OTAN invites nominations of California adult education learners who are successful as a result of the education received at adult education agencies for the California Adult Education Students Succeed program. The program honors outstanding students who are adults with significant life responsibilities, who have made positive contributions to the community, established and met life goals by attending an adult education program, improved the life situations of self and others, and overcome difficult circumstances in order to pursue adult learning experiences. The program recognizes the hard work that outstanding adult education students have completed in the pursuit of their personal, academic, and professional goals and aspirations.

You can read stories and watch videos from previous years by clicking on the Students tab. You can also explore stories from specific adult education agencies and programs by clicking on the Schools and Programs tabs. To learn how to nominate a student for the program and to submit an online nomination form, click on the Nomination tab.

Students Succeed Honoree: Soledad Leticia Moreno

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Soledad Leticia Moreno (also known as Leticia) came to California from Mexico 13 years ago. She is married and has two children. Her son is 10 years old and her daughter is 9. When Leticia first came to America, she stayed home for 10 years raising her two kids. Her son has autism and needed a lot of help, so she says that it was good she was able to be at home. It has been very difficult for Leticia taking care of her son because of his condition. Looking back, she says, "The most difficult part of taking care of my son was making sure he was safe. I needed to make sure he didn’t get into an accident. I felt like I needed to watch him all the time. I am happy to be there for my son. I have dedicated myself to help him in his development."

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