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.

(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: PGE )

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.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LDR, PGE )

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.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PGE )

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.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE, TDL )

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 )

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 )

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 )