Schedule

The schedule for TDLS is presented on this page. Use the filter buttons below to sort sessions by day, audience, strands, etc. For sessions you wish to attend, click the “Star” () to add the session to “My TDLS” which allows you at any time to review your customized schedule. Once a presentation begins, click the “Join now!” button. After the session, return to the session and choose the “Evaluation” link to provide our presenters with feedback on their presentations.

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Friday Sessions

Breakfast   (Friday 7:30am-8:30am)

Welcome & Keynote   (Friday 8:45am-10:15am)

Session 1   (Friday 10:30am-12:00pm)

Making Adult Ed Data More Meaningful and Actionable
Demonstration (90 minute)
Crystal James
Have you ever wished you could do more with Excel, but you didn’t know where to start? (merging, conditional columns, formulas) With the right prompts, you can use ChatGPT as a teacher to learn just what you need to learn for your specific goals. In this presentation, we will go over the capabilities and basics of Powerquery (a tool built into Excel) and talk about how Twin Rivers Adult School has used it along with AI to help make some essential reports more actionable and visible.
(AUD: TEA, ADM, STF • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLM, OEA, PAC)
Level Up Learning: Building Digital & ESL Skills, LBC Style
Demonstration (90 minute)
Nicole Lopez (w/ Lisa Busch)
This highly engaging & energizing presentation highlights Northstar Digital Literacy and Ellii, two platforms that support success in today’s digital & workforce-driven environment. The session traces the evolution of our DLAC journey, from digital literacy workshops for ESL learners to Northstar for essential digital skills & Ellii for high-quality ESL curriculum & resources. These tools strengthen instruction, engagement, & alignment while building confidence for purposeful implementation.
(AUD: TEA, ADM, STF • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLM, PAC)

Lunch   (Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm)

Session 2   (Friday 1:00pm-2:00pm)

Joining OTAN Digital Leadership Academy & Developing Community Partnerships
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Liset Caudillo (w/ Maria Elena Mendoza)
Come hear what DLAC is all about and how your participation can help further your schools technology goals to enhance student learning. Listen to a Non-Profits DLAC journey and the impact it has made to teacher instruction. Stay for a discussion on establishing effective community partnerships and the importance of consistent networking
(AUD: STF, TEA, ADM • PGM: ASE, PAA, CTE, WFP, ABE, AWD, ESL • CAT: OEA, SSS, PAC)
FuturePlay with Open Innovation Centers in the Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Clare Bhakta (w/ Jateen Bhakta)
Explore New Collar Skills—high-tech skills that don’t require four-year degrees. In this interactive session, participants rotate through hands-on stations featuring 3D printing, AI, and Virtual Reality. Guided by Open Innovation Centers staff, you’ll experiment and play, then leave with two practical, low-tech ways to bring innovation and confidence into your classroom right away.
(AUD: TEA, ADM, STF • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLF, DLE, DLM)

Session 3   (Friday 2:15pm-3:45pm)

Beyond Static Examples: Using AI to Build Interactive Examples for Students
Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)
Matt Rhoads
Move beyond static examples and learn to create dynamic, interactive tutorials for any subject. This hands-on lab demystifies using generative AI as a powerful instructional design partner. No coding required! We will walk through a practical workflow: crafting effective prompts, refining AI-generated HTML code, and deploying the finished tutorial directly into your LMS. This session provides a replicable process to build engaging, step-by-step learning experiences and time to build your own.
(AUD: TEA, STF • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLM, OEA)
An Introduction into TOPSpro Enterprise (TE) Portals
Demonstration (90 minute)
Adrian Boggess
TOPSpro Enterprise Portals are easy-to-use web-based applications designed for different level of users, from administrators to teachers to students and other roles in between. The intuitive interface provides agency, class, and student level data with customizable views and reports. TE Portals use the same database as TE, which makes the application work seamlessly with TOPSpro Enterprise (TE), CASAS eTests and TE Classmate.
(AUD: STF, TEA, ADM • PGM: ASE, PAA, CTE, WFP, ABE, AWD, ESL • CAT: DLF, OEA, PAC)
FuturePlay with Open Innovation Centers in the Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Clare Bhakta (w/ Jateen Bhakta)
Explore New Collar Skills—high-tech skills that don’t require four-year degrees. In this interactive session, participants rotate through hands-on stations featuring 3D printing, AI, and Virtual Reality. Guided by Open Innovation Centers staff, you’ll experiment and play, then leave with two practical, low-tech ways to bring innovation and confidence into your classroom right away.
(AUD: TEA, ADM, STF • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLF, DLE, DLM)

Session 4   (Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm)

Sustaining Digital Transformation Through DLAC
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Nada (Neda) Anasseri
Join DLAC leads and participants to explore how a two-year digital leadership pathway can transform your adult education program. Panelists will share successes, challenges, and strategies for aligning technology integration with continuous improvement, equity, and leadership culture. Attendees will gain actionable insights and drive to apply for the next cohort (2026-2028).
(AUD: STF, TEA, ADM • PGM: ASE, PAA, CTE, WFP, ABE, AWD, ESL • CAT: EEA, DLE, PAC)
Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
OTAN Staff
The Tech Playground is an interactive space where you can explore, experiment, and experience the latest in emerging technology! Get hands-on with technology and see firsthand how these tools are shaping the future of education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to test, play, and discover in a fun and welcoming environment. Bring your curiosity and get ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology!
(AUD: STF, TEA, ADM • PGM: ASE, PAA, CTE, WFP, ABE, AWD, ESL • CAT: EEA, DLE, PAC)

Saturday Sessions

Breakfast   (Saturday 8:00am-9:00am)

Session 5   (Saturday 9:15am-10:15am)

Building Healthcare Pathways: From Concept to Classroom
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Jessie Morales
This session reveals how a Healthcare Pathways program was built from concept to classroom. Learn the steps used to create industry-aligned curriculum, integrate LMS tools like Canvas, and form strong community partnerships. Attendees will gain practical strategies, lessons learned, and a clear roadmap to build or enhance their own healthcare training programs.
(AUD: TEA, ADM, STF • PGM: ESL, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLE, SSS, PAC)
From Principles to Practice: Using the Digital Learning Guidance
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Joey Lehrman (w/ Anthony Burik)
An interactive introduction to OTAN’s 2026 California Adult Education Digital Learning Guidance, highlighting practical ways programs can use it to guide professional learning, program design, and accessible digital instruction. The session also previews a 10-week facilitated cohort designed to bring the DLG into practice. Register for the upcoming cohort at https://bit.ly/DLG_Course
(AUD: TEA, ADM, STF • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLF, DLE, DLM)

Session 6   (Saturday 10:30am-12:00pm)

AI in Action: A Live Student Experience with MagicSchool.AI
Demonstration (90 minute)
Audrey Dierdorff
Step into your students’ shoes and experience MagicSchool.AI as an adult learner! This interactive demonstration invites educators to explore how AI tools can enhance instruction, engagement, and support in adult education. Discover practical applications and leave with ideas to bring AI into your own classroom.
(AUD: TEA • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLE, DLM, OEA)
Tech Playground
Demonstration (90 minute)
OTAN Staff
The Tech Playground is an interactive space where you can explore, experiment, and experience the latest in emerging technology! Get hands-on with technology and see firsthand how these tools are shaping the future of education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to test, play, and discover in a fun and welcoming environment. Bring your curiosity and get ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology!
(AUD: STF, TEA, ADM • PGM: ASE, PAA, CTE, WFP, ABE, AWD, ESL • CAT: EEA, DLE, PAC)

Lunch   (Saturday 12:00pm-1:00pm)

Session 7   (Saturday 1:00pm-2:00pm)

Continuous Improvement Plan Reporting: Final-Year Essentials
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Penny Pearson (w/ Jaemi Naish)
Learn how to complete and submit your agency’s WIOA Title?II Continuous Improvement Plan. This session offers a clear walkthrough of TDLS submission requirements, real-world examples of SMART/IE goal reporting, and practical strategies to ensure compliance and clarity—no matter what the future brings. Don’t miss this chance to finish strong in 2026!
(AUD: TEA, ADM, STF • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, CTE, WFP • CAT: PAC)
Power Up Your Teaching with OTAN’s Free Canvas Courses
Follow-along Workshop (60 Minutes)
Miranda Currie (w/ Debbie Jensen)
Explore OTAN’s free Canvas courses available through Canvas Commons for all adult education programs. Learn how to copy and personalize courses for your own blended, hybrid, remote, or in-person classes. Participants will explore available courses, choose one to try, and learn how access a free OTAN Canvas account for their school.
(AUD: STF, TEA, ADM • PGM: ASE, PAA, CTE, WFP, ABE, AWD, ESL • CAT: DLF, DLE, DLM)
Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
OTAN Staff
The Tech Playground is an interactive space where you can explore, experiment, and experience the latest in emerging technology! Get hands-on with technology and see firsthand how these tools are shaping the future of education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to test, play, and discover in a fun and welcoming environment. Bring your curiosity and get ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology!
(AUD: STF, TEA, ADM • PGM: ASE, PAA, CTE, WFP, ABE, AWD, ESL • CAT: EEA, DLE, PAC)

Tech Slam   (Saturday 2:15pm-3:15pm)

Tech Slam and Closing
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
OTAN Staff
The Tech Slam traditionally closes each TDLS. A Tech Slam is where you show everyone something "tech" you know or something you learned during TDLS that you think everyone should know. Each presentation is three minutes, you can present in person or virtually, and you can sign up to present at the start of the Tech Slam. All tech tips are encouraged!
(AUD: TEA, ADM, STF • PGM: ABE, ASE, AWD, ESL, PAA, CTE, WFP • CAT: DLE, OEA, PAC)

Schedule

The schedule for TDLS is presented on this page. Use the filter buttons below to sort sessions by day, audience, strands, etc. For sessions you wish to attend, click the “Star” () to add the session to “My TDLS” which allows you at any time to review your customized schedule. Once a presentation begins, click the “Join now!” button. After the session, return to the session and choose the “Evaluation” link to provide our presenters with feedback on their presentations.

Show More

Schedule Icons


Friday Sessions

Breakfast  
(7:30am-8:30am)

Welcome & Keynote  
(8:45am-10:15am)

Session 1  
(10:30am-12:00pm)

Making Adult Ed Data More Meaningful and Actionable
Demonstration (90 minute)
Crystal James
Have you ever wished you could do more with Excel, but you didn’t know where to start? (merging, conditional columns, formulas) With the right prompts, you can use ChatGPT as a teacher to learn just what you need to learn for your specific goals. In this presentation, we will go over the capabilities and basics of Powerquery (a tool built into Excel) and talk about how Twin Rivers Adult School has used it along with AI to help make some essential reports more actionable and visible.

Room 8 and Online
Presenter on Zoom

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
Level Up Learning: Building Digital & ESL Skills, LBC Style
Demonstration (90 minute)
Nicole Lopez (w/ Lisa Busch)
This highly engaging & energizing presentation highlights Northstar Digital Literacy and Ellii, two platforms that support success in today’s digital & workforce-driven environment. The session traces the evolution of our DLAC journey, from digital literacy workshops for ESL learners to Northstar for essential digital skills & Ellii for high-quality ESL curriculum & resources. These tools strengthen instruction, engagement, & alignment while building confidence for purposeful implementation.
Room 17
In-person only
Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.

Lunch  
(12:00pm-1:00pm)

Session 2  
(1:00pm-2:00pm)

Joining OTAN Digital Leadership Academy & Developing Community Partnerships
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Liset Caudillo (w/ Maria Elena Mendoza)
Come hear what DLAC is all about and how your participation can help further your schools technology goals to enhance student learning. Listen to a Non-Profits DLAC journey and the impact it has made to teacher instruction. Stay for a discussion on establishing effective community partnerships and the importance of consistent networking

Room 3 and Online
Hybrid

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
FuturePlay with Open Innovation Centers in the Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Clare Bhakta (w/ Jateen Bhakta)
Explore New Collar Skills—high-tech skills that don’t require four-year degrees. In this interactive session, participants rotate through hands-on stations featuring 3D printing, AI, and Virtual Reality. Guided by Open Innovation Centers staff, you’ll experiment and play, then leave with two practical, low-tech ways to bring innovation and confidence into your classroom right away.
Room 18
In-person only
Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.

Session 3  
(2:15pm-3:45pm)

Beyond Static Examples: Using AI to Build Interactive Examples for Students
Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)
Matt Rhoads
Move beyond static examples and learn to create dynamic, interactive tutorials for any subject. This hands-on lab demystifies using generative AI as a powerful instructional design partner. No coding required! We will walk through a practical workflow: crafting effective prompts, refining AI-generated HTML code, and deploying the finished tutorial directly into your LMS. This session provides a replicable process to build engaging, step-by-step learning experiences and time to build your own.

Room 6 and Online
Presenter on Zoom

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
An Introduction into TOPSpro Enterprise (TE) Portals
Demonstration (90 minute)
Adrian Boggess
TOPSpro Enterprise Portals are easy-to-use web-based applications designed for different level of users, from administrators to teachers to students and other roles in between. The intuitive interface provides agency, class, and student level data with customizable views and reports. TE Portals use the same database as TE, which makes the application work seamlessly with TOPSpro Enterprise (TE), CASAS eTests and TE Classmate.

Room 8 and Online
Hybrid

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
FuturePlay with Open Innovation Centers in the Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Clare Bhakta (w/ Jateen Bhakta)
Explore New Collar Skills—high-tech skills that don’t require four-year degrees. In this interactive session, participants rotate through hands-on stations featuring 3D printing, AI, and Virtual Reality. Guided by Open Innovation Centers staff, you’ll experiment and play, then leave with two practical, low-tech ways to bring innovation and confidence into your classroom right away.
Room 18
In-person only
Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.

Session 4  
(4:00pm-5:00pm)

Sustaining Digital Transformation Through DLAC
Panel or Facilitated discussion (60 minutes)
Nada (Neda) Anasseri
Join DLAC leads and participants to explore how a two-year digital leadership pathway can transform your adult education program. Panelists will share successes, challenges, and strategies for aligning technology integration with continuous improvement, equity, and leadership culture. Attendees will gain actionable insights and drive to apply for the next cohort (2026-2028).

Room 3 and Online
Hybrid

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
OTAN Staff
The Tech Playground is an interactive space where you can explore, experiment, and experience the latest in emerging technology! Get hands-on with technology and see firsthand how these tools are shaping the future of education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to test, play, and discover in a fun and welcoming environment. Bring your curiosity and get ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology!
Room 18
In-person only
Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.

Saturday Sessions

Breakfast  
(8:00am-9:00am)

Session 5  
(9:15am-10:15am)

Building Healthcare Pathways: From Concept to Classroom
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Jessie Morales
This session reveals how a Healthcare Pathways program was built from concept to classroom. Learn the steps used to create industry-aligned curriculum, integrate LMS tools like Canvas, and form strong community partnerships. Attendees will gain practical strategies, lessons learned, and a clear roadmap to build or enhance their own healthcare training programs.

Room 1 and Online
Hybrid

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
From Principles to Practice: Using the Digital Learning Guidance
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Joey Lehrman (w/ Anthony Burik)
An interactive introduction to OTAN’s 2026 California Adult Education Digital Learning Guidance, highlighting practical ways programs can use it to guide professional learning, program design, and accessible digital instruction. The session also previews a 10-week facilitated cohort designed to bring the DLG into practice. Register for the upcoming cohort at https://bit.ly/DLG_Course

Room 9 and Online
Hybrid

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.

Session 6  
(10:30am-12:00pm)

AI in Action: A Live Student Experience with MagicSchool.AI
Demonstration (90 minute)
Audrey Dierdorff
Step into your students’ shoes and experience MagicSchool.AI as an adult learner! This interactive demonstration invites educators to explore how AI tools can enhance instruction, engagement, and support in adult education. Discover practical applications and leave with ideas to bring AI into your own classroom.

Room 1 and Online
Hybrid

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
Tech Playground
Demonstration (90 minute)
OTAN Staff
The Tech Playground is an interactive space where you can explore, experiment, and experience the latest in emerging technology! Get hands-on with technology and see firsthand how these tools are shaping the future of education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to test, play, and discover in a fun and welcoming environment. Bring your curiosity and get ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology!
Room 18
In-person only
Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.

Lunch  
(12:00pm-1:00pm)

Session 7  
(1:00pm-2:00pm)

Continuous Improvement Plan Reporting: Final-Year Essentials
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Penny Pearson (w/ Jaemi Naish)
Learn how to complete and submit your agency’s WIOA Title?II Continuous Improvement Plan. This session offers a clear walkthrough of TDLS submission requirements, real-world examples of SMART/IE goal reporting, and practical strategies to ensure compliance and clarity—no matter what the future brings. Don’t miss this chance to finish strong in 2026!
Room 1
In-person only
Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
Power Up Your Teaching with OTAN’s Free Canvas Courses
Follow-along Workshop (60 Minutes)
Miranda Currie (w/ Debbie Jensen)
Explore OTAN’s free Canvas courses available through Canvas Commons for all adult education programs. Learn how to copy and personalize courses for your own blended, hybrid, remote, or in-person classes. Participants will explore available courses, choose one to try, and learn how access a free OTAN Canvas account for their school.

Room 5 and Online
Hybrid

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.
Tech Playground
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
OTAN Staff
The Tech Playground is an interactive space where you can explore, experiment, and experience the latest in emerging technology! Get hands-on with technology and see firsthand how these tools are shaping the future of education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to test, play, and discover in a fun and welcoming environment. Bring your curiosity and get ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology!
Room 18
In-person only
Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.

Tech Slam  
(2:15pm-3:15pm)

Tech Slam and Closing
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
OTAN Staff
The Tech Slam traditionally closes each TDLS. A Tech Slam is where you show everyone something "tech" you know or something you learned during TDLS that you think everyone should know. Each presentation is three minutes, you can present in person or virtually, and you can sign up to present at the start of the Tech Slam. All tech tips are encouraged!

M.U.R. and Online
Hybrid

Evaluation
This presentation has been saved to your schedule.