Webinar Materials

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This webinar will teach the basics of state-level government relations in order to help participants understand when and how they can most effectively influence policy and funding decisions, and better advocate for their programs and students. A recent state example will be used to help illustrate techniques. Original Webinar Date: February 10, 2021 Webinar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/UVh8YsU930w

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This webinar will be two parts: first, explaining trauma and its effects and second, learning what we can do to teach in a more trauma-informed, empathetic way. We’ll discuss what causes trauma and what a traumatized student may look like. We’ll discuss how to make classrooms and instruction more trauma-informed. As teachers, we need to know who our students are, where they come from, and what's going on in their lives. Whether it’s from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; severe neglect; being a victim of violence or witnessing violence; abusing drugs or alcohol; being in a home where drugs or alcohol is abused; being in a single parent home, whether from divorce, incarceration, or an unwed mother; weather events; or automobile accidents, the effects of trauma greatly affect our lives. Becoming trauma-informed will help us to understand where some of our students are coming from and explain possible causes of behaviors and abilities. Original Webinar Date: January 28, 2021 Webinar Recording link: https://youtu.be/B3SY5KzOl1Q

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Please join in celebrating the culmination of the Minds that Move Us (MTMU) Adult Career Pathways Design Challenge! Launched in 2018, the challenge focused on the creation of bold, sustainable career pathways approaches for low-income adults (aged 26+) for a chance to win $100,000 in prize money. Over 115 teams applied from around the country and were narrowed down to 10 semi-finalists that pitched their diverse concepts to a panel of experts judges and live audience. Now it is time to bid farewell and celebrate the teams’ rich and timely lessons learned, which are shared in the MTMU Toolkit: A Collection of Place-Based Solutions for Future Adult Career Pathways Models. During this engaging discussion, you will hear from the teams that participated in the challenge and the project’s key partners—IEL, COABE, and NASDAE—as they discuss how to use the toolkit’s key principles of being adaptable, removing barriers, and maximizing potential to innovate within adult career pathways, even during a pandemic. You will also hear from adult education practitioners who are using the principles to address barriers to online learning, equity inclusion, and other issues exacerbated by COVID-19. Original webinar date: January 27, 2021 Webinar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/ZGKTKT53Ic4  

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In a time of uncertainty, many educators have been thrust into virtual teaching with little in the way of support. This webinar will share lessons learned from the PHL Technology and Adult Education Initiative, an ongoing community of practice where Philly-based educators advance their use of technology through collaboration and inquiry with peers. Two program administrators from Philadelphia will share their experiences as participants of the initiative, and provide tips for Google Classroom and using text messaging with adult learners. The PHL Technology and Adult Education Initiative was supported by the Office of Adult Education, a former division of Philadelphia's Office of Workforce Development. Original Webinar Date: January 8, 2021 Webinar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/KGY6Dnh5crg

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Looking for a way to get out of “Worksheet Land?” Do your students need to practice writing and speaking about math? Are you looking for a simple way to up your math instruction game? Join me to discuss top standards-aligned math resources to integrate into any classroom to foster communication, math, and problem-solving skills. This webinar will provide an exploration of free resources, but also model ways to use them in the classroom. Original webinar date: December 17, 2020 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/WFxz2iln8NE

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Where is the future of adult education performance reporting going? Hear what leading experts who submitted comments to the US Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) recently had to say- as well as the OCTAE response. This webinar will summarize responses to the recent NRS public comment opportunity submitted by a wide variety of organizations and individuals. Presenters will summarize innovative enhancements to NRS performance accountability suggested to OCTAE in the areas of IET, distance education and digital literacy, high school equivalency, workplace literacy and other reporting topics. Intriguing improvements were submitted. Come join us in a review and analysis on ideas that adult educators hope make it into the NRS; learn how to add your own comments to the OCTAE response by December 21, 2020. Original Webinar Date: December 15, 2020 Webinar Presentation Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kico27-9gzf-z9tMMHIJYBo4zTYKF27gpXGlDMClpSw/edit#slide=id.p Webinar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/D7vA7sEIvzU

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In response to COVID-19, to assist in economic recovery and assist local governments to help residents who have been affected by the pandemic through the CARES Act. These funds can be used for training the unemployed. Some adult education and workforce training programs can access the dollars that can cover the cost for student fees and tuition. However, the money needs to be accessed quickly. In Osceola County, Florida, government leaders have partnered with the school district and local colleges to pay for GED testing, ESL fees, vocational training, and some mobile devices. How can you leverage these funds? Original Webinar Date: December 9, 2020 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/X4nB5uKzbtA  

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Research suggests that a major stumbling block to understanding algebra, for students at all levels, stems from not developing an understanding of the equal sign. In this webinar, participants will learn how students at all levels; ABE, ESOL, and HSE alike; can construct meaning in algebraic equations by examining relationships on opposite sides of the equal sign. Participants will understand how to use simple instructional routines, visual models, and online resources to help students develop conceptual understanding of equality and add depth to the process of “what you do to one side of the equal sign you have to do to the other side.” No prior expertise in algebra is needed. Original Webinar Date: December 3, 2020 Webinar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/eIdJSfheW9w