Integrated Education and Training:  Planning from A to Z
    Author: Carol Clymer, Ed.D.
    Subject Area: IET, WIOA
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    ❖Review a process for planning and implementing an IET. ❖Explore tools for developing IET components. ❖Discuss strategies for building partnerships to successfully deliver an IET. ❖Outline tips for addressing challenges including dealing with systems issues.
    Corporation for a Skilled Workforce COABE 2019 presentation; session 11
    Author: Vickie Choitz, Mary Freeman, Brendan Alexander
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, IET
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Foundational Skills are the basic, entry-level skills that are common across most workforces and industries, upon which most occupational skills are built. They are prerequisites for success in most jobs and careers. They include: • Reading • Math • English language proficiency • Work readiness and professional skills • Digital literacy skills and • Career management skills
    Creative Approaches for Incorporating Career Awareness in Language Arts Instruction
    Author: Irina Cline
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    In the age of WIOA, Language Arts classroom is a place where reading, writing, test preparation, technology skills and career awareness peacefully coexist on a solid foundation of the Illinois Content Standards. This presentation focuses on providing creative strategies for seamless incorporation of career awareness in reading, writing, speaking and listening activities, as well as research projects and group assignments.
    Iowa’s Approach to HSED Alternative Pathways
    Author: Jayne Smith and Mike Williams
    Subject Area: Other
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    This presentation will provide and audience with Iowa's approach to implementing alternative pathway options for completion of the HSED.
    A quick and easy primer to better understand and support adult learners with low health literacy
    Author: Steve Sparks
    Subject Area: Health
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Health Literacy: the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic information and services needed to make appropriate decisions regarding their health.
    Win-Win-Win: Building partnerships between adult learners and health care organizations
    Author: Steve Sparks
    Subject Area: Health
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Wisconsin Health Literacy (WHL) is a statewide organization raising awareness of the importance of health literacy and fostering better communication between health care consumers and health care providers. WHL is a division of Wisconsin Literacy, Inc., a nonprofit coalition representing a membership of 75 community-based literacy agencies.
    Current and Potential Impacts of New Immigration Policies on Adult Education Programs and Students
    Author: Margie McHugh, Laura Vazquez
    Subject Area: Citizenship/Immigration
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    In the first two years of President Trump’s term, many new, restrictionist immigration policies were put into motion, including dramatic cuts in refugee resettlement and significant expansions in both the categories of immigrants targeted for deportation and types of public programs whose use could trigger immigration penalties. In the wake of these actions, Congress has been considering a range of bills related to DACA/DREAM youth and various broader immigration reform measures. In this session, national immigration and immigrant integration experts will discuss the impacts of these and other immigration measures on the adult education field.  Presentations will explore how these policies affect adult education programs, the differing reactions of states in several key policy areas, as well as ways in which adult education programs can continue providing support for immigrants’ educational and integration success despite the turbulent policy landscape.
    Seeking Equitable Access to Workforce Services for Adult Learners: Leveraging WIOA’s Priority of Service Provision
    Author: Catrina Doxsee, Lauren Gilwee, Jennifer Hernandez
    Subject Area: Citizenship/Immigration, WIOA
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Despite a legal mandate to prioritize serving English Learners (ELs) in adult workforce development programs, very few can currently access training services. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires programs to grant priority of service to individuals who are considered “basic skills deficient,” and WIOA’s nondiscrimination and equal protection provisions forbid discrimination against ELs. Despite these requirements, as well as years of best practice research on implementing similar priority of service guidelines, few states and local workforce boards have taken steps to open up training services to ELs and those without a high school diploma or equivalent who meet the priority of service. Join us for a discussion of the priority of service mandate and the steps that are needed to ensure fair access to workforce training services for ELs and other target populations.