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Professional Development

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    Management and Leadership
    Author: Josh Evans
    Subject Area: Business
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Understand the concepts of leadership and management and how to apply them effectively as skills within an organization. Gain practical knowledge of utilizing management strategies and tactics. Gain practical experience building authority matrices and logic models as strategies for program management. Develop a framework of leadership to apply to their own program or agency.
    How to Teach Soft Skills – Workshop Slides and Resources
    Author: Pace Learning Systems, Inc.
    Subject Area: Business, Soft Skills
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Business Skills, Conference 2017 Materials, Professional Development, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    An astounding 85% of job success comes from well-developed soft and people skills, and only 15% of job success comes from technical skills and knowledge (hard skills). Join Dr. Susan McKee, educational psychologist, to learn simple but effective strategies for soft skills instruction and assessment. Effective soft skills instruction in basic education programs requires adaptable resources, consistent evaluation, and individualized feedback and planning. This workshop will explore simple but effective steps for teaching soft skills concepts in any basic education course. In addition, it will address strategies for soft skills evaluation and for supporting students’ long-term soft skills development. Attendees will also review a sample lesson from Pace’s Life Skills 25 curriculum.
    Strategies for Middle-Level Learners (4th-9th)
    Author: Pace Learning Systems, Inc.
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy, Reading, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2017 Materials, ESL/ESOL, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation
    Material Type: Other, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    About 59% of adult education students function between 4th and 9th grade. In order to have efficient success with these “middle-level” learners, programs need systems and methods designed specifically for these students. These learners (4th-9th) require a special strategy. Each student requires an effective individualized approach for their specific academic and emotional needs. Instructional systems in the middle levels can impact long-term success by ensuring fluency of basic skills competencies before advancement, developing independence and confidence, and by incorporating time into instruction and assessment. Join this session to explore methods from Pace Learning Systems designed specifically for the middle-level learner since 1977.
    Apostrophe Lesson Unit
    Author: Rob Thomas
    Subject Area: Writing
    Program Level: Business Writing, Professional Development
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Stronger Together:  Effective Advocacy Through Cross Agency Partnerships
    Author: Jill Holloway
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    What is one funding opportunity that you have heard about in your area that might benefit your learners/ clients? Who/How/When will you contact someone to find out how to get involved in planning?
    Blended Professional Development – Some Lessons Learned
    Author: Marian Thacher, Heide Spruck Wrigley, Susan Finn Miller, and Kathy Harris, PhD
    Subject Area: Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology
    Program Level: Conference 2017 Materials, Professional Development
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    In 2015-2016, the LINCS ESL Pro project provided training for teachers and programs serving English language learners in 10 states. Each state configured their professional learning a bit differently, but all used a blended model including one or more face-to-face sessions with online communities of practice, webinars, email, and conference calls. These models allowed subject matter experts, who were mostly many states away, to provide a professional learning experience over an extended period of time. Attend this session to learn how an online community of practice can actually build community, how to deal with many levels of technology skills, and how to build deep foundational knowledge at the outset. Solutions can be applied to student learning as well.
    Executive Function Deficit
    Author: Mary Lynn Carver
    Subject Area: Learning Difficulties
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Discover what executive function skills are. Show how NOT having them can cause so many problems. Investigate how to implement skills and strategies into instruction so students can become more confident, successful learners. Learn how Growth Mindset and positive character strengths can reinforce the Executive Function skills you integrate in your teaching.
    Crossing Borders:  Using Cross-Content Project-Based Curriculum to Meet Students’ HSE Needs
    Author: Heather Indelicato
    Subject Area: Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2016 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Define project and identify potential ideas Explore an example project-based cross-content unit With guided support, create a cross-content unit plan to be used in your classes Share created cross-content unit plans with other participants
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