2026 Legislative Advocacy Day

April 20th and 21st, 2026
Sacramento, CA

​Join fellow K-12 Adult Education professionals and students in Sacramento on April 20–21 for the annual Legislative Advocacy Day.

​Stand alongside colleagues from across California as we advocate for adult education, share the impact of our work, and help strengthen support for the students and communities we serve.

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What CAEAA does for you...

Why CAEAA  Membership is Essential to Administrators

Membership in the CAEAA organization offers unparalleled advantages for adult education administrators across California:

• Shape Legislative Outcomes: Gain direct influence over legislative initiatives and policy decisions that directly impact the landscape of adult education.
• Anticipate Programmatic Impacts: Receive crucial insights and analysis regarding how legislative changes may affect adult education programs, students, and institutional operations.
• Cultivate a Powerful Network: Access a robust, built-in network of experienced adult education administrators, fostering opportunities for collaborative problem-solving, mentorship, and professional support.
• Engage with Key Stakeholders: Interface directly with California Department of Education (CDE) consultants and leading vendors, such as CASAS, at the state level, facilitating critical dialogues and partnerships.
• Participate in Leadership Development: Secure your place at our annual leadership conference, an invaluable opportunity for professional growth, strategic planning, and peer engagement.​

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Who Should Join?​

• Administrators of adult education programs in California that understand the importance of adult education advocacy especially at the state legislative level.  Let your voice be heard.

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Dr. Carolyn Zachry, Director of Adult Education at the California Department of Education, joins host ToyBee to reflect on her career, leadership, and upcoming retirement.

In this conversation, she reflects on:

• Her journey into adult education
• The accomplishments and challenges during her tenure
• Lessons learned from leading a statewide system
• The importance of collaboration in adult education
• Her hopes and advice for the future of the field

This episode is both a celebration of leadership and a reflection on the work ahead to ensure adult learners across California continue to have access to education, workforce pathways, and new opportunities.

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CAEAA's Mission

The California Adult Education Administrators Association is a statewide organization open to administrators or management personnel who work in, or support, adult education programs. The purpose of the organization is to support and promote public school adult education offered through unified and union high school districts.

CAEAA is dedicated to:

• Increasing public awareness of adult education services
• Developing and promoting legislation to further the positive effects adult education has on individual students
• Creating a lasting positive impact on California's social, economic, and political systems.
• Sponsoring activities that promote excellence and innovation in the administration of adult education programs
• Maintaining regular communication concerning adult education issues with administrators of the state's adult education programs