Educational Focus: Literacy
Adult Learner Leadership Institute (ALLI)/California 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 p.m. Room: Union Square 15 & 16
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
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: Funding Opportunities for Literacy Programs
Grant opportunities with The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy will be explored. Sharing of new guidelines and tips for applying, tips on grant writing, and reviews of the funding process (what makes an application fundable). Information provided as to various types of organizations that apply, as well as identifiers that make good partnerships Focus is on preparing adults with literacy skills for both themselves and their children, ages birth to seven. Handouts to aid in preparing successful applications will be provided, as well as a question and answer session.
Presenter: Liz Anderson, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Bridging the Gap: The Career Pathways Model and the Role of ABE in Economic & Workforce Development
Conferees will examine career pathways, an emerging ABE model that addresses the disconnect between basic skills/postsecondary training and the emerging needs of business and industry.
Presenter: Bill Walker, Wonderlic, Inc.
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation II, 3:50-4:30 p.m.
Room: Union Square 15 & 16
Cultural Arts Literacy in Educating the Whole Person
"I’ve never been to a museum." In response to this learner and others from challenged backgrounds, Berkeley READS implemented Cultural Arts Literacy. By providing educational opportunities including museum visits and introducing art into adult learners’ lives, literacy is enhanced through expressed creativity in art projects, writing and reading selection. More>>
Presenter: Linda Sakamoto-Jahnke, Berkeley READS Adult & Family Literacy Program, Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, California
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Family Literacy Funding Through The Barbara Bush Foundation
Grant opportunities with The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy will be explored. Sharing of new guidelines and tips for applying, tips on grant writing, and reviews of the funding process (what makes an application fundable). Information provided as to various types of organizations that apply, as well as identifiers that make good partnerships Focus is on preparing adults with literacy skills for both themselves and their children, ages birth to seven. Handouts to aid in preparing successful applications will be provided, as well as a question and answer session.
Presenter: Liz Anderson, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
From Shame to Learner to Leader
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.
Panel Facilitator: Faye Combs, Berkeley READS Adult and Family Literacy Program, California
Presenters:
*Gladys Leeks, Contra Costa County
*George Lizarralde, Rancho Cucamonga
*Alma Miller, Richmond
*Elizabeth Woods, Berkeley
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
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
A Pre-Transition Transition
1. To introduce the creation, design and implementation of a “pre-transitional” format.
2. To describe the support, materials and curricular changes needed to implement the accelerated format.
3. To present the results of our pilot project.
Presenter: Mary Lynn Carver, Adult Education Instructor, College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation II, 3:50-4:30 p.m. Room: Union Square 13
Reading for Meaning—Fluently
The inability to read fluently or comprehend what is being read is a key impediment to the acquisition of a job. Learn how to develop fluency, support vocabulary, and promote comprehension by combining the powerful, research-based strategies. This session describes Read Naturally, but the strategies can be used with any classroom reading materials.
Presenter: Kristi Vincent, Read Naturally, Inc., Minnesota
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation II, 3:50-4:30 p.m. Room: Lombard
Social Change: What Does It Mean For Your Program?
As work readiness for post-secondary education and training take center stage in our field, how can we provide other types of educational opportunities for adult students? Will adult education in the future address only the needs of adults as workers but also in all facets of their lives? Does it mean equipping students to find jobs in the current economy? Does it mean seeing learners not just as people who could shape what society looks like-for the benefit of all.
Presenter: Marty Finsterbusch, Executive Director, Voice of Adult Learners United to Educate (VALUE) Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 7
Survey of Literacy Content Knowledge
This session summarizes the results of a literacy content knowledge survey of adult education providers used to determine their competency levels related to teaching reading and writing in adult education programs as well as the integration of technology in the classroom to support instruction.
Presenter: Laurie Henry, Co-Director, P20 College & Career Readiness Lab, University of Kentucky, Kentucky
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:05–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Squre 25
The Learner's National Social Marketing Plan
Discuss social marketing campaign for adult learners, implementing website development, and reaching out to the public through various methods of media.
Presenter: Marty Finsterbusch, Executive Director, Voice of Adult Learners United to Educate (VALUE), Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session 1.5 Hours
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
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
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 p.m. Room: Union Square 15 & 16
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
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: Funding Opportunities for Literacy Programs
Grant opportunities with The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy will be explored. Sharing of new guidelines and tips for applying, tips on grant writing, and reviews of the funding process (what makes an application fundable). Information provided as to various types of organizations that apply, as well as identifiers that make good partnerships Focus is on preparing adults with literacy skills for both themselves and their children, ages birth to seven. Handouts to aid in preparing successful applications will be provided, as well as a question and answer session.
Presenter: Liz Anderson, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Bridging the Gap: The Career Pathways Model and the Role of ABE in Economic & Workforce Development
Conferees will examine career pathways, an emerging ABE model that addresses the disconnect between basic skills/postsecondary training and the emerging needs of business and industry.
Presenter: Bill Walker, Wonderlic, Inc.
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation II, 3:50-4:30 p.m.
Room: Union Square 15 & 16
Cultural Arts Literacy in Educating the Whole Person
"I’ve never been to a museum." In response to this learner and others from challenged backgrounds, Berkeley READS implemented Cultural Arts Literacy. By providing educational opportunities including museum visits and introducing art into adult learners’ lives, literacy is enhanced through expressed creativity in art projects, writing and reading selection. More>>
Presenter: Linda Sakamoto-Jahnke, Berkeley READS Adult & Family Literacy Program, Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, California
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Family Literacy Funding Through The Barbara Bush Foundation
Grant opportunities with The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy will be explored. Sharing of new guidelines and tips for applying, tips on grant writing, and reviews of the funding process (what makes an application fundable). Information provided as to various types of organizations that apply, as well as identifiers that make good partnerships Focus is on preparing adults with literacy skills for both themselves and their children, ages birth to seven. Handouts to aid in preparing successful applications will be provided, as well as a question and answer session.
Presenter: Liz Anderson, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
From Shame to Learner to Leader
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.
Panel Facilitator: Faye Combs, Berkeley READS Adult and Family Literacy Program, California
Presenters:
*Gladys Leeks, Contra Costa County
*George Lizarralde, Rancho Cucamonga
*Alma Miller, Richmond
*Elizabeth Woods, Berkeley
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
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
A Pre-Transition Transition
1. To introduce the creation, design and implementation of a “pre-transitional” format.
2. To describe the support, materials and curricular changes needed to implement the accelerated format.
3. To present the results of our pilot project.
Presenter: Mary Lynn Carver, Adult Education Instructor, College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Literacy
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation II, 3:50-4:30 p.m. Room: Union Square 13
Reading for Meaning—Fluently
The inability to read fluently or comprehend what is being read is a key impediment to the acquisition of a job. Learn how to develop fluency, support vocabulary, and promote comprehension by combining the powerful, research-based strategies. This session describes Read Naturally, but the strategies can be used with any classroom reading materials.
Presenter: Kristi Vincent, Read Naturally, Inc., Minnesota
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation II, 3:50-4:30 p.m. Room: Lombard
Social Change: What Does It Mean For Your Program?
As work readiness for post-secondary education and training take center stage in our field, how can we provide other types of educational opportunities for adult students? Will adult education in the future address only the needs of adults as workers but also in all facets of their lives? Does it mean equipping students to find jobs in the current economy? Does it mean seeing learners not just as people who could shape what society looks like-for the benefit of all.
Presenter: Marty Finsterbusch, Executive Director, Voice of Adult Learners United to Educate (VALUE) Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 7
Survey of Literacy Content Knowledge
This session summarizes the results of a literacy content knowledge survey of adult education providers used to determine their competency levels related to teaching reading and writing in adult education programs as well as the integration of technology in the classroom to support instruction.
Presenter: Laurie Henry, Co-Director, P20 College & Career Readiness Lab, University of Kentucky, Kentucky
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:05–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Squre 25
The Learner's National Social Marketing Plan
Discuss social marketing campaign for adult learners, implementing website development, and reaching out to the public through various methods of media.
Presenter: Marty Finsterbusch, Executive Director, Voice of Adult Learners United to Educate (VALUE), Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session 1.5 Hours
Inquiry Area: Social Change
Educational Focus: Literacy
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
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
