Professional Development

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The presentation document guides discussion for issues that should be addressed when implementing and supporting blended learning and distance learning.  The document may be used as a planning guide for program directors or coordinators. ATTACHMENTS: Supporting Technology Enhanced Instruction and Distance Learning SupportingTechnologyEnhancedandDistanceLearningPlan

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This professional development workshop focused on how to include formative assessment techniques into regular learning activities. Participants experienced formative classroom assessments techniques (CATs) and learned how to integrate these techniques in their practice. Participants created a CAT adapted for their learning event and a plan to administer, document, and share the results as action research. ATTACHMENTS: COABE 2015 Presentation Workshop Integrating formative assessment learning activities into practice

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Education and lifelong learning are the keys to opportunity for individuals and communities at large. The enactment of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) has reauthorized educational and workforce development policies. In the next couple of years, WIOA will require a shift in the delivery of adult education literacy instruction and workforce development. Libraries are at the cornerstone of this legislative and are among the most accessible institutions both public and academic libraries reach all populations. Thus, the outreach capabilities that libraries bring to the table make them a crucial partner to assist with the implementation of WIOA core principles. This workshop will provide attendees with the tools to create a sustainable partnership with both pubic libraries and community colleges libraries. Through strong partnerships attendees will be able to accelerate learning and distribute skills and knowledge; and can add depth and breadth the community using legislative set forth under WIOA. This pre-conference will be a mix of facilitated discussions followed by hands-on activities using successful examples of libraries and community-based organizations. Participants will have an opportunity to perform a SWOT analysis of their respective programs and a library. The attendees will not be required to have any prior knowledge of creating partnerships. You will gain new skills to utilize at your respective programs. ATTACHMENTS: Adult Literacy and Libraries Community Partnerships Adult Literacy through Libraries Building a National Movement

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An overarching principle of WIOA is that various agencies will collaborate to meet the needs of adults seeking employment, job skills training, basic skills education, High School Equivalency exam preparation, and other services. The ultimate aim is for adults to become part of the workforce. The goal is for people to obtain the services they need in a seamless, not disjointed, process. For example, a worker at an American Job Center should be able to connect a learner with an adult education program, with a minimum of testing and duplication of intake.

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Employers consistently report a lack of critical thinking and communication skills in incumbent and prospective employees. Learn and apply strategies to transform student engagement that can lead to success. Explore and evaluate existing IET resources. Collaborate to create new IET resources Build capacity and sustainability by using streamlined resources to prepare students for success in the workplace

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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.

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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.

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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.