Leveraging Tech Partnerships to Advance Digital Equity in Adult Education

Session 1: 10:30am-12:00pm (Friday March 06, 2026)

 

Description

Technology partnerships play a critical role in advancing digital equity for adult learners. This session examines how collaboration between the Los Angeles Community College District and Aztec Software supports practical, equity-centered solutions that align digital access efforts with instructional goals. Participants will explore examples of how flexible instructional practices, accessible digital platforms, and system-level planning work together to ensure learning environments are usable, welcoming, and effective. Emphasis will be placed on inclusive and sustainable approaches that recognize varied learner experiences while supporting credit, noncredit, and workforce pathways across adult education programs.

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Dr. Adrienne Ann Mullen

Los Angeles Community College District

Dr. Adrienne Ann Mullen is the Dean of Adult Education Programs and Services for the Los Angeles Community College District, coordinating adult education across nine colleges in the Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Consortium. She spent nine years as a dean at East Los Angeles College, supporting Liberal Arts, CTE, Noncredit, and grant-funded programs, and previously served as Regional Coordinator for Foster and Kinship Education, overseeing 17 colleges countywide.

Type of Presentation

Demonstration (60 Minutes)

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
  • Short-term Career Technical Education
  • Workforce Preparation

Category Strands

  • Ensuring Equity and Access