D.A.R.T. is a digital literacy curriculum designed for learners ranging from non-literate to advanced. Each lesson is off the shelf ready and can stand alone or be used as a course. This is also ideal for meeting employer milestones. Originally written and designed for Tyson students in the Upward Academy program in response to HR benefit access going on line across Tyson's footprint, D.A.R.T has been edited for all users and retains it's appeal to working adults who need practical solutions to digital literacy challenges. This curriculum has been cross walked with the CCRS and is curated by Texas State University. It is without cost to use.

Human to Human: The Transformative Power of Empathy in Adult Education Adult learners enter our classrooms carrying a lifetime of experiences that shape how they view education, authority, risk, and their own potential. Because life experience is universal, empathy becomes one of the most powerful—and underutilized—tools available to adult educators. This session explores how intentional, human-centered practices can transform instructional relationships and improve learner engagement, persistence, and outcomes. Participants will examine the critical role of context in adult learning, recognizing that each learner’s background, worldview, and prior educational experiences influence how they show up in the classroom. The session emphasizes cultivating curiosity about learners’ stories—not to lower expectations, but to more effectively support forward progress by aligning instruction with lived realities. The presentation also addresses the importance of self-awareness, including recognizing personal biases and holding assumptions loosely so that each learner is honored as a uniquely human individual. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is presented as a practical framework for building meaningful connections, managing classroom dynamics, and responding wisely to challenges common in adult education settings. Finally, the session highlights consistency as a cornerstone of trust-building—showing up reliably, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and modeling lifelong learning beyond academic content. Participants will leave with concrete strategies to apply empathy intentionally, relate more effectively to adult learners, and foster educational environments where dignity, growth, and persistence are central.

Most adult educators were never taught how to teach reading—yet our students need it to survive (and thrive) at work and to be successful on the GED or HiSET. Join this lively, hands-on session and get simple, ready-to-use tools to help struggling readers master real-world texts: manuals, schedules, safety signs, job postings, and academic texts. You’ll learn how to weave reading into workforce lessons, so learners shift from “learning to read” to “reading to perform” with confidence. Perfectly aligned with IET, WIOA, and today’s career pathways—walk away ready to boost comprehension, vocabulary, and job success tomorrow.

JCAE representatives will discuss their design and inception of 'Science Day' and the impact the event has has upon student success, leading to the subsequent inception of 'RLA Day' and, most recently, 'Math Day'. This session will track the development of such events from the stages of planning through reflection and revision. The goal of this session is providing tools and best practices so that other programs, too, might implement special sessions that will boost student success.

Bring your computers and questions! This session is open to all LACES users and is an opportunity to receive support while creating views, saving complex searches, using reports, and designing workflows in LACES to make your job a little easier. As desired, participants can access the training database to practice LACES tasks without touching live data. There is no agenda – this is an hour to focus on making LACES work for you and to help you get more comfortable with LACES. This session will be repeated multiple times. Select the time best for you!

Explore six research-based Retention Anchors that help adult learners stay engaged, overcome barriers, and achieve their goals. This session highlights practical strategies for understanding students, building strong classroom relationships, recognizing learner milestones, and supporting both personal and academic growth. Whether you are new or experienced, you will leave with actionable tools to strengthen attendance, motivation, persistence, and your own professional growth—rooted in connection, encouragement, and purpose.

Explore ways to add endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility to your day. We'll review a variety of resources to help you get (and stay) motivated for physical activity. This session will include ideas for classrooms and meetings.

Johnson County Community College’s Integrated Education and Training model combines ESL instruction with career training. This program equips adult ESL learners with language and technical skills for high-demand jobs. The session highlights program design, implementation, and outcomes including offering a replicable model for inclusive workforce development.

I will share how I have implemented relationships, recruitment and retention practices for AO-K at JCAE with the goals of increasing enrollment and student success.

When it comes to supporting Kansans, everyone has different needs. The Kansas Department for Children & Services (DCF) strives to meet every Kansan where they are, no matter the situation, need or circumstance. The mission of DCF is to protect children, strengthen families and promote adult self-sufficiency. This presentation will acquaint you with the services provided by DCF that may be beneficial to adult learners served by attendees of this conference. DCF supports Kansans through programs that connect them and their families with food resources, childcare assistance, utility and energy assistance, family resource centers and other types of supports. When families can meet basic needs, parents and care providers are able to focus on providing a safe, nurturing environment for their family members.

This is the 2nd installment of service driven programmatic support in service to internationally trained professionals. Last year, we discussed enrollment. This year we look at pathways guides.

Will bring tips - Key Strategies to focus on active civic engagement, interview skills, building language while teaching core U.S civics rights and responsibilities. Other tips include content & curriculum, simulate interview, model good citizenship, peer learning, celebrate progress and dress for success.

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We will sort through the pieces to build a better tomorrow for you and your learners. Whether you are new to Adult Education and not sure where to start, or a seasoned instructor needing more tools, join me to discover the missing pieces to your teaching puzzle. You will hear an overview of the free resources available to assist you in recruiting and retaining learners and how to put the pieces together for better outcomes. Also, discover our newest tool – a free app for learners! Learn about the app and some ways to incorporate it into your classroom. I look forward to seeing you!

If you are using Essential Education (LMS) on the Orijin tablet or are thinking about using it or cannot decide which platform to use, then this session may illuminate a pathway for educators and scholars in your program. There is much to navigate and even more to explore, but the goal will be to demonstrate some possible strategies and to streamline processes for all stakeholders! I hope to see you there! Prior knowledge of Essential Education is not required! If you have Essential Education already, then that is a plus! If you have GED.com access to score reports and wish to support your team, then this session may open channels of communication for all!

Adult English Language Learners bring diverse backgrounds, goals, and learning needs to the classroom. To effectively meet these needs, ELL programs should implement a well-organized system for collecting, managing and using data. This session will demonstrate how to use everyday software to create structured data that empowers teachers, enhances communications, ensures fair and efficient use of resources, helps with decision making, all while complying with grant, program and college regulations. The presentation covers data collection from the first interaction with the learner to program completion and how it helps the teachers help the learner reach their goal. Participants will learn how our program uses simple accessible tools – such as Microsoft and Google platforms- to collect, store and share data, without having the expense of a customized paid platform. These tools work together to support technology integration, facilitate class scheduling and provide timely updates through weekly newsletters and teaching tips. This session will include real examples of how organized data helps instructors access premade instructional materials, ensure consistency in lesson delivery and collaborate more effectively. Attendees will also see how a simple spreadsheet is used not only to maintain student records or support roster creation but is used to make informed decisions and verify state required data. Instructors, administrators, program coordinators looking to improve their current data system will leave with practical strategies and tools that enhance instruction and facilitate operations that support the success of English Language Learners.

Discover how to design Career Pathways that align with WIOA regulations and support IET program success. This session will highlight essential components such as employer engagement, partnership development, and using Labor Market Information (LMI) to inform program design. Participants will explore a practical framework for building comprehensive, industry-focused pathways and receive templates for local implementation. The session also includes guidance on designing Single Set of Learning Objectives (SSLOs) that integrate academic instruction with workforce preparation.

Has your program identified all the potential the various community agencies and organizations has to offer your students? How do you build those partnerships? How much time and effort does it take? How do you get the entities to join an advisory board for your program? Today, more than ever, adult education programs need community agencies and employers to step up and support our services. Partners can support programs in many ways including rich resources that promote student persistence and even funding potential!

We have a new testing initiative designed in conjunction with Burlington English VTest. The Kansas Civics test and Workforce Readiness test is on line with Burlington English. We have guidance on when to use this assessment, what it represents and how to record it in LACES.

Math seems to be a problem for so many of our students. I will share tips and tricks that I've learned through the years for ways to work and explain the processes of problematic math areas. Time will also be afforded for participants to share their tips and tricks for Math, as well.

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We will speak about our program at Oswego Correctional Facility, how we work with the correctional staff on referrals, orientation and assessment, what instructional material we utilize, and overall general program processes.

Gambling Literacy and the Downhill Slide

What do you get when you mix all the acronyms? ELL, STAR, EBRI, RH, ABE, NRS... if you do it right, you get Literacy Soup! Come learn about how ABE & ELL instructors in Salina are sharing students to be able to meet more students where they are in reading skills and provide targeted instruction in all 4 reading components to help them progress without duplicating instruction.

Teaching diverse groups of adult learners with busy schedules presents unique challenges. Essential Education has solutions! Learn about motivational strategies and how our prescriptive learning platform can empower students to build fundamental skills, self-determination, and achieve academic success. What you'll learn: - Explore how Essential Education tools meet diverse adult student needs. - Review motivational strategies to enhance online and in-class learning. - Get tools to improve student progress and independence. - Find efficient, flexible instruction to streamline skill development.

Brown Bag Babies is a fun way to teach genetics concepts such as Complete, Incomplete, and Codominance, recessive traits, and sex linked traits.

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The mission of the Kansas Department for Children & Families (DCF) is to protect children, strengthen families and promote adult self-sufficiency. This presentation will acquaint you with the services provided by DCF that may be beneficial to adult learners served by attendees of this conference. Projector to accommodate laptop connection for sharing of PowerPoint presentation. Work programs help individuals find and keep a job along with other employment support services. Some services are available only to families with children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities. Other services are available to all low-income families and individuals.

This session is given in Spanish GCCCA experience implementing this class mode. In this session the presenter will conduct an example of real-time lesson, will show how interact with students, will show how implement group discussions, screen sharing and zoom features. How to track progress and improve, monitor attendance, adjust lessons based on student’s needs.