Zoom In Painting of Livermore ESL Class Featured at Exhibit

COABE and NCCER Team Up for Survey of Adult Education

CAEP Three-Year Planning Survey for CAEP Members and Leads

Energy is High for the CAEP Summit 2023

The Lunch with LARAEC PD Train is Moving Down the Track

Technology and Distance Learning Symposium (TDLS) - Call for Proposals is Open

Fall 2023 ACCE Zoom-In Workshop: Shaping the Future - Innovations and Trends in Continuing and Community Education

Deadlines and Deliverables

Zoom In Painting of Livermore ESL Class Featured at Palo Alto Art Exhibit

Artist GayLynn Ribeira painted a multi-subject portrait, titled Zoom In, representing an online ESL Class using Zoom. The subject of every square is a Livermore Adult Education ESL student. Each student was interviewed by the artist and the background for their square represents part of their life. Some students were not comfortable turning on their cameras, so their squares are black, but they, too, were interviewed.

The painting has been part of a larger exhibit of Ribeira's work, “Connection: A Modern Look,” at the Pacific Art League in Palo Alto, California. Her exhibit is an immersive exploration of technology’s profound impact on our lives and connections. The exhibit invites individuals to journey through the ever-evolving landscape of human interaction in the digital age.

At the opening night reception, attendees were provided a brochure that highlighted student stories. By being curious about the stories of those around us, we can find common ground and connections. The stories are linked below.

Read more about this exhibit at the following link: https://www.pacificartleague.org/gaylynn-ribeira 

COABE and NCCER Team Up for Survey of Adult Education - Due October 31

The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is committed to breaking down silos between business and industry and the field of adult education. They actively look for ways to partner with industry leaders to bring opportunities to their members, always with a special focus on local programs and the learners that they serve.



COABE has joined together with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) to disseminate a survey to garner COABE member's interest in learning more about this industry champion. As a token of appreciation for your time completing this very short survey, all survey participants will be entered into a drawing for four Amazon gift cards for a total of $100 incentives.

CAEP Three-Year Planning Survey for CAEP Members and Leads

The CAEP Three-Year Planning Survey aims to solicit ideas for improvement and feedback from consortium members and leads related to the effectiveness of the 22-25 Three-Year Planning process and preparation for the 25-28 Three-Year Planning process. While the next three-year plan will not be submitted until June 2025, the planning and development of support services start well ahead of that date.

The feedback and recommendations that are gathered from this survey will help guide the CAEP Office as they update and release new guidance and support for the Three-Year Planning process. They will also help identify the technical assistance and professional development that will make this a successful experience. CAEP TAP will work closely with the Chancellor’s Office and California Department of Education, as well as CAEP vendors, to address the feedback and recommendations identified in the survey and to organize additional opportunities for field feedback as we move forward.

Several consortia leads already started this feedback process at the Directors’ Event in mid-September. Many key themes from the listening session are included in the CAEP Three-Year Planning Survey. The leads who participated in the listening session are invited to submit further feedback via this survey. As most consortia members were not in attendance at the Directors’ Event, members are strongly encouraged to submit feedback via the survey.

The CAEP Three-Year Planning Survey will be open from October 5-October 27. 



Energy is High for the CAEP Summit 2023!

The CAEP Summit 2023 launched on Tuesday, October 24th. As we enter the final half of the Summit, there are still many amazing sessions available for you to attend. Don't miss out on connecting with your adult education colleagues at the CAEP networking event scheduled for Wednesday at 4:45. Appetizers and beverages will be available to keep the conversation flowing and stave off the tummy grumbles! Also, be sure to hold onto your Opportunity Drawing tickets for your chance to win one of many donated prizes. The Opportunity Drawing begins at 12:10 on Thursday. Participants must be present to win.



The Lunch with LARAEC Professional Development Train is Moving Down the Track!

Your mid-week infusion of PD sunshine is on its way! Check out the upcoming schedule for Lunch with LARAEC. Registration and Zoom link for all Lunch with LARAECs can be found at: https://laraec.org/lunchwithLARAEC/

Thursday, October 26^th at 12:30pm. The Engagement Zone: Using Augmented, Enhanced and Mixed Reality to Maximize Outcomes

Join the past president of Los Angeles City College Mary Gallagher as she discusses the power of augmented, enhanced and mixed reality in student learning. These tools help unlock student potential and engage students in learning even the most challenging of concepts. Participants will hear about the successful use of this technology at City College and walk away with practical strategies to effectively implement it in the classroom.

Thursday, November 2^nd at 12:30pm. Universal Design for Learning: Advancing Student Equity and Achievement

Adult learners need to be actively engaged and given choice to persist and achieve. This presentation will provide participants with real classroom examples of multiple means of student expression, beginning with learner needs and ending with rubrics for both digital and paper assessment. Join members of LAUSD's Division of Adult and Career Education Curriculum and Instruction team for ideas to implement in your classroom!

Thursday, November 9^th at 12:30pm. The Incredibly Easy Guide to Engaging ALL Levels of Online Learners

Looking for new ways to creatively involve all levels of learners online? This presentation is for you! Join OTAN subject matter expert Elisia Doonan as she walks you through simple steps to maximize engagement and boost learning for your online students.

OTAN's Technology and Distance Learning Symposium (TDLS) - Call for Proposals Open!

Plans are underway for OTAN's Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2024, scheduled for Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2. TDLS will be a hybrid event offering in-person and virtual sessions. The in-person event will be hosted by our friends at Fremont Adult and Continuing Education.

The Call for Proposals is open! You are invited to present and share your promising practices, strategies, lesson plans, and other resources related to technology integration and digital learning in your programs with your adult education colleagues. The Call for Proposals closes on Monday, December 4.

OTAN is looking for presentations that highlight technology, how it enhances the learner experience, extends the classroom to learners, and how technology integration helps adult education programs be more effective and efficient. If you would like more ideas on possible presentation topics, view last year's sessions on the TDLS Video Presentations page on the OTAN website.

OTAN looks forward to seeing you either in-person or virtually at the Technology and Distance Learning Symposium March 1 and 2, 2024! If you have any questions, contact support@otan.us. You can also visit the TDLS page on the OTAN website for more information: tdls.otan.us.

Fall 2023 ACCE Zoom-In Workshop: Shaping the Future: Innovations and Trends in Continuing and Community Education 

Join the Association of Community and Continuing Education (ACCE) for the Fall Zoom-In. For over 30 years, ACCE has been the organization to host opportunities for networking, professional development, and advocacy for community services, and continuing education/noncredit programs. 

November 9, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

The event agenda includes: 

• Meet and Greet with ACCE Board 
• Legislative Update  
• Chancellor's Office Update 
• CAEP Update 
• Practitioners' Panel
• Break Out Discussion 
• Networking  

Registration options: $100/individuals or $350 for a group from the same institution (Up to 6 individuals) 

Invite your colleagues to check us out!! 

CAEP Deliverable Reminders

CAEP Student Data and Employment

and Earnings Survey

The Quarter 1 student data is due in TOPSPro no later than October 31, 2023. Additionally, the Employment and Earnings Follow-up Survey is also due on the same day, Oct 31, 2023.

CAEP Budget and Workplan Due

CAEP Program Area Report

Certified by Consortia

Deadlines and Deliverables

• Oct 31: Student data due in TOPSPro (Q1)
• Oct 31: Employment and Earnings Follow-up Survey
• Nov 17: Extension! Originally due Oct 31, the 23-24 Member Budgets and Work Plans certified by consortium in NOVA are now due November 17, 2023.
• Dec 1: Program Area Report is due and certified by consortium in NOVA
• Dec 1: Member Expense Reports due in NOVA (Q1)
• Dec 31: Member Expense Reports certified by consortium in NOVA (Q1)