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This site is designed for administrators, educators, and prospective and current students. All users can find an adult school or community college in their area, learn about adult education programs and student supports, access program guidance and updates from the CAEP Office.
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CAEP Summit 2026 Registration OPEN!
California Adult Education Program Summit 2026 centered on the theme, “Advancing Adult Learners: Access, Opportunity, and Success”, this year’s Summit will highlight the integrated and impactful strategies California Adult Education Programs are using to expand access, close equity gaps, and support adult learners in reaching their academic and career aspirations.
Join us in Santa Clara at the Santa Clara Convention Center October 27-30, 2026, in Santa Clara, California
Consortium Leadership Academy Applications Open
The CAEP Consortium Leadership Academy (CLA) is a program created to build the capacity of consortia leads, directors, and co-chairs to effectively lead their consortium through a student-centered leadership approach. The CLA is in alignment with the California Adult Education State Priorities, the CCCCO’s Vision 2030, and the CDE’s Adult Education Office State Plan.
Learn more when you select the 'Apply Today' button below. Applications close June 30th.
CAEP Summit 2026 Call For Proposals!
We invite you to submit a proposal for the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) Summit 2026, taking place October 27–30, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.
This year’s theme, “Advancing Adult Learners: Access, Opportunity, and Success”, reflects our collective commitment to the adult education community during a transformative era.
Model Program Nominations
Don't miss this golden opportunity to showcase the remarkable progress and innovative strategies your program has implemented throughout the year! We invite you to honor these achievements by submitting your nomination for the Advancing CA Adult Education Model Program Recognition. Join us at the annual CAEP Summit 2026 for a chance to be celebrated by your peers. Hurry, as the nomination window closes on May 30, 2026. Visit our model program nomination portal to discover the criteria and rubric details. Celebrate your program's accomplishments—nominate today!
