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 )

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 )

EL Civics Civic Objectives and Additional Assessment Plans (COAAPs) can now be used with great success with ABE, ASE and CTE students. COAAPs are used for the instruction and assessment of real-life tasks such as completing a job application or consulting with a school counselor. CAEP agencies are encouraged to implement COAAPs in order to achieve Immigrant Integration (I-3) outcomes for ESL, ABE, ASE and CTE learners. Come learn how to help learners to achieve these outcomes.

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR )

“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 )

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 )

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 )

Critical Democratic Literacy (CDL) plays a pivotal role in empowering students to become engaged and informed citizens. Individuals equipped with CDL understand political and civic systems, allowing them to navigate these systems effectively and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their communities. Join this workshop to find out more on the topic and how you can participate in CALPRO’s new community of practice.

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

This presentation explores the collaborative efforts of the Rio Hondo Region Adult Education Consortium in organizing "Job-Alike" events. These gatherings unite staff members with similar roles, fostering peer learning and professional development. By sharing best practices, challenges, and innovative strategies, participants enhance their skills and knowledge, leading to improved outcomes in adult education.

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

Apple Valley Adult School in Collaboration with Victor Valley College has increased enrollments and outcomes for both institutions. We took a look at students' needs and were able to increase ESL and CTE programs for our students. Facilities use agreements and data sharing have helped both programs to grow and build capacity.

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

Supporting new CTE instructors is crucial for their success and the success of their students. This session will explore best practices, including mentorship, professional development, and inclusive teaching strategies. Participants will engage in interactive activities to brainstorm solutions and role-play scenarios, ensuring a practical understanding of how to support new CTE instructors effectively. Attendees will also learn about the unique challenges faced by CTE instructors in California.

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

How Can teachers ensure that the knowledge and skill/s from the CCRS reading standards are explicitly taught and integrated with a text? This session will introduce participants to a generic reading lesson plan in which teachers can collaboratively design a lesson and apply it to any CCRS Reading Anchor Standard with any text. This integration leads to specific evidence of student learning and helps generate evidence-based instructional approaches and practices.

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT )

Immerse yourself in the world of educational innovation through this presentation on the Teaching with Technology database. Discover a wealth of lesson plans that expertly weave technology, College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), and the Triple E Framework into your teaching methods, resulting in an enhanced and transformative learning experience.

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR )

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 )

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!

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

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 )

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 )

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 )