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

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

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.

(AUD: ADM • PGM: EQT, LRT, PDV, PGE, TDL )

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.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LRT )

“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.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LRT, PGE )

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.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LDR, LRT, PDV )

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.

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

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.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LRT, PDV, PGE )

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.

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

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.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: EQT, LDR, LRT, PDV )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )