Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Aligning Adult Education with Secondary Reform
Adult Education is experiencing a systemic change throughout the country evidenced by a refocusing of priorities within the workforce development system, secondary and higher education. The session will highlight the ability to connect secondary school reform with career focused adult education.
Presenters:
Andy Tyskiewicz, Division Director, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut
James Spafford, Coordinator, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Bridge to Economic Self‐Sufficiency: Combining ABE and Vocational Training
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
Capturing the Employability Skills of ABE Students
Our basic skills and ESL students face greater barriers to finding employment. Using what employers tell us about the need for both academic and soft skills, instructors discover ways to contextualize workforce skills training in the adult education classroom. Participants will take-away employer-recognized tools, resources, and strategies.
Presenter: Joan Polster, Senior Associate, Strategic Planning and Policy Implementation, Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS), California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10-2:50 p.m. Room: Union Square 22
Change Your Practice Using Research from the LINCS Workforce Education Collection (Pt. 1)
LINCS provides instructional resources to maximize the success of your learners. Featured in this session is Breaking Through Practice Guide and Contextualization Toolkit which presents a framework to help low-skilled adults acquire skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and attain credentials.
Presenters:
*Dr. Donna Brian, LINCS Moderator, Center for Literacy Studies at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
*Dr. Gloria Cross Mwase, Program Director, Jobs for the Future, Boston, Massachusetts
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
Change Your Practice Using Research from the LINCS Workforce Education Collection (Pt. 2)
Free research reports and evidence-based materials available through the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) Workforce Competitiveness Resource Collection provide information essential in developing education programs that are effective in connecting adults with limited skills with postsecondary opportunities and work. In this session, participants will review research findings that suggest strategies that accelerate the pace of learning for adults and better align adult education with postsecondary education and training, and with work. Research results will be examined, discussed and used as a guide in this interactive session.
Presenters:
*Wendy McDowell, Workforce Education Research Center/Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, Pennsylvania
*Barbara Van Horn, Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy at Penn State, Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
Connecting Literacy and Work: What Program Leaders Need to Know
Connections to the workforce and further education are clear and compelling goals for many adult learners. Adult education must be at the center of efforts to help these adults, many of who have low-skills, to gain employment and advancement opportunities. This session will help participants learn more about how they can strengthen their capacity to connect adult education and work.
Presenter: Dr. Gloria Cross Mwase, Program Director, Jobs for the Future, Boston, Massachusetts
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 9
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 A Transition to Careers for Adult ESL
This session provides an inside view of a transitions program that prepares Adult ESL for high-demand jobs as they obtain college credit. Participants will learn about the systemic processes and community alliances needed to make such a program work.
Presenter: Gilda Rubio-Festa, Associate Dean of Basic Skills, Central Piedmont Community College, North Carolina
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development Additional Educational Focus: English as a Second Language
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation II, 3:50-4:30 p.m. Room: Union Square 25
Digital Literacy: Global Standards in the Workforce
ICDL is the world's leading certification in digital literacy—this session looks at the role digital literacy in workforce and adult education using examples form the US, and around the world.
Presenters:
*Lisa Dunphy Boyle, ICDL US
*Daphne Peterson, ICDL US
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 3:00–3:40 p.m. Room: Union Square 25
EFF’s WorkPATHS: Partners in Preparing for Work
Come and learn how 4 local programs in 3 states have engaged in an integrated, EFF standards-based job readiness partnership initiative to improve education and employment outcomes for adults! Core initiative partners include the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and Equipped for the Future, University of Tennessee Center for Literacy Studies.
Presenters:
· Peggy McGuire, M.A., Senior Research Associate and Training Specialist, Center for Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee
· Tiffany McQueary, Suits for Success, Jersey City, New Jersey
· Elizabeth Gardner, Suits for Success, Jersey City, New Jersey
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session Vii, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Van Ness
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. More>>
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: Featured Technology Workshop
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Empowerment Through Autobiography
This presentation focuses on the role autobiographical insights can serve to transform a student's confidence, persistence and satisfaction. Students gaining “their voice” show marked improvement in academic and career pursuits. Participants will be shown methods of drawing out students’ experiences and ways to enhance their self esteem.
Presenter: Michael Curry, Assistant Dean and Faculty Member, New River Community and Technical College, West Virginia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 2:20–3:00 p.m. Room: Union Square 22
Going For Gold: Being Work‐Ready
What does it mean to be work-ready? Increasingly the answer to this question can be found in one place-the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). In this workshop, you will learn why the CRC is gaining increased recognition nationwide and how you can prepare your learners for the certification test.
Presenter: Mitch Rosin, Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Education, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 9
In My Opinion . . .
Problem-solving strategies, situational judgment, cooperating with others, resolving conflicts, active listening—these are skills necessary for transitioning to the workplace, as well as in daily life. Learn how to incorporate these real-world skills into your classroom by participating in games, activities, and real-world scenarios.
Presenter: Bonnie Goonen, Trainer, Education and Training Connections, Florida
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10-3:40 p.m. Room: Van Ness
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
Media Matters When Moving Students Toward Work
In today’s classroom, students come with multiple learning styles, needs and goals, so meet them with multiple techniques to get them quickly to their goals. Together we’ll investigate multimedia use in the classroom and examine a new WorkKeys correlation that identifies media to teach skills that move students to the NCRC.
Presenter: Tonya Crum, Kentucky Educational Television (KET), Kentucky
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Van Ness
National Work Readiness Credential Preparation
The CVES NWRC course was created to enable job seekers to be well prepared to enter the workforce with the necessary skills to not only succeed in entry-level work, but to prepare for future training and continued growth and success in the workplace. The National Institute for Literacy’s Equipped for the Future Skills offers the foundation for standards based instruction and assessment, certifying that candidates for the NWRC are assessed on the skills needed in an emerging marketplace.
Presenters:
*Michele Armani, Coordinator, CV-TEC Literacy Zone
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
PluggedIn VA: Using 21st Century Skills Model in the ABE Classroom
Join our panel to discuss Virginia’s innovative PluggedIn VA program in which 21st Century skills (21CS) are explicitly integrated into the curriculum. Panelists will discuss how 21st Century Skills are developed in the PIVA classroom, as well as relate the challenges and rewards of using this instructional approach. Participants will also view the 21CS products created by graduates of earlier PluggedIn VA cohorts.
Presenters:
*Dr. Richard Sebastian, Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
*Kathleen Daly, Transition Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia
*Linda Allen, Program Manager, Southwest Regional Adult Education Program, Lebanon, Virginia
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: The 21st Century Classroom Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 2
Preparing Students for the Workplace
The 21st century workplace requires many skills. In addition to learning the three R's, students also need to learn the four C's: critical thinking/problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity/innovation. This workshop will discuss ways to teach the four C's to students and provide resources for the classroom.
Presenter: Dannie Francis, Resource Specialist, Central Illinois Adult Education Service Center, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 22
Preparing Teachers for Pre-Literate Adult ESL
Adult educators in Minnesota have identified teaching pre and low-literate adult ESL as a top professional development need. This presentation will share training materials and a focused pre-literate ESL teacher Study Circle designed to meet that need and improve low-literacy adult ESL instruction around the state.
Presenter: Patsy Vinogradov, Doctoral Student, University of Minnesota, Minnesota
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes) Participants will rotate in 20 minute intervals to different poster sessions taking place in the 1.5 hour overall time frame.
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Additional Educational Focus: Professional Development*
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
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
Skill Up Kentucky: An Innovative, Contextualized Curriculum for the 21st Century Workplace
This session presents the development and implementation of an innovative adult education program that provides adult learners with new pathways to academic success. This new GED program partners adult education and community college instructors who integrate four content areas during instruction (GED Subjects, Professional Soft Skills, 21st Century Skills, and specialized content knowledge in computers and other professional fields) to provide graduates with the unique skills and strategies relevant in today’s workforce. Come hear the results of the pilot program in which our graduates not only completed their GED but also earned multiple technical certificates and 24 college credits.
Presenter: Laurie Henry, University of Kentucky, Kentucky
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 3
A Transitional Jobs Approach to Integrating Contextualized Literacy with Paid Work Experience
Transitional Jobs (TJ) is a workforce strategy of time-limited jobs combining real work, skill development, and supportive services. Adult basic education is an essential component of many TJ programs, and contextualizing curricula and instruction to the TJ work experience shows promise in enhancing both employment and academic outcomes. This workshop will give an overview of TJ, best practices, and resources for planning, funding and implementation, as well as a successful program example for integrating contextualized literacy and numeracy instruction with TJ. Chris Warland, Program and Policy Liaison with Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights will be present to describe the pilot and answer questions.
Presenters: Chris Warland, Program and Policy Liaison, National Transitional Jobs Network, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, Chicago, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10-2:50 p.m. Room: Union Square 2
Transforming Adult Education: Delivery of Occupationally Focused Developmental Education
Indiana has undertaken a comprehensive approach to offering educational and employment services to adult clients. Special emphasis is placed on accelerated, occupationally based developmental education supported by intensive academic and career counseling. Delivery is closely coordinated between Indiana's Department of Education, Department of Workforce Development, the community college system, Chambers of Commerce, local nonprofits and other partners.
Presenters: Jaclyn Dowd, Senior Director of Adult Education, Department of Education & Department of Workforce Development, Indianapolis, Indiana
Christopher Guidry, State Director, Career and Technical Education, State of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–3:55 p.m. Room: Union Square 10
Transitioning & Contextualized Curriculum: It's Here to Stay, But What is it, and & How Do I Do It?
Transitioning adult learners beyond the adult education classroom to post-secondary education and/or the workplace is currently a national focus. A key element is the integration of contextualized instruction within the basic skills (reading, writing, math) curriculum. This workshop is designed to engage participants in an enhanced awareness of what these concepts mean and how they will impact adult education programs, educators, and students.
Presenters:
*Bevan Gibson, Director, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
*Sarah Goldammer, Training Specialist, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
*Colleen Potter, Training Specialist, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
*Linda Cox, Training Specialist, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Union Sqaure 9
The Why Trumps the What!
This session is intended to introduce current academic and career advisers to the amazing insights of axiological psychology when applied to adult/at-risk learning communities. Theoretical overviews and practical exercises will enable participants to take home cutting-edge strategies born of the most current research and practice in the arena.
Presenter: Dr. Michael Curry, New River Community and Technical College, West Virginia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Union Square 22
What a Difference a Partnership Can Make!
This interactive learning session will discuss a replicable model for successful integration of WIA-funded adult education with a career one-stop center. Participants will explore how to build and sustain a partnership that allows adult learners to develop skills and seamlessly transition into the one-stop center’s employment services.
Presenter: Rebecca Wagner, Community Learning Center, 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 VII, 1:15–2:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
What Should the 21st Century Classroom Look Like?
The adult education classroom for the 21st century has definitely changed over the years. It has moved from a self-paced course structure to a classroom providing explicit instruction and a technological base to be carried into the workforce and into the post secondary classroom. Learn how Muscogee County School District is succeeding in this!
Presenter: Kris Jain, GED/ESL Instructor, Muscogee County School District, Georgia
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Work It! Workforce Literacy Program Standards: Key Concepts, Indicators, and Self‐Assessment Tools
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: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Working with Partners to Ready Your Workforce
The best way to do more with fewer resources in this tough economy is to engage partners. Learn about a successful partnership between statewide adult education, community based services, and public television that worked at the local level to help adults secure jobs, increase grade levels, and earn GED credentials.
Presenter: Tonya Crum, Director, Adult Education & Workforce Training, Kentucky
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15-3:45 p.m. Room: Van Ness
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
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
Adult Education is experiencing a systemic change throughout the country evidenced by a refocusing of priorities within the workforce development system, secondary and higher education. The session will highlight the ability to connect secondary school reform with career focused adult education.
Presenters:
Andy Tyskiewicz, Division Director, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut
James Spafford, Coordinator, Capitol Region Education Council, Connecticut
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 10:35-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Bridge to Economic Self‐Sufficiency: Combining ABE and Vocational Training
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
Capturing the Employability Skills of ABE Students
Our basic skills and ESL students face greater barriers to finding employment. Using what employers tell us about the need for both academic and soft skills, instructors discover ways to contextualize workforce skills training in the adult education classroom. Participants will take-away employer-recognized tools, resources, and strategies.
Presenter: Joan Polster, Senior Associate, Strategic Planning and Policy Implementation, Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS), California
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10-2:50 p.m. Room: Union Square 22
Change Your Practice Using Research from the LINCS Workforce Education Collection (Pt. 1)
LINCS provides instructional resources to maximize the success of your learners. Featured in this session is Breaking Through Practice Guide and Contextualization Toolkit which presents a framework to help low-skilled adults acquire skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and attain credentials.
Presenters:
*Dr. Donna Brian, LINCS Moderator, Center for Literacy Studies at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
*Dr. Gloria Cross Mwase, Program Director, Jobs for the Future, Boston, Massachusetts
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
Change Your Practice Using Research from the LINCS Workforce Education Collection (Pt. 2)
Free research reports and evidence-based materials available through the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) Workforce Competitiveness Resource Collection provide information essential in developing education programs that are effective in connecting adults with limited skills with postsecondary opportunities and work. In this session, participants will review research findings that suggest strategies that accelerate the pace of learning for adults and better align adult education with postsecondary education and training, and with work. Research results will be examined, discussed and used as a guide in this interactive session.
Presenters:
*Wendy McDowell, Workforce Education Research Center/Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, Pennsylvania
*Barbara Van Horn, Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy at Penn State, Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
Connecting Literacy and Work: What Program Leaders Need to Know
Connections to the workforce and further education are clear and compelling goals for many adult learners. Adult education must be at the center of efforts to help these adults, many of who have low-skills, to gain employment and advancement opportunities. This session will help participants learn more about how they can strengthen their capacity to connect adult education and work.
Presenter: Dr. Gloria Cross Mwase, Program Director, Jobs for the Future, Boston, Massachusetts
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 9
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 A Transition to Careers for Adult ESL
This session provides an inside view of a transitions program that prepares Adult ESL for high-demand jobs as they obtain college credit. Participants will learn about the systemic processes and community alliances needed to make such a program work.
Presenter: Gilda Rubio-Festa, Associate Dean of Basic Skills, Central Piedmont Community College, North Carolina
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development Additional Educational Focus: English as a Second Language
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Presentation II, 3:50-4:30 p.m. Room: Union Square 25
Digital Literacy: Global Standards in the Workforce
ICDL is the world's leading certification in digital literacy—this session looks at the role digital literacy in workforce and adult education using examples form the US, and around the world.
Presenters:
*Lisa Dunphy Boyle, ICDL US
*Daphne Peterson, ICDL US
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 3:00–3:40 p.m. Room: Union Square 25
EFF’s WorkPATHS: Partners in Preparing for Work
Come and learn how 4 local programs in 3 states have engaged in an integrated, EFF standards-based job readiness partnership initiative to improve education and employment outcomes for adults! Core initiative partners include the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and Equipped for the Future, University of Tennessee Center for Literacy Studies.
Presenters:
· Peggy McGuire, M.A., Senior Research Associate and Training Specialist, Center for Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee
· Tiffany McQueary, Suits for Success, Jersey City, New Jersey
· Elizabeth Gardner, Suits for Success, Jersey City, New Jersey
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session Vii, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Van Ness
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. More>>
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: Featured Technology Workshop
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–10:40 a.m. Room: Union Square 22
Empowerment Through Autobiography
This presentation focuses on the role autobiographical insights can serve to transform a student's confidence, persistence and satisfaction. Students gaining “their voice” show marked improvement in academic and career pursuits. Participants will be shown methods of drawing out students’ experiences and ways to enhance their self esteem.
Presenter: Michael Curry, Assistant Dean and Faculty Member, New River Community and Technical College, West Virginia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 2:20–3:00 p.m. Room: Union Square 22
Going For Gold: Being Work‐Ready
What does it mean to be work-ready? Increasingly the answer to this question can be found in one place-the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). In this workshop, you will learn why the CRC is gaining increased recognition nationwide and how you can prepare your learners for the certification test.
Presenter: Mitch Rosin, Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Education, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 9
In My Opinion . . .
Problem-solving strategies, situational judgment, cooperating with others, resolving conflicts, active listening—these are skills necessary for transitioning to the workplace, as well as in daily life. Learn how to incorporate these real-world skills into your classroom by participating in games, activities, and real-world scenarios.
Presenter: Bonnie Goonen, Trainer, Education and Training Connections, Florida
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10-3:40 p.m. Room: Van Ness
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
Media Matters When Moving Students Toward Work
In today’s classroom, students come with multiple learning styles, needs and goals, so meet them with multiple techniques to get them quickly to their goals. Together we’ll investigate multimedia use in the classroom and examine a new WorkKeys correlation that identifies media to teach skills that move students to the NCRC.
Presenter: Tonya Crum, Kentucky Educational Television (KET), Kentucky
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Van Ness
National Work Readiness Credential Preparation
The CVES NWRC course was created to enable job seekers to be well prepared to enter the workforce with the necessary skills to not only succeed in entry-level work, but to prepare for future training and continued growth and success in the workplace. The National Institute for Literacy’s Equipped for the Future Skills offers the foundation for standards based instruction and assessment, certifying that candidates for the NWRC are assessed on the skills needed in an emerging marketplace.
Presenters:
*Michele Armani, Coordinator, CV-TEC Literacy Zone
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
PluggedIn VA: Using 21st Century Skills Model in the ABE Classroom
Join our panel to discuss Virginia’s innovative PluggedIn VA program in which 21st Century skills (21CS) are explicitly integrated into the curriculum. Panelists will discuss how 21st Century Skills are developed in the PIVA classroom, as well as relate the challenges and rewards of using this instructional approach. Participants will also view the 21CS products created by graduates of earlier PluggedIn VA cohorts.
Presenters:
*Dr. Richard Sebastian, Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
*Kathleen Daly, Transition Specialist, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia
*Linda Allen, Program Manager, Southwest Regional Adult Education Program, Lebanon, Virginia
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: The 21st Century Classroom Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Continental Parlor 2
Preparing Students for the Workplace
The 21st century workplace requires many skills. In addition to learning the three R's, students also need to learn the four C's: critical thinking/problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity/innovation. This workshop will discuss ways to teach the four C's to students and provide resources for the classroom.
Presenter: Dannie Francis, Resource Specialist, Central Illinois Adult Education Service Center, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 22
Preparing Teachers for Pre-Literate Adult ESL
Adult educators in Minnesota have identified teaching pre and low-literate adult ESL as a top professional development need. This presentation will share training materials and a focused pre-literate ESL teacher Study Circle designed to meet that need and improve low-literacy adult ESL instruction around the state.
Presenter: Patsy Vinogradov, Doctoral Student, University of Minnesota, Minnesota
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes) Participants will rotate in 20 minute intervals to different poster sessions taking place in the 1.5 hour overall time frame.
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Additional Educational Focus: Professional Development*
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
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
Skill Up Kentucky: An Innovative, Contextualized Curriculum for the 21st Century Workplace
This session presents the development and implementation of an innovative adult education program that provides adult learners with new pathways to academic success. This new GED program partners adult education and community college instructors who integrate four content areas during instruction (GED Subjects, Professional Soft Skills, 21st Century Skills, and specialized content knowledge in computers and other professional fields) to provide graduates with the unique skills and strategies relevant in today’s workforce. Come hear the results of the pilot program in which our graduates not only completed their GED but also earned multiple technical certificates and 24 college credits.
Presenter: Laurie Henry, University of Kentucky, Kentucky
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 3
A Transitional Jobs Approach to Integrating Contextualized Literacy with Paid Work Experience
Transitional Jobs (TJ) is a workforce strategy of time-limited jobs combining real work, skill development, and supportive services. Adult basic education is an essential component of many TJ programs, and contextualizing curricula and instruction to the TJ work experience shows promise in enhancing both employment and academic outcomes. This workshop will give an overview of TJ, best practices, and resources for planning, funding and implementation, as well as a successful program example for integrating contextualized literacy and numeracy instruction with TJ. Chris Warland, Program and Policy Liaison with Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights will be present to describe the pilot and answer questions.
Presenters: Chris Warland, Program and Policy Liaison, National Transitional Jobs Network, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, Chicago, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10-2:50 p.m. Room: Union Square 2
Transforming Adult Education: Delivery of Occupationally Focused Developmental Education
Indiana has undertaken a comprehensive approach to offering educational and employment services to adult clients. Special emphasis is placed on accelerated, occupationally based developmental education supported by intensive academic and career counseling. Delivery is closely coordinated between Indiana's Department of Education, Department of Workforce Development, the community college system, Chambers of Commerce, local nonprofits and other partners.
Presenters: Jaclyn Dowd, Senior Director of Adult Education, Department of Education & Department of Workforce Development, Indianapolis, Indiana
Christopher Guidry, State Director, Career and Technical Education, State of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–3:55 p.m. Room: Union Square 10
Transitioning & Contextualized Curriculum: It's Here to Stay, But What is it, and & How Do I Do It?
Transitioning adult learners beyond the adult education classroom to post-secondary education and/or the workplace is currently a national focus. A key element is the integration of contextualized instruction within the basic skills (reading, writing, math) curriculum. This workshop is designed to engage participants in an enhanced awareness of what these concepts mean and how they will impact adult education programs, educators, and students.
Presenters:
*Bevan Gibson, Director, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
*Sarah Goldammer, Training Specialist, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
*Colleen Potter, Training Specialist, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
*Linda Cox, Training Specialist, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Union Sqaure 9
The Why Trumps the What!
This session is intended to introduce current academic and career advisers to the amazing insights of axiological psychology when applied to adult/at-risk learning communities. Theoretical overviews and practical exercises will enable participants to take home cutting-edge strategies born of the most current research and practice in the arena.
Presenter: Dr. Michael Curry, New River Community and Technical College, West Virginia
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Union Square 22
What a Difference a Partnership Can Make!
This interactive learning session will discuss a replicable model for successful integration of WIA-funded adult education with a career one-stop center. Participants will explore how to build and sustain a partnership that allows adult learners to develop skills and seamlessly transition into the one-stop center’s employment services.
Presenter: Rebecca Wagner, Community Learning Center, 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 VII, 1:15–2:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 9
What Should the 21st Century Classroom Look Like?
The adult education classroom for the 21st century has definitely changed over the years. It has moved from a self-paced course structure to a classroom providing explicit instruction and a technological base to be carried into the workforce and into the post secondary classroom. Learn how Muscogee County School District is succeeding in this!
Presenter: Kris Jain, GED/ESL Instructor, Muscogee County School District, Georgia
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Work It! Workforce Literacy Program Standards: Key Concepts, Indicators, and Self‐Assessment Tools
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: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Union Square 17 & 18
Working with Partners to Ready Your Workforce
The best way to do more with fewer resources in this tough economy is to engage partners. Learn about a successful partnership between statewide adult education, community based services, and public television that worked at the local level to help adults secure jobs, increase grade levels, and earn GED credentials.
Presenter: Tonya Crum, Director, Adult Education & Workforce Training, Kentucky
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15-3:45 p.m. Room: Van Ness
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
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
