Recipients Named for Programs of Excellence Awards
Identifying quality programs is an important function of the California Department of Education. Each year, CDE recognizes outstanding adult education programs through the Programs of Excellence award. For the 2002 application and review cycle, the California Department of Education (CDE) has named 11 adult education programs as Programs of Excellence. Seven are re-certifications and four are initial certifications.
The designation of “Programs of Excellence” is a great honor: it says that, behind the designation, there stands an exemplary program that provides outstanding services to adult learners.
The following programs have received re-certification as Programs of Excellence for 2002:
Baldwin Park Adult and Continuing Education, Adult Basic Education Program
Baldwin Park Adult and Continuing Education, English as a Second Language Program
Baldwin Park Adult and Continuing Education, Older Adult Program
Baldwin Park Adult and Continuing Education, Vocational Education
San Juan USD, Adult Education, Distance Learning
McClaskey Adult Center, Sacramento City USD, Adults with Disabilities
The following programs have received initial certification as Programs of Excellence, 2002:
California Correctional Institution, Tehachapi, Adult Basic Education
Fresno Adult School, Vocational Education
McClaskey Adult Center, Sacramento City USD, Parent Education
San Juan USD, Adult Education, Parent Education Program
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education, Vocational Education
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2002 PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS!
The California Adult Literacy and Professional Development Project (CALPRO) is currently taking applications for 2002. You can download applications from the CALPRO website or call (800) 427-1422 to receive a copy through the mail.
