San Diego College of Continuing Education is part of a regional consortium with San Diego Unified School District called the San Diego Adult Education Regional Consortium (SDAERC). The SDAERC is responsible for the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) funding allocated to the region and is a designated governance body per state legislation AB 86 (2013) and AB104 (2015). Note: CAEP is now formally branded by California State Legislature as the California Adult Education Program (CAEP).
The purpose of the SDAERC is to oversee the development and implementation of the CAEP plans within the geographic boundaries of the City of San Diego and to address adult education needs of the region. The SDAERC is charged with improvement of adult education service integration, improvement in student transitions to post –secondary education and workforce, alignment of adult education services in the region amongst adult education providers and the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (“WIOA”) programs, and engagement of providers and stakeholders in the development of adult education plans. For more information about:
- The California Adult Education Program, visit the state website at www.caladulted.org.
- The San Diego College of Continuing Education's CAEP work with SDUSD through the SDAERC, contact Kelly Henwood, Special Projects Manager and Consortium Lead at San Diego at KHenwood@sdccd.edu.
- The SDUSD Adult School, visit The SDUSD Adult School website.
Membership
The SDAERC has “Designated Representatives” which are appointed by each Member Agency (SDCCE and SDUSD) via the approval of the respective District Governing Board.
There is equal representation from each Member Agency and includes at least: three (3) Administrators, and one (1) Faculty/Instructor for a minimum required number of eight (8) Designated Representatives with voting responsibilities.
Member Agency | Representative | Title | |
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San Diego College of Continuing Education | Shakerra Carter | Vice President of Student Services | scarter001@sdccd.edu |
San Diego College of Continuing Education | Lorie Crosby Howell | Dean, Fashion, Culinary Arts, Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education and West City Campus | lhowell@sdccd.edu |
San Diego College of Continuing Education | Leah Gualtieri | Faculty, Adult Basic Education | lgualtie@sdccd.edu |
San Diego College of Continuing Education | Tina King | College President | tking@sdccd.edu |
San Diego Unified School District | Nate Sachdeva | Program Manager, College, Career and Technical Education | nsachdeva@sandi.net |
San Diego Unified School District | Kirsley Tate | SDUSD AE Counselor | ktate@sandi.net |
San Diego Unified School District | Megan Timmons | Adult Education Instructor | mtimmons2@sandi.net |
San Diego Unified School District | Sarah Vielma | Director, College, Career & Technical Education and Adult Education | svielma@sandi.net |
Calendar
Meetings are proposed to continue to take place on the same schedule of bi-monthly meetings, every other month, for a total of 6 Regular Meetings a year on the third Thursday from 2:00 PM-3:30 PM.
To join a regular meeting remotely, click HERE PASSWORD: SDAERC
2024-2025 SDAERC Meeting Calendar »
Use this link to provide public comment to be addressed at the next meeting »
Date | Meeting Title | Meeting Materials |
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Thursday, June 20th, 2024 | Regular Session | Agenda Recording |
Thursday, May 16th, 2024 | Regular Session | Agenda Recording Minutes |
Thursday, April 24th, 2024 | Special Meeting | Agenda Recording Minutes |
Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | Regular Session | Agenda Recording Minutes |
Thursday, February 15th, 2024 | Regular Session | Agenda Recording Minutes |
Thursday, January 18th, 2024 (CANCELED) | CANCELED | |
Thursday, November 16th, 2023 | Regular Session | Agenda Recording Minutes |
Thursday, September 21st, 2023 | Regular Session | Agenda Recording Minutes |
Thursday, July 20th, 2023 | Regular Session | Agenda Recording Minutes |
Archive of Past Meeting Agendas/Minutes and Recordings »
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Location
Consortium meetings shall take place in accordance with the Public Meetings Act as described by the State CAEP Office to comply with legislative requirements of AB 104.
PY 23/24 Regular SDAERC Meetings shall be publicly accessible via an online format as well as in-person. Face-to-face meetings will occur when reopening has occurred and is permitted by both SDAERC member agency institutions. Locations to be determined.
Remote Access
As allowed by bylaws, all meetings will be accessible via teleconference: Join from PC through the following link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/86733086455
Password: SDAERC
Or Telephone:
+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 697 154 2755
Special Meetings
SDAERC shall hold regular meetings with the option of adding Special Meetings as needed. Special Meetings may be planned as requested by the SDAERC, including meetings needed to accomplish tasks and deadlines as determined by the State CAEP Office.
Newsletters
SDAERC Newsletters are sent out periodically to the SDAERC distribution list. These letters contain important information and updates which are valuable to SDAERC students, faculty, administrators, etc. If you would like to be added to the SDAERC distribution list please contact khenwood@sdccd.edu
Archive of Past SDAERC Newsletters »
Workgroups and Committees
The SDAERC has in the past, and may in the future, choose to form committees and workgroups either as ongoing and/or adhoc groups based on a need to accomplish a particular objective or task. All committees and workgroups are advisory to the SDAERC only and shall have reporting authority to the SDAERC. Committees and workgroups are not able to make decisions or take action on behalf of the SDAERC.
Secondary Education Joint High School Diploma Workgroup
Secondary Education Joint HSD Workgroup »
Member Agencies of the SDAERC agree to maintain a Joint Secondary Education & High School Diploma Workgroup with an equal number of members from each DISTRICT. With members represented as agreed upon by the two DISTRICTS. The purpose of the Joint Secondary Education & High School Diploma Workgroup is to collaborate and jointly recommend program agreements concerning specific High School Diploma and High School Equivalency course offerings without unnecessary duplication of service.
Scheduled meetings are proposed to occur from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM.
To join a regular meeting remotely, click HERE. Meeting ID: 697 154 2755
Date | Meeting Title | Meeting Materials |
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Thursday, September 12, 2024 | Regular Session | |
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | Regular Session | |
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | Special Meeting | |
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | Regular Session | |
Thursday, February 13th, 2025 | Regular Session | |
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | Regular Session | |
SDAERC Planning Documents and Reports
SDAERC Governance Documents and Reports
SDAERC- CAEP Financial Information
Mission: San Diego College of Continuing Education commits to student success and community enrichment by providing tuition-free, accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and support services to diverse learners in pursuit of lifelong learning, training, career advancement, and pathways to credit college. Read more about the SDCCE mission »