2025-26 Continuous Improvement Plan, CIP: A Beginner's Guide to Success

Session 3: 2:15pm-3:45pm (Friday March 07, 2025)

 

Description

This workshop is for any member of an agency CIP team charged with creating SMART/IE goals. Participants will learn the basics of writing SMART/IE goals and will craft at least one SMART goal during the workshop. Participants will work together in small table groups and the workshop will be interactive. While agency CIP plans aren't due until April 30, 2025, participants will be encouraged to begin work on their 2025-26 CIP's. New to CIP and SMART goals? This workshop is your starting point! Join OTAN SME’s Penny Pearson and Jaemi Naish for an informative session to learn the basics of the Continuous Improvement Plan and crafting effective SMART/IE goals. We'll break down the process step-by-step, provide practical tips and real-world examples to help you create strong CIP goals for your WIOA-funded school. By the end of this workshop, you'll have a solid foundation to develop your CIP by the April 30, 2025 deadline.

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Jaemi Naish

OTAN SME and Director, Tamalpais Adult School

Jaemi Naish, Director of Tamalpais Adult School, is a dedicated educator with 25+ years of experience. Jaemi lives and works in Marin County and drives a whole-school team approach centering adult learner success and access to education. As an OTAN Subject Matter Expert and CAEAA board member, Jaemi advocates for integrating digital literacy across all programs and quality adult education in California.

CoPresenter Bio Photo

Penny Pearson

OTAN - Subject Matter Expert

Penny Pearson was a former Coordinator for Distance Learning Projects at OTAN supporting adult education teachers with technology integration and professional development for California since 2007. She officially retired from OTAN and now works part-time for OTAN as a subject matter expert and offers consulting services to other agencies on distance learning strategies, accessibility policy and practice development, and remote learning technologies for low/no bandwidth learners.

Type of Presentation

Demonstration (90 minute)

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Support Staff (Transition Specialists, Counselors, Librarians, etc.)

Program Strands

  • Adult Basic Education
  • Adult Secondary Education
  • Adults with Disabilities
  • English as a Second Language
  • Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship
  • Short-term Career Technical Education
  • Workforce Preparation

Category Strands

  • Ensuring Equity and Access
  • Program Administration and Coordination