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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

Are your staff meetings stale and unproductive? Do your teams walk away feeling tired or stressed? Learn how you can use those staff meetings to help build a more positive culture and working environment for you and your staff. In this presentation you will share with and learn from others in addition to getting real world examples.

(AUD: ADM • PGM: LDR )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )