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California Adult Schools Fact Sheet

California Adult Schools make it convenient and affordable for all students to reach their educational, training, career and personal goals. As part of the state’s public school districts, our schools develop skilled workers, strong families and successful communities by offering opportunities to learn at every stage of life.

Number of schools: 340
Students served per year: More than 1.2 million
Core programs:

Basic Reading & Math Skills
Job Training
High School Diploma
GED
ESL
U.S. Citizenship
Parenting
Classes for Older Adults
Classes for Disabled Adults

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School Spotlight

Guest Speaker: Patricia Terry, CDE Administrator for the Adult Education Office

In December, Patricia Terry stepped into a new role as the California Department of Education’s administrator for the Adult Education Office. Learn more about the scope of her position, the experiences that prepared her for it, and her expectations for the future of adult education in California.

Student Stories

GED Success

Daniela Amezquita first came to Sweetwater Adult Education in 2004. She completed the school’s orientation in December 2004, and was placed in an Adult Basic Education class. She went on to earn her GED and graduated from the program in November 2005.