Rodríguez, for an important conversation on building coordinated pathways that support adult learners from entry through long term success.

Drawing from corrections, adult education, and workforce programs, this session explores how stronger partnerships and thoughtful program design can move systems beyond fragmented services and toward meaningful outcomes for learners.

Gain practical strategies and valuable insights for creating collaborative systems that deliver results across diverse adult education settings.

How to register:
https://lnkd.in/gVr42MHr

🤝 Co Designing the Future of Apprenticeship.

Join presenters Joe Stark from the San Diego and Imperial Community Colleges Regional Consortium and Tanitia Burks, from the San Diego Workforce Partnership, for an interactive session exploring how cross sector partnerships are shaping the future of apprenticeship design and delivery.

Learn how the San Diego Workforce Partnership and the San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges Regional Consortium are working together to build, implement, and scale high quality apprenticeship pathways, particularly in emerging sectors such as behavioral health.

Gain practical insights into collaborative models that are expanding access, strengthening employer engagement, and supporting sustainable regional talent pipelines.

Register for CASAS Summer Institute today!
https://lnkd.in/gVr42MHr

Join adult education state leaders for an in depth discussion on the evolving national landscape of adult education.

Featuring Carolyn Zachry, Ed.D, Hector Martínez, Megan Dichter, Patrick Brown, and Jeffrey A. Fantine, Ph.D., moderated by Alex Harris, this panel will explore critical issues including workforce development, digital and AI education, federal funding and policy challenges, and how adult education is adapting to meet learner and labor market needs.

Hear innovative practices and insights from across the country, and join an honest, dynamic conversation about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of adult education.

Register today!
https://www.casas.org/si/registration/


National Coalition for Literacy

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.