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Professional Development

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    Google’s Applied Digital Skills: Support Resources, Certification and Next Steps
    Author: Shahla Naimi
    Subject Area: Business, Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Other, Soft Skills, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Business Skills, College & Career Readiness, Google Webinar, Professional Development, 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:

    Google and COABE are co-hosting a webinar series around Google's free digital literacy curriculum. In this webinar, Google's Applied Digital Skills team will walk us through its website's support resources, how to get your students G Suite certified, and the next steps you should take to start teaching the free curriculum. To sign up for free and start using Applied Digital Skills with your learners, go to g.co/applieddigitalskills/coabe and click Sign Up to create a teacher account.
    Unmasking the Brilliance of Adult Education: Elevating New Mexico from Worst to Best in the Nation
    Author: The C3 Initiative Leadership Team
    Subject Area: Blended Learning, Career Pathways, IET, Program Management, Research, WIOA
    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:

    The attached slides show the overview of the C3's Professional Development Initiative for the state of New Mexico Adult Education programs. See the innovative, research based practices used in a blended learning environment to elevate AE programs in our state.   If you are interested in viewing the entire document, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/y2vpcyvb
    Integrated Education and Training (IET) Implementation Clinic: Innovative Approaches to Professional Development
    Author: Catherine Green, Amy Dalsimer
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, IET, WIOA
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, improving adult learners’ ability to attain a job with family-sustaining wages is a high priority. One vehicle to achieve this is Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs set within career pathways. While there are several professional development (PD) resources that introduce IET concepts and program models, many adult educators struggle as they put policy into practice and during the implementation phase. In particular, adult education and literacy instructors and technical skills instructors are challenged to create a single set of learning objectives. Program administrators likewise need guidance in supporting IET teachers effectively. This presentation will highlight recent, innovative approaches of the American Institutes for Research to support IET implementation among AEFLA providers across California. The co-presenters will describe PD strategies used in their implementation clinic and lessons learned. Participants will experience an interactive activity from the clinic and receive additional PD resources.
    Corporation for a Skilled Workforce COABE 2019 presentation; session 11
    Author: Vickie Choitz, Mary Freeman, Brendan Alexander
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, IET
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Conference 2019 Materials, 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:

    Foundational Skills are the basic, entry-level skills that are common across most workforces and industries, upon which most occupational skills are built. They are prerequisites for success in most jobs and careers. They include: • Reading • Math • English language proficiency • Work readiness and professional skills • Digital literacy skills and • Career management skills
    Iowa’s Statewide Approach to Building and Supporting Collaborative Sector Partnerships
    Author: Joseph Collins
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, Life Long Learning, Other, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2019 Materials, Professional Development, Webinar Materials, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Other, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The Iowa Department of Education presented at the 2019 COABE Conference on their collaboration with Iowa’s 15 community colleges to build, connect, and empower employer-led, community-based sector partnerships to combat a shortage of skilled labor through a wide variety of talent attraction, retention, and development initiatives. The discussion centered on newly developed statewide materials, strategies, and initiatives which continue to support the development and growth of collaborative sector partnerships in Iowa, including a series of educational toolkits, community of practice initiatives, and statewide career pathway development strategies for critical industries like health science, advanced manufacturing, IT, and energy. Many of these resources, strategies, and general ideas can be easily and quickly replicated in other communities across the US. Visit SectorPartnerships.EducateIowa.gov to learn more and download many of the highlighted materials and additional resouces!
    Building a Standards-Based Professional Learning System for Adult Educators
    Author: Beverly Wilson
    Subject Area: Career Pathways
    Program Level: Professional Development, Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategies, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    How do standards help improve teacher effectiveness and guide professional learning? Learn how AZ's Adult Education Professional Learning System (AAEPLS) is designed based on the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning, the AZ Adult Education Teacher Standards, and the AZ Adult Education Content Standards. These sets of standards are used to guide the planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning at the state and local program levels. This webinar will help adult educators-especially professional developers and administrators- to build a professional learning system to support the needs of adult educators.
    Real-World-Oriented Learning Facilitation Guidelines for Adult-Ed Teachers
    Author: Teddy Edouard
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, Life Long Learning, Soft Skills, Speaking/Listening, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Business Math, Business Writing, College & Career Readiness, ESL/ESOL, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    This time-saving guideline invites adult-ed teacher to be remarkable, do art and make change happen by allowing adult learners to bring out their genius and passion. In other words, this tool is designed to help instructors get learners closer to their dreams, one lesson and one semester at a time . To be specific, this tool focuses on preparing adult students for the real world and facilitating deep-structure learning, promoting soft and irreplaceable skills that are salable in the marketplace or in the gig economy. 
    Your Students CAN Bridge the Gap Between Arithmetic and Higher-Level Mathematics
    Author: Patricia Helmuth
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials, GED Test Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    How do we bridge the gap between students’ current understanding of arithmetic to the higher level mathematics content that they need to learn? Brain science reveals that  students at all levels, ELL, ABE, & HSE alike, can cross this bridge by tapping into the visual processing centers of the brain. In this presentation, teachers will explore how a visual model can be used to help students to gain understanding of  the meaning and uses of variables, recognition of patterns and functions, and make connections to the language of algebra. Teachers will be able to connect their own learning with teaching in a multi-level classroom. The presentation includes links to additional materials including classroom-ready printable resources
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