The workplace of the very near future will be based on the effective use of generative AI. Participants will learn how to use generative AI to enhance their classes in this session. Special emphasis will be on the effective use of AI to help students with this new work skill.

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

OTAN has technology tools for lesson planning. The Teaching with Technology tool helps identify lesson plans integrating technology that engage students, enhance their learning, and extend their learning. The OTAN Lesson Plan Builder helps teachers structure the parts of the lesson. At the foundation are the WIPPEA lesson plan model and the Triple E framework. We also discuss the impact of AI on lesson planning and how OTAN tools connect with a teacher's AI work.

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR, TDL )

Explore how OTAN and NROC's long collaboration supports adult education through EdReady. Witness how California adult schools leverage this partnership to tailor learning, foster exploration, and deliver top-tier online resources, empowering learners to achieve their educational milestones

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR, LRT, TDL )

Learn how to enhance HS/HSE student outcomes using CK-12's free, adaptive digital resources. Newly added Flexi, the AI tutor, provides students with 24/7 assistance. We will cover CK-12's interactive FlexBooks, which offer real-time feedback and customizable learning experiences. The resources integrate with your LMS. CK-12’s free platform allows you to adapt their resources or create your own including making your own worksheets interactive! Also includes ABE, ESL and CTE interactive resources.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, 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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

The SOCRC ELL Healthcare Pathway team will share how they put together a comprehensive plan to recruit students, train instructors, develop a support team and implement five distinct ELL integrated health care career programs in less than one semester. They will discuss how they were able to work across agencies to support students and instructors throughout the first cohort term and resolve issues as a team. The presentation will culminate with the regional celebration of student success.

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

This presentation will explore the transformative impact of SB554 and the DARTE (Directing Adults onto the Right TrAC for Employment) Learning Community at San Joaquin Delta College. SB554 provides a legislative framework allowing adult school students to concurrently enroll in community college courses, thereby accelerating their educational and career trajectories. The DARTE program is a pioneering initiative designed to leverage this opportunity, creating equitable pathways for adults.

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

OTAN’s Rural Coaching Project provides free specialized coaching and extended technical support to adult education agencies in sparsely populated areas of the state. Working with educators and aligning support with agency goals, OTAN can provide customized guidance on a number of technology integration topics. In this presentation, we will describe the project in-depth and how rural agencies can participate in this opportunity. Our goal is to support our rural adult education agencies!

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, TDL )