Schedule


2011 CCAE COABE National Conference

This joint national conference between California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) and Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) will give conference attendees the option to participate in a wide and impressive range of professional development workshops and networking events.



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Saturday, April 16, 2011

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • COABE Board Member Orientation (1:00-2:00 p.m.), COABE Board Meeting (2:00-5:00 p.m.)
  • Sutter A & B
6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
  • Alcatraz Night Tour (Ticketed On-Your-Own Tour)  SOLD OUT!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Pre-Conference Registration Open–East Lounge next to Continental Ballrooms
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Pre-Conference Full Day Session (lunch included with full-day registration)
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
  • Pre-Conference Half Day Morning Sessions
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Lunch (included with full-day registration)
12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Pre-Conference Half Day Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • CCAE Board Meeting, Union Square 23 & 24
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • MPAEA Board Meeting, Union Square 22
3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
  • Conference Registration–East Lounge next to Continental Ballrooms
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Martinis & Jazz at Sunset (in Cityscape-top of Hilton), $22.00 per person

Monday, April 18, 2011

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
  • Conference Registration Open–East Lounge next to Continental Ballrooms
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
  • Continental Breakfast–Continental Ballroom Area
8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
  • Conference Opening Session and Keynote Speaker–Continental Ballroom
9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
  • Exhibitor Grand Opening–Golden Gate Area, Lower Level
  • Lion Dance Procession and Refreshments
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
  • Four Plenary Sessions

12:25 p.m.–1:40 p.m.
    Awards luncheon open to all registered conference attendees, enjoy a gourmet lunch for $15.00 1:40 p.m.–2:10 p.m.
  • Visit the Exhibitors–Golden Gate Area, Lower Level
2:10 p.m.–3:40 p.m.
  • Concurrent Session I
3:50 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Concurrent Session II
4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Visit the Exhibitors–Golden Gate Area, Lower Level
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • 2012 Virginia Event
  • Presidents' Reception:  A San Francisco Treat (Free!)
 

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Sunrise Yoga in Cityscape
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Conference Registration Open–East Lounge next to Continental Ballrooms
7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
  • Continental Breakfast in Exhibitor Area–Golden Gate Area, Lower Level                                     
8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
  • Keynote Speaker:  Cheryl L. Keenan
9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
  • Concurrent Session III
11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
  • Exhibitor Area–Golden Gate Area, Lower Level
  • Check for Door prizes
11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
California Council of Adult Education (CCAE) Awards Luncheon
Awards luncheons are open to all registered conference attendees, enjoy a delicious lunch for $15.00

11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Mountain Plains Adult Education Association (MPAEA) Awards Luncheon
Awards luncheons are open to all registered conference attendees, enjoy a delicious lunch for $15.00

1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • Concurrent Session IV
3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
  • Concurrent Session V
5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.  Special Conference Event 
  • San Francisco Bay Cruise & Dinner Dance on the Hornblower Yacht
  • Only 400 tickets available, $53.00 per person
  • Full buffet featuring roast beef with horseradish cream sauce, pan-roasted salmon, assorted breads and rolls, Caesar salad, tortellini pasta salad, herb and garlic-roasted potatoes, local seasonal vegetables, fresh fruit display, and a selection of tasty desserts
  • A no-host cash bar with beer, wine, and cocktails
  • Buses start transporting guests from the Hilton Hotel at 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunset Bay Cruise and Dinner Dance begins at 6:30 p.m.
  • Buses return guests to Hilton Hotel between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
  • COABE Regional Meetings, Union Square Rooms 13-20
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Conference Registration Open–East Lounge next to Continental Ballrooms                                     
8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
  • MPAEA Meeting
8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.  Awards breakfast open to all registered conference attendees, enjoy a wonderful breakfast for only $15.00

10:00–11:30 a.m.
  • Concurrent Session VI
11:45 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
  • On Your Own For Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
  • Concurrent Session VII
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Inquiry Area Follow-Up Session
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. 
  • California Wine Tasting in Cityscape, $18.00 per person

Thursday, April 21, 2011-Post Conference Activities

9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
  • Networking with Your Colleagues
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  • Three simultaneous site visits to different San Francisco Bay Area adult education programs