Denice McCauley is the Director of the Kern Adult Education Consortium, one of California’s largest geographic consortia. The consortium supports adult learners across 12 K–12 districts, 3 community colleges, and 1 district office, serving Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties, as well as parts of Tulare County. It brings together diverse partners to expand access to adult education and workforce development throughout California’s Central Valley.
As Director, Denice works closely with consortium members, the Board, and regional workforce partners to align efforts with California Adult Education Program (CAEP) goals—supporting student transitions to college and careers, strengthening basic skills, and addressing the unique needs of adult learners. She leads professional development and supports program compliance, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of local communities.
Under her leadership, the consortium continues to advance initiatives in career education, ESL, high school diploma equivalency, re-entry programs, and more—focusing on equity, access, and long-term student success.