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 )

In this session, the presenters will demonstrate how learner results and services received move from an update record to the CAEP Summary Report. During this hands-on portion of the session, participants will work in groups and reference scenarios to complete a student update record, utilize resources such as the Data Dictionary, and follow the student’s data across a CAEP Summary Report.

(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: PGE )

Participants will learn various strategies used in the Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium, from using social media, to creating a short video to share with students receiving the survey, this session will highlight strategies to yield higher E&E survey response rates. Participants will also be encouraged to share their ideas so we can all learn from each other's best practice up and down the State of California.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LDR, PGE )

During the presentation you will be given tips to develop your own survey and/or focus group. You will review the pros and cons of using surveys and focus groups. Review example of how to analyze data and present it in a user-friendly manner. Discover the key elements of effective surveys and focus groups with examples from consortium needs assessments.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PGE )

The construction industry is facing a critical labor shortage, projected to surpass 1 million workers by 2025, due to an aging workforce, a lack of skilled labor, impact to inclusion, and declining interest among younger generations, women, and minority groups. This session explores strategies for recruitment, retention, and development of diverse talent by partnering with community colleges, as a resource. Key topics include creating inclusive workplaces, continuous learning, and technology.

(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: EQT, LRT, PDV )

Are you or your agency new to WIOA, Title II 243 Funding which requires implementation of Workforce Training, Workforce Preparation? Do you want a refresher? This presentation is designed for Administrators, Coordinators, ESL and CTE teachers who are participating in planning, developing, implementing IELCE/IET Programs with 243 Funds. Presenter identifies requirements of IELCE and discusses best practices for planning, developing, implementing and continuously improving IELCE/IET Programs.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PDV )

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 )

Join us as we take you through our transformative journey, showcasing the use of student supports, and community partner collaboration at ICEC. From the moment students step onto our campus, they experience an environment where their many needs are met, feel valued, supported, and encouraged to explore their full potential.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PDV )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

In this session we will introduce the Triple E Framework and emphasize the shift from using technology to occupy or entertain learners to focus on accomplishing learner goals. We will give examples of ways to include the Triple E elements in lesson plans. Finally we will include an example lesson plan and show how to add activities to engage, enhance and extend learning. Participants will be involved in the discussion.

(AUD: TEA • PGM: CRR )

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 )

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.

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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 )

Join us for the Summit Networking Event! Are you ready to connect, unwind, and dive into engaging conversations? Enjoy delicious snacks and a no-host bar while you mingle with fellow innovators. Let’s share ideas and spark inspirations together! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your network and have some fun. See you there!

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: MKT )

Grossmont Adult Education (GAE) has developed an IET model that allows EL instructors to provide language literacy and fluency instruction to students across multiple CTE healthcare training programs by focusing on aligned CTE Anchor Standards and COAPPS. This model allows access to EL support for a much larger student population providing instruction in class, individually, and through the Canvas Learning Management System.

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

Come and learn about 3 different AI tools that save you time and energy. Canva™ is a free online graphic design tool with AI embedded features that can be used to create social media posts, presentations, videos, logos and more. MagicSchool.AI is an online program with 60+ AI tools for educators to use to create assessments, rubrics, lesson plans, and more. Perplexity.AI is an upgraded version of Google search. If you're tired of having to click each link from a search, Perplexity.AI is for you.

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

Many adult schools do not have the benefit of a full time ‘Accessibility expert’, yet the law requires that educational materials are accessible to all learners. How do you get that done? Join us for a collaborative discussion regarding potential solutions to help your agency and teachers have a plan to ensure digital materials comply with the American with Disabilities act and 508 compliance, for all learners. Come away inspired and with strategies in hand! Admin bring your staff and teachers!

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

In 2018, the Contra Costa County Workforce Collaborative (CCWC) was formed by 10 regional organizations creating a new collaborative model that would more efficiently and comprehensively leverage workforce development funds and expand the programs and services of the American Job Centers of California (AJCCs) countywide. This collaboration created a first-time seamless, coordinated system for delivery of diverse employment services to jobseekers throughout Contra Costa County.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: PDV )

The CASAS Essay and Grammar assessments are online assessments featuring auto-scoring with instant feedback allowing students and teachers to identify the writer’s strengths and weaknesses in essay writing and grammar. Using this information, the instructor can adjust and modify instruction to fit student needs. Writing is an essential skill in multiple disciplines, and information from the CASAS Essay and Grammar Assessment can provide important information to students, teachers, and administr

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR )

Writing instructional and assessment materials can take much teacher time and effort. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can lift that burden by providing assistance in developing scenarios, personal histories, example writing tasks and more. Students can use AI for communicative practice to enhance their interpretive, productive and interactive language skills. Presenters demonstrate prompting AI to write instructional, assessment and student communicative practice materials. Participants briefly pra

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: TDL )

In this Brave New World of AI, how should we be using AI with ESL learners? How can we ensure the needs and voices of our learners don’t get left out? This interactive session will start by building a foundational understanding of AI-from the basics, to an intro of specialized kinds of AI made for ESL learners. Participants will hear from a practitioner’s perspective on using AI in the ESL class and get hands on experience building their own AI workflow to generate & scaffold reading texts.

(AUD: ADM, TEA • PGM: CRR, TDL )

Explore how top performing agencies address performance improvement, and implement effective ways to exceed performance goals. This session presents a data based focus to address agency and consortium level issues, and features panelists who have successfully applied this approach in different ways to improve performance.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LDR, PGE )

Integrating AI in adult education enhances ESL, GED, and CTE learning. AI-powered tools offer personalized lessons for teachers and feedback for the student while improving language and writing acquisition. AI tools target individual needs in academic subjects while help prepare the student for the workforce. AI tools can also be used to help students with cognitive disability disabilities improve their learning experiences at your agency.

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

In an era of technological evolution, Google's Experimental NotebookLM, powered by Gemini AI, revolutionizes adult education. This presentation explores its capabilities, applications & impact. NotebookLM enhances note-taking, info synthesis & personalized learning with real-time retrieval, context-aware suggestions & adaptive pathways. It empowers educators, streamlines tasks & improves learner outcomes. Addressing ethical considerations, we explore best practices for equitable AI deployment.

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

As we wrap up the conference, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants for their active engagement and insightful contributions. The closing session is not just a conclusion, but a celebration of the collective knowledge and connections we've built over these past few days. Make sure you stay until the end, as we'll be announcing the lucky winners who will walk away with fantastic prizes, including registrations for future conferences, curriculum packages, and more.

(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE, TDL )