About Us
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California Department of Education
California provides a world-class education for all students, from early childhood through adulthood. The California Department of Education (CDE) serves the state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners as a team to prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world.
The CDE Adult Education Office provides educational opportunities and services to equip adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as citizens, workers, parents, and family and community members. Adult students are served by school districts, community colleges, community or faith-based organizations, volunteer literacy organizations, public or private nonprofit agencies, public libraries, correctional facilities, and state agencies.
California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office includes nine divisions that manage policy and provide students the resources and support they need to reach their goals. The Educational Services and Support Division oversees community college curricula and instructional support, including adult education programs.
Outreach and Technical Assistance Network
The Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (OTAN) provides electronic collaboration and information, and support for instructional technology and digital learning to literacy and adult education providers in California. OTAN began in 1989 as a federally funded project through the CDE, Adult Education Office, through federal funds from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. OTAN is one of three state leadership projects that support adult education in California, alongside CALPRO and CASAS.
International Society for Technology in Education
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit organization that works with the global education community to accelerate the use of technology to solve tough problems and inspire innovation. ISTE sets a bold vision for education transformation through the ISTE Standards, a framework for students, educators, administrators, coaches, and computer science educators to rethink education and create innovative learning environments. ISTE hosts ISTELive, one of the world’s most influential annual edtech events. The organization’s professional learning offerings also include online courses, professional networks, year-round academies, peer-reviewed journals, and other publications. ISTE served as the lead developer for the 2022 Digital Learning Guidance, working in partnership with OTAN, the California Department of Education, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
Community Learning Partners
Community Learning Partners works with educators and organizations to design and deliver effective, inclusive learning experiences for adults. Services include curriculum development, professional learning, technology integration, and project management to support flexible instruction that helps adults build skills, pursue goals, and successfully navigate education and work. Partners include adult education programs, workforce development agencies, colleges and universities, nonprofits, and corporate learning teams. CLP served as the lead developer for the 2025 update of the Digital Learning Guidance, working in partnership with OTAN and the advisory group.