Accessing Ability to Benefit: Building on What Works
    Author: Alfreda Thompson, Allison Brady, Lauren Powers, and Nikitna Barnes
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Adult Education Directors will discuss how they are making Ability to Benefit work for their colleges in Mississippi. Learn how they have eliminated financial aid barriers and what processes they have put in place to support career pathways and student success. Original webinar date: November 16, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/sURFvxkv_x4
    Part 2: The Art of Storytelling: Building Your Adult Education Brand through Stories
    Author: Anika Jackson and Celina Shands
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Why does the brain react positively to storytelling and how do you leverage this powerful strategy to leave a lasting and memorable impression in your community? (Part of a Four-Part Webinar Series) Original webinar date: November 7, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/-t3R2xoYYt4
    Refugee Upskilling with Mobile Learning Circles, WhatsApp, and Learning Upgrade
    Author: Vinod Lobo and Drew Robinson
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    You can now serve large numbers of refugees and migrants in your community with a breakthrough smartphone-based learning model. The Learning Upgrade Refugee Program uses WhatsApp to onboard learners into community learning circle groups. Learners use smartphones at school and at home to complete engaging lessons for rapid growth in English, ESL, math, GED, citizenship, finance, and digital literacy. Impact reports track refugees as they reach goals to access job training, higher education, and better employment opportunities. Discover how you can bring mobile learning circles to your program and become a catalyst for transforming the lives of refugees within your community. Original webinar date: November 7, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/_6ci9wm1QvI
    Supporting Teachers Through Instructional Coaching
    Author: Susan Finn Miller
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    It's been said that everyone can benefit from having a coach! This webinar highlights what the research suggests about the value and impact of instructional coaching. The presenter introduces a set of principles to guide instructional coaching and invites attendees to a discussion about what makes for effective and ineffective feedback to teachers. A practical and manageable process for offering effective feedback to instructors is shared. Original webinar date: October 25, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/SkAlx7VPM0M
    Next STEPS for Student Success: Raising the Bar for English Language Learners
    Author: Laura Fetter and Robert Breitbard
    Subject Area: ESL/ELL
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Adult English language learners must develop critical thinking skills and improve language proficiency to excel in today’s demanding workforce and successfully navigate the challenges of everyday life. Join this webinar to learn how the new CASAS STEPS Reading and Listening tests have been developed to better assess students’ progress in higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. Then, learn how Burlington’s comprehensive curriculum aligns with the ELP standards to ensure that students are prepared to demonstrate their knowledge on the CASAS STEPS assessments and use those skills to pursue their educational, employment, and personal goals. Original webinar date: October 23, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/Avx4K9_YC98
    The Correctional Classroom: Cultivating a Culture That Promotes Creativity
    Author: Coach Alisa Smedley
    Subject Area: Correctional Education
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    This webinar will teach methods for educators to explore their own creativity and develop classroom approaches that will inspire students. Coach Smedley will teach proven strategies for collaborating with students and cultivating a passion for their own success. Participants will leave with strategies for building rapport with students, ready-to-use classroom ideas, and important insights about teaching in a correctional setting. Original webinar date: October 18, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/PflfMTt714s
    Student Engagement from Start to Finish: Strategies for Engaging Students at Every Stage in the Journey
    Author: Neil and Amy Richmund
    Subject Area: High School Equivalency
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Are you confident that you're effectively reaching and retaining all potential students for your program? Have you noticed certain students gradually fading away at various stages of their journey? Developing systematic approaches within your programming can halt student attrition and enhance your ability to draw in a larger student body. You'll learn about some great strategies that you can start to implement TODAY to address these and other lingering questions you may have about increasing enrollment and improving engagement and retention, regardless of program size, budget, or staffing structure. Original webinar date: October 13, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/9WG9iqZmfZ4
    Part 1: Positioning Your Adult Education Brand for Recognition and Value
    Author: Celina Shands and Anika Jackson
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Understand the foundational elements of branding, the pitfalls of poor messaging, and how to course-correct to demonstrate the value of the adult education mission. (Part of a Four-Part Webinar Series) Original webinar date: October 10, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/1c-GOmOk4Gk