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Tuesday Sessions

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 )
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 )

Session 5 (60 minutes)   4:30pm-5:30pm

Empowering Families through English Language Literacy
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ildifonso "Ildi" Carrillo
The Family Literacy Program at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) is tailored for elementary school parents aiming to enhance their English language skills, thereby fostering their ability to engage more effectively in their children's education. This presentation will explore the curriculum, teaching methodologies, and the program's impact on participants and their families.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT, LRT, PDV, TDL )
Collaborative Strategies for Student Success: Promoting Completion, Transitions, and Livable Wages Through CAEP Partnerships
Single presenter
Monique Ositelu, PhD
This session explores collaborative strategies for promoting completion, transitions, and livable wages among California's adult learners through CAEP partnerships. Participants will discuss national perspectives on student success, the unique California adult education system, and the positive student outcomes of collaboration between adult schools and community colleges. The presentation will highlight evidence-based strategies from the Promising Practices report.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE, TDL )
Unlocking Marketing Success in Adult Education
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Cheryl Broom
Discover how the Lompoc Unified Adult Education Consortium (LUAE) and Southwest Riverside Adult Education (SRAE) took different approaches to achieve stellar results in promoting their programs. Despite their varied strategies, both consortia saw significant improvements in program visibility, enrollment growth, and an overall sense of pride in their service offerings.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: MKT )
Leveraging Data Tools for Impactful Three-Year Planning in California Adult Education
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Meghan McBridge
Unlock the potential of data in your three-year planning process! This session will guide adult education practitioners through using the CAEP Fact Sheets and DataVista to identify needs, set goals, and track progress, ensuring evidence-based planning and advocacy.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LDR, PDV, PGE )
Immigrant Integration: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging through Civic Engagement
Single presenter
Sachiko Oates
How can we facilitate the two-way process of immigrant integration through students’ participation in civic and community activities? Join this workshop to explore ways to support adult immigrants through civics education as understood within the lens of the California Immigrant Integration Initiative and aligned to approved EL Civics metrics. Ready-to-use resources from the Teaching Skills That Matter in Adult Education (TSTM) project will be shared.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, EQT, PDV )
Supporting low performance, low attendance classes
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Ana Mendoza
We will be sharing strategies to help and support classes that have difficulty inspiring students to persist and progress.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: EQT, LDR, LRT, MKT, PDV, PGE )
Addressing AB 1491 with Consortium Bylaws: A hands-on workshop to develop and update bylaws using methods from SOCRC to create systemic policy that defines member effectiveness, supports fiscal responsibility and guides consortium governance
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Karima Feldhus
Join members of the South Orange County Regional Consortium as they describe how the consortium developed policies to address new CAEP legislation under AB 1491. The SOCRC team will lead you through activities that will guide you in the development of new or updated bylaws for your consortium. Audience interaction is encouraged to highlight policy needs and share best practices. Electronic access to the bylaw development materials will be available to participants.
(AUD: ADM, STF • PGM: LDR, PGE )
Decade in Review: Navigating College Transition Counseling, Successes, Strategies, and Challenges.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Maria Lopez
Join us as we reflect on the ten-year journey of how Inland Adult Education Consortium built strategies and successes to create a robust counseling framework which supports adults' transition to post-secondary education and workforce readiness. An in depth look at how the Inland Adult Education Consortium counselors designed and implemented a blueprint that helped shape a state recognized model program.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: LRT )

Wednesday Sessions

Session 7 (90 minutes)   10:00am-11:30am

An Integrated Education & Training (IET) model for Multiple Health Science & Medical Technology CTE Programs
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Heather Peterson
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 )
Canva and MagicSchool and Perplexity, OH MY!
Single presenter
Audrey Dierdorff
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 )
Accessibility - An Agency Approach, Resources for Teachers and Staff, and Creating an Equitable Learning Environment
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Penny Pearson
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 )
Contra Costa Workforce Collaborative: Building Regional Workforce Development Partnerships
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
G. Vittoria Abbate
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 )
Meeting CAEP Performance Goals (Panel Discussion)
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Jay Wright
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 )
AI in the Adult Education Classroom
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Francisco Pinedo Jr.
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 )
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