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Monday Sessions

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.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, LRT, PDV, TDL )
(IN-PERSON Only) 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.
(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: PGE )
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.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LDR, PGE )
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.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PGE )
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.
(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR, TDL )
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
(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR, LRT, TDL )
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.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, TDL )

Wednesday Sessions

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 )
CASAS Teacher Portal
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Jay Wright
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 )
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 )
Vision 2030 & Gen AI: Achieving Community College Transformation & Student Equity in A HUMANS-Centered AI Future
Single presenter
Don Harjo Daves-Rougeaux
Join us for a discussion about the "Vision 2030 Generative AI Strategy and action plan, including how we can harness the potential of AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning, operations, and student support services. We will discuss anticipated impacts, challenges, and strategies for ensuring AI augments rather than replaces the human touch - and expertise - in education."
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE, TDL )
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 )
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 )
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