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New AI Course – Delivered via Text Message by the Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched Make America AI-Ready, a free, one-week introductory course designed to bridge the digital divide for workers. For educators in adult education programs (whether ABE, HSE, ESL, or CTE), this tool represents a unique opportunity to introduce AI literacy without the need for computer labs, stable Wi-Fi, or high-cost hardware.
Explore Google’s Newest AI Tool "Career Dreamer” in Your Classroom
As California’s adult education programs continue to serve as the vital link between displaced workers and the modern economy, a new AI-powered ally has arrived to help students narrate their professional journeys.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of May 11
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of May 11
Upcoming Activities - Week of May 4
Upcoming Activities - Week of May 4
OTAN is at CCAE 2026!
OTAN will see you in San Diego! At the 2026 CCAE Conference, OTAN staff and subject matter experts will share practical strategies, tools, and real‑world applications focused on Canvas design, Generative AI, accessibility, UDL, digital equity, ESL, math instruction, neurodivergent supports, and adult education program design.
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of April 27
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of April 27
CK‑12 Unlocked: A Three‑Part Webinar Series
CK‑12 Unlocked: A Three‑Part Webinar Series
Upcoming Activities - Week of April 20
Upcoming Activities - Week of April 20
Legislative Advocacy Day 2026
Legislative Advocacy Day 2026
OTAN Regional Bay Area Canvas Summit
OTAN Regional Bay Area Canvas Summit
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of April 13
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of April 13
OTAN is at COABE 2026!
OTAN is at COABE 2026!
Digital Leadership Academy
Digital Leadership Academy
California Adult Education Week
California Adult Education Week
Using the Digital Learning Guidance to Write a CIP Technology SMART Goal
Using the Digital Learning Guidance to Write a CIP Technology SMART Goal
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 30
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 30
Extended Deadline: 2026 Students Succeed Nomination Window Closes Monday
Extended Deadline: 2026 Students Succeed Nomination Window Closes Monday
Workforce EdTech Tool Evaluation Criteria
Workforce EdTech Tool Evaluation Criteria
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 23
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 23
Kick Off CCAE State with OTAN: Pre-Conference Workshops
Kick Off CCAE State with OTAN: Pre-Conference Workshops
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 16
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 16
OTAN is Hiring an Applications Developer!
OTAN is Hiring an Applications Developer!
Free Professional Learning Cohort: Using Technology to Design Effective Adult Learning
Free Professional Learning Cohort: Using Technology to Design Effective Adult Learning
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 2
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 2
2025 Digital Learning Guidance Update
2025 Digital Learning Guidance Update
Final Call: In-Person Registration for TDLS Closes Wednesday!
Final Call: In-Person Registration for TDLS Closes Wednesday!
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 16
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 16
Stronger Starts: Free Parenting Support & Coaching for Your Students
Stronger Starts: Free Parenting Support & Coaching for Your Students
Grant Opportunity: ProLiteracy’s National Book Fund Now Open
Grant Opportunity: ProLiteracy’s National Book Fund Now Open
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 16
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 16
Designing Better AI Prompts for Student-Centered Learning
Designing Better AI Prompts for Student-Centered Learning
Beyond the Password: Why Navigating 2FA is an Important Digital Literacy Skill
Beyond the Password: Why Navigating 2FA is an Important Digital Literacy Skill
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 9
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 9
Now Recruiting: Pilot Teachers for the CILIA-T Curriculum
Now Recruiting: Pilot Teachers for the CILIA-T Curriculum
New Federal Workforce Strategy Signals Shifts: What California Adult Ed Providers Need to Know
New Federal Workforce Strategy Signals Shifts: What California Adult Ed Providers Need to Know
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 2
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of February 2
New Canvas IgniteAI Features
New Canvas IgniteAI Features
California’s New AI Guidance for Public Schools
California’s New AI Guidance for Public Schools
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of January 26
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of January 26
Modernizing the Path to U.S. Citizenship
Modernizing the Path to U.S. Citizenship
NCTN's Inspiring Career Development and Action: A Curriculum Guide for Adult Educators
NCTN's Inspiring Career Development and Action: A Curriculum Guide for Adult Educators
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of January 19
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of January 19
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of Jan 12
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of Jan 12
Celebrate Your Students: 2026 Students Succeed Nominations Now Open!
Celebrate Your Students: 2026 Students Succeed Nominations Now Open!
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of January 5
Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of January 5
Welcome to 2026!
Welcome to 2026!