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Tuesday Sessions

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

Enhancing and Expanding IET: Promising Practices and Strategies— Panel Discussion
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Amy Dalsimer
In this engaging panel discussion, California adult education practitioners share their experiences as participants in the federal ADVANCE Integrated Education and Training (IET) design camp and CALPRO’s IET Clinic. Join us to find out about their transformative journeys. We'll share promising practices, lessons learned, and strategies for overcoming challenges in IET implementation. Additionally, we'll explore tools for enhancing and expanding IET programs.
(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR, LRT, PDV )
Developing Member Effectiveness Assessment Tools: A hands-on workshop using practices from the South Orange County Regional Consortium (SOCRC)
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Karima Feldhus
Join members of SOCRC as they describe how the consortium developed a series of tools to measure member effectiveness to address AB 1491. The tools consist of a quarterly fiscal report, a facilities and equipment review, and an annual member self-assessment that ties to the three-year plan. The SOCRC team will lead you through several activities to get you started on the development of your own tools to meet the needs of your agencies.
(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: LDR, PGE )
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 )
Creating Successful Outcomes: Supporting Noncredit Adult Education Students in Adult Dual Enrollment
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Raquel Michel-Jackson
This break out session will cover how to support Noncredit and Adult Education students through the Adult Dual Enrollment process and how it benefits specific student populations. Topics include Adult Dual Enrollment (SB554), Support NC course, AB540/SB68, Dream Resource Center, Re-entry students, Break It To Make It, Basic Needs, and OSS.
(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: LRT )
Navigating Success: DataVista's Guide to the California Adult Education Scorecard
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Adriel Garcia
Maximize CAEP's three-year planning with our DataVista workshop. Gain expertise in accessing and customizing essential metrics for insightful analyses. Discover how to navigate DataVista's features for strategic decision-making. Locate adult education metrics and our California Adult Education Program Scorecard. Transform data into actionable plans and improve outcomes for adult learners. Join us and harness DataVista's full potential for CAEP success.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PDV, PGE )
California Adult Education Programs and Essential Education Working Together to Help Adult Learners Achieve Success.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
John Balentine
Find out how programs are working with a leading provider of adult education solutions to successfully implement ABE and HSE resources in meeting learning outcomes and helping adult learners achieve their life goals.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, PGE )
Bridging the Digital Divide: How the Ventura County Adult Education Consortium collaborated with the Economic Development Collaborative to develop and deliver an aligned Computer Basics Program to over 400 people Countywide.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Sean Abajian
This presentation and panel will showcase how the Economic Development Collaborative partnered with the Ventura County Adult Education Consortium to develop and deliver a bilingual short-format Computer Basics course to over 500 people in under 2 years. Attendees will learn to build regional digital skills partnerships, align curriculum across consortia, utilize the FREE Computer Basics replication toolkit, and overcome implementation challenges.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, PDV )

Session 4 (90 minutes)   2:30pm-4:00pm

Bridging Futures from Adult School to Delta College for English Language Learners
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Heather Maloy
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 )
Navigating Adult Ed. Reporting for Federal and State Funding: Creating Effective Plans
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Jaemi Naish
Shaping and Building Adult Education Together is more than just a theme for our conference; it's a testament to our collective commitment and evolution in adult ed. over the past ten years. Join us for this session as we delve into the intricacies of navigating adult ed. reports for federal and state funding. Gain valuable insights on creating effective plans, leveraging data to support program goals, and preparing comprehensive reports that align with funding requirements.
(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: EQT, LDR, LRT, PDV, PGE )
Keep ‘Em Coming Back! Retention Strategies for Growth and Success
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Bilquis Ahmed
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 )
CAEP CarryOver - Did someone turn the heat up?
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Neil Kelly
The new carryover legislation will be wrapping up it's first year in September 2024. This workshop will provide an update on how many CAEP regional consortia have exceeded the 20% threshold in Year 1, and how many members have exceeded their consortium-determined threshold for Year 1. What does this mean? What is the follow-up steps?
(AUD: ADM • PGM: LDR )
IET MODELS IN ENTRY-LEVEL HEALTHCARE CAREERS
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Karyn Ruiz
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.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, LRT, PDV )
Enhancing Interagency Transitions through Collaboration and Data
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Juan Salcedo
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.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PGE )
Pre-writing with UDL, Blended Learning & AI Support
Single presenter
Karin de Varennes
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.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR )
Strong K-12, consortium, and community partnerships = Student Success!
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Theresa Trieu
As a K-12 adult school, there are opportunities to leverage partnerships between district leaders, consortium, and community partners to improve student outcomes. The presentation will focus on how these collaborative connections have improved program outcomes.
(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: PDV )
College Isn't For Me. So, What Do I Do Now? The California Conservation Corps Could Be The Path To Launch A Meaningful Career With No Degree Required
Single presenter
JP Patton
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 )
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