Contra Costa County Adult Education Consortium



The Contra Costa County Adult Education Consortium (CCCAEC) was established to design a coordinated adult education system that accelerates academic and career success of adult students.

The following schools are a member of this collective:
  • Acalanes Union High School District
  • Antioch Unified School District
  • Contra Costa College
  • Contra Costa Community College District
  • Contra Costa County Office of Education
  • Liberty Adult Education Center
  • Liberty Union High School District
  • Martinez Unified School District
  • MtDiabloAdultEducation
  • Pittsburg Adult Education Center
  • West Contra Costa Unified School District

Contra Costa County Adult Education Consortium Stories

A woman sits at a desk, smiling and holding her hands in front of her chest. She is in an office, and a desktop computer is in front of her.

Single Mom Lands Her Dream Job

She enjoys working with students and using her Microsoft skills Thanks to her experience in adult education, Jenice Gonzales now has her dream job and skills she can share with… [Read More]
Hamida Hakimi Roshangar, a woman in a hijab and blue patterned blouse, sits on the steps of her adult school campus.

Finding Her Place

Project ACCESS gave her hope and a purpose: to work in education Although well-educated in her native Afghanistan, Hamida Hakimi Roshangar struggled to find work. But through Project ACCESS, she… [Read More]
Janna Evans, a woman with short hair and a white sweater with black stripes, stands in front of foliage and smiles at the camera.

Your Navigation System

Transition Specialist Janna Evans shares how she helps adult learners reach their goals Janna Evans, Re-entry Transition Specialist, helps reduce barriers to education for at-risk populations. Photo by Kate Holtzen… [Read More]
A young man stands, arms crossed and smiling at the camera. He is standing in front of a vibrant green backdrop of trees and shrubs.

Overcoming The Language Barrier

ESL classes gave him the confidence to pursue a career in law enforcement Abraham Acianoh immigrated to the U.S. as a 17-year-old. He overcame the language barrier and learned English… [Read More]

Stories featuring Contra Costa County Adult Education Consortium

Alex Moya in EMS uniform standing in front of an EMS Firetruck

To the Rescue

EMT Alexandro Moya was still in training and working as a casino security guard when he saved his first life Alexandro Moya landed his job as an emergency medical technician…[Read More]
Erin McGregor smiling and wearing a Chevron company shirt

A Personal Connection and Commitment

How a Chevron Corporation employee’s family history drives her passion for brain injury research Erin McGregor, senior employee experience advisor for the Chevron Corporation, is motivated by her family’s background… [Read More]
Faye Straus speaking to a man

A Mission to Help

How a philanthropist’s jury duty service led to decades of supporting brain injury patients Firedoll Foundation founder Faye Strauss has made helping adults with traumatic brain injuries a decades-long pursuit… [Read More]
Alma Muñoz standing in front of a classroom chalkboard

A New Way Forward

After a traumatic brain injury led to complete memory loss, a student finds recovery and a fresh start Alma Muñoz has relearned skills and gained independence thanks to her work… [Read More]
Ernesto Fiel holds a painting with his sister

Her Brother’s Keeper

A sister’s care for her sibling is aided by a compassionate staff of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation experts Over the years, Ernesto Fajunio (left) has received aid from his caregiver… [Read More]
Camille Stasuik smiles at a student

“They Call Themselves Family”

An On Track Program instructor helps brain injury survivors make progress and find community Camille Stasuik, Mt. Diablo Adult Education’s On Track program’s lead instructor, has added art and creative… [Read More]
A professional headshot of Pradeep Ramanathan

Patience in Recovery

An expert and advisory committee member offers expertise and wisdom in the study of traumatic brain injury treatment Dr. Pradeep Ramanathan, associate professor in the department of communication disorders at… [Read More]
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Getting Back On Track

A program for adult learners with brain injuries helps rebuild skills and confidence Susie Passeggi, retired program coordinator for Mt. Diablo Adult Education’s Adult With Disabilities program, has worked to… [Read More]
Karen Lingenfelter speaking with two men

An Independent Future

A suite of services give adults with disabilities, a richer, brighter outlook Karen Lingenfelter (center) is the program coordinator for Mt. Diablo Adult Education’s Adults with Disabilities (AWD) program, which… [Read More]