Come and stop by our registration desk located on the lower level across from the conference center parking elevators. We will be open early on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After registering, please proceed to the Ballroom for our opening session, which includes a Welcome from CAEP Leadership and the CAEP Update beginning at 1:00 p.m.

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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.

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This session explores collaborative strategies for promoting completion, transitions, and livable wages among California's adult learners through CAEP partnerships. Participants will discuss national perspectives on student success, the unique California adult education system, and the positive student outcomes of collaboration between adult schools and community colleges. The presentation will highlight evidence-based strategies from the Promising Practices report.

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Unlock the potential of data in your three-year planning process! This session will guide adult education practitioners through using the CAEP Fact Sheets and DataVista to identify needs, set goals, and track progress, ensuring evidence-based planning and advocacy.

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Are your staff meetings stale and unproductive? Do your teams walk away feeling tired or stressed? Learn how you can use those staff meetings to help build a more positive culture and working environment for you and your staff. In this presentation you will share with and learn from others in addition to getting real world examples.

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We will be sharing strategies to help and support classes that have difficulty inspiring students to persist and progress.

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Join members of the South Orange County Regional Consortium as they describe how the consortium developed policies to address new CAEP legislation under AB 1491. The SOCRC team will lead you through activities that will guide you in the development of new or updated bylaws for your consortium. Audience interaction is encouraged to highlight policy needs and share best practices. Electronic access to the bylaw development materials will be available to participants.

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Our luncheon program will commence with the inspiring journeys of Angeline Guzman and Ana Laura Romo from Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School. Each year, OTAN recognizes adult learners nominated by adult educators and staff across California. We look forward to celebrating these two with this prestigious award. Nomination window opens January 1, 2025. https://adultedlearners.org/Nomination/

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