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California Council for Adult Education
1006 Fourth Street, Suite 260
(916) 444-3323
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California Council for Adult Education
CCAE is people working together for the advancement and continued professionalization of adult education in California.
CCAE is unique among education organizations in it’s breadth of membership. Our members are the practitioners of adult
education: teachers, administrators, counselors, classified support staff, as well as students. Institutional subscriptions
enable school districts, adult schools and small businesses to participate in our activities. A foundation has been established
for the corporate and industry involvement and partnerships. CCAE is a professional organization affiliated with the American
Association for Adult and Continuing Education.
CCAE membership provides:
- · Workshops—surveys—Conferences
- · Legislative Representation
- · Job information
- · Professional growth
- · Networking with other Adult Educators
- · The "Communicator" News/Publications
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HISTORY OF THE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR ADULT EDUCATION
1942-1996
"54 Years of Excellence"
By Virginia Donnellan
The California Council for Adult Education was founded in the early Forties by George C.
Mann, Chief of the Bureau of Adult Education in the State Department of Education.
Several other educators have been recognized as contributing to the early organization of
CCAE. Leo James, assistant to Dr.Mann, worked on the goals and purposes of the
organization. E.Manfred Evans, from Los Angeles, continued the work for Mann when the
Chief of the Bureau was called into service for the Navy during World War 11, and Guy
Garrard and Louise Heyl, who were both leaders in adult education in the Forties and later
became CCAE presidents, were instrumental in organizing and promoting CCAE around
the state.
CCAE, which originally was called the California Association for Adult Education, had 250
members by 1944, and now has approximately 2000 members. Members of CCAE in the
Forties included administrators, teachers, University of California Extension personnel, key
leaders in adult education and other interested individuals. Today CCAE includes
administrators, teachers, classified staff, institutional members and interested individuals.
Members are from adult schools, community colleges, correctional institutions and many
other public and private agencies which are dedicated to the promotion of adult education
in this state. CCAE has always focused on promoting professional standards for adult
educators and influencing legislation that protects and promotes adult education in
California.
The original sections included Northern, North Coast, Bay, Central and Southern. There
was a Central Coast Section in the Fifties, but by 1969 the sections were identified as Bay,
Central, Northern, Southern and South Coast. The sixth section to be added in 1987 was
Los Angeles Metropolitan.
George C.Mann was the Executive Secretary for CCAE from 1942-1956. In 1956 he retired
from his position as Chief of the Bureau of Adult Education and Stanley Sworder followed
him in both positions, as Executive Secretary to CCAE and Chief of the Bureau. David
MacKaye was elected as the first president of CCAE in 1944 and served for two years. He
was followed by Louise Heyl, who served for another two years. Each president after that
served a one year term. Early in the history of the board, the president moved up into their
position from Vice-President or President-Elect. Today the position of president is a four
year commitment. The person holds the positions of Vice-President, President-Elect,
President and Past President.
Retyped by Peter MacAnulty for John Potts
July 1, 1996
One of CCAE ‘s major task is to keep a vigilant watch on legislation that affects
the adult education community in California. By communicating with, and keeping our
Assemblyman and Senators informed of adult education needs, we can foster better legislation
for adult education.
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The Grossmont Chapter Board of Directors for 1996–1997
I would like to take this time to thank all of the 1995-1996
board members for their fine efforts and hard work. You have
made this a very sucessful year. Special thanks to My good friend
Myrna Ames who watched over me and corrected my spelling
and did most of my typing for me.
Thank you!
6/5/96
John Potts
President: John Potts Mt. Miguel Adult Center
Grossmont Chapter Site Representatives:
Renee Turchin Career Development Center 579-4720
Carla Stoner Corrections Center 258-7520
Nancy Spring District (Parent Ed) 579-4770
Liz Helming El Cajon 579-4735
Alafair Parent Foothills 579-4795
Peggy Gedman Health Occupations Center 579-4780
June Hollinger Helix 579-4790
Donna Ruffin Mt. Miguel 579-4775
Dixie Hegyi Santana 579-4785
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The state is grouped into sections:
Bay Section
Central Section
Southern Section
Northern Section
South Coast Section
Los Angeles Metro Section
Each section has an elected section board of directors. Consisting of:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- and other appointed committee chairs as needed.
Each section is made up of the area districts (chapters) that provide the educational
sites for instruction.
The Southern Section consists of the following chapters
- AERY Chapter
- Grossmont Chapter
- PACE Chapter
- San Bernardino Chapter
Each chapter has an elected chapter board of directors. Consisting of:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- and other appointed committee chairs as needed.
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