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.

(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: LDR, PGE )

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 )

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 )

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.

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

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 )

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.

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

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?

(AUD: ADM • PGM: LDR )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )