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As of April 2020, estimates of the literacy and numeracy skills of U.S. adults using data from the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) are available for all states and counties. This webinar will demonstrate a new, and interactive user-friendly tool (called the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map) that shows these estimates. The Skills Map allows users to compare the estimates of any county to those of its state or compare the estimates of any state to the national estimates. It also allows users to compare the estimates for any two counties or for any two states. Examples on how you can effectively use this tool for funding and policy decisions on targeting the population most in-need will be provided. Original Air Date: June 26, 2020 Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/AQa5doZXSjI
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In the midst of the global pandemic, adult educators have been challenged in unprecedented ways. The adult education system is responding to widespread classroom closures by remaining connected to learners through distance education and helping learners continue to learn. The fast pivot to distance learning has raised numerous questions that OCTAE answered through its Frequently Asked Questions series of Program Memorandum. This webinar will answer the most frequently asked questions about performance assessment and reporting of distance learners during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting additional performance flexibilities to help adult education programs implement and expand distance learning programs. Original Air Date: June 23, 2020 Recording link: https://youtu.be/0WJ4cGiwDwY
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Before their early departure from high school, noncompleters often struggled with challenges (poverty, mental health, addiction, and emotional and physical abuse). This webinar will share data collected from a qualitative study that explored the emotional and psychological experiences of high school non completers before their dropout and through enrollment in high school equivalency and adult basic education courses. Participants will gain a better understanding of barriers surrounding dropout and learn strategies to support student success. Original air date: June 19, 2020 Recording link: https://youtu.be/bKU04__HsEA
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We have seen a shift in adult education – in our standards, HSE exams, and standardized assessments – that requires students to engage with complex texts, and we must teach the skills to navigate those texts. In this webinar we will learn to identify and use appropriate complex texts with students, in both leveled and multilevel classes. We will explore strategies to help students successfully engage with complex texts in a spirit of productive struggle. Air date: June 10, 2020 Recording link: https://youtu.be/j_49buK8Q40 Handout links: https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/3d256937-8c6c-481b-8eec-9038a8679926.pdf https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/aaf243b3-d3cb-4714-912b-dbe1bca9a2b8.pdf https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/d3dc6696-7988-49fb-aa91-51e8ecf943f1.pdf Website link: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2014/11/16/the-best-places-to-get-the-same-text-written-for-different-levels/
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This webinar will explore strategies for effective reading instruction for those practicing social distancing. The webinar will incorporate free online tools to address fluency development, vocabulary development, and offer tips for helping students who do not have access to technology and online learning environments. Recording link: https://youtu.be/2jiw8Hrk_y4 Original Air Date: May 29, 2020 Handout link: https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/99cf3017-bd8e-4ce9-bd02-fe6da7836b92.pdf Q&A link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DSxklwIHkpCdTqDdKWZvrRGu6MHEqZ-q-t_OzhomsYk/edit?ts=5ed19e36#gid=0
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Google Slides is a powerhouse application that can be used to do so much more than produce presentations! From building self-paced professional development trainings to creating well-designed promotional materials, Slides is an application that can help communicate information in a dynamic, engaging manner. Get your feet wet in this webinar that covers basic-to-intermediate Google Slides skills, foundational visual design principles and approaches; and helpful add-ons, online apps, and digital tools. Recording link: https://youtu.be/nVNwO8If8o8 Original Air Date: May 22, 2020 Q&A Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17E_H3FHb67G0eImqmmmIyeHsa8W3qAHzR2cFKg6G7aU/edit?usp=sharing
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WIOA has introduced five types of Measurable Skill Gain (MSG) that are shared by adult education and our workforce development partners. Come learn how MSG has changed the way some adult educators develop and implement programming. Then spend some time sketching out strategies for expanding the way your learners demonstrate success and unmask the full potential of MSG! Q&A Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11aGHe9qOlLbeR0PGrR9pTN3El8F1XvMHP4jD3haEeM4/edit?usp=sharing Update: Unfortunately, the recording link could not be fixed so there isn't a recording for this webinar. Original Air Date: May 20, 2020
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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. A local program administrator in Philadelphia will provide tips and strategies for Google Classroom she gained as a participant of the initiative, which she has expanded for her learners during COVID-19. Ideas for building community and providing collaborative professional development remotely and in a time of scarce resources will also be shared. Come prepared to connect, learn, and reflect as a community! The PHL Technology and Adult Education Initiative was supported by the Office of Adult Education, a division of Philadelphia's Office of Workforce Development. Recording link: https://youtu.be/UCvMzuWDAN0 Original Air Date: May 18, 2020 PHL Adult Education and Technology Initiative, Technology Resource Toolkit links: https://drive.google.com/open?id=12mrNck-c_hlSbS1CCSUMkqZlgL1m0MP2 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FezMCvpadchlNiA46O9EU0_hpJoVXe95 Q&A Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PTaS76MdERB2iu2C2teykedd_BCOS_plq1xWGbo4Bug/edit?pli=1#gid=0