Concurrent Session VI
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Interactive Learning VI 10:00-11:30 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.
Adult Education in the 21st Century: Skills, Literacy, and Technology
Success at work or in post-secondary education in the 21st century depends on mastering a set of skills and using learning technologies. Adult education programs can facilitate transitions to higher education and high demand jobs starting at the lowest levels of ABE and ESL. What are the skills students need and how can teachers integrate them into lesson plans? What technologies must be integrated in our daily work? What are the implications for professional development? We will identify the skills, review supporting research, redefine literacy, and work on implementation and lesson plans, and discuss implications for materials and professional development.
Presenter: Federico Salas-Isnardi, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, Texas
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 3
Assessing Low Literate ESL With Touch Screens
In this session participants discuss practical strategies for assessing low literate ESOL learners using computer and touch screen technology. Integrated approaches to intake, including native language literacy assessment, are demonstrated and discussed.
Presenter: Linda Taylor, CASAS, New Jersey
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Lombard
Connecting Millennial Students to the Workplace
Generation Y, often called the Millennial Generation, views education and the workplace differently than previous generations. It's hard to miss the talk about this newest generation. Within the next few years, they will account for the largest generation in the workplace. Learn strategies and insights on working with this new generation.
Presenter: Bonnie Goonen, President/CEO at Vondracek Enterprises, Inc.
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
Creating Pathways for Career & Academic Success
Panelists share their successful tips and strategies that have increased their ESL students’ transition rate to college from 10% to 28% through establishing pathways, an innovative orientation program, cross-disciplinary faculty learning communities and other transition initiatives that provide career and academic success. Handouts provided.
Presenters:
*Dr. Yilin Sun, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington
*Sara Baldwin, ESL Instructor, South Seattle Community College, Seattle, Washington
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL )
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Powell A & B
Empower Students for Success
Learn how your program can provide students with learning tools to enhance academic performance. Get practical ideas for providing support and resources that will enable students to successfully complete training programs and transition to employment.
Presenter: Karen Lingenfelter, Instructor, Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Concord, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Special Learning Needs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 6
Facebook, Twitter, and Blogs? Oh my!
Would you like to use Facebook, blogs, or Twitter to teach basic skills, promote your program, increase student retention, or raise public awareness of adult literacy. Join us to learn effective uses of these tools through program case studies. Then choose one tool you will implement and plan to participate in a two-week online follow up with experts and peers.
Presenter: Jackie Taylor, Professional Development List Moderator, LINCS
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Technology
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 2
GED Boot Camp
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:
*Teri Zutter, Director, Adult Literacy & Language, Western Nevada College, Nevada
*Angela Andrade, Instructional Specialist, Adult Literacy & Language, Western Nevada College, Nevada
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 3
GED Credential Recipients in Postsecondary Education
Many adult learners who pass the GED Tests go on to postsecondary education. What are the characteristics of GED passers who enroll in and graduate from postsecondary education? When and where do they enroll? This interactive session shares Year 2 findings from GED Testing Service longitudinal research.
Presenter: Margaret Patterson, PhD, Director, Research and Psychometrics, American Council on Education/GED Testing Service, Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Program
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 3 & 4
How We Are Failing Adult Learners
Adult Education faces significant challenges: shrinking budgets, high dropout rates, and how to accelerate learning. Starting with a short presentation on new learning technologies, the session will examine current practices, question basic assumptions, and identify solutions through a dialogue-driven workshop. Come prepared to discuss and question.
Presenter: Michael Ormsby, Essential Education, Oregon
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 23 & 24
Integrating Math with Interpersonal Skills
Using math is as necessary as being able to read at work, but many adults think of math as contextualized computation. This interactive presentation will give participants an opportunity to learn how to make math come alive, integrating math, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; modeling what happens in the world of work.
Presenter: Diane Gardner, Center for Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 9
Interactive Strategies for Passing the GED Mathematics Test
Many students struggle with passing the GED Mathematics Test. Let’s look at some sample test questions and investigate why GED questions are challenging for our students. We will work with interactive classroom, print, and online materials based on students’ diverse learning styles. We also will delve into 2010 research on the most missed questions on the GED Mathematics Test and approaches to promoting student success with those questions. This workshop will be interactive and participatory. In addition to the presenter’s strategies and activities, participants are encouraged to share successful approaches from their classrooms.
Presenter: Caren Van Slyke, Founder and President of Learning Unlimited, Oak Park, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 7
Invigorating Adult Students with Service-Learning
Engaging adult education students in service-learning lets them see how one person can make a difference. Research indicates that attendance and academic progress increase along with civic awareness and self esteem. This presentation will showcase service-learning as a change agent for students and their communities.
Presenters:
· Lead Presenter: Dr. Dahlia Allen, Dean of Adult Education, Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dublin, Georgia
· Co-Presenter: Elaine Pittman, Instructor, Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dublin, Georgia
· Co-Presenter: Corshea Thomas, Instructor, Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dublin Georgia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 7
LINCS: Web 2.0—Emerging Technologies & Adult Education
Presenter will show various emerging technologies and explain their use. Participants will have an opportunity to explore certain Web 2.0 applications to see how they work. Various resources detailed by the Literacy Information and Communication System will be explored.
Presenter: Bill McNutt, Technology Coordinator, University of Tennessee, Center for Literacy Studies
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Technology
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Taylor B
Maine College Transitions: Lessons Learned
This presentation will include an overview of the Maine College Transitions model, how it started, development phases, what we have learned and promising practice. At the completion of the workshop, participants will understand the model; understand possible options for replication, and the challenges and success of the various programming options.
Presenter: Eva Giles, Director, Lewiston Adult Education, Lewiston, Maine
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 2
Practical Transitions
Practical solutions that are student centered to help transition your students into college and/or careers. This portfolio approach has been effective to transition GED graduates, who may not be aware of their true goals, to college. Catch a glimpse of a student-centered curriculum along with actual student portfolios. The presentation also introduces the basics that instructors must have to help guide their students through the maze of post-secondary admissions; includes step-by-step handouts that are completely reproducible.
Presenters:
*Melissa Sadler-Nitu, Program Director, Erskine Adult Education Cooperative, Seguin, Texas
*Rene Coronado, Coordinator, Region 20 Education Service Center, San Antonio, Texas
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: A Learner-Centered System
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 1
Problem Solving in the World of Work
Involving learners in job readiness and on-the-job problem solving activities helps prepare them for the challenges they will face in the world of work. In this session, learn tools for teaching students the problem identification, problem solving and critical thinking skills needed to be effective members of the workforce.
Presenter: Ronna Magy, Teacher Trainer, Los Angeles Unified School District (retired), Los Angeles, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Room: Van Ness
Smart Struggling Learners? What Aren't You Looking for That May be the Real Issue?
Of dropouts who have re-enrolled in basic skill, GED, or Transition courses, a staggering 50% have vision challenges and 90% report having symptoms related to Visual Stress Syndrome. If you are not checking for these two key aspects of information processing you won't know why smart struggling learners continue to struggle!
Presenter: Dr. Laura Weisel, Executive Partner and the Clinical Director of The TLP Group
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Special Learning Needs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 5 & 6
Student Leadership Development and Advocacy in Arizona
Adult education’s future depends on public awareness and the commitment of public officials. Learn how our Civics Program has trained students and alumni as leaders and spokespeople who build community and foster collaborative leadership. Attendees will hear our stories and share ideas about student leadership and advocacy.
Presenters:
*Laura Porfirio, Program Coordinator for Civics and Student Leadership, Pima College Adult Education, Tucson, Arizona
*Mireya Gomez, Assistant Program Coordinator for Civics and Student Leadership, Pima College Adult Education, Tucson, Arizona
*Mary Guillen, Student Leader, Adult Education Ambassador, Pima College Adult Education, Tucson, Arizona
*Rosalinda Gallardo, Adult Education Ambassador
*Silvia Baiza, Student Leader, Adult Education Ambassador
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Public Policy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 4
Using Role Playing in the Adult Learner Classroom and In Program Staff Development
Discover how to utilize improvisational theater techniques in Role Playing as tools for problem solving and language development in ABE, ESOL or College Transition classrooms, in a professional development activity or even to heighten organizational or community awareness around important issues. You will be actively involved in theater games and scenario development. Theater experience not required.
Presenter: Thomas Nash, Windham AE, Maine
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Professional Development*
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
What New ABE/ESL Instructors Need: Tell Us!
Panelists representing national organizations & instructor preparation programs will discuss instructor training & standards trends. More importantly, they will listen as the audience identifies competencies new ABE/ESL instructors must have. Session will be recorded & comments transcribed for panelists’ use in preparing 21st century instructors.
Panelists:
· Miriam Burt: Center for Applied Linguistics
· Mary Ann Corley: American Institutes for Research
· Kate Daly: Virginia Adult Educator Certification Program, Virginia Commonwealth University
· Lennox McLendon: National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium
· Bob Hughes, Ed.D., (moderator): Seattle University Adult Education Program
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Additional Educational Focus: Public Policy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 1 & 2
What's Your Persistence Quotient?
Is your program set up to maximize student persistence? This session helps program managers consider program elements that support students so that they stay in the program long enough to achieve their goals. Managers will look at in-take and orientation activities, course delivery options and practice using tools that ensure student persistence.
Presenter: John Stevenson, Texas LEARNS/State Office of Adult Education and Family Literacy, Texas
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: A Learner-Centered System
Educational Focus: Program Management and Improvement
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 1
Words to Learn By: Evidence-Based Vocabulary
Vocabulary is a key component of reading and integral to comprehension and academic success. This interactive session will introduce Words to Learn By: Academic Vocabulary, the new three-book series from McGraw-Hill Contemporary. It offers an evidence-based approach to vocabulary instruction for adult and young-adult learners.
Presenters:
*Elizabeth Griffin, ABE Program Adviser, Los Angeles Unified School District, California
*Stephan Dolainski, Advisor, Los Angeles Unified School District, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Room: Union Square 19 & 20
Work It! Workforce Literacy Program Standards: Key Concepts, Indicators, and Self-Assessment Tool
Workforce literacy programming needs to meet the needs of employers, workforce development professionals, and learners. In Philadelphia, standards were developed by a group representing a cross-section of providers and experts defining the elements essential to successful workforce literacy programming. During this session, participants will use the organizational self-assessment to learn about the seven areas of customer results, program accountability, program design, instructional systems, support services for goal attainment, professional development and workforce collaboration. Discussion will include key concepts, indicators, and evidence.
Presenter: JoAnn Weinberger, President/Executive Director, Center for Literacy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Adult Education in the 21st Century: Skills, Literacy, and Technology
Success at work or in post-secondary education in the 21st century depends on mastering a set of skills and using learning technologies. Adult education programs can facilitate transitions to higher education and high demand jobs starting at the lowest levels of ABE and ESL. What are the skills students need and how can teachers integrate them into lesson plans? What technologies must be integrated in our daily work? What are the implications for professional development? We will identify the skills, review supporting research, redefine literacy, and work on implementation and lesson plans, and discuss implications for materials and professional development.
Presenter: Federico Salas-Isnardi, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, Texas
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 3
Assessing Low Literate ESL With Touch Screens
In this session participants discuss practical strategies for assessing low literate ESOL learners using computer and touch screen technology. Integrated approaches to intake, including native language literacy assessment, are demonstrated and discussed.
Presenter: Linda Taylor, CASAS, New Jersey
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Lombard
Connecting Millennial Students to the Workplace
Generation Y, often called the Millennial Generation, views education and the workplace differently than previous generations. It's hard to miss the talk about this newest generation. Within the next few years, they will account for the largest generation in the workplace. Learn strategies and insights on working with this new generation.
Presenter: Bonnie Goonen, President/CEO at Vondracek Enterprises, Inc.
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
Creating Pathways for Career & Academic Success
Panelists share their successful tips and strategies that have increased their ESL students’ transition rate to college from 10% to 28% through establishing pathways, an innovative orientation program, cross-disciplinary faculty learning communities and other transition initiatives that provide career and academic success. Handouts provided.
Presenters:
*Dr. Yilin Sun, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington
*Sara Baldwin, ESL Instructor, South Seattle Community College, Seattle, Washington
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL )
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Powell A & B
Empower Students for Success
Learn how your program can provide students with learning tools to enhance academic performance. Get practical ideas for providing support and resources that will enable students to successfully complete training programs and transition to employment.
Presenter: Karen Lingenfelter, Instructor, Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Concord, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Special Learning Needs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 6
Facebook, Twitter, and Blogs? Oh my!
Would you like to use Facebook, blogs, or Twitter to teach basic skills, promote your program, increase student retention, or raise public awareness of adult literacy. Join us to learn effective uses of these tools through program case studies. Then choose one tool you will implement and plan to participate in a two-week online follow up with experts and peers.
Presenter: Jackie Taylor, Professional Development List Moderator, LINCS
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Technology
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 2
GED Boot Camp
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:
*Teri Zutter, Director, Adult Literacy & Language, Western Nevada College, Nevada
*Angela Andrade, Instructional Specialist, Adult Literacy & Language, Western Nevada College, Nevada
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 3
GED Credential Recipients in Postsecondary Education
Many adult learners who pass the GED Tests go on to postsecondary education. What are the characteristics of GED passers who enroll in and graduate from postsecondary education? When and where do they enroll? This interactive session shares Year 2 findings from GED Testing Service longitudinal research.
Presenter: Margaret Patterson, PhD, Director, Research and Psychometrics, American Council on Education/GED Testing Service, Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Program
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 3 & 4
How We Are Failing Adult Learners
Adult Education faces significant challenges: shrinking budgets, high dropout rates, and how to accelerate learning. Starting with a short presentation on new learning technologies, the session will examine current practices, question basic assumptions, and identify solutions through a dialogue-driven workshop. Come prepared to discuss and question.
Presenter: Michael Ormsby, Essential Education, Oregon
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 23 & 24
Integrating Math with Interpersonal Skills
Using math is as necessary as being able to read at work, but many adults think of math as contextualized computation. This interactive presentation will give participants an opportunity to learn how to make math come alive, integrating math, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; modeling what happens in the world of work.
Presenter: Diane Gardner, Center for Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 9
Interactive Strategies for Passing the GED Mathematics Test
Many students struggle with passing the GED Mathematics Test. Let’s look at some sample test questions and investigate why GED questions are challenging for our students. We will work with interactive classroom, print, and online materials based on students’ diverse learning styles. We also will delve into 2010 research on the most missed questions on the GED Mathematics Test and approaches to promoting student success with those questions. This workshop will be interactive and participatory. In addition to the presenter’s strategies and activities, participants are encouraged to share successful approaches from their classrooms.
Presenter: Caren Van Slyke, Founder and President of Learning Unlimited, Oak Park, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 7
Invigorating Adult Students with Service-Learning
Engaging adult education students in service-learning lets them see how one person can make a difference. Research indicates that attendance and academic progress increase along with civic awareness and self esteem. This presentation will showcase service-learning as a change agent for students and their communities.
Presenters:
· Lead Presenter: Dr. Dahlia Allen, Dean of Adult Education, Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dublin, Georgia
· Co-Presenter: Elaine Pittman, Instructor, Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dublin, Georgia
· Co-Presenter: Corshea Thomas, Instructor, Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dublin Georgia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 7
LINCS: Web 2.0—Emerging Technologies & Adult Education
Presenter will show various emerging technologies and explain their use. Participants will have an opportunity to explore certain Web 2.0 applications to see how they work. Various resources detailed by the Literacy Information and Communication System will be explored.
Presenter: Bill McNutt, Technology Coordinator, University of Tennessee, Center for Literacy Studies
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Technology
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Taylor B
Maine College Transitions: Lessons Learned
This presentation will include an overview of the Maine College Transitions model, how it started, development phases, what we have learned and promising practice. At the completion of the workshop, participants will understand the model; understand possible options for replication, and the challenges and success of the various programming options.
Presenter: Eva Giles, Director, Lewiston Adult Education, Lewiston, Maine
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 2
Practical Transitions
Practical solutions that are student centered to help transition your students into college and/or careers. This portfolio approach has been effective to transition GED graduates, who may not be aware of their true goals, to college. Catch a glimpse of a student-centered curriculum along with actual student portfolios. The presentation also introduces the basics that instructors must have to help guide their students through the maze of post-secondary admissions; includes step-by-step handouts that are completely reproducible.
Presenters:
*Melissa Sadler-Nitu, Program Director, Erskine Adult Education Cooperative, Seguin, Texas
*Rene Coronado, Coordinator, Region 20 Education Service Center, San Antonio, Texas
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: A Learner-Centered System
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 1
Problem Solving in the World of Work
Involving learners in job readiness and on-the-job problem solving activities helps prepare them for the challenges they will face in the world of work. In this session, learn tools for teaching students the problem identification, problem solving and critical thinking skills needed to be effective members of the workforce.
Presenter: Ronna Magy, Teacher Trainer, Los Angeles Unified School District (retired), Los Angeles, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Room: Van Ness
Smart Struggling Learners? What Aren't You Looking for That May be the Real Issue?
Of dropouts who have re-enrolled in basic skill, GED, or Transition courses, a staggering 50% have vision challenges and 90% report having symptoms related to Visual Stress Syndrome. If you are not checking for these two key aspects of information processing you won't know why smart struggling learners continue to struggle!
Presenter: Dr. Laura Weisel, Executive Partner and the Clinical Director of The TLP Group
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Special Learning Needs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 5 & 6
Student Leadership Development and Advocacy in Arizona
Adult education’s future depends on public awareness and the commitment of public officials. Learn how our Civics Program has trained students and alumni as leaders and spokespeople who build community and foster collaborative leadership. Attendees will hear our stories and share ideas about student leadership and advocacy.
Presenters:
*Laura Porfirio, Program Coordinator for Civics and Student Leadership, Pima College Adult Education, Tucson, Arizona
*Mireya Gomez, Assistant Program Coordinator for Civics and Student Leadership, Pima College Adult Education, Tucson, Arizona
*Mary Guillen, Student Leader, Adult Education Ambassador, Pima College Adult Education, Tucson, Arizona
*Rosalinda Gallardo, Adult Education Ambassador
*Silvia Baiza, Student Leader, Adult Education Ambassador
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Public Policy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 4
Using Role Playing in the Adult Learner Classroom and In Program Staff Development
Discover how to utilize improvisational theater techniques in Role Playing as tools for problem solving and language development in ABE, ESOL or College Transition classrooms, in a professional development activity or even to heighten organizational or community awareness around important issues. You will be actively involved in theater games and scenario development. Theater experience not required.
Presenter: Thomas Nash, Windham AE, Maine
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Professional Development*
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
What New ABE/ESL Instructors Need: Tell Us!
Panelists representing national organizations & instructor preparation programs will discuss instructor training & standards trends. More importantly, they will listen as the audience identifies competencies new ABE/ESL instructors must have. Session will be recorded & comments transcribed for panelists’ use in preparing 21st century instructors.
Panelists:
· Miriam Burt: Center for Applied Linguistics
· Mary Ann Corley: American Institutes for Research
· Kate Daly: Virginia Adult Educator Certification Program, Virginia Commonwealth University
· Lennox McLendon: National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium
· Bob Hughes, Ed.D., (moderator): Seattle University Adult Education Program
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Professional Development
Additional Educational Focus: Public Policy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Union Square 1 & 2
What's Your Persistence Quotient?
Is your program set up to maximize student persistence? This session helps program managers consider program elements that support students so that they stay in the program long enough to achieve their goals. Managers will look at in-take and orientation activities, course delivery options and practice using tools that ensure student persistence.
Presenter: John Stevenson, Texas LEARNS/State Office of Adult Education and Family Literacy, Texas
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: A Learner-Centered System
Educational Focus: Program Management and Improvement
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 1
Words to Learn By: Evidence-Based Vocabulary
Vocabulary is a key component of reading and integral to comprehension and academic success. This interactive session will introduce Words to Learn By: Academic Vocabulary, the new three-book series from McGraw-Hill Contemporary. It offers an evidence-based approach to vocabulary instruction for adult and young-adult learners.
Presenters:
*Elizabeth Griffin, ABE Program Adviser, Los Angeles Unified School District, California
*Stephan Dolainski, Advisor, Los Angeles Unified School District, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Room: Union Square 19 & 20
Work It! Workforce Literacy Program Standards: Key Concepts, Indicators, and Self-Assessment Tool
Workforce literacy programming needs to meet the needs of employers, workforce development professionals, and learners. In Philadelphia, standards were developed by a group representing a cross-section of providers and experts defining the elements essential to successful workforce literacy programming. During this session, participants will use the organizational self-assessment to learn about the seven areas of customer results, program accountability, program design, instructional systems, support services for goal attainment, professional development and workforce collaboration. Discussion will include key concepts, indicators, and evidence.
Presenter: JoAnn Weinberger, President/Executive Director, Center for Literacy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Lecture Presentation VIA 10:00 a.m.-10:40 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.
Elaborating a Model of Technology Integration
Today's Adult ESL programs must harness the potential of digital technologies to prepare students for twenty-first century jobs and communities. In this presentation, we discuss our experiences with technology integration in the Adult ESL context and propose a hierarchical model that serves as a blueprint for long-term technology planning.
Presenter: Rebeca Fernandez, Adult ESL Instructor, Central Piedmont Community College, North Carolina
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Distance Education
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Mason A & B
Employability and Computer Literacy Training
This program offers a comprehensive Work Core Employability Certification Program. This system connects work skills, training and testing for both employers and job seekers and provides an employability skills credential to future South Carolina workers for their future success in securing employment in today's competitive job market.
Presenters:
*Reneé Rivers, Special Program Coordinator, Dorchester County Adult/Community Education, South Carolina
*Julie Anne Kornahrens, Director, Dorchester County Adult/Community Education, South Carolina
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Additional Educational Focus: Technology** (**Featured Technology Workshop)
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Transition to Adulthood: Strategies for Serving our Young Adult Education Students
Teenage dropouts often present a challenge to Adult Education programs. They lack the maturity and self-discipline to succeed in the traditional Adult Education classroom. This presentation will present strategies that will help enable these young adults to make the difficult transition to adulthood while simultaneously preparing them for the GED. Emphasis will be placed on combining guidance, problem solving, goal setting and employment readiness skills with GED instructional strategies appropriate for this age group.
Presenter: Carol Ergenbright, Blount County Adult Education, Tennessee
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Additional Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 8
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
When the term Universal Design is used in the context of learning and training, what does it mean and how does it come about in classrooms and programs? Join Nancie for an overview of UDL together with a discussion of how to create a universal framework within your environment.
Presenter: Nancie Payne, President/CEO, Payne & Associates, Inc., Washington
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 5
Writing for Work: Targeted Strategies for Teaching
In this workshop, you will learn how building writing instruction based on audience is a highly effective and relevant means of developing skills and providing meaningful writing application opportunities for adult learners.
Presenter: Mitch Rosin, Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Companies School Education Group, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecutre Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Sutter
Elaborating a Model of Technology Integration
Today's Adult ESL programs must harness the potential of digital technologies to prepare students for twenty-first century jobs and communities. In this presentation, we discuss our experiences with technology integration in the Adult ESL context and propose a hierarchical model that serves as a blueprint for long-term technology planning.
Presenter: Rebeca Fernandez, Adult ESL Instructor, Central Piedmont Community College, North Carolina
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Distance Education
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Mason A & B
Employability and Computer Literacy Training
This program offers a comprehensive Work Core Employability Certification Program. This system connects work skills, training and testing for both employers and job seekers and provides an employability skills credential to future South Carolina workers for their future success in securing employment in today's competitive job market.
Presenters:
*Reneé Rivers, Special Program Coordinator, Dorchester County Adult/Community Education, South Carolina
*Julie Anne Kornahrens, Director, Dorchester County Adult/Community Education, South Carolina
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Additional Educational Focus: Technology** (**Featured Technology Workshop)
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Transition to Adulthood: Strategies for Serving our Young Adult Education Students
Teenage dropouts often present a challenge to Adult Education programs. They lack the maturity and self-discipline to succeed in the traditional Adult Education classroom. This presentation will present strategies that will help enable these young adults to make the difficult transition to adulthood while simultaneously preparing them for the GED. Emphasis will be placed on combining guidance, problem solving, goal setting and employment readiness skills with GED instructional strategies appropriate for this age group.
Presenter: Carol Ergenbright, Blount County Adult Education, Tennessee
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Additional Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 8
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
When the term Universal Design is used in the context of learning and training, what does it mean and how does it come about in classrooms and programs? Join Nancie for an overview of UDL together with a discussion of how to create a universal framework within your environment.
Presenter: Nancie Payne, President/CEO, Payne & Associates, Inc., Washington
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 5
Writing for Work: Targeted Strategies for Teaching
In this workshop, you will learn how building writing instruction based on audience is a highly effective and relevant means of developing skills and providing meaningful writing application opportunities for adult learners.
Presenter: Mitch Rosin, Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Companies School Education Group, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecutre Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Sutter
Lecture Presentation VIB 10:50-11:30 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.
Bridge to Economic Self-Sufficiency
Do you have low skilled clients who are struggling to be self-sufficient? Do you want to know more about what a Bridge Program is, and how you can make it work for your program? Find out in this presentation on a successful Bridge Program, and learn strategies for building one from your own ABE and/or workforce training program.
Presenter: Emily Doherty, Basic Skills Coordinator, Jane Addams Resource Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:50–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 8
Explicit Instruction: What is it and is it effective for my students?
According to research studies and a consensus among experienced practitioners, explicit instruction is effective for teaching reading to intermediate adult learners and adults with learning disabilities. Find out what explicit instruction is, see an example of it, and locate free resources to help you integrate it into your classroom instruction.
Presenter: Amy Park, Ed.M., Research Analyst, CALPRO, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:50–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 5
Moodle Course Repositories
Agencies are looking to develop online courses to help bolster enrollment and serve students. Explore the availability of online course repositories where educators freely share courses in many subject areas. This session introduces participants to what is currently available and provide resources to find courses that fit their needs.
Presenter: Penny Pearson, Coordinator, OTAN, Sacramento, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Distance Education
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:50–11:30 a.m. Room: Mason A & B
Transition from GED to College
Adult Education programs have a responsibility to create program components that optimize student success in transitioning to higher education or training. Harrisburg Area Community College spotlights GED Short Course, NAT Prep and Next Step as three components designed to prepare students for the world beyond the GED.
Presenters:
*Dr. Lori Fair, Executive Director of Adult Basic Education and Developmental Studies, Harrisburg Area Community College, Pennsylvania
*Robin Paulison, Instructional Program Coordinator, Harrisburg Area Community College, Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:50-11:30 a.m. Room: Sutter
Bridge to Economic Self-Sufficiency
Do you have low skilled clients who are struggling to be self-sufficient? Do you want to know more about what a Bridge Program is, and how you can make it work for your program? Find out in this presentation on a successful Bridge Program, and learn strategies for building one from your own ABE and/or workforce training program.
Presenter: Emily Doherty, Basic Skills Coordinator, Jane Addams Resource Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:50–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 8
Explicit Instruction: What is it and is it effective for my students?
According to research studies and a consensus among experienced practitioners, explicit instruction is effective for teaching reading to intermediate adult learners and adults with learning disabilities. Find out what explicit instruction is, see an example of it, and locate free resources to help you integrate it into your classroom instruction.
Presenter: Amy Park, Ed.M., Research Analyst, CALPRO, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:50–11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 5
Moodle Course Repositories
Agencies are looking to develop online courses to help bolster enrollment and serve students. Explore the availability of online course repositories where educators freely share courses in many subject areas. This session introduces participants to what is currently available and provide resources to find courses that fit their needs.
Presenter: Penny Pearson, Coordinator, OTAN, Sacramento, California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Distance Education
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:50–11:30 a.m. Room: Mason A & B
Transition from GED to College
Adult Education programs have a responsibility to create program components that optimize student success in transitioning to higher education or training. Harrisburg Area Community College spotlights GED Short Course, NAT Prep and Next Step as three components designed to prepare students for the world beyond the GED.
Presenters:
*Dr. Lori Fair, Executive Director of Adult Basic Education and Developmental Studies, Harrisburg Area Community College, Pennsylvania
*Robin Paulison, Instructional Program Coordinator, Harrisburg Area Community College, Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Post-secondary Transitions and student Re-entry Programs
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:50-11:30 a.m. Room: Sutter
