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Catch up on recent, and past Adult Education News.
The English Learner Family Toolkit
The U.S. Educational system can be difficult to navigate especially for people new to it. This helpful resource for educators, administrators, school staff, community organizations and families assist with learning about the educational system. Downloadable in four languages, English, Arabic, Chinese and Spanish, this toolkit is organized into six chapters with five sections. Chapter topics include:
Beyond the Box Applied to Adult Education
“Education has been shown to reduce recidivism by 48 percent.” This report was first published in 2016 and again with an updated version in April 2023, making educators aware of what “formerly incarcerated students face both during the admissions process and while enrolled” in higher education. Upon inspection, the recommendations in this report tailored to higher education also apply to our adult education agencies. This article intends to relay some pertinent information about things to consider when a formerly incarcerated adult enrolls in our programs.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of April 15
For up-to-date upcoming professional development from OTAN and others, visit the California Adult Education Professional Development Calendar. Schedule your Professional Development with OTAN today. OTAN can customize to suit your agency’s needs. For more ideas consult What OTAN Offers webpage.
3 Essential ChatGPT Prompting Skills for ESL Teachers
While many people fear that A.I. “undermines the quality of education and allows students to cheat their way through assignments,” this technology, if used correctly, can also enhance many learning experiences. A.I. can assist language teachers with ideas about simulating conversations, role playing, and creating interactive stories. This article summarizes three additional ways AI can benefit the ESL student.
Ventura County Digital Upskilling Training Program
Ventura County developed this Digital Upskilling Training program “to increase the digital skills of job seekers, current workers, and small business operators within their county.” Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin developed this project idea and secured $5 million in state general funding for this pilot project. Recently, the county’s goal is to make it replicable
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of April 8
For up-to-date upcoming professional development from OTAN and others, visit the California Adult Education Professional Development Calendar. Interested in participating in Canvas with OTAN? Sign-ups and renewals occurring now! Drop-in Canvas Administrator trainings: No need to register access schedule here.
Adult Education Week April 7th – April 13th
Each year, adult education agencies across California promote their programs and the great work being done by their students and staff during Adult Education Week. This year, Adult Education Week will be April 7th to 13th. There are many ways to communicate the important work your agency is doing to serve your community.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of April 1 (no fooling!)
For up-to-date upcoming professional development from OTAN and others, visit the California Adult Education Professional Development Calendar. Interested in participating in Canvas with OTAN? Sign-ups and renewals occurring now! Drop-in Canvas Administrator trainings: No need to register access schedule here. Accepting DLAC Applications April 1st!
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 25
For up-to-date upcoming professional development from OTAN and others, visit the California Adult Education Professional Development Calendar. Interested in participating in Canvas with OTAN? Sign-ups and renewals occurring now!
OTAN Canvas Happenings this Spring
New or Renewing OTAN Canvas Licenses? OTAN is happy to announce some positive changes to how we process Canvas Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). The Canvas 2024-25 MOU is now designated as evergreen, meaning, once processed, it will remain in effect for five years or until either your AGENCY or OTAN opts not to renew it.