Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Accelerated GED Results with Paxen Learning
GED Prep Xcelerator ranks as one of the nation’s premier accelerated programs for students seeking to obtain their GED certificates. Learners complete the program in as little as two or three weeks and at a success rate (90 percent or higher) that exceeds the national average.
Presenter: Deanna Crosson, Senior Sales Consultant, Paxen Learning
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation I, 3:00-3:40 p.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
Computer-Based Testing for the GED Tests
To increase access and capacity, the GED testing program is adding computer-based testing (CBT) as a delivery option. Based on research conducted in CBT Phase 1 over the last two years, GED Testing Service will present its plan for CBT Phase 2: Adding CBT to the GED Testing Program. Learn about the efficiencies and opportunities this
technology offers adult education professionals, GED Examiners, and most importantly: GED test-takers.
Presenter:
*Debi Faucette, Senior Director, GED Testing Service, Washington, D.C.
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Union Square 14
Decentralizing Distance Education
An overview of plans for transitioning Virginia's online learning initiative from a centralized as a statewide agency to empowering local programs at the city/county level to administer web-based lessons alongside the traditional classroom setting.
Presenter: Jason Guard, GED Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Richmond, Virginia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Additional Educational Focus: Distance Education
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 2:20–3:00 p.m. Room: Taylor B
Diversity, Youth, Security, and Results—Challenges for 21st Century Classroom
As the country become more diverse and more urban, additional challenges face the GED instructor as he or she attempts to reach young adults in their neighborhoods, as they seeks to make changes in their lives. Omega School for the past thirty seven years has provided one to one GED preparation, using private offices, a quiet environment, paid instructors, on-site babysitting, GED test fee support, free bus tokens and is located in a secured facility by a major transportation hub. These supports and interventions have eliminated the major obstacles identified by GED students as impediments for their success. The presentation will detail how these supports lead to 95% success on the GED exams.
Presenter: Oscar Mireles, Executive Director, Omega School, Madison, Wisconsin
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Taylor B
Dual Language Education for Adult Learners
Many Spanish-speaking adult learners at Carlos Rosario International Public School choose to take both ESL and preparation classes for the Spanish GED, effectively creating for themselves a dual language educational program. One administrator, two teachers, and two students from the program will be presenting.
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Monroe, Vice Principal, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Washington D.C. Metro Area
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Golden Gate 6
GED Boot Camp: A unique instructional delivery model designed for optimum student success!
A Learner Centered Instructional Approach Based on Student Persistence Research: A unique instructional delivery method designed for maximum student success. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive package of materials for program implementation.
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 21st Century Initiative
Adult learners preparing for the workforce of tomorrow will require postsecondary credentials. GED Testing Service describes its 3-part initiative to facilitate the development of stronger learning pathways, develop a test that certifies high school equivalence and career readiness, and connect GED test-takers to career and college transition programs.
Presenter: Nicole Chestang, Senior Vice President, GED Testing Service, Washington, D.C.
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Golden Gate 3
GED Compass
GED Compass is a solution developed by New York City adult education community to the problem of a low GED pass rate and inefficient utilization of available resources. Through the creation of a web site, Compass provides reliable information to test takers, a searchable directory of prep programs and seat reservation system for GED testing.
Presenter: Venu Thelakkat, Director of Data Analysis, NYC Literacy Assistance Center, New York City, New York
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Mason A & B
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
The Maximized Learning Environment
Learn how the teacher can maximize each minute for learning, empower students to learn how to learn, and cover TABE and GED skills through classroom and teaching strategies that combine for the success of students at all levels. This multi-level, one teacher, program provides a blended learning environment with individualized study plans, strategic classroom teaching, interactive computer sessions, and one-on-one or small group tutorials. Use of the Socratic Method develops thinking and communication skills. Guided self-reflection provides direction for student and teacher efforts. The workplace environment models essential employment skills.
Presenter: Judy Rye, Martha O'Bryan Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 8
The Most Often Missed Questions on the GED Tests
Conferees will examine two research studies conducted by the GED Testing Service to determine the most often missed items on the GED Tests of Mathematics and Language Arts, Writing. The studies examined test results of over 100,000 actual test takers; the results of the studies provide concrete examples of what teachers need to stress in the GED.
Presenter: Mitch Rosin, Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Companies School Education Group, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 13
Preparing Students for Success in College Writing
This study sought to uncover aspects of writing ability, habits, or attitudes that are necessary to success in college writing courses but are not identified by precollege assessments and college placement procedures.
Presenters:
*Dianna Baycich, Literacy Projects Coordinator, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
*Gary Padak, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
*Nancy Padak, Projects Administrator, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 2:20–3:00 p.m. Room: Union Square 14
Principles of Servant Leadership: Tools for Teachers and Students
This practice-oriented presentation explores The Ten Principles of Servant Leadership as 21st Century tools for teachers to enhance their best practices while building community in the classroom. This presentation examines innovative concepts that stimulates students to begin to think about their roles as global citizens.
Presenter: Diane Silvers, Ed.D., East Side Adult Education Program, San Jose, California
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Transition to Adulthood: Dropping In for a Better Future
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
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 8
GED Prep Xcelerator ranks as one of the nation’s premier accelerated programs for students seeking to obtain their GED certificates. Learners complete the program in as little as two or three weeks and at a success rate (90 percent or higher) that exceeds the national average.
Presenter: Deanna Crosson, Senior Sales Consultant, Paxen Learning
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation I, 3:00-3:40 p.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
Computer-Based Testing for the GED Tests
To increase access and capacity, the GED testing program is adding computer-based testing (CBT) as a delivery option. Based on research conducted in CBT Phase 1 over the last two years, GED Testing Service will present its plan for CBT Phase 2: Adding CBT to the GED Testing Program. Learn about the efficiencies and opportunities this
technology offers adult education professionals, GED Examiners, and most importantly: GED test-takers.
Presenter:
*Debi Faucette, Senior Director, GED Testing Service, Washington, D.C.
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Union Square 14
Decentralizing Distance Education
An overview of plans for transitioning Virginia's online learning initiative from a centralized as a statewide agency to empowering local programs at the city/county level to administer web-based lessons alongside the traditional classroom setting.
Presenter: Jason Guard, GED Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Richmond, Virginia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Additional Educational Focus: Distance Education
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 2:20–3:00 p.m. Room: Taylor B
Diversity, Youth, Security, and Results—Challenges for 21st Century Classroom
As the country become more diverse and more urban, additional challenges face the GED instructor as he or she attempts to reach young adults in their neighborhoods, as they seeks to make changes in their lives. Omega School for the past thirty seven years has provided one to one GED preparation, using private offices, a quiet environment, paid instructors, on-site babysitting, GED test fee support, free bus tokens and is located in a secured facility by a major transportation hub. These supports and interventions have eliminated the major obstacles identified by GED students as impediments for their success. The presentation will detail how these supports lead to 95% success on the GED exams.
Presenter: Oscar Mireles, Executive Director, Omega School, Madison, Wisconsin
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Taylor B
Dual Language Education for Adult Learners
Many Spanish-speaking adult learners at Carlos Rosario International Public School choose to take both ESL and preparation classes for the Spanish GED, effectively creating for themselves a dual language educational program. One administrator, two teachers, and two students from the program will be presenting.
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Monroe, Vice Principal, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Washington D.C. Metro Area
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Golden Gate 6
GED Boot Camp: A unique instructional delivery model designed for optimum student success!
A Learner Centered Instructional Approach Based on Student Persistence Research: A unique instructional delivery method designed for maximum student success. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive package of materials for program implementation.
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 21st Century Initiative
Adult learners preparing for the workforce of tomorrow will require postsecondary credentials. GED Testing Service describes its 3-part initiative to facilitate the development of stronger learning pathways, develop a test that certifies high school equivalence and career readiness, and connect GED test-takers to career and college transition programs.
Presenter: Nicole Chestang, Senior Vice President, GED Testing Service, Washington, D.C.
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Golden Gate 3
GED Compass
GED Compass is a solution developed by New York City adult education community to the problem of a low GED pass rate and inefficient utilization of available resources. Through the creation of a web site, Compass provides reliable information to test takers, a searchable directory of prep programs and seat reservation system for GED testing.
Presenter: Venu Thelakkat, Director of Data Analysis, NYC Literacy Assistance Center, New York City, New York
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Mason A & B
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
The Maximized Learning Environment
Learn how the teacher can maximize each minute for learning, empower students to learn how to learn, and cover TABE and GED skills through classroom and teaching strategies that combine for the success of students at all levels. This multi-level, one teacher, program provides a blended learning environment with individualized study plans, strategic classroom teaching, interactive computer sessions, and one-on-one or small group tutorials. Use of the Socratic Method develops thinking and communication skills. Guided self-reflection provides direction for student and teacher efforts. The workplace environment models essential employment skills.
Presenter: Judy Rye, Martha O'Bryan Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 8
The Most Often Missed Questions on the GED Tests
Conferees will examine two research studies conducted by the GED Testing Service to determine the most often missed items on the GED Tests of Mathematics and Language Arts, Writing. The studies examined test results of over 100,000 actual test takers; the results of the studies provide concrete examples of what teachers need to stress in the GED.
Presenter: Mitch Rosin, Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Companies School Education Group, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 13
Preparing Students for Success in College Writing
This study sought to uncover aspects of writing ability, habits, or attitudes that are necessary to success in college writing courses but are not identified by precollege assessments and college placement procedures.
Presenters:
*Dianna Baycich, Literacy Projects Coordinator, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
*Gary Padak, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
*Nancy Padak, Projects Administrator, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 2:20–3:00 p.m. Room: Union Square 14
Principles of Servant Leadership: Tools for Teachers and Students
This practice-oriented presentation explores The Ten Principles of Servant Leadership as 21st Century tools for teachers to enhance their best practices while building community in the classroom. This presentation examines innovative concepts that stimulates students to begin to think about their roles as global citizens.
Presenter: Diane Silvers, Ed.D., East Side Adult Education Program, San Jose, California
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: GED Preparation
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Transition to Adulthood: Dropping In for a Better Future
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
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Golden Gate 8
