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Tuesday Sessions

Session 2 (90 minutes)   10:15am-11:45am

Enhancing and Expanding IET: Promising Practices and Strategies— Panel Discussion
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Amy Dalsimer
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 )
Developing Member Effectiveness Assessment Tools: A hands-on workshop using practices from the South Orange County Regional Consortium (SOCRC)
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Karima Feldhus
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 )
Empowering adult students: How Fierce Mustang Media links classroom to community workforce
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Dr. Heather Maloy
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 )
The Educator’s Moral Imperative: Practical Strategies to Change Behaviors and Transform Education
Single presenter
Mike Walsh
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 )
AI Basics and Use for COAAPs
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Victoria Pu
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 )
Creating Successful Outcomes: Supporting Noncredit Adult Education Students in Adult Dual Enrollment
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Raquel Michel-Jackson
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 )
ENGAGE, ENHANCE, and EXTEND the Learning with the Triple E Framework!
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Debbie Jensen
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 )
Navigating Success: DataVista's Guide to the California Adult Education Scorecard
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Adriel Garcia
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 )
California Adult Education Programs and Essential Education Working Together to Help Adult Learners Achieve Success.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
John Balentine
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.
(AUD: ADM, STF, TEA • PGM: CRR, PGE )
Bridging the Digital Divide: How the Ventura County Adult Education Consortium collaborated with the Economic Development Collaborative to develop and deliver an aligned Computer Basics Program to over 400 people Countywide.
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Sean Abajian
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 )

Session 4 (90 minutes)   2:30pm-4:00pm

Tech Tools for Formative Assessment
Single presenter
Anthony Burik
We look at some formative assessment tools that participants can use during class to help determine where students are and how to help learners as they work with lesson materials. We also consider using AI tools to create formative assessments. Formative assessment tools include poll and survey tools, tools to present and assess simultaneously, classic tools like Kahoot and Quizlet, and exit tickets. Attendees will practice and understand how to use these tools in the classroom.
(AUD: TEA • PGM: CRR, TDL )
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 )
CAEP CarryOver - Did someone turn the heat up?
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Neil Kelly
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 )
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 )

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 )
Fast-Track to Improved Student Writing Success
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Kay Hartley
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 )
(IN-PERSON Only) Using AI to Create EL Civics Instructional, Communicative Student Practice and Assessment Materials
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Lori Howard
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 )
Leveraging AI in the ESL Classroom: From the Basics to Building Your Own AI Workflow
Multiple presenters (maximum is 6 presenters)
Victoria Pu
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 )
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 )
Google's Experimental NotebookLM with Gemini AI & the Implications for Adult Education
Single presenter
Sean Abajian
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 )
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