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Upcoming OTAN Activities - Week of March 2
Posted on 03/02/2026
This week's Upcoming Activities
March 6-7, 2026 | Technology and Digital Learning symposium (TDLS) 2026 | A hybrid conference at the Monterey Adult School! The Technology and Digital Learning Symposium, hosted by OTAN, is an annual hybrid conference featuring engaging, interactive presentations and vibrant discussions. This event is designed to demonstrate effective ways of incorporating technology to enrich the learning experience, expand educational reach through a combination of in-person and online learning, and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of adult education programs. Register now!
Coming Soon!
March - May 2026 | Free Professional Learning Cohort: Using Technology to Design Effective Adult Learning | OTAN and Community Learning Partners (CLP) are offering a free, 10-week professional learning cohort for adult education instructors and staff this spring. The cohort supports participants in designing, testing, and refining digital learning experiences or program resources grounded in the Digital Learning Guidance (DLG). The course is primarily asynchronous and requires approximately 1 hour of activities per week. Three live virtual sessions for discussion and peer feedback are tentatively planned for the weeks of March 16, April 6, and May 4 (final dates confirmed with participants).
Complete the application form by March 6, 2026 to participate.
For questions, contact: Joey Lehrman at joey@communitylearningpartners.com at Community Learning Partners
Friday, March 13, 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) Office Hours | Jaemi Naish & Penny Pearson, OTAN; Kathleen Porter, CALPRO | The CIP Office Hours are being made available for California Adult Education agencies that want specific guidance or feedback on their CIP goal(s) before submission. Arrive to ask questions and get feedback and support in your CIP planning and review. If the posted dates and times do not meet your needs, you can request one-on-one support by sending an email to support@otan.us with the subject line: CIP support. You will be contacted by OTAN staff to schedule a time for additional support on preparing your CIP.
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 - 10:30 am | Building an Admin Hub for Faculty | Dana Thompson, OTAN Subject Matter Expert | Explore the Admin Hub template for Canvas! This session introduces the customizable template designed to streamline faculty resources. We’ll walk through its features, best practices for implementation, and how to modify it to meet your institution’s unique needs.
Friday, March 20, 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) for Small Agencies | Jaemi Naish & Penny Pearson, OTAN; Carol Hirota, CALPRO | Small agencies have unique challenges writing required reports, plans, and other 'deliverables' of different federal and state grants. This session is designed for small agencies -- typically with student enrollments below 500 learners -- to write an effective Continuous Improvement Plan due on April 30, 2026. Join this session to get ideas, support, and opportunities to talk to other small-school planners on how they approach the CIP process.
Friday, March 27, 12:00 - 1:00 pm | When AI Helps You Write: Smarter Goals, Better Plans | Steven Casperite, Principal, Placer School for Adults | Generative AI is changing how educators plan, write, and communicate—and it can make your work easier and more effective. Whether you’re drafting SMART goals for your Continuous Improvement Plan or developing a strategic plan for your program, AI can provide powerful support when used thoughtfully.
