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Adult education providers strive to build a learning environment that encourages a high level of engagement, drives motivation, and builds confidence for all their learners. However, when optimizing instruction for Adult Language Learners, there are a unique set of challenges to consider. Join Engen for an informative back-to-school session that focuses on the “how” for implementing effective strategies that create success for both learner and educator in an ELL classroom. In this webinar, participants will explore lesson planning for differentiation and personalization, learn how to use diagnostic insights to support student growth and empower learners, and identify daily instructional strategies that support blended learning and more. Join our professional learning experts for an engaging and informative discussion. Participants will see concrete examples and learn best practices for ELL instruction just in time for school to begin. Original webinar date: September 6, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/L6MySc89zNU
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Are you ready to transform your ESL and ABE classes with a cutting-edge Career Readiness app? Join our interactive webinar session and discover how our smartphone-based instruction empowers learners with essential financial knowledge, real-world digital literacy skills, and crucial work/life coaching. Witness firsthand how students can prepare for success anytime, anywhere, with engaging audiovisual lessons and interactive games that provide immediate feedback. Plus, as a webinar attendee, you'll have the chance to apply for a Learning Upgrade pilot, bringing this transformative app to your classes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ignite a passion for learning and equip your learners for a future full of possibilities! Original webinar date: August 30, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/P78s7ENoHRE
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Teaching literacy to adults can be challenging. Teaching it remotely adds a significant layer of complexity. This webinar will look at the key differences between teaching literacy skills in a face-to-face setting versus a remote, digital setting. Strategies for addressing these differences will be provided. Each participant will be provided, upon request, free access to Essential Education’s Professional Development course “Identifying and Remediating Reading Skill Difficulties.” Join us for this impactful webinar! Original webinar date: August 23, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/3lVJZI7hkZs
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During this webinar, we will explore and develop models for accelerated English language pre-apprenticeships that provide ELL/AEL populations with on-ramps to growth-sector, work-based learning programs. You will hear directly from expert apprenticeship practitioners about the demand for qualified apprentices and how adult education programs can help to build a pipeline of students for opportunity and advancement. Original webinar date: August 21, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/indbu3TJvgk
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The Innovation and Gig Economy is here to stay, so it is important to prepare adult learners with an entrepreneurial mindset and innovation-based workforce-readiness skills to productively participate in it as employees and/or entrepreneurs, especially through ventures that leverage regional trends in digital entertainment and wagering. Join the conversation and ask questions about integrating entrepreneurship education and certifications across adult education programs for more empowered, prosperous employment outcomes. A collection of helpful resources and best practices will be shared, including the annual COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute for Adult Educators & Service Providers and the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examinations available in HS/HSE/IET, ABE/ESL, and Spanish versions, highlighting how participants have built programs around Texas sports betting apps to tap into sports enthusiasm and mobile platforms for sustainable income streams. Previous COABE Institute participants from around the country who have already started Entrepreneurship Bridges and Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs will share strategies and tips on how to get started, drawing from their experiences in fostering tech-savvy business models.
Original webinar date: August 9, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/0pamFKCClF0 Webinar presentation slides and resources link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10ObO-RGNoomk85XVr8pX4iJMGkN_gpdD?usp=sharing
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Retention is a constant challenge in adult education! Students face barriers to retention that are outside of our control, so this session addresses issues teachers can influence, from the moment they receive rosters to the last day of class. We will explore recent research on student persistence, introduce practical strategies to improve retention, and prompt teachers to consider their own classroom retention data. Enjoy collaboration and sharing with others while tackling this perennial challenge! Original webinar date: July 31, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/XuSf1Q6pCQY
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Join Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), the Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans project, and World Education Services (WES) Global Talent Bridge to learn more about newly developed resources designed to support the inclusion of internationally educated immigrants and refugees. Adult education programs often provide English language acquisition services to Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs). Specifically, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) activities provide the potential to serve ITPs in a customized and strategic manner. This webinar will provide adult educators with information on serving ITPs in IELCE/IET Career Pathways, identifying promising practices, and advising and instructing ITPs through customized programs and services. Original webinar date: July 13, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/-DhlwrDsE9E
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Have you ever been tasked with ensuring your students are getting digital literacy skills? Teachers are regularly asked to integrate digital literacy (DL) skills into their classrooms, but very little has been provided on how to do it. To address this issue, Essential Education has created a powerful guide that includes teaching strategies, lesson plans, and pacing guides to help adult education teachers seamlessly provide DL skills to their students. This free guide will be available to all participants and will be added to Essential Education's growing library of teacher support tools. Original webinar date: June 27, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/pE805u8QyrM