CDE Announcements Archive

2025–26 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title II: Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA)

Dear Adult Education Administrators:

We are pleased to share that the next Career Technical Education (CTE) Conference will be held November 18–20, 2026, at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, California. This annual event provides a valuable opportunity for adult education and workforce professionals to collaborate, explore innovative practices, and strengthen connections that support student success and career pathways. Registration opens Monday, August 24, 2026, and we encourage early planning to ensure participation.

In addition, the Call for Presenters is now open, with submissions due Friday, June 5, 2026. This is a great opportunity to highlight promising practices, effective partnerships, and impactful programming from across the field. For more information about submitting a proposal, please visit the Call for Presentations page and for conference details and updates, visit the conference website at Home – CTE Conference. We look forward to your participation in this engaging and informative event.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Zachry, Ed.D.
Education Administrator and State Director
Adult Education Office
California Department of Education
916-322-2175
adulteducation@cde.ca.gov