Prepare yourself for the inaugural opening session! Join us in-person or virtually for an engaging kick-off featuring heartfelt greetings from our CAEP TAP Directors and CAEP Administrators. We're thrilled to welcome leaders from the California Community College Chancellor's Office and the California Department of Education! Don’t miss the CAEP Leadership as they share the latest State updates before we dive into our first session block.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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