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National Public Awareness Campaign

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    Advocacy For The New Year
    Author: Jody Angelone and Polly Smith
    Subject Area: Advocacy, Other
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, National Public Awareness Campaign, Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    In this webinar session, the presenters provide an overview of the national Educate & Elevate campaign, including the current policy landscape. Presenters discuss recent election results and how changes in the House leadership may impact adult education. Additionally they share:
    • Information and ideas on how to connect with new legislators
    • Results from the COABE advocacy survey
    • Information on the Student Ambassador Program and ways to engage your students
    • Resources and examples of advocacy activities and events that can be replicated at the state and local level
    • Opportunity to ask questions and share ideas
    Advocacy: Building a Network that Engages Community, Staff, and Students
    Author: Jody L. Angelone; Susan Sheehan; Laureen Atkins
    Subject Area: Advocacy, Other, Social Studies
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, National Public Awareness Campaign
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies, Video
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    An overview of the national Educate & Elevate campaign. Ways you can engage your community, staff, and students in advocacy efforts that impact important legislative discussions and promotes program services. Basic advocacy information and practical ways that instructors can incorporate advocacy in their classrooms and become better advocates for their students. Examples of how adult education teachers provide advocacy through a series of classroom taught lessons, class outings, service projects, and volunteer work.  Links to the Educate & Elevate Campaign Toolkit, resources, lesson plans, and examples of advocacy activities and events that can be replicated in the ABE and ESOL classrooms.
    Educate & Elevate Webinar: Adult Education State Association Presidents and State Directors: Mobilizing your State for Educate & Elevate
    Subject Area: IET
    Program Level: National Public Awareness Campaign
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Integrated Education & Training (IET) is a promising practice based in adult learning theory. Through IET programs, adults seek goal-oriented, relevant, practical knowledge. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) codified an IET definition, and the July 2016 final regulations provide both assurance and incentives for adult educators to design and implement IET which, when paired with a sector focus and support services (+S), rounds out a powerful career pathway model: IET+S. Review the IET definition and guidance and explore a few of the many adult education programs that have discovered the power of IET and, through a variety of partnerships, have implemented the IET strategy to serve people across the educational functioning level spectrum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3oiFPAXTC8  
    Educate & Elevate: Toolkit Item State Director Mobilization Roadmap
    Subject Area: Advocacy
    Program Level: National Public Awareness Campaign
    Material Type: Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    State Directors & State Leaders Campaign Mobilization Roadmap
    Educate & Elevate – Toolkit Item State Director and Leadership TEMPLATE to Brief Statewide Stakeholders
    Subject Area: Advocacy
    Program Level: National Public Awareness Campaign
    Material Type: Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Create processes for a concerted, collective effort to reach local, state and federal officials & our communities. Inform & educate officials about the relevancy of adult education through data, stories, innovations & key message points. Make specific asks to support funding adult education.
    Educate & Elevate Working with Legislators Webinar Presentation
    Author: Sharon Bonney, Reecie Stagnolia, Alex Harris, Polly Smith, Pat Tyler, Kaye Sharbono, Regina Suitt, Kristin Hempel, Gene Sofer
    Subject Area: Advocacy
    Program Level: National Public Awareness Campaign
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Access Tools to Build your Organization’s Brand Get your Organization Recognized Locally, Statewide & Nationally Build the Capacity of your Organization to Effectively Communicate Engage your Community & the News Media with your Mission Save our Funding!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=zYOqbDr2bjQ
    Educate & Elevate Webinar – Working with the News Media – July 5, 2017
    Author: Sharon Bonney, Tom Nash, Kaye Sharbono, Reecie Stagnolia, Pat Tyler, Guest Presenter Jo Steigerwald
    Subject Area: Advocacy
    Program Level: National Public Awareness Campaign
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Understand Local Media Landscape Identify Media Contacts Know your Pitch Methods Develop a Great Story Case Study Using Toolkit Seeds of Literacy Case Study Next Steps & Learning Forum TA   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWcu3GpaFCs
    Storytelling
    Author: Paul Zak
    Subject Area: Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: National Public Awareness Campaign
    Material Type: Video
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Watch this YouTube Video on Storytelling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1a7tiA1Qzo&feature=youtu.be  What was your big take away from the video that could apply to the Educate & Elevate Campaign?
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