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OTAN Upcoming Activities – Week of 8/15

Posted on 08/12/2022

OTAN provides activities and resources to support our adult education colleagues. (All times below are PDT.)

  • The Digital Leadership Academy application for Cohort 4 agencies is due by Friday, August 19! Learn more about DLAC and how to apply: bit.ly/OTANDLACapp  And hear from Jill W. on the value of being a part of this professional development opportunity: DLAC testimonial

  • The final presentations by our DLAC Cohort 3 agencies are now posted: DLAC Final Presentations

  • On Thursday, August 18 at 12:00pm, OTAN will present Q&A with a Canvas Expert for Administrators. This opportunity is being provided to all members of the California Distance Learning Cooperative (CDLC) where a Canvas Expert can be asked questions regarding generating reports, viewing teacher courses, and any other support questions you may have. You can sign up for this webinar at the California Adult Education Training Calendar.

  • On Monday, August 22 at 1:00pm, CDE will present WIOA Title II AEFLA RFA 2023-27. This webinar facilitated by CDE Adult Education staff will provide an overview of the WIOA Title II AEFLA 2023-27 application and process. You can sign up for this webinar at the California Adult Education Training Calendar.

  • On Thursday, August 25 at 10:00am, CDE will present 2022-23 Federal Program Monitoring Adult Education Instrument Training Part 2 - Live Q&A. Only agencies selected for this year's FPM review (2022-23) should participate in this training. This interactive two-hour session provides participants with the opportunity to discuss topics covered in the first part of the training, a pre-recorded video. You can sign up for this webinar at the California Adult Education Training Calendar.

  • On Thursday, August 25 at 2:00pm, OTAN will present Best Practices with Canvas Modules. Intended for California Distance Learning Cooperative (CDLC) members, this webinar will review what Canvas modules are, why use them, best ways to organize and add content, and more. You can sign up for this webinar at the California Adult Education Training Calendar.

  • Are you or someone on your staff tech savvy and interested in a leadership role with OTAN? Read our news item about joining the OTAN Advisory Committee.

  • Interested in scheduling an OTAN training (online OR in-person) for your staff (including back-to-school in the fall)? Please reach out to us at support@otan.us to learn how we can help with your training needs.

  • Found or using a great tech tool that you'd like to share with other educators? OTAN is always looking for adult education folks to present online for us on a cool tech tool or tech-related topic. Complete this form - we'll be in touch! bit.ly/OTANWebinar

  • Web “siting” of the week: Rest of World - We document what happens when technology, culture and the human experience collide, in places that are typically overlooked and underestimated.   

Please contact us at support@otan.us or call our office at 916-228-2580 for more information! We are here to support you!

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OTAN activities are funded by contract CN240137 from the Adult Education Office, in the Career & College Transition Division, California Department of Education, with funds provided through Federal P.L., 105-220, Section 223. However, OTAN content does not necessarily reflect the position of that department or the U.S. Department of Education.