KAEA 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025 KAEA Conference through Sched. Here you can purchase conference tickets, select desired sessions, view your schedule, and leave feedback.

For additional conference information regarding hotel accommodations, proposal submissions,award nominations and more see the KAEA webpage at https://www.kansasadulteducation.com/conference

8:30am CST

Creation of Prerequisite classes for IELCE Pathways in ESL

Thursday February 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CST

Elm Room

Traditional students are expected to complete certain essential requirements before starting a pathway. JCAE has worked to create prerequisite classes for CNA and CDL pathways to prepare ESL students for the college class they will participate in. The teacher supports students by instructing on study skills, test taking skills, vocabulary and more. The CDL prerequisite focuses on getting their permit. The CNA prerequisite is designed to help students get their BLS certification, which includes a written exam. JCAE's prerequisite classes have such a high success rate that the college is wanting to implement them into their current curriculum. Come learn how you can apply this strategy in your program!

Presenters

Linda Turbyfill

Instructor, Johnson County Adult Education

Bio coming

IET Prerequisite Presentation pptx

Thursday February 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Elm Room

English Language Aquisition

9:45am CST

AI for Adult Ed.

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Elm Room

This interactive workshop will introduce instructors to several AI tools which they can use to create lessons in any area of adult education. Participants will need to bring their own computers, so they can practice with these tools firsthand.

Presenters

Miranda Marshall

ESL Instructor, Salina Adult Education Center

I'm Miranda and I've been teaching adults for a little over 7 years. I was previously an elementary teacher, working with students from the preschool level to 3rd grade, for 8 years. So much of that education has come in handy with figuring out the best way to reach a variety of... Read More →

Donna Munsch

Salina Adult Education Center, Salina Adult Education Center

I have been both an ESL and ABE/GED instructor at Salina Adult Education Center for almost 18 years. I'm originally from Wisconsin, but I have lived with my husband in Kansas for over 30 years.

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Elm Room

Digital Literacy & Technology

11:00am CST

Digital Literacy in Action in the ESL Classroom

Thursday February 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Elm Room

Creating an effective digital literacy program for ESL students that have limited or no access to devices is a tremendous challenge. JCAE’s goal is to prepare students to be successful in the community and to be active, participating citizens. Learn how to start from basics, work towards more challenging tasks with a curriculum that is embedded into the classroom lessons and increase student's digital skills. All of this helps to make students more qualified and competitive for the job market. Come to see the creation, the implementation and all the fun tools used in JCAE ESL classrooms.

Presenters

Helga Dotti

JCAE/JCCC

KAEA Digital Literacy in Action Helga Dotti JCAE JCCC pdf

Thursday February 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Elm Room

English Language Aquisition, Digital Literacy

1:45pm CST

Collaborative Session - Operations (Data Entry/Secretary and similar)

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST

Elm Room

This is a collaborative group session geared towards those working in data entry, secretarial, or similar roles to share ideas and processes, and possibly even troubleshoot..

Participants should be prepared to share one process/procedure that you use at your program that is working well. Also, what is a software program that you use that you couldn't live without and why.

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Elm Room

Collaberative Group

9:45am CST

Digital Opportunities - Office of Broadband Updates

Friday February 28, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST

Elm Room

This session will showcase funding opportunities and provide an update from Kansas Office of Broadband. Digital opportunities allow our community members access to devices, skills and training to support job expansion, resources and more.

Presenters

Morgan Barnes

Kansas Office of Broadband Development

Kimberlyn Jones

Kansas Office of Broadband Development

Friday February 28, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CST
Elm Room

Digital Literacy & Technology

11:00am CST

The Power of Intentionality - Improving Staff Retention With Positive-Intent

Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Elm Room

This session will provide valuable data and statistics regarding staff retention, while also discussing meaningful and staff retention strategies that revolve around positive-intent language and motivational coaching techniques.

Presenters

Yamir Lozada

Director, WSU Tech/NexStep - Goodwill Industries

For the past 17 years, Yamir Lozada has dedicated his time to serving the Wichita community in various roles in education. Currently, he is the Director of Education and Workforce Development with Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Director of NexStep Alliance, and serves as the Program... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Elm Room

Leadership