Concurrent Session III
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Public Policy Panel 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Public Policy Panel: Advancing Literacy to Work
Join us for a panel discussion on how to advance public policies in each of the inquiry areas: workforce development, social change, the 21st century classroom, and a learner centered system. Panelists from each inquiry area will discuss how policy can be the catalyst for change, what’s needed, and what you can do to help facilitate it.
Panelists:
*Mary Ann Corley, Ph.D., Principal Research Analyst and TEAL Project Director, American Institutes for Research
*Cheryl Keenan, Director of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education
*John Segota, Director of Advocacy, Standards and Professional Relations, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.
*Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, Sr. Research Analyst, American Institutes for Research, 2010-2011 President of the National Coalition for Literacy
*Regina Suitt, Pima Community College, Advanced Program Manager, Adult Education Services
Moderator:
*Marsha L. Tait, Grant Manager, National Coalition for Literacy
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Additional Educational Focus: Public Policy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Join us for a panel discussion on how to advance public policies in each of the inquiry areas: workforce development, social change, the 21st century classroom, and a learner centered system. Panelists from each inquiry area will discuss how policy can be the catalyst for change, what’s needed, and what you can do to help facilitate it.
Panelists:
*Mary Ann Corley, Ph.D., Principal Research Analyst and TEAL Project Director, American Institutes for Research
*Cheryl Keenan, Director of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education
*John Segota, Director of Advocacy, Standards and Professional Relations, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.
*Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, Sr. Research Analyst, American Institutes for Research, 2010-2011 President of the National Coalition for Literacy
*Regina Suitt, Pima Community College, Advanced Program Manager, Adult Education Services
Moderator:
*Marsha L. Tait, Grant Manager, National Coalition for Literacy
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Additional Educational Focus: Public Policy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Interactive Learning III 9:45-11:15 a.m.
These sessions are designed to be interactive, and engage participants in collaborative problem solving associated with the topic. Ideally presenter(s) will introduce content that is informed by research on teaching and learning or that offers a model innovative practice and includes evidence from practice.
21st Century Skills and Digital Literacy: What do Learners and Teachers Need to Know?
What exactly are 21st century technology skills, and how can we make sure we are incorporating these skills into our instruction? This presentation will review the definitions of 21st century skills and digital literacy, and provide examples of how these skills can be integrated by examining the intersection of technology, pedagogy and content knowledge. Examples from adult education classrooms will be provided, including e-portfolios, collaborative online projects, and educational uses of social networking.
Presenter: Marian Thacher, Director, Outreach and Technical and Assistance Network (OTAN)
Inquiry Area: The 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Technology
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning (1.5 hour)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 3
Adult Learner Leadership Institute CA Library Literacy Services
The Adult Learner Leadership Institute is a 6-month training designed for and by adult literacy students to teach leadership skills. Topics include goal setting, advocacy, self-esteem, oral and written communication, networking, computer technology, life coaching and presentation in bringing the power of the learner voice to the table!
Panel Facilitator: Faye Combs, Berkeley READS, Berkeley, California
Presenters:
*Denise Citrone, Alameda County
*Debbie Hodge, San Jose
*Karime Jacobo, Napa
*Carmela Jaime, Benicia
*Nadia Murad, Rancho Cucamonga
*Rejoyce Ross, Santa Clara
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 15 & 16
Adult Social Justice Education
The purpose of this panel discussion is to present and dialogue about issues, concerns, and challenges related to social justice education, with a focus on specific curricular examples directly drawn from panelists? experience of implementing social justice education with diverse adult learners.
Presenters:
*Dr. Ming-Yeh Lee, San Francisco State University, California
*Dr. Sherry Drobner
*Sarah Wilson
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
Adult TESL Approaches for 21st Century Results
Adult ESL students must acquire many skill sets in order to successfully enter a world of business, education and technology dominated by English. Come explore specific instructional approaches and teaching strategies that can help prepare adults for full participation in local and global English arenas. Many teaching resources will be provided!
Presenters:
*Tanya Conover, Multi-Level ESL Instructor & EL/Civics Grant Coordinator, PWCS Adult Education ESOL Program, Manassas, Virginia
*Debby Cargill, Lead ESOL/Program Developer at Prince William County Schools, Manassas, Virginia
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Powell A & B
Bridging the Gap: Developing Transition Programs
Adult learners have goals: a high school diploma, a college degree, vocational training or a job. Helping adult learners make the transition to achieve their goals takes planning. Presenters from award winning programs give detailed descriptions of their transition programs and why they are successful. More>>
Presenters:
Lead Presenter: Lori Howard, CASAS Program Specialist Coordinator, CASAS, California
Co-Presenter: Bradley Frazier, Principal, San Leandro Adult School, San Leandro, California
Co-Presenter: Cathy Gample, Instructor, San Leandro Adult School, San Leandro, California
Co-Presenter: Lindy Khan, Ed.D., Academic Administrator, Educational Services, Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pleasant Hill, California
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
Create, Share, and Collaborate on the Cloud
This workshop's primary focus will be on creating and collaborating with students and colleagues using Google Docs. The workshop will focus on Forms and other aspects of Docs including sharing, collaborating in real-time, uploading/downloading, and building presentations all on “The Cloud”.
Presenter: Melinda Holt, Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (OTAN), California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Technology
Additional Educational Focus: Featured Technology Workshop
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Taylor B
Creating Learning Communities
Learning Centers served a purpose for building academic skills. But, when the emphasis is beyond academics, creating Learning Communities are essential. The teacher skills needed are very different, don’t come naturally, and MUST be taught, trained, modeled, and supervised. This session will demonstrate new skills that work to make the shift.
Presenter: Dr Laura Weisel, Executive Partner and the Clinical Director of The TLP Group
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Program Management and Improvement
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 5 & 6
Developing a Career Pathways System for ABE Learners
This session will discuss Oregon's activities to build a career pathways system for adult basic education learners. Highlighted will be the key components of the career pathways system, that curriculum design and professional development activities that have been conducted, and processes for measuring implementation and results. Presenters:
* Judith Alamprese, Principal Associate, Abt Associates Inc., Bethesda, Maryland
*Mary Jane Bagwell, State Adult Basic Skills Instructor, Oregon Department of Community College and Workforce Development
*Donna Ball, ABS Instructor, Mt. Hood Community College
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 19 & 20
Faculty Inquiry Groups as Professional Development
This session will examine how adult educators can deepen their understanding of students by participating in a faculty inquiry group. The presenters will describe several projects in a basic academic skills program. Session participants will learn how to create faculty inquiry groups and adapt formative assessments to address an inquiry question.
Presenters:
*Stanford Goto, Associate Professor, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
*Roz Spitzer, Instructor/Faculty Coordinator, Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham, Washington
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: A Learner-Centered System
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 1
Going for Gold: Being Work-Ready
What does it mean to be work-ready? Increasingly the answer to this question can be found in one place-the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). In this workshop, you will learn why the CRC is gaining increased recognition nationwide and how you can prepare your learners for the certification test.
Presenter: Mitch Rosin, Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Education, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 9
PluggedIn VA: Using 21st Century Skills Model in the ABE Classroom
Join our panel to discuss Virginia’s innovative PluggedIn VA program in which 21st Century skills (21CS) are explicitly integrated into the curriculum. Panelists will discuss how 21st Century Skills are developed in the PIVA classroom, as well as relate the challenges and rewards of using this instructional approach. Participants will also view the 21CS products created by graduates of earlier PluggedIn VA cohorts.
Presenters:
*Dr. Richard Sebastian, Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
*Kathleen Daly, Transition Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia
*Linda Allen, Program Manager, Southwest Regional Adult Education Program, Lebanon, Virginia
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: The 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 2
Professionalize Your Program Using Online Resources
Presenters will lead attendees in creating a plan for addressing program issues using the LINCS Program Management Resource Collection. Areas of focus include classroom assessment, learning disabilities, program improvement, and transitions.
Presenters:
*Marie Therese Cora, LINCS, Massachusetts
*Gail Cope, Project Coordinator, LINCS Program Improvement Collection
*Aaron Kohring, LINCS/Research Associate at UT Center for Literacy Studies, Knoxville, Tennessee
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Program Management and Improvement
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Taylor A
Reading for the Workplace: Free LINCS Resources
This workshop will address teaching adult English language learners reading for the workplace. Presenters will address sociological and skill-based aspects of teaching reading for this setting. Participant will develop reading activities emphasizing the four components of reading using contextualized and authentic workplace materials. Free online resources from the LINCS collections will be featured.
Presenters:
*Blaire Willson Toso, Penn State: Goodling Institute, Pennsylvania
*Miriam Burt, Center for Applied Linguistics
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 23 & 24
Reading Strategies & Resources for the 21st Century
Reading research demonstrates what adult learners need to equip them to thrive in the 21st century. Direct, explicit, systematic, targeted instruction in the four components of reading is essential for students to gain the skills they need to improve their literacy. This workshop provides an overview of recommended research-based strategies and resources.
Presenter: Kathy St. John, MPAEA, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 25
Retention Practices for the 21st Century Learners
Distance learning is on the rise and retaining online learners is a complicated process. Attrition rates are about 10% higher than the traditional classroom. Join this interactive discussion and discover promising practices designed to retain online learners and learn how to build a retention plan for 21st century learners.
Presenters:
*Crystal Hack, GED-i Project Director, GED-i
*Kathy Oleson-Tracey, Ed.S, Instructional Designer/Project Coordinator, Center for the Application of Information Technologies (CAIT), Western Illinois University
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Distance Education
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Mason A & B
Safety & Skills Acquisition for Latino Construction Workforce
Presentation will cover the state and outlook of our national and local workforce, its current challenges, and a closer view at some idiosyncrasies of the Latino segment. It will show how worker productivity and safety can be boosted through best practices in the building industry and offer a business case for safety and skills acquisition for the workplace.
Presenter: Sergio Salmeron, Home Builders Institution, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Sutter
Transitioning from ESL to Work & Further Education
The facilitator presents research that identifies skills needed for students to succeed in academic and vocational programs. She also offers examples of activities that develop those skills. Participants then apply this knowledge by identifying similar activities in materials designed to develop skills students need to transition successfully.
Presenter: K. Lynn Savage, City College of San Francisco
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Lombard
21st Century Skills and Digital Literacy: What do Learners and Teachers Need to Know?
What exactly are 21st century technology skills, and how can we make sure we are incorporating these skills into our instruction? This presentation will review the definitions of 21st century skills and digital literacy, and provide examples of how these skills can be integrated by examining the intersection of technology, pedagogy and content knowledge. Examples from adult education classrooms will be provided, including e-portfolios, collaborative online projects, and educational uses of social networking.
Presenter: Marian Thacher, Director, Outreach and Technical and Assistance Network (OTAN)
Inquiry Area: The 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Technology
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning (1.5 hour)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 3
Adult Learner Leadership Institute CA Library Literacy Services
The Adult Learner Leadership Institute is a 6-month training designed for and by adult literacy students to teach leadership skills. Topics include goal setting, advocacy, self-esteem, oral and written communication, networking, computer technology, life coaching and presentation in bringing the power of the learner voice to the table!
Panel Facilitator: Faye Combs, Berkeley READS, Berkeley, California
Presenters:
*Denise Citrone, Alameda County
*Debbie Hodge, San Jose
*Karime Jacobo, Napa
*Carmela Jaime, Benicia
*Nadia Murad, Rancho Cucamonga
*Rejoyce Ross, Santa Clara
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 15 & 16
Adult Social Justice Education
The purpose of this panel discussion is to present and dialogue about issues, concerns, and challenges related to social justice education, with a focus on specific curricular examples directly drawn from panelists? experience of implementing social justice education with diverse adult learners.
Presenters:
*Dr. Ming-Yeh Lee, San Francisco State University, California
*Dr. Sherry Drobner
*Sarah Wilson
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
Adult TESL Approaches for 21st Century Results
Adult ESL students must acquire many skill sets in order to successfully enter a world of business, education and technology dominated by English. Come explore specific instructional approaches and teaching strategies that can help prepare adults for full participation in local and global English arenas. Many teaching resources will be provided!
Presenters:
*Tanya Conover, Multi-Level ESL Instructor & EL/Civics Grant Coordinator, PWCS Adult Education ESOL Program, Manassas, Virginia
*Debby Cargill, Lead ESOL/Program Developer at Prince William County Schools, Manassas, Virginia
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Powell A & B
Bridging the Gap: Developing Transition Programs
Adult learners have goals: a high school diploma, a college degree, vocational training or a job. Helping adult learners make the transition to achieve their goals takes planning. Presenters from award winning programs give detailed descriptions of their transition programs and why they are successful. More>>
Presenters:
Lead Presenter: Lori Howard, CASAS Program Specialist Coordinator, CASAS, California
Co-Presenter: Bradley Frazier, Principal, San Leandro Adult School, San Leandro, California
Co-Presenter: Cathy Gample, Instructor, San Leandro Adult School, San Leandro, California
Co-Presenter: Lindy Khan, Ed.D., Academic Administrator, Educational Services, Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pleasant Hill, California
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
Create, Share, and Collaborate on the Cloud
This workshop's primary focus will be on creating and collaborating with students and colleagues using Google Docs. The workshop will focus on Forms and other aspects of Docs including sharing, collaborating in real-time, uploading/downloading, and building presentations all on “The Cloud”.
Presenter: Melinda Holt, Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (OTAN), California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Technology
Additional Educational Focus: Featured Technology Workshop
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Taylor B
Creating Learning Communities
Learning Centers served a purpose for building academic skills. But, when the emphasis is beyond academics, creating Learning Communities are essential. The teacher skills needed are very different, don’t come naturally, and MUST be taught, trained, modeled, and supervised. This session will demonstrate new skills that work to make the shift.
Presenter: Dr Laura Weisel, Executive Partner and the Clinical Director of The TLP Group
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Program Management and Improvement
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 5 & 6
Developing a Career Pathways System for ABE Learners
This session will discuss Oregon's activities to build a career pathways system for adult basic education learners. Highlighted will be the key components of the career pathways system, that curriculum design and professional development activities that have been conducted, and processes for measuring implementation and results. Presenters:
* Judith Alamprese, Principal Associate, Abt Associates Inc., Bethesda, Maryland
*Mary Jane Bagwell, State Adult Basic Skills Instructor, Oregon Department of Community College and Workforce Development
*Donna Ball, ABS Instructor, Mt. Hood Community College
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 19 & 20
Faculty Inquiry Groups as Professional Development
This session will examine how adult educators can deepen their understanding of students by participating in a faculty inquiry group. The presenters will describe several projects in a basic academic skills program. Session participants will learn how to create faculty inquiry groups and adapt formative assessments to address an inquiry question.
Presenters:
*Stanford Goto, Associate Professor, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
*Roz Spitzer, Instructor/Faculty Coordinator, Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham, Washington
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: A Learner-Centered System
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 1
Going for Gold: Being Work-Ready
What does it mean to be work-ready? Increasingly the answer to this question can be found in one place-the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). In this workshop, you will learn why the CRC is gaining increased recognition nationwide and how you can prepare your learners for the certification test.
Presenter: Mitch Rosin, Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Education, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 9
PluggedIn VA: Using 21st Century Skills Model in the ABE Classroom
Join our panel to discuss Virginia’s innovative PluggedIn VA program in which 21st Century skills (21CS) are explicitly integrated into the curriculum. Panelists will discuss how 21st Century Skills are developed in the PIVA classroom, as well as relate the challenges and rewards of using this instructional approach. Participants will also view the 21CS products created by graduates of earlier PluggedIn VA cohorts.
Presenters:
*Dr. Richard Sebastian, Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
*Kathleen Daly, Transition Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia
*Linda Allen, Program Manager, Southwest Regional Adult Education Program, Lebanon, Virginia
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: The 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 2
Professionalize Your Program Using Online Resources
Presenters will lead attendees in creating a plan for addressing program issues using the LINCS Program Management Resource Collection. Areas of focus include classroom assessment, learning disabilities, program improvement, and transitions.
Presenters:
*Marie Therese Cora, LINCS, Massachusetts
*Gail Cope, Project Coordinator, LINCS Program Improvement Collection
*Aaron Kohring, LINCS/Research Associate at UT Center for Literacy Studies, Knoxville, Tennessee
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Program Management and Improvement
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Taylor A
Reading for the Workplace: Free LINCS Resources
This workshop will address teaching adult English language learners reading for the workplace. Presenters will address sociological and skill-based aspects of teaching reading for this setting. Participant will develop reading activities emphasizing the four components of reading using contextualized and authentic workplace materials. Free online resources from the LINCS collections will be featured.
Presenters:
*Blaire Willson Toso, Penn State: Goodling Institute, Pennsylvania
*Miriam Burt, Center for Applied Linguistics
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 23 & 24
Reading Strategies & Resources for the 21st Century
Reading research demonstrates what adult learners need to equip them to thrive in the 21st century. Direct, explicit, systematic, targeted instruction in the four components of reading is essential for students to gain the skills they need to improve their literacy. This workshop provides an overview of recommended research-based strategies and resources.
Presenter: Kathy St. John, MPAEA, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 25
Retention Practices for the 21st Century Learners
Distance learning is on the rise and retaining online learners is a complicated process. Attrition rates are about 10% higher than the traditional classroom. Join this interactive discussion and discover promising practices designed to retain online learners and learn how to build a retention plan for 21st century learners.
Presenters:
*Crystal Hack, GED-i Project Director, GED-i
*Kathy Oleson-Tracey, Ed.S, Instructional Designer/Project Coordinator, Center for the Application of Information Technologies (CAIT), Western Illinois University
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Distance Education
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Mason A & B
Safety & Skills Acquisition for Latino Construction Workforce
Presentation will cover the state and outlook of our national and local workforce, its current challenges, and a closer view at some idiosyncrasies of the Latino segment. It will show how worker productivity and safety can be boosted through best practices in the building industry and offer a business case for safety and skills acquisition for the workplace.
Presenter: Sergio Salmeron, Home Builders Institution, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Sutter
Transitioning from ESL to Work & Further Education
The facilitator presents research that identifies skills needed for students to succeed in academic and vocational programs. She also offers examples of activities that develop those skills. Participants then apply this knowledge by identifying similar activities in materials designed to develop skills students need to transition successfully.
Presenter: K. Lynn Savage, City College of San Francisco
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Lombard
Lecture Presentation IIIA 9:45-10:25 a.m.
Presenter(s) will introduce and explore in lecture format information on adult education research, policy, and practice. There will be limited participant interaction in the session, but it may include Q & A.
Almost There: Encouraging Unsuccessful GED Test-Takers to Attend Local Programs
This presentation will describe the activities of the Georgia Harvest Project, an innovative, statewide effort to match promising adult learners with the programs who can help them meet their educational goals. This interactive marketing project, which involves direct mailing, web information, web surveys, and responsive programming is being piloted with 6,200 adults who recently passed some, but not all, GED Tests. Key activities will be described, and suggestions for improvements will be discussed.
Presenters:
*Kim Lee, Director of Georgia GED Testing Program, Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
*Beverly E. Smith, Assistant Commissioner for Adult Education, Technical College System of Georgia
*Thomas Valentine, Professor of Adult Education, University of Georgia, Georgia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–10:25 a.m.
Room: Union Square 3 & 4
Improve Reading Comprehension and TABE Reading Scores
Adult literacy student panel representing learners from California library literacy programs will share their personal stories about the challenges and struggles, the journey, the empowerment, the sharing of voice, the evolution and successes.
Presenter: Faye Combs, Berkeley READS Adult and Family Literacy Program, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-10:25 a.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Transition Methods for Those Who Learn Differently
Not much is known about post-GED activities of adults with learning disabilities. Come learn about adults who describe, from their view points, the relativity and value of transition planning during adult literacy and basic education skills programs. Ten transition themes are presented for student retention and future program development.
Presenter: Nancie Payne, President/CEO, Payne & Associates, Inc., Washington
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-10:25 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Understanding and Improving the Spelling of ABE and ESL Learners
Have you ever wondered why your Spanish-speaking student spells “satisfied” as SAREFIVE or “with” as WHIT? Or you may have noticed that some of your ABE students still struggle with spelling even though their overall test scores have improved. This lecture will discuss the similarities and differences between the spelling development of ABE and ESL students. Further, learner-centered techniques for improving these students’ spelling, word awareness, and phonemic awareness will be provided. Finally, ways to integrate these techniques with reading, vocabulary, and pronunciation instruction will be discussed.
Presenter: Kristi Vanderhoof, California State University, Fresno, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-10:25 a.m. Room: Union Square 21
Writing for the Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal
Find out what the requirements are for submitting a research or practitioner article for the Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, which is co-published by COABE and ProLiteracy.
Presenters:
*Beth Oddy, Editor, Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal
*Dr. Jim I. Berger, Professor, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-10:25 a.m. Room: Union Square 1 & 2
Almost There: Encouraging Unsuccessful GED Test-Takers to Attend Local Programs
This presentation will describe the activities of the Georgia Harvest Project, an innovative, statewide effort to match promising adult learners with the programs who can help them meet their educational goals. This interactive marketing project, which involves direct mailing, web information, web surveys, and responsive programming is being piloted with 6,200 adults who recently passed some, but not all, GED Tests. Key activities will be described, and suggestions for improvements will be discussed.
Presenters:
*Kim Lee, Director of Georgia GED Testing Program, Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
*Beverly E. Smith, Assistant Commissioner for Adult Education, Technical College System of Georgia
*Thomas Valentine, Professor of Adult Education, University of Georgia, Georgia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–10:25 a.m.
Room: Union Square 3 & 4
Improve Reading Comprehension and TABE Reading Scores
Adult literacy student panel representing learners from California library literacy programs will share their personal stories about the challenges and struggles, the journey, the empowerment, the sharing of voice, the evolution and successes.
Presenter: Faye Combs, Berkeley READS Adult and Family Literacy Program, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-10:25 a.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Transition Methods for Those Who Learn Differently
Not much is known about post-GED activities of adults with learning disabilities. Come learn about adults who describe, from their view points, the relativity and value of transition planning during adult literacy and basic education skills programs. Ten transition themes are presented for student retention and future program development.
Presenter: Nancie Payne, President/CEO, Payne & Associates, Inc., Washington
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-10:25 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Understanding and Improving the Spelling of ABE and ESL Learners
Have you ever wondered why your Spanish-speaking student spells “satisfied” as SAREFIVE or “with” as WHIT? Or you may have noticed that some of your ABE students still struggle with spelling even though their overall test scores have improved. This lecture will discuss the similarities and differences between the spelling development of ABE and ESL students. Further, learner-centered techniques for improving these students’ spelling, word awareness, and phonemic awareness will be provided. Finally, ways to integrate these techniques with reading, vocabulary, and pronunciation instruction will be discussed.
Presenter: Kristi Vanderhoof, California State University, Fresno, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-10:25 a.m. Room: Union Square 21
Writing for the Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal
Find out what the requirements are for submitting a research or practitioner article for the Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, which is co-published by COABE and ProLiteracy.
Presenters:
*Beth Oddy, Editor, Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal
*Dr. Jim I. Berger, Professor, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-10:25 a.m. Room: Union Square 1 & 2
Lecture Presentation IIIB 10:35-11:15 a.m.
Presenter(s) will introduce and explore in lecture format information on adult education research, policy, and practice. There will be limited participant interaction in the session, but it may include Q & A.
A Place in the Sun? Low-Literate, Low-Income Urban ABE Students and Career-Oriented Programming
This presentation will report on the results of a series of focus groups on employment issues conducted with a range of adult literacy and beginning ABE students attending programs in Chicago, IL and provide an example of a career development curriculum created by one program—Literacy Chicago - that incorporates the needs of these learners. The reflections on how students’ interests can impact programming will not only highlight how adults with significant educational and economic challenges frame workforce issues, but will also give voice to a population that is at risk for becoming progressively more marginalized within an increasingly workforce development oriented ABE system.
Presenter: Jaye Jones, Literacy Chicago, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Aligning Adult Education with Secondary Reform
Adult Education is experiencing a systemic change throughout the country evidenced by a refocusing of priorities within the workforce development system, secondary and higher education. The session will highlight the ability to connect secondary school reform with career focused adult education.
Presenters:
*Andy Tyskiewicz, Division Director, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut
*James Spafford, Coordinator, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Curriculum: Adult Learners with Low Literacy
Learn about a new free online Web delivery curriculum model that empowers low-level literacy students to become agents of change for themselves through activities to build self-determination, establish control of underlying cognitive functions, make choices in learning methods, and apply basic skills in functional home & community & work skills.
Presenter: Virginia Posey, Ph. D, Senior Research Associate, CASAS, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 21
Open Educational Resources - “We Don't Need No Stinkin Textbooks!”
OERs? Who knows? Who cares? The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act added millions of dollars to the ESEA Title IID Enhancing Education Through Technology Act. The goal—technology rich classrooms. Sounds like more hardware. Maine chose another route, funding a hundred teachers to research open educational resources (OERs) in eight content areas and Career and Technical Education and creating professional development programs to use the OERs. Does this work have any value to adult education? Is there any hope of connection to these valuable resources? The session shares links that everyone can use. Save money! Save time! Help learners. Your basic win-win.
Presenter: Bob McIntire, Maine Adult Education, Maine
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 3 & 4
TPACK: It's On!
This presentation will cover a framework for training adult educators to become more effective teachers with technology. We offer the framework as a “guide” for training in instructional methods and evaluating teachers' knowledge.
Presenters:
Lead Presenter: Deborah Lechuga, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, Texas
Co-Presenter: Vishal Arghode, Graduate Assistant, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, Texas
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 1 & 2
A Place in the Sun? Low-Literate, Low-Income Urban ABE Students and Career-Oriented Programming
This presentation will report on the results of a series of focus groups on employment issues conducted with a range of adult literacy and beginning ABE students attending programs in Chicago, IL and provide an example of a career development curriculum created by one program—Literacy Chicago - that incorporates the needs of these learners. The reflections on how students’ interests can impact programming will not only highlight how adults with significant educational and economic challenges frame workforce issues, but will also give voice to a population that is at risk for becoming progressively more marginalized within an increasingly workforce development oriented ABE system.
Presenter: Jaye Jones, Literacy Chicago, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Aligning Adult Education with Secondary Reform
Adult Education is experiencing a systemic change throughout the country evidenced by a refocusing of priorities within the workforce development system, secondary and higher education. The session will highlight the ability to connect secondary school reform with career focused adult education.
Presenters:
*Andy Tyskiewicz, Division Director, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut
*James Spafford, Coordinator, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Curriculum: Adult Learners with Low Literacy
Learn about a new free online Web delivery curriculum model that empowers low-level literacy students to become agents of change for themselves through activities to build self-determination, establish control of underlying cognitive functions, make choices in learning methods, and apply basic skills in functional home & community & work skills.
Presenter: Virginia Posey, Ph. D, Senior Research Associate, CASAS, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 21
Open Educational Resources - “We Don't Need No Stinkin Textbooks!”
OERs? Who knows? Who cares? The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act added millions of dollars to the ESEA Title IID Enhancing Education Through Technology Act. The goal—technology rich classrooms. Sounds like more hardware. Maine chose another route, funding a hundred teachers to research open educational resources (OERs) in eight content areas and Career and Technical Education and creating professional development programs to use the OERs. Does this work have any value to adult education? Is there any hope of connection to these valuable resources? The session shares links that everyone can use. Save money! Save time! Help learners. Your basic win-win.
Presenter: Bob McIntire, Maine Adult Education, Maine
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 3 & 4
TPACK: It's On!
This presentation will cover a framework for training adult educators to become more effective teachers with technology. We offer the framework as a “guide” for training in instructional methods and evaluating teachers' knowledge.
Presenters:
Lead Presenter: Deborah Lechuga, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, Texas
Co-Presenter: Vishal Arghode, Graduate Assistant, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, Texas
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 1 & 2
