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Tuesday Sessions

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

Session 4 (90 minutes)   2:30pm-4:00pm

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

Wednesday Sessions

Breakfast and Exhibitor Time   7:30am-8:30am

Full breakfast and exhibitor time
Single presenter
CAEP TAP
Join us for a hot breakfast and take the opportunity to connect with an exhibitor you've been eager to meet as we conclude the CAEP Summit 2024. Start your day energized for the series of final sessions and be sure to reserve some energy for the closing ceremony. We wish you the best of luck in the Opportunity Drawing.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE, TDL )

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 )
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 )
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 )
Assess, Develop and Certify Your Students' Soft Skills and Increase their Job Readiness
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
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 )
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