Come and stop by our registration desk located on the lower level across from the conference center parking elevators. We will be open early on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After registering, please proceed to the Ballroom for our opening session, which includes a Welcome from CAEP Leadership and the CAEP Update beginning at 1:00 p.m.

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

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 )

The new carryover legislation will be wrapping up it's first year in September 2024. This workshop will provide an update on how many CAEP regional consortia have exceeded the 20% threshold in Year 1, and how many members have exceeded their consortium-determined threshold for Year 1. What does this mean? What is the follow-up steps?

(AUD: ADM • PGM: LDR )

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 )

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.

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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 )

Our luncheon program will commence with the inspiring journeys of Angeline Guzman and Ana Laura Romo from Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School. Each year, OTAN recognizes adult learners nominated by adult educators and staff across California. We look forward to celebrating these two with this prestigious award. Nomination window opens January 1, 2025. https://adultedlearners.org/Nomination/

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