The Los Angeles Regional Adult Education CONSORTIUM (LARAEC)
The Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Consortium (LARAEC) was developed in response to California Assembly Bill 86 in 2013. LARAEC’s purpose is to close the gaps between student needs and services available, integrate existing programs and create seamless transitions to post secondary or the workforce, employ proven approaches to accelerate student’s progress toward academic and career goals, provide professional development to support better program integration and student success, and leverage existing regional structures.
Around the state, 72 adult education consortia consisting of community college districts, school districts and county offices of education are working collaboratively to expand and improve adult education in their regions and build pathways to achieve economic self-sufficiency. The work of each consortium is focused on serving students in 7 identified areas of adult education: English as a Second Language, Career Technical Education, Adult Basic and secondary Education, Adults with Disabilities, Workforce Preparation, and Pre-Apprenticeships.
The LARAEC Office
Francisco Narciso, PhD
Interim Project Director
Justin Gorence
LARAEC Advisor
jmg05591@lausd.net
Michele Stiehl, Ed.D.
LARAEC Advisor
Michele.stiehl@lausd.net
Teresa Plaza
LARAEC Secretary
teresa.plaza@lausd.net
Rey Rodriguez
Financial Analyst
rey.rodriguez@lausd.net
The LARAEC Member-Districts
LARAEC Executive Board Members
Juan Noguera
Director of Adult Education
Burbank USD
Dr. Dionne Garner
Director Teaching & Learning
Culver City USD
Jim Lancaster, Ed.D.
Vice Chancellor, Chief Academic and Student Affairs Officer
LACCD
Vacant
Executive Director, Division of Adult and Career Education
LAUSD
Deanna M. Plascencia
Director of Adult Education and Support Services
Montebello USD
LARAEC Point Persons
Yanira Chavez
WIOA Coordinator/CTE Instructor
BUSD
Dr. Paul Karaiakoubian
Principal, Culver City Adult School
Culver City USD
Dr. Adrienne Ann Mullen
Dean of Adult, Community, and Continuing Education
LACCD
Megan Carroll
Coordinator, Division of Adult and Career Education
LAUSD
Elvis Carias
Principal, Montebello Community Adult School
MUSD
LARAEC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you want more information about how the consortium is put together, funding, and activities? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
LARAEC Guidance Documents and Resources
LARAEC Three Year Plans
Every three years, LARAEC participates in a strategic planning cycle and develops a comprehensive plan of action. Plan development includes many stakeholders including board members, action planning teams, teachers, administrators, counselors, staff and students form our member districts and partner organizations. Learn more about our objectives and planned initiatives by reading the Three Year Plan.
LARAEC Annual Plans
Each year, LARAEC develops a more focused annual plan of current priorities and implementation strategies. The annual plan focuses on identifying current gaps in service for our students and activities to bridge these gaps. It also includes current activities for Action Planning Teams and consortium staff and point persons.
LARAEC Past Plans and Public Reports
The California Adult Education Program (CAEP) website maintains a copy of all previous plans and reports for LARAEC and all consortia across the state. Follow the link below and select your consortium of interest.
ELL Healthcare Pathways Grant Workplan
LARAEC been awarded the ELL Healthcare Pathways grant to expand allied healthcare programs for English language learners at all levels. LARAEC member-districts will focus on recruitment of ELL students, building and expanding healthcare programs, and supplementing curriculum with language development strategies and activities.
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LARAEC Governance Research and Bylaws
Governance research by the Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Consortium was initiated at the request of the Executive Board during the creation of the next iteration of LARAEC’s Three Year Regional Plan. The goal of the research was to evaluate the current governance structure in the consortium; have a better understanding of the governance structures of other consortia; and consider recommendations for the expansion or restructuring of LARAEC. The results of this research were presented to the board on November 2, 2018. This research led directly to the creation of LARAEC bylaws
Current bylaws can be found on the Board Meeting page. Click here for the board page
LARAEC Funding Formula Research
At the September 21, 2018 LARAEC Special Meeting: Board Workshop, the development of a fair and equitable funding formula was identified as a priority area for SY 2018-19. It was determined that a special meeting would be held December 7, 2018 to begin discussions of changing current funding allocations for its member districts. LARAEC Executive board members requested that LARAEC staff provide a presentation on possible funding research and possible formulas as a starting point. The subsequent presentation and research were based on information gathered as a part of governance research, interviews with consortia directors, and recommendations presented by state and legislative leaders.
CAEP Technical Assistance Project (TAP) Resources
The CAEP TAP office website 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.
LARAEC Policies and Procedures Documents
The LARAEC Executive Board adopted the revised Monitoring Procedures on October 18, 2023. Included below are the documents and supplemental materials. The report to the board includes the background information related to the adoption and review of the revised procedures.