55th Annual JCCASAC Conference

This practical session equips school leaders with strategies to identify high-impact opportunities for AI integration in their administrative work. Participants will evaluate their current tasks and prioritize those most suitable for AI enhancement. You will leave with a clear plan for optimizing workflows, allowing you to streamline workflows and reclaim valuable time for instructional leadership.

Step by step guide to collegiate success within the justice system.

In continuation, county community & court, and alternative schools, civic engagement offers students a sense of belonging, purpose, and leadership—critical elements in fostering student success and recognition. This session explores how civic learning, when intentionally integrated, can empower students to engage with their communities, advocate for meaningful change, and build a lasting legacy. Participants will gain insights into the California State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) as a pathway to recognizing and celebrating student contributions—whether they are preparing for post-graduation opportunities or transitioning back to their home districts. Through real-world examples, proven strategies, and access to national resources, school leaders will explore how to initiate, strengthen, and sustain civic engagement programs that meet the unique needs of alternative school students. Attendees will leave with actionable steps, tools, and connections to implement civic learning in their schools, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to be seen, heard, and valued as an engaged citizen.

Explore the transformative potential of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies in reshaping education for at-risk and incarcerated youth. This session will highlight how innovative programs are leveraging AR/VR to engage students who have struggled in traditional educational environments, offering them new opportunities to earn diplomas, certifications, and valuable job skills. Discover how AR/VR makes complex, real-world equipment and tasks more approachable, providing students with a safe, hands-on experience in fields like automotive training, welding, and advanced manufacturing. Additionally, learn how these technologies are being used to deliver workforce training and HiSET exam preparation to incarcerated youth, offering them a pathway to success after release. Whether you're an educator, program facilitator, or policymaker, this session will provide valuable insights into best practices for integrating AR/VR into programs designed to improve educational outcomes and career readiness for vulnerable youth populations. Gain practical knowledge on overcoming challenges and maximizing the positive impact of AR/VR in alternative educational and correctional settings.

Alternative Education settings have many challenges when it comes to implementing a traditional CTE pathway, yet these are students who benefit most from hands-on, relevant CTE coursework. Learn how to implement a continuum of comparable courses across your Court & Community school sites to overcome traditional obstacles to CTE.