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When educators collaborate, students succeed! Join us as we explore the findings of a year-long adult student retention study led by the Essential Education Professional Learning Community. Discover powerful strategies to keep students in class and on track to reach their goals. Celebrate the achievements of our COABE Adult Student Retention Specialists and learn from their valuable experiences. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or simply passionate about adult education, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to gain practical retention tools and applaud the dedication of those at the forefront of fostering adult student success. Original webinar date: February 6, 2024 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/TcLmcwgkYGk
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Learn key takeaways about leadership in adult learning programs, including what it means to be a collaborative, results-driven leader. Take stock in what works for your program and what buy-in practices can help improve program retention and overall results. Key takeaways include leading with a growth mindset, collaborative problem-solving practices, and student-centered community building. Original webinar date: January 24, 2024 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/kvd9z_h4hMI
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This webinar will present a step-by-step deep dive into how one state built a culture of IET through professional development, peer networks, data sharing, and partnerships. In this session, we’ll share examples of IET implementation guidance, professional development, IET checklists, IET data sharing, and intentional networking spaces that lead to high quality and sustainable IET programming across a wide range of learner populations and industry clusters in both urban and rural communities. Original webinar date: January 18, 2024 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/rswcjnHZvWA
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Earned media is a highly effective tool to expand your reach about your adult education mission. Learn three strategies that will give you a jump start on working within your local community media landscape and beyond. (Part of a Four-Part Webinar Series) Original webinar date: January 16, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/1sSF6PaA_so
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Do you have $1,000 to spend on recruiting new students to your program? Do you have no money at all? Come learn both free and paid ways to boost the number of students you have in your program. Hear what the Connecticut Association for Adult and Continuing Education did as a state, and what several local programs did with limited funding. Print, TV, mail, digital marketing, and social media will be discussed. Original webinar date: December 21, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/z38Zrv1AuXI
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Join us for a research-based presentation on how the adult learner in both the general population and correctional institutions is motivated by and connects to academic and social plans and goals. Participants will develop an understanding of the developmental psychology that affects adults and will learn about strategies and tools for improving instruction and increasing program efficacy. Participants will also look at the underlying and causal factors that affect motivation and engagement and will learn how to apply them to their programs in meaningful, practical, and effective ways. Original webinar date: December 18, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/sZvyx-A_BAM
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Adult education students have strong transferable skills (aka, soft skills). They just don’t know it yet! Leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills are being cultivated daily by hard-working adult learners. Employers value and seek these crucial competencies. In this webinar, we’ll share powerful student-written stories and classroom activities that demonstrate simple ways to teach basic skills in a way that enables students to identify and amplify the transferable skills essential for employability. Original webinar date: December 6, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/S9aEyOjkfAI
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Learn strategies for teaching a classroom of mixed-ability learners using fundamentals of differentiated instruction. Drawing from Carol Ann Tomlinson's seminal research on the subject, attendees will learn how to use flexible group configurations to tailor instruction to the unique needs of their students. Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/DId-_y-xk9c Original webinar date: November 30, 2023