If you didn't get a chance to visit our registration desk upon arrival come down early. Afterwards, proceed to the Ballroom to enjoy breakfast and networking opportunities. This will set the stage for a productive day that begins with our Plenary session and continues with a dynamic line-up of engaging sessions.

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

We look at some formative assessment tools that participants can use during class to help determine where students are and how to help learners as they work with lesson materials. We also consider using AI tools to create formative assessments. Formative assessment tools include poll and survey tools, tools to present and assess simultaneously, classic tools like Kahoot and Quizlet, and exit tickets. Attendees will practice and understand how to use these tools in the classroom.

(AUD: TEA • PGM: CRR, TDL )

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 )

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 )

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.

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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.

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Explore innovative writing instruction through the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), blended learning, and AI support. This interactive session demonstrates how prewriting and preplanning, combined with choice in writing tasks, transform traditional methods. Attendees will leave equipped with strategies for personalized, technology-enhanced writing instruction, ensuring all students can succeed.

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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 )

Take advantage of our scheduled break with light refreshments to renew your energy. This pleasant interlude provides an excellent chance to unwind and prepare for the upcoming final sessions, as well as the networking event later this evening.

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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.

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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 )

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help streamline educators' workflows. This hands-on session explores how to leverage AI to generate customized lesson plans. Gain experience writing effective prompts to produce drafts meeting your goals, standards, and student's needs. Educators will leave equipped with a prompt template and strategies to refine AI output into polished plans for their teaching context. This session empowers educators across all disciplines/grade levels.

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR )

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 )

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!

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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.

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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.

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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 )