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Monday Sessions
Early Check In 9:00am-12:00pm
Opening Session 1:00pm-3:15pm
Break 3:15pm-3:35pm
Session 1 (90 minutes) 3:45pm-5:15pm
Generative AI: Teaching students how to use it effectively
Single presenter
Susan Gaer
The workplace of the very near future will be based on the effective use of generative AI. Participants will learn how to use generative AI to enhance their classes in this session. Special emphasis will be on the effective use of AI to help students with this new work skill.
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Data & Accountability: A Hands-on Approach
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Carla Slowiczek
In this session, the presenters will demonstrate how learner results and services received move from an update record to the CAEP Summary Report. During this hands-on portion of the session, participants will work in groups and reference scenarios to complete a student update record, utilize resources such as the Data Dictionary, and follow the student’s data across a CAEP Summary Report.
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Yield better Employment and Earnings Survey Responses
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Francisco Xavier Pinedo
Participants will learn various strategies used in the Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium, from using social media, to creating a short video to share with students receiving the survey, this session will highlight strategies to yield higher E&E survey response rates. Participants will also be encouraged to share their ideas so we can all learn from each other's best practice up and down the State of California.
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Conducting surveys or focus groups for your needs assessment shouldn't be overwhelming. Learn some tips and suggestion to do it yourself.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Rosio Pedroso
During the presentation you will be given tips to develop your own survey and/or focus group. You will review the pros and cons of using surveys and focus groups. Review example of how to analyze data and present it in a user-friendly manner. Discover the key elements of effective surveys and focus groups with examples from consortium needs assessments.
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Building the Future: Workforce Development & Retention in Construction Careers
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Giovanna Brasfield
The construction industry is facing a critical labor shortage, projected to surpass 1 million workers by 2025, due to an aging workforce, a lack of skilled labor, impact to inclusion, and declining interest among younger generations, women, and minority groups. This session explores strategies for recruitment, retention, and development of diverse talent by partnering with community colleges, as a resource. Key topics include creating inclusive workplaces, continuous learning, and technology.
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Planning and Implementing an Effective IELCE/IET Program
Single presenter
Lori Howard
Are you or your agency new to WIOA, Title II 243 Funding which requires implementation of Workforce Training, Workforce Preparation? Do you want a refresher? This presentation is designed for Administrators, Coordinators, ESL and CTE teachers who are participating in planning, developing, implementing IELCE/IET Programs with 243 Funds. Presenter identifies requirements of IELCE and discusses best practices for planning, developing, implementing and continuously improving IELCE/IET Programs.
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Tech Tools for Lesson Planning
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Anthony Burik
OTAN has technology tools for lesson planning. The Teaching with Technology tool helps identify lesson plans integrating technology that engage students, enhance their learning, and extend their learning. The OTAN Lesson Plan Builder helps teachers structure the parts of the lesson. At the foundation are the WIPPEA lesson plan model and the Triple E framework. We also discuss the impact of AI on lesson planning and how OTAN tools connect with a teacher's AI work.
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Empowering Adult Learners: Enhancing Math & Health Career Pathways
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Penny Pearson
Explore how OTAN and NROC's long collaboration supports adult education through EdReady. Witness how California adult schools leverage this partnership to tailor learning, foster exploration, and deliver top-tier online resources, empowering learners to achieve their educational milestones
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Maximizing Student Supports
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Helena Zarate-Simolin
Join us as we take you through our transformative journey, showcasing the use of student supports, and community partner collaboration at ICEC. From the moment students step onto our campus, they experience an environment where their many needs are met, feel valued, supported, and encouraged to explore their full potential.
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Enhanced High School Diploma/HSE Success with AI-Driven Interactive Curriculum from CK-12 for Free!
Single presenter
Debbie Jensen
Learn how to enhance HS/HSE student outcomes using CK-12's free, adaptive digital resources. Newly added Flexi, the AI tutor, provides students with 24/7 assistance. We will cover CK-12's interactive FlexBooks, which offer real-time feedback and customizable learning experiences. The resources integrate with your LMS. CK-12’s free platform allows you to adapt their resources or create your own including making your own worksheets interactive! Also includes ABE, ESL and CTE interactive resources.
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Tuesday Sessions
Plenary Address 9:00am-10:00am
The Educator’s Moral Imperative: Changing the Predictability of the Zip Code
Single presenter
Mike Walsh
Current trends and national data suggest that Western civilization is in decline or free fall, depending on the topic. The good news is that citizens believe educators will be the ones to turn it around. If we want to transform the system, then we have to start with transforming our beliefs about the system. That requires that we ask the right questions of our students, staff, and each other.
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Session 2 (90 minutes) 10:15am-11:45am
Enhancing and Expanding IET: Promising Practices and Strategies— Panel Discussion
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Amy Dalsimer
In this engaging panel discussion, California adult education practitioners share their experiences as participants in the federal ADVANCE Integrated Education and Training (IET) design camp and CALPRO’s IET Clinic. Join us to find out about their transformative journeys. We'll share promising practices, lessons learned, and strategies for overcoming challenges in IET implementation. Additionally, we'll explore tools for enhancing and expanding IET programs.
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Developing Member Effectiveness Assessment Tools: A hands-on workshop using practices from the South Orange County Regional Consortium (SOCRC)
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Karima Feldhus
Join members of SOCRC as they describe how the consortium developed a series of tools to measure member effectiveness to address AB 1491. The tools consist of a quarterly fiscal report, a facilities and equipment review, and an annual member self-assessment that ties to the three-year plan. The SOCRC team will lead you through several activities to get you started on the development of your own tools to meet the needs of your agencies.
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Empowering adult students: How Fierce Mustang Media links classroom to community workforce
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Heather Maloy
Fierce Mustang Media at San Joaquin Delta College is a content creation and media production firm focused on community projects. The media group is made up of a majority of adult learners who do flexible internships with intent on reducing the brain drain in Stockton and San Joaquin County.
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The Educator’s Moral Imperative: Practical Strategies to Change Behaviors and Transform Education
Single presenter
Mike Walsh
Continuing from the Keynote, Mike will expand and provide practical tools and the knowledge to immediately begin transforming the education of all of your students, whether they are ready to learn, reluctant to learn, or have become resistant to learning. You will understand the necessary steps to change the behaviors of students and staff alike. The best part is that your overall plan will fit on one page.
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AI Basics and Use for COAAPs
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Victoria Pu
What is AI? How does it really work under the hood? Let's separate hype from reality and learn how you can harness AI as a tool to extend and augment your EL Civics instruction and assessment.
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Creating Successful Outcomes: Supporting Noncredit Adult Education Students in Adult Dual Enrollment
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Raquel Michel-Jackson
This break out session will cover how to support Noncredit and Adult Education students through the Adult Dual Enrollment process and how it benefits specific student populations. Topics
include Adult Dual Enrollment (SB554), Support NC course, AB540/SB68, Dream Resource Center, Re-entry students, Break It To Make It, Basic Needs, and OSS.
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ENGAGE, ENHANCE, and EXTEND the Learning with the Triple E Framework!
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Debbie Jensen
In this session we will introduce the Triple E Framework and emphasize the shift from using technology to occupy or entertain learners to focus on accomplishing learner goals. We will give examples of ways to include the Triple E elements in lesson plans. Finally we will include an example lesson plan and show how to add activities to engage, enhance and extend learning. Participants will be involved in the discussion.
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Navigating Success: DataVista's Guide to the California Adult Education Scorecard
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Adriel Garcia
Maximize CAEP's three-year planning with our DataVista workshop. Gain expertise in accessing and customizing essential metrics for insightful analyses. Discover how to navigate DataVista's features for strategic decision-making. Locate adult education metrics and our California Adult Education Program Scorecard. Transform data into actionable plans and improve outcomes for adult learners. Join us and harness DataVista's full potential for CAEP success.
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California Adult Education Programs and Essential Education Working Together to Help Adult Learners Achieve Success.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
John Balentine
Find out how programs are working with a leading provider of adult education solutions to successfully implement ABE and HSE resources in meeting learning outcomes and helping adult learners achieve their life goals.
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Bridging the Digital Divide: How the Ventura County Adult Education Consortium collaborated with the Economic Development Collaborative to develop and deliver an aligned Computer Basics Program to over 400 people Countywide.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Sean Abajian
This presentation and panel will showcase how the Economic Development Collaborative partnered with the Ventura County Adult Education Consortium to develop and deliver a bilingual short-format Computer Basics course to over 500 people in under 2 years. Attendees will learn to build regional digital skills partnerships, align curriculum across consortia, utilize the FREE Computer Basics replication toolkit, and overcome implementation challenges.
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Exhibitor Time and Lunch 11:45am-1:00pm
Lunch
Single presenter
CAEP TAP
Join us at lunch, where we will shine a spotlight on the top two scoring model programs; Grossmont Adult Education, A Campus-wide IET Model for Healthcare Training and
LARAEC Student Connect Webinar Series. We will also recognize all model programs that scored high enough to be added to the Advancing CA Adult Education Model Program repository.
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Session 3 (60 minutes) 1:15pm-2:15pm
Bridging the World of Adult Basic Education and Workforce Preparation
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Gladys Recinos
Participants will be provided strategies and tools that will help adult learners increase their academic preparation and employability skills within ABE, including IET, ESL, CTE, and work-based learning programs. Resources in English and Spanish will help
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Integrated Education and Training (IET): Best Practices to Build a Self-sufficient Future for Adult English Language Learners
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Paul De La Cerda
Porterville Adult School is impacting lives through equity-focused initiatives. By utilizing English language support, virtual reality, and work-based learning, this award-winning program is expanding pathway opportunities for ELLs. Learn how to leverage the same model to secure grants, enhance equity and access, and boost student engagement, providing sustainable careers. Join us to explore how these strategies can empower your institution and make a lasting impact on students' lives.
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Successful implementation of COAAPs for CAEP Agencies
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Lori Howard
EL Civics Civic Objectives and Additional Assessment Plans (COAAPs) can now be used with great success with ABE, ASE and CTE students. COAAPs are used for the instruction and assessment of real-life tasks such as completing a job application or consulting with a school counselor. CAEP agencies are encouraged to implement COAAPs in order to achieve Immigrant Integration (I-3) outcomes for ESL, ABE, ASE and CTE learners. Come learn how to help learners to achieve these outcomes.
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Preparing Young Adult Learners for Their What's Next
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Kelly Henwood
Learn about how one local area including San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE), the noncredit college in the San Diego Community College District, along with a variety of partners have been collaborating on a variety of transition and exposure supports focused on young adult learners to promote career pathways including noncredit CTE Pathways.
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Go Fly a Kite – Engage New Students During their first 12 Hours of Instruction
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Adrian Boggess
“12 hours of instruction” has been a requirement in both CAEP and federal reporting -- and is also an important milestone for student persistence. This workshop addresses how the 12 hours requirement affects your agency’s data, and strategies for engaging students during those first 12 hours.
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Finding Partners and Building a True Collaboration
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Karen Bautista
Ten years of California Adult Education Program (CAEP) success is built on partnerships that result in increased student success. Anyone can start a true collaboration partnership. This session will provide ideas on where to look for partners, how to talk with partners, and when to begin partnerships. Examples of partnerships at North Orange Continuing Education will be discussed and experiences shared. Attendees will leave with templates for a partnership discussion.
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AI Revolution in Adult Education: Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Employment
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
John Russell
This presentation explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on adult education, focusing on innovative technologies that enhance student-employer connections. We'll examine how AI personalizes learning experiences, streamlines administrative processes, and bridges the education-employment gap. Real-world case studies, including the successful deployment of apps in California adult schools, will demonstrate practical applications in advancing career outcomes for students.
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From Enrollment to Completion: Exploring Noncredit Time to Completion
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Harpreet Uppal
North Orange Continuing Education's (NOCE) Research team explores time to completion for noncredit programs. They will share their methodology and preliminary findings on an exploration of time to completion for noncredit high school diplomas and certificates. Participants will learn about the unique challenges of noncredit pathways and their impact on time to completion including topics such as course repeatability and the open entry/open exit nature of noncredit courses.
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Tips and practices to increase student retention, persistence and paired scores
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ana Mendoza
We will review strategies and the model that helped our program increase our paired scores to become top 3 in our region. The presentation will speak about strategies used in the classroom, clerical, administrators and the whole team at SAS to encourage students to persist and for students to consider the CASAS assessment an ally. We will also discuss the use of CASAS and data to make data-based lessons and decisions.
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Supporting Student Transitions to Postsecondary Education and the Workforce
Single presenter
Sachiko Oates
Are you interested in supporting adult learners' transitions to postsecondary education and the workforce? Please join us to explore evidence-based best practices to strengthen support services, program structures, and local partnerships to facilitate adult learners’ journey through the transition and support persistence through their pathway.
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Session 4 (90 minutes) 2:30pm-4:00pm
Tech Tools for Formative Assessment
Single presenter
Anthony Burik
We look at some formative assessment tools that participants can use during class to help determine where students are and how to help learners as they work with lesson materials. We also consider using AI tools to create formative assessments. Formative assessment tools include poll and survey tools, tools to present and assess simultaneously, classic tools like Kahoot and Quizlet, and exit tickets. Attendees will practice and understand how to use these tools in the classroom.
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Bridging Futures from Adult School to Delta College for English Language Learners
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Heather Maloy
This presentation at the CAEP Summit will focus on ESL 82 – Intermediate College ESL Reading/Writing I, a course designed to equip ELL adult learners with essential academic skills. Participants will be introduced to Delta College’s ESL 82 with contextualized pathways, degrees, majors, and transfer opportunities, showcasing how these can be leveraged to enhance students' academic and career prospects.
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Navigating Adult Ed. Reporting for Federal and State Funding: Creating Effective Plans
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Jaemi Naish
Shaping and Building Adult Education Together is more than just a theme for our conference; it's a testament to our collective commitment and evolution in adult ed. over the past ten years. Join us for this session as we delve into the intricacies of navigating adult ed. reports for federal and state funding. Gain valuable insights on creating effective plans, leveraging data to support program goals, and preparing comprehensive reports that align with funding requirements.
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Keep ‘Em Coming Back! Retention Strategies for Growth and Success
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Bilquis Ahmed
The struggle is real! Student retention is one of the most critical challenges in adult education. When attendance is down, student progress slows, and educator frustration grows. In this session, we will explore the problem but, more importantly, seek practical solutions. Utilizing the innovative research and hands-on experimentation of adult educators across the country, teachers and administrators will gain applicable learning strategies and engagement activities to keep students coming back.
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CAEP CarryOver - Did someone turn the heat up?
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Neil Kelly
The new carryover legislation will be wrapping up it's first year in September 2024. This workshop will provide an update on how many CAEP regional consortia have exceeded the 20% threshold in Year 1, and how many members have exceeded their consortium-determined threshold for Year 1. What does this mean? What is the follow-up steps?
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IET MODELS IN ENTRY-LEVEL HEALTHCARE CAREERS
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Karyn Ruiz
Integrated Education and Training (IET) models are an important program offering that meets the needs of diverse learners. This session will provide an overview of models with a focus on entry level healthcare careers, specifically Pharmacy Technician, Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, Certified Medical Administration Assistant, and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant as the fastest growing career pathways in the country.
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Enhancing Interagency Transitions through Collaboration and Data
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Juan Salcedo
This proposal showcases the collaborative efforts between the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) and the San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) in fostering inter-agency transitions. The presentation focuses on the development and utilization of data dashboards to track inter-agency transitions from the SDUSD Adult High School Diploma Program to SDCCE noncredit college programs.
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Pre-writing with UDL, Blended Learning & AI Support
Single presenter
Karin de Varennes
Explore innovative writing instruction through the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), blended learning, and AI support. This interactive session demonstrates how prewriting and preplanning, combined with choice in writing tasks, transform traditional methods. Attendees will leave equipped with strategies for personalized, technology-enhanced writing instruction, ensuring all students can succeed.
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Strong K-12, consortium, and community partnerships = Student Success!
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Theresa Trieu
As a K-12 adult school, there are opportunities to leverage partnerships between district leaders, consortium, and community partners to improve student outcomes. The presentation will focus on how these collaborative connections have improved program outcomes.
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College Isn't For Me. So, What Do I Do Now? The California Conservation Corps Could Be The Path To Launch A Meaningful Career With No Degree Required
Single presenter
JP Patton
The California Conservation Corps is a State government run workforce development program offering paid training for young adults interested in careers focused on conserving our environment and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The only requirement to enroll is motivation for hard work, personal development, and public service. Learn how your adult learner can transition to $33,000 plus $8,000 in scholarships their first year.
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Break 4:00pm-4:20pm
Session 5 (60 minutes) 4:30pm-5:30pm
Empowering Families through English Language Literacy
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ildifonso "Ildi" Carrillo
The Family Literacy Program at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) is tailored for elementary school parents aiming to enhance their English language skills, thereby fostering their ability to engage more effectively in their children's education. This presentation will explore the curriculum, teaching methodologies, and the program's impact on participants and their families.
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Unlocking Marketing Success in Adult Education
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Cheryl Broom
Discover how the Lompoc Unified Adult Education Consortium (LUAE) and Southwest Riverside Adult Education (SRAE) took different approaches to achieve stellar results in promoting their programs. Despite their varied strategies, both consortia saw significant improvements in program visibility, enrollment growth, and an overall sense of pride in their service offerings.
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Immigrant Integration: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging through Civic Engagement
Single presenter
Sachiko Oates
How can we facilitate the two-way process of immigrant integration through students’ participation in civic and community activities? Join this workshop to explore ways to support adult immigrants through civics education as understood within the lens of the California Immigrant Integration Initiative and aligned to approved EL Civics metrics. Ready-to-use resources from the Teaching Skills That Matter in Adult Education (TSTM) project will be shared.
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Using Staff Meetings as a Tool for Building Culture
Single presenter
Maureen Campbell
Sample Slide Text:
Team Building:
This is a chance to build relationships and learn about each other personally and professionally.
Activities:
Partner and group work allow for collaboration and colleague interaction.
Positive Reinforcement:
Meetings offer a set and structured space for giving praise and positive feedback to your staff.
Sample Slide Text:
Follow-Up:
SHARE MEETING MINUTES WITH STAKEHOLDERS
REINFORCE AND COMPLETE ACTION ITEMS
SEEK STAFF FEEDBACK
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Supporting low performance, low attendance classes
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ana Mendoza
We will be sharing strategies to help and support classes that have difficulty inspiring students to persist and progress.
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Addressing AB 1491 with Consortium Bylaws: A hands-on workshop to develop and update bylaws using methods from SOCRC to create systemic policy that defines member effectiveness, supports fiscal responsibility and guides consortium governance
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Karima Feldhus
Join members of the South Orange County Regional Consortium as they describe how the consortium developed policies to address new CAEP legislation under AB 1491. The SOCRC team will lead you through activities that will guide you in the development of new or updated bylaws for your consortium. Audience interaction is encouraged to highlight policy needs and share best practices. Electronic access to the bylaw development materials will be available to participants.
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Decade in Review: Navigating College Transition Counseling, Successes, Strategies, and Challenges.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Maria Lopez
Join us as we reflect on the ten-year journey of how Inland Adult Education Consortium built strategies and successes to create a robust counseling framework which supports adults' transition to post-secondary education and workforce readiness. An in depth look at how the Inland Adult Education Consortium counselors designed and implemented a blueprint that helped shape a state recognized model program.
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Networking Event 5:45pm-8:00pm
CAEP Networking Event
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
CAEP TAP
Join us for the Summit Networking Event! Are you ready to connect, unwind, and dive into engaging conversations? Enjoy delicious snacks and a no-host bar while you mingle with fellow innovators. Let’s share ideas and spark inspirations together! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your network and have some fun. See you there!
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Wednesday Sessions
Session 6 (60 minutes) 8:45am-9:45am
WE THE PEOPLE: DEVELOPING ADULT LEARNERS’ CRITICAL DEMOCRATIC LITERACY
Single presenter
Mariann Fedele-McLeod
Critical Democratic Literacy (CDL) plays a pivotal role in empowering students to become engaged and informed citizens. Individuals equipped with CDL understand political and civic systems, allowing them to navigate these systems effectively and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their communities.
Join this workshop to find out more on the topic and how you can participate in CALPRO’s new community of practice.
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Creating Connections and Building a Positive Culture
Single presenter
Suzanne Webb
Creating a positive work culture for employees is imperative to having happy staff who interact with our current and future students. We build connections with our students in class, however building connections within a staff helps build a sense of belonging, security, and trust.
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Noncredit 101: Learning the Basics of Noncredit
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dulce Delgadillo
Presented by the CC TAP (Community College Technical Assistance Provider) team at North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE), this introductory session to noncredit will provide participants with an overview of noncredit program structure, noncredit apportionment funding, noncredit data reporting, and noncredit curriculum development. This session is intended for an audience that is interested in learning the basics of noncredit education within the California Community College system.
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Learning Together as a Consortium Through Job-Alike Events
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Carrie Frogue
This presentation explores the collaborative efforts of the Rio Hondo Region Adult Education Consortium in organizing "Job-Alike" events. These gatherings unite staff members with similar roles, fostering peer learning and professional development. By sharing best practices, challenges, and innovative strategies, participants enhance their skills and knowledge, leading to improved outcomes in adult education.
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k12 Adult School Leverages Community College partnership to expand classes and increase payment points .
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Adele McClain
Apple Valley Adult School in Collaboration with Victor Valley College has increased enrollments and outcomes for both institutions. We took a look at students' needs and were able to increase ESL and CTE programs for our students. Facilities use agreements and data sharing have helped both programs to grow and build capacity.
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Navigating Partnerships with One Stop
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Lorilee Niesen
Need help in strengthening your relationship with your local AJCC or One Stop? Come learn how Sutter County Adult Education works closely with their local One Stop to offer training, support services, and career advancement. Session highlights include resources, staff roles, and how Adult Education and One Stops work together to support adults. Experience the true meaning of "seamless transition". Walk away with ideas and insight on how to improve your relationship with your AJCC.
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• PGM: LRT
• CAT: )
Supporting New CTE Teachers in the Classroom
Single presenter
Alisa Takeuchi
Supporting new CTE instructors is crucial for their success and the success of their students. This session will explore best practices, including mentorship, professional development, and inclusive teaching strategies. Participants will engage in interactive activities to brainstorm solutions and role-play scenarios, ensuring a practical understanding of how to support new CTE instructors effectively. Attendees will also learn about the unique challenges faced by CTE instructors in California.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT, PDV, TDL
• CAT: )
Creating Powerful Workforce Development Partnerships and Increasing WIOA Title I Funds for Your Agency
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
John Russell
California Ed Code 84906 requires members of CAEP consortia to create a Three-Year Plan and Annual Plan in order to receive CAEP funds and these plans should align with regional plans created by workforce development agencies pursuant to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This presentation will give clear, actionable items to foster powerful partnerships with WIOA workforce development agencies and increase Title I funding for your member schools.
(AUD: ADM, STF
• PGM: LRT, MKT, PDV
• CAT: )
College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) Integrated Reading Lesson Plan Template
Single presenter
Karen Barroso
How Can teachers ensure that the knowledge and skill/s from the CCRS reading standards are explicitly taught and integrated with a text? This session will introduce participants to a generic reading lesson plan in which teachers can collaboratively design a lesson and apply it to any CCRS Reading Anchor Standard with any text. This integration leads to specific evidence of student learning and helps generate evidence-based instructional approaches and practices.
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT
• CAT: )
Enhancing Classroom Learning with Technology: Grab-and-Go Lesson Plans
Single presenter
Susan Coulter
Immerse yourself in the world of educational innovation through this presentation on the Teaching with Technology database. Discover a wealth of lesson plans that expertly weave technology, College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), and the Triple E Framework into your teaching methods, resulting in an enhanced and transformative learning experience.
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: CRR
• CAT: )
Session 7 (90 minutes) 10:00am-11:30am
An Integrated Education & Training (IET) model for Multiple Health Science & Medical Technology CTE Programs
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Heather Peterson
Grossmont Adult Education (GAE) has developed an IET model that allows EL instructors to provide language literacy and fluency instruction to students across multiple CTE healthcare training programs by focusing on aligned CTE Anchor Standards and COAPPS. This model allows access to EL support for a much larger student population providing instruction in class, individually, and through the Canvas Learning Management System.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, PDV
• CAT: )
Canva and MagicSchool and Perplexity, OH MY!
Single presenter
Audrey Dierdorff
Come and learn about 3 different AI tools that save you time and energy. Canva™ is a free online graphic design tool with AI embedded features that can be used to create social media posts, presentations, videos, logos and more. MagicSchool.AI is an online program with 60+ AI tools for educators to use to create assessments, rubrics, lesson plans, and more. Perplexity.AI is an upgraded version of Google search. If you're tired of having to click each link from a search, Perplexity.AI is for you.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, LRT, MKT, TDL
• CAT: )
Accessibility - An Agency Approach, Resources for Teachers and Staff, and Creating an Equitable Learning Environment
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Penny Pearson
Many adult schools do not have the benefit of a full time ‘Accessibility expert’, yet the law requires that educational materials are accessible to all learners. How do you get that done? Join us for a collaborative discussion regarding potential solutions to help your agency and teachers have a plan to ensure digital materials comply with the American with Disabilities act and 508 compliance, for all learners. Come away inspired and with strategies in hand! Admin bring your staff and teachers!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: EQT, LDR, PDV
• CAT: )
Contra Costa Workforce Collaborative: Building Regional Workforce Development Partnerships
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
G. Vittoria Abbate
In 2018, the Contra Costa County Workforce Collaborative (CCWC) was formed by 10 regional organizations creating a new collaborative model that would more efficiently and comprehensively leverage workforce development funds and expand the programs and services of the American Job Centers of California (AJCCs) countywide.
This collaboration created a first-time seamless, coordinated system for delivery of diverse employment services to jobseekers throughout Contra Costa County.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: PDV
• CAT: )
Fast-Track to Improved Student Writing Success
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Kay Hartley
The CASAS Essay and Grammar assessments are online assessments featuring auto-scoring with instant feedback allowing students and teachers to identify the writer’s strengths and weaknesses in essay writing and grammar. Using this information, the instructor can adjust and modify instruction to fit student needs. Writing is an essential skill in multiple disciplines, and information from the CASAS Essay and Grammar Assessment can provide important information to students, teachers, and administr
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: CRR
• CAT: )
Using AI to Create EL Civics Instructional, Communicative Student Practice and Assessment Materials
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Lori Howard
Writing instructional and assessment materials can take much teacher time and effort. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can lift that burden by providing assistance in developing scenarios, personal histories, example writing tasks and more. Students can use AI for communicative practice to enhance their interpretive, productive and interactive language skills. Presenters demonstrate prompting AI to write instructional, assessment and student communicative practice materials. Participants briefly pra
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: TDL
• CAT: )
Leveraging AI in the ESL Classroom: From the Basics to Building Your Own AI Workflow
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Victoria Pu
In this Brave New World of AI, how should we be using AI with ESL learners? How can we ensure the needs and voices of our learners don’t get left out? This interactive session will start by building a foundational understanding of AI-from the basics, to an intro of specialized kinds of AI made for ESL learners. Participants will hear from a practitioner’s perspective on using AI in the ESL class and get hands on experience building their own AI workflow to generate & scaffold reading texts.
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: CRR, TDL
• CAT: )
Meeting CAEP Performance Goals (Panel Discussion)
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Adrian Boggess
Explore how top performing agencies address performance improvement, and implement effective ways to exceed performance goals. This session presents a data based focus to address agency and consortium level issues, and features panelists who have successfully applied this approach in different ways to improve performance.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: LDR, PGE
• CAT: )
AI in the Adult Education Classroom
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Francisco Pinedo Jr.
Integrating AI in adult education enhances ESL, GED, and CTE learning. AI-powered tools offer personalized lessons for teachers and feedback for the student while improving language and writing acquisition. AI tools target individual needs in academic subjects while help prepare the student for the workforce. AI tools can also be used to help students with cognitive disability disabilities improve their learning experiences at your agency.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, PDV, TDL
• CAT: )
Google's Experimental NotebookLM with Gemini AI & the Implications for Adult Education
Single presenter
Sean Abajian
In an era of technological evolution, Google's Experimental NotebookLM, powered by Gemini AI, revolutionizes adult education. This presentation explores its capabilities, applications & impact. NotebookLM enhances note-taking, info synthesis & personalized learning with real-time retrieval, context-aware suggestions & adaptive pathways. It empowers educators, streamlines tasks & improves learner outcomes. Addressing ethical considerations, we explore best practices for equitable AI deployment.
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, TDL
• CAT: )
Exhibitor Time and Lunch / Students Succeed 11:30am-12:50pm
Lunch
Single presenter
CAEP TAP
Our luncheon program will commence with the inspiring journeys of Angeline Guzman and Ana Laura Romo from Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School. Each year, OTAN recognizes adult learners nominated by adult educators and staff across California. Attendees will have the opportunity to view their personal stories. We look forward to celebrating these two awardees with this prestigious award. This year's nomination window will open January 1, 2025, and close March 21, 2025. Nominate: https://adultedlearne
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE, TDL
• CAT: )
Session 8 (60 minutes) 1:00pm-2:00pm
Creating a Student Council to help increase student retention, persistence and success
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ana Mendoza
How to start your first student council and empower them to start their own business to generate passive income for scholarships and increase student retention, persistence and success.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE
• CAT: )
Streamline Planning with AI: Leverage Generative Tools to Craft Custom Lessons
Single presenter
Susan Coulter
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help streamline educators' workflows. This hands-on session explores how to leverage AI to generate customized lesson plans. Gain experience writing effective prompts to produce drafts meeting your goals, standards, and student's needs. Educators will leave equipped with a prompt template and strategies to refine AI output into polished plans for their teaching context. This session empowers educators across all disciplines/grade levels.
(AUD: ADM, TEA
• PGM: CRR
• CAT: )
The Ridiculously Easy Guide to Consortium Engagement: 12 Key Moves for Turning the Cruise Ship
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Michele Stiehl
Consortium engagement isn’t about apps but mindset. Last year we shared 7 key concepts for creative consorting. That was just the beginning. We’ve added 5 bonus items! Walk away with some new ideas to boost engagement, communication, collaboration, and sharing between your member-districts….or for that matter any groups that you lead. The ridiculously easy guide will be provided to all. Results may vary.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: LDR
• CAT: )
CASAS Teacher Portal
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Adrian Boggess
Enhance Student Persistence Using the CASAS Teacher Portal
Engage, Empower, and Expand your agency's performance. The CASAS Teacher Portal is an easy-to-use, web-based tool that can be used to generate instructional and demographic reports. Provide immediate feedback and customized student support following testing sessions, collaborate with colleagues based on class data to maximize Measurable Student Gains (MSGs). Join us for a fun and interactive session!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, PDV, TDL
• CAT: )
Empowering Immigrants and Refugees for Career Success: A Collaborative Community Partnership CTE Bridge Program between Laney College ESOL Department and Lao Family Community Development (LFCD)
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Cheryl Eccles
Visualizing a pathway to achieve career goals seems overwhelming for many immigrants and refugees. The collaborative Laney College and LFCD Career Readiness Bridge Program is a non-credit, eight-week, four-day per week, six-hour per day program that provides a holistic approach to promoting students’ growth and well-being. This program helps to bridge the gap between essential skills training and real-world employment opportunities.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: LRT
• CAT: )
Level Up Your ESL Program by Reaching All Students with Ellii
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Nikki Ross
Learn from Grossmont Adult School program specialist Nikki Ross how Ellii supports ESL students in the classroom as well as in a distance education model. Ellii's flexible platform increases equity and access for ESL programs that strive to meet all adult students where they are.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, LRT, TDL
• CAT: )
Powering Local Workforces through Career-Aligned English Upskilling
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Miranda Loos
Effective career-aligned English upskilling that opens pathways to credentials and career advancement is key for inclusive workforce development. This workshop will highlight innovative blended workforce development programs in CA including career pathway transitions, Integrated Education and Training (IET) and pre-apprenticeship models that expand access and opportunity for multilingual learners in high demand fields.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, LRT, PDV, TDL
• CAT: )
Supporting Learner Transition - Victor Valley College Adult Education
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Pablo Saldana
Victor Valley College is growing in admissions and our classes are offered at three different locations. Our counselors are also located on the opposite side of campus. Because of our wide reach, we sometimes have a challenge knowing the phase in which the student may be in. Also, the ESL CTE program is getting developed. In this presentation we describe the wins and challenges of partnering with Adult Schools and transitioning adult students into college adult ed & collegiate level programs.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, TDL
• CAT: )
Assess, Develop and Certify Your Students' Soft Skills and Increase their Job Readiness
Single presenter
Paul Kratzer
A highly interactive session which explores questions around how to define soft skills, how to measure soft skills, how to improve soft skills, how to engage employers in conversations about soft skills and how to match employers' needs with your students' skill levels.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, LRT
• CAT: )
Adjusting SMART Goals and Integrating Data-Driven Plans to Enhance Program Excellence
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Jaemi Naish
Join us to explore how to refine SMART goals to align with your Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) and effectively use data to drive program objectives. Gain practical strategies and insights to ensure your goals are measurable, achievable, and impactful, paving the way for continued success in adult education.
(AUD: ADM, STF
• PGM: LDR, PDV, PGE
• CAT: )
Session 9 (90 minutes) 2:10pm-3:40pm
Welcoming English Language Learners into Healthcare Occupations: How South Orange County Regional Consortium designed and implemented five comprehensive integrated ELL Healthcare Pathway programs with over 90 percent completion rate in one semester
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Sonja Wyche
The SOCRC ELL Healthcare Pathway team will share how they put together a comprehensive plan to recruit students, train instructors, develop a support team and implement five distinct ELL integrated health care career programs in less than one semester. They will discuss how they were able to work across agencies to support students and instructors throughout the first cohort term and resolve issues as a team. The presentation will culminate with the regional celebration of student success.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, LRT
• CAT: )
Helping Adult Students validate their high school and Foreign degrees
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ana Mendoza
Thousands of adult students across the country have college degrees from other countries. This group of students are lawyers, law professors, head of surgeries, doctors, surgeons, teachers, nurses among other high demand professions. This presentation will share the process Salinas Adult School has developed to help these students validate their degrees and find employment.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: EQT, LRT
• CAT: )
Fresno City College – Building Multiple On-Ramps for Adult School Students. We’re not just taking referrals anymore, we’re living on our adult school campuses!
Single presenter
Eric Morin
Over the past several years, Fresno City College and its district, SCCCD, have been making progress in developing and strengthening partnerships with local adult schools. This session will discuss the various opportunities that are being created for adult school students that can help them get a jump start on their college education. Academic Year 2023-24 saw the peak of our partnership and it’s only a preview of what is to come!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: LRT
• CAT: )
SB554 uh? What's that, a learning community for adults? What it's name, DARTE!
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Heather Maloy
This presentation will explore the transformative impact of SB554 and the DARTE (Directing Adults onto the Right TrAC for Employment) Learning Community at San Joaquin Delta College. SB554 provides a legislative framework allowing adult school students to concurrently enroll in community college courses, thereby accelerating their educational and career trajectories. The DARTE program is a pioneering initiative designed to leverage this opportunity, creating equitable pathways for adults.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT
• CAT: )
California Rural Agencies - Make Your Technology Goals a Reality!
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Anthony Burik
OTAN’s Rural Coaching Project provides free specialized coaching and extended technical support to adult education agencies in sparsely populated areas of the state. Working with educators and aligning support with agency goals, OTAN can provide customized guidance on a number of technology integration topics. In this presentation, we will describe the project in-depth and how rural agencies can participate in this opportunity. Our goal is to support our rural adult education agencies!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, TDL
• CAT: )
Drop the Rock: Learn More About California High School Equivalency and Proficiency Programs To Create the Ripple In a Student's Trajectory
Single presenter
Don Killmer
Participants will learn how to support students who need alternative pathways to graduation using the California High School Proficiency and Equivalency Programs as an option. We'll provide population data to identify eligible students and cover testing delivery methods. You'll also get access to resources to assist students in these pathways.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: EQT, LDR, LRT, PGE
• CAT: )
Opportunity Drawing / Closing 3:50pm-4:30pm
Closing and Opportunity Drawing
Single presenter
CAEP TAP
As we wrap up the conference, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants for their active engagement and insightful contributions. The closing session is not just a conclusion, but a celebration of the collective knowledge and connections we've built over these past few days. Make sure you stay until the end, as we'll be announcing the lucky winners who will walk away with fantastic prizes, including registrations for future conferences, curriculum packages, and more.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA
• PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE, TDL
• CAT: )