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    Essential Education Professional Development Scope and Sequence
    Author: Dan Griffith and Essential Education Staff
    Subject Area: Blended Learning, Other, Program Management, Reading, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Other, Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The College of Southern Idaho uses the Motivating the Adult Learner module provided by Essential Education to support onboarding of new instructors.
    Paving the Pathways to Career and Academic Readiness – COABE 2018 Session Resource Links
    Author: Bill Bliss
    Subject Area: Career Pathways
    Program Level: Adult ESOL/ESL, College & Career Readiness, ESL/ESOL, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Building pathways to work and academic success requires a solid foundation, wide paths of basic language skills, and narrower paths branching toward learners’ divergent goals. Making instruction relevant for all learners while launching them in many different work and school directions is challenging. How can we help English language learners develop career and academic readiness skills while they explore diverse work interests, employment sectors, and pathways for achieving their goals? And how can we develop general soft skills for employability through the specific functional contexts of the sixteen career pathways and help students develop digital technology skills during their education journey? The presenter will introduce a new course with paving stones for building this path.
    Advocacy: Building a Network that Engages Community, Staff, and Students
    Author: Jody L. Angelone; Susan Sheehan; Laureen Atkins
    Subject Area: Advocacy, Other, Social Studies
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, National Public Awareness Campaign
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies, Video
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    An overview of the national Educate & Elevate campaign. Ways you can engage your community, staff, and students in advocacy efforts that impact important legislative discussions and promotes program services. Basic advocacy information and practical ways that instructors can incorporate advocacy in their classrooms and become better advocates for their students. Examples of how adult education teachers provide advocacy through a series of classroom taught lessons, class outings, service projects, and volunteer work.  Links to the Educate & Elevate Campaign Toolkit, resources, lesson plans, and examples of advocacy activities and events that can be replicated in the ABE and ESOL classrooms.
    Engaging Teachers in Effective Professional Development
    Author: Jody L. Angelone; Christina Terrell
    Subject Area: Blended Learning, Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Life Long Learning, Other
    Program Level: Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Computer-Based Learning, Other, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Stretched budgets and part-time teachers present challenges for providing meaningful learning experiences that meet the criteria of effective professional development. Yet, part-time teachers, separated by schedules and geography, seek ongoing opportunities to connect with peers and learn collaboratively. This presentation demonstrates how one state used digital tools to engage adult education teachers in meaningful learning experiences. Join this session to learn techniques to overcome barriers to participation in professional development and explore tools for engaging in effective professional development opportunities.
    Empower Students, Families and Communities through a Two-Generation/ Family Literacy Program
    Author: Chris Nelson, Sue Pon, Beth Detwiler
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Program Level: Conference 2018 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    “It’s bigger than all of us” is how one Adult Education student describes his Family Literacy program. A Two-Generation/Family Literacy program is a powerful model which serves and empowers not only adult students, but also families and communities. Student voices, a teacher, an administrator and former state director will share their experiences in Oakland, California: successes, challenges and lessons learned. Examples of the four-component national Family Literacy model and sample contextualized lessons will inspire and support implementation in your own Adult Education program.
    College of Southern Idaho College and Career Readiness Mentoring Handbook
    Author: Jennifer Hall/ Kathy Muscat
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Reference
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    The College of Southern Idaho College and Career Readiness Adult Basic Education program uses this handbook with mentors so that there is a common process to onboard new instructors. Mentors are assigned new instructors (mentees) and engage with the new instructor throughout the instructional year.
    Onboarding for Success! Presentation Resources Session S511
    Author: Jennifer Hall/Kathy Muscat College of Southern Idaho
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Other, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Here is a list of resources referenced in the Onboarding for Success! presentation, Tuesday, March 28 (Session S511).
    CSI-CCR-ONBOARDING-CHECKLISTS.xlsx
    Author: Jennifer Hall
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Other, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The College of Southern Idaho College and Career Readiness Adult Basic Education program uses the checklist with new employees so that there is a common set of protocols followed by all participants. There are two tabs in the attached Excel workbook. One checklist is for instructors; one is for Intake Office Specialists. The checklist can be modified to address the needs of various employees. Mentors are assigned new instructors (mentees) and engage with the new instructor throughout the instructional year.
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