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Join OCTAE’s Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans (EARN) project as we highlight and discuss newly available and upcoming resources to support IELCE implementation. EARN resources include videos, spotlights on effective practices, and guides and tools to support implementation on the topics of immigrant integration, the components of IELCE/IET, instructional delivery approaches, and learner-centered approaches. Original webinar date: April 23, 2024 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/w-36uCLpL7U Links shared in the webinar: Federal Supports for Immigrant Integration and Inclusion: https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/EARNFederalRoadmap.pdf Serving Refugees in IELCE Activities: https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/14175_EARN_Refugee_Spotlightv3.pdf Civics in the Adult Education Classroom: https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/EARNCivicsSpotlight.pdf Contextualizing Civics for the Workplace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdweHJEDEhA Enhancing Access: Using Bridge Strategies to Connect IELCE Activities to IET Programs: https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/EARNBridgeSpotlight.pdf Expanding Boundaries: Taking a Regional Approach to IELCE/IET: https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/EARNRegionIETsSpotlight.pdf The Role of Navigators in IELCE/IET Program Design: https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/14175EARNNavigatorSpotlight.pdf Additional EARN resources are available on LINCS: https://lincs.ed.gov/state-resources/federal-initiatives/refugeesandnewamericans
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With a national focus on reskilling and upskilling job seekers and incumbent workers for in-demand careers, many organizations are turning to apprenticeship programs to deliver this training. Earn-and-learn models are excellent ways to increase access to careers with family sustaining wages. Unfortunately, many immigrants, refugees, and speakers of other languages are unable to access these programs, simply because English is a barrier. In this webinar, you’ll learn how institutions can offer flexible, blended English onramps to apprenticeship programs. The discussion will center on practical, evidence-based ways of delivering career-specific English language training at scale with a focus on models that can work across sectors and contexts. The webinar will include time for questions so participants can discuss how to adapt these models for their own contexts. Original webinar date: October 26, 2022 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/SgguY4aGX7c
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Participants will identify the latest civics and online voting and 2022 Midterm Election resources appropriate for ELL, ABE, and Citizenship adult learners in the form of mobile apps, videos, podcasts, websites, activities, and more. By adapting and incorporating these digital resources, participants will be able to deliver relevant content about voting in online, blended, distance, or directed self-study learning environments. Original webinar date: September 21, 2022 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/mNZ6pX98SuU
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You can now serve large numbers of refugees and immigrants in your community with a breakthrough smartphone-based learning model. Developed through a successful global deployment with Afghan refugees, the Learning Upgrade Refugee Program uses WhatsApp to onboard large numbers of refugees and create learning community groups. Staff or volunteer coaches enroll learners into courses covering English ESL, math, test prep, and job skills. Learners use smartphones at home to complete engaging lessons for rapid growth to reach their goals of proficiency, GED, higher ed, and better jobs. Providers using this new model have documented a 4x rate of learning with 1 year of growth in 3 months. Join us to learn about this exciting new model and receive access to a no-cost pilot for your program. More info and pilot signup (link): https://web.learningupgrade.com/partners/org-ngo/ Original webinar date: May 4, 2022 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/blEd9lmXC1Q
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Civics and citizenship are more important in adult education than ever before. Civics is a must-have component for WIOA IELCE funding and programming, and citizenship is at the forefront as the new administration reviews the expansion of immigrant entry. In this webinar, come hear how using easy-to-access data and comprehensive curriculum will help programs successfully address these hot topics. Original webinar date: October 26, 2021 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/heZliXN0wes
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Participants will identify the latest civics and online voting resources appropriate for ELL, ABE, and Citizenship adult learners in the form of mobile apps, videos, podcasts, websites, activities, and more. By adapting and incorporating these digital resources, participants will be able to deliver relevant content about voting in online, blended, distance, or directed self-study learning environments. Original Webinar Date: October 19, 2020 Webinar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/jKYcYc57PUw Resource Link: https://otan.us/resources/web-based-class-activities/
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Participants will identify the latest Citizenship resources in the form of mobile apps, videos, podcasts, websites, online courses, textbooks, and more. By adapting and incorporating these digital resources, participants will be able to implement learning strategies appropriate for Citizenship online classes, blended learning, distance learning environments, or directed self-study. Recording link: https://youtu.be/9eOT0N_o3ik Original Air Date: May 6, 2020
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A new federal rule that took effect in February 2020 has implications for millions of immigrants and the adult educators who serve them. Most media coverage of the rule has focused on healthcare and public benefits impacts. In this webinar, get a practical overview of what the rule specifically for adult educators. Experienced presenters will cover how adult educators can reassure learners, important information to share with program staff, and more. Learn the clear, simple message you can deliver to your learners: Adult education will HELP, not hurt, their green card applications. Then get details about the kinds of document requests your organization may receive from current and former learners. Recording link: https://youtu.be/zzeycGKoUOk Original Air Date: April 14, 2020