Following the opening of the CAEP 2024 Summit, attendees will enjoy a break featuring light refreshments. This break is designed to refresh and energize participants as they prepare to engage in the first session block, complete check in if needed and it is setting the stage for a productive and insightful kick off to the Summit.

(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 )

Learn about how one local area including San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE), the noncredit college in the San Diego Community College District, along with a variety of partners have been collaborating on a variety of transition and exposure supports focused on young adult learners to promote career pathways including noncredit CTE Pathways.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LRT )

“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 )

Ten years of California Adult Education Program (CAEP) success is built on partnerships that result in increased student success. Anyone can start a true collaboration partnership. This session will provide ideas on where to look for partners, how to talk with partners, and when to begin partnerships. Examples of partnerships at North Orange Continuing Education will be discussed and experiences shared. Attendees will leave with templates for a partnership discussion.

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

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 )

Are you interested in supporting adult learners' transitions to postsecondary education and the workforce? Please join us to explore evidence-based best practices to strengthen support services, program structures, and local partnerships to facilitate adult learners’ journey through the transition and support persistence through their pathway.

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