Pathways to Citizenship: Teaching Civics to English Language Learners – Presentation & Handout for March 24, 2017 Webinar
    Author: Laura Blom
    Subject Area: Citizenship/Immigration
    Program Level: Adult ESOL/ESL, ESL/ESOL, Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Learn how to: Define the branches of the government and their functions. Identify historical figures and events. Categorize Checks and Balances. Read sentences about U.S. Government and History. Write sentences about U.S. Government and History. Identify current political figures. Pinpoint geographical locations. Name U.S. Holidays and Symbols. Describe the structure of the U.S. Government. Compare and Contrast political parties.     Link to Presentation: https://prezi.com/8fqq7-db8--f/pathways-to-citizenship/  
    Making Connections between Research and Practice – Presentation from March 15, 2017 Webinar
    Author: Alisa Beltzer and Margaret Patterson
    Subject Area: Research
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Purpose: To follow-up on “Research to Practice Connections” (COABE Journal, Winter 2016, available on COABE website) To promote practitioner use of research Locating research Evaluating research Using research To engage more practitioners in a conversation about strengthening connections between research and practice that was begun at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2016 and at COABE 2016 meetings which will be continued as a special session at the COABE Conference, 2017
    Ensuring Immigrants’ Access to WIOA Services: Data and Advocacy Tools for Adult Educators – Presentation for February 21, 2017 Webinar
    Author: Margie McHugh
    Subject Area: Advocacy, Citizenship/Immigration
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
    Advocating for Adult Education: How to Advance State and Federal Policies that Support Your Learners – Presentation & Handout from February 15, 2017 Webinar
    Subject Area: Advocacy
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Engaging gubernatorial campaigns and advocating for workforce development.
    Blended Learning for the Adult Education Classroom – Presentation & Handout from January 13, 2017 Webinar
    Author: David Rosen
    Subject Area: Blended Learning
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Define blended learning. Describe advantages of blended learning to students, teachers, and programs. Describe how to access inexpensive computers and broadband Internet in the classroom or for home use. Describe how adult education teachers and learners use blended learning, the range of models. Survey students’ technology skills and their access to portable digital devices
    How do we do Integrated Education and Training?
    Author: Judy Mortrude
    Subject Area: IET
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Lesson Plan
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Review LARAEC Integrated Education & Training (IET) programs Create courses with integrated outcomes Understand IET instructor characteristics & strategies for integration See IET as a catalyst for larger program change Build career pathway programs & a career pathway system Meet WIOA alignment requirements & opportunities