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Wednesday Sessions

Session 6 (60 minutes)   8:45am-9:45am

CANCELLED - Civic Engagement through Democratic Literacy
Single presenter
Mariann Fedele-McLeod
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 )
Creating Connections and Building a Positive Culture
Single presenter
Suzanne Webb
Creating a positive work culture for employees is imperative to having happy staff who interact with our current and future students. We build connections with our students in class, however building connections within a staff helps build a sense of belonging, security, and trust.
(AUD: ADM • PGM: LDR )
Noncredit 101: Learning the Basics of Noncredit
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dulce Delgadillo
Presented by the CC TAP (Community College Technical Assistance Provider) team at North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE), this introductory session to noncredit will provide participants with an overview of noncredit program structure, noncredit apportionment funding, noncredit data reporting, and noncredit curriculum development. This session is intended for an audience that is interested in learning the basics of noncredit education within the California Community College system.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PDV )
Learning Together as a Consortium Through Job-Alike Events
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Carrie Frogue
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 )
k12 Adult School Leverages Community College partnership to expand classes and increase payment points .
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Adele McClain
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 )
Navigating Partnerships with One Stop
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Lorilee Niesen
Need help in strengthening your relationship with your local AJCC or One Stop? Come learn how Sutter County Adult Education works closely with their local One Stop to offer training, support services, and career advancement. Session highlights include resources, staff roles, and how Adult Education and One Stops work together to support adults. Experience the true meaning of "seamless transition". Walk away with ideas and insight on how to improve your relationship with your AJCC.
(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: LRT )
Supporting New CTE Teachers in the Classroom
Single presenter
Alisa Takeuchi
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 )
Creating Powerful Workforce Development Partnerships and Increasing WIOA Title I Funds for Your Agency
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
John Russell
California Ed Code 84906 requires members of CAEP consortia to create a Three-Year Plan and Annual Plan in order to receive CAEP funds and these plans should align with regional plans created by workforce development agencies pursuant to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This presentation will give clear, actionable items to foster powerful partnerships with WIOA workforce development agencies and increase Title I funding for your member schools.
(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: LRT, MKT, PDV )
College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) Integrated Reading Lesson Plan Template
Single presenter
Karen Barroso
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 )
Enhancing Classroom Learning with Technology: Grab-and-Go Lesson Plans
Single presenter
Susan Coulter
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 )

Session 9 (90 minutes)   2:10pm-3:40pm

Welcoming English Language Learners into Healthcare Occupations: How South Orange County Regional Consortium designed and implemented five comprehensive integrated ELL Healthcare Pathway programs with over 90 percent completion rate in one semester
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Sonja Wyche
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 )
Helping Adult Students validate their high school and Foreign degrees
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ana Mendoza
Thousands of adult students across the country have college degrees from other countries. This group of students are lawyers, law professors, head of surgeries, doctors, surgeons, teachers, nurses among other high demand professions. This presentation will share the process Salinas Adult School has developed to help these students validate their degrees and find employment.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: EQT, LRT )
Fresno City College – Building Multiple On-Ramps for Adult School Students. We’re not just taking referrals anymore, we’re living on our adult school campuses!
Single presenter
Eric Morin
Over the past several years, Fresno City College and its district, SCCCD, have been making progress in developing and strengthening partnerships with local adult schools. This session will discuss the various opportunities that are being created for adult school students that can help them get a jump start on their college education. Academic Year 2023-24 saw the peak of our partnership and it’s only a preview of what is to come!
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LRT )
CANCELLED - SB554 uh? What's that, a learning community for adults? What it's name, DARTE!
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Heather Maloy
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 )
California Rural Agencies - Make Your Technology Goals a Reality!
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Anthony Burik
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 )
Drop the Rock: Learn More About California High School Equivalency and Proficiency Programs To Create the Ripple In a Student's Trajectory
Single presenter
Don Killmer
Participants will learn how to support students who need alternative pathways to graduation using the California High School Proficiency and Equivalency Programs as an option. We'll provide population data to identify eligible students and cover testing delivery methods. You'll also get access to resources to assist students in these pathways.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: EQT, LDR, LRT, PGE )
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