CASAS: Helping Agencies Soar so Learners Can Become Career and College Ready

    Abstract:

    This session showcases the resources CASAS offers - many at no cost - which help agencies implement quality ABE/ESL programs with standardized accountability measures. The CASAS framework assists programs to assess, instruct and track youth and adult student's progress from beginning literacy through transition to post-secondary and the workforce.
    Learning Circles for Adult Education, including basic skills, ESL/ESOL , Citizenship Preparation, ASE, and Transition to college
    Author: David J. Rosen and Priyanka Sharma
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Learning Circles are a low-cost blended learning model for delivering short-term (6-12 week) instruction using trained volunteer facilitators and online courses or learning resources. In this presentation we talked about learning circles offered primarily through libraries, and a new pilot of English language circles offered for immigrants on waiting lists for English classes at five adult basic skills programs in New England.
    Investing in Quality: A Blueprint for Adult Literacy Programs and Funders
    Author: Ira Yankwitt
    Subject Area: Reading, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    To explain the context, background, and process of creating the Investing in Quality report (www.lacnyc.org/investing-in-quality.html) To introduce the core content and findings of the report To discuss how we’re using the report in NYC To answer any questions you have
    Our Transition From Open to Managed Enrollment in the GED® Classroom
    Author: Christine Faubel
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    The NTI AEC started the academic year with a managed enrollment program for students enrolled in ESL and GED classes on campus. The transition provided a platform for our team to have professional conversations when it came to developing a student-centered approach to classroom structure. As the GED faculty team, we will share noteworthy reflections and tools related to math and language instruction and to the facilitation of productive staff dialogue.
    Growing a Sustainable Adult Basic Education Program in a 21st Century World: Manage for Today, With an Eye Toward the Future
    Author: Nikeisha Smothers
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    What is your vision for your adult education program? Where is your program now? Look at your program through a different lens. Manage for today, with an eye toward the future. These round tables will help you to develop your own program evaluation process so that you can plan for long-term success of your participants, your program, and your community. We will share with you sound practices for developing and managing five key areas: programming, instruction, accountability/data, outreach, and administration. Join us and leave with a host of electronic tools to assist you!
    IBEST from the Inside: Students and Instructors Share how IBEST Leads to Student Success
    Author: Wendy Scheder Black
    Subject Area: IET
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    The Adult Basic Education for College & Career (ABECC) program at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, has been developing successful Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (IBEST) programs as an IET instructional model since 2013. This session will explore how students and instructors who have participated in IBEST programs experience this collaborative model. Hear from students about what aspects of this integrated approach they identify as having been the most critical to improving their academic performance. Learn from IBEST instructors how they approach co-planning lessons and assignments and co-teaching in the classroom.
    Teaching Social Studies Using a Multiplicity of Disciplines
    Author: Michael Matos
    Subject Area: Social Studies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Participants learn to create, deliver, and vary classroom practices teaching social studies with a multiplicity of disciplines including history, geography, math, science, and technology. Participants and their students will be rewarded with challenging and motivating lessons that will prepare students for life-skills and assessment challenges. Ideas and examples in lesson planning for the interactive social studies classroom are provided. Hands-on activities such as maps, games, hard-copies, and computer-based interactions create a rewarding balance for instruction. Participants will discover free resources— materials and websites—that can be used for constructing lessons and activities. Work with vocabulary, timelines, map distance predictions, science tables, civil rights, presidents, word problems, enduring issues, and more. Participants will complete best practices, play games, and share feedback throughout the workshop.
    Money Math Matters: Financial Literacy Instruction and Activities
    Author: Michael Matos
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    This workshop delivers real-world financial topics and tools with a mathematical connection. Participants will work with financial literacy activities used in ESL and ABE/ASE instruction. Lessons include best practice activities, background economics information, and personal finance content. Activities are presented with varied lesson delivery styles reaching a variety of learning styles helping learners make informed money decisions positively affecting their lives. It will be emphasized that financial literacy is meant to be learned and practiced in an interactive and technological environment. Students learn to apply mathematics to real-world financial situations. Participants interact with tactile, games, scenarios, hard-copies, documents, websites, and computer interactive spreadsheets.