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Tuesday Sessions

Session 2 (90 minutes)   10:15am-11:45am

Empowering adult students: How Fierce Mustang Media links classroom to community workforce
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Heather Maloy
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 )
The Educator’s Moral Imperative: Practical Strategies to Change Behaviors and Transform Education
Single presenter
Mike Walsh
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 )
AI Basics and Use for COAAPs
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Victoria Pu
What is AI? How does it really work under the hood? Let's separate hype from reality and learn how you can harness AI as a tool to extend and augment your EL Civics instruction and assessment.
(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR, TDL )

Session 3 (60 minutes)   1:15pm-2:15pm

Integrated Education and Training (IET): Best Practices to Build a Self-sufficient Future for Adult English Language Learners
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Paul De La Cerda
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 )
AI Revolution in Adult Education: Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Employment
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
John Russell
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 )
Tips and practices to increase student retention, persistence and paired scores
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ana Mendoza
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 )
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