Beyond WIOA: Drawing on Other Federal Resources to Help Your Learners – April 2016 conference
    Author: Amanda Bergson-­‐‑Shilcock
    Subject Area: WIOA
    Program Level: Conference 2016 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    We all know about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), but what other federal programs might you be able to access? In this session, learn about opportunities to serve people with basic skills needs using support from the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, and more. Go home with ideas for how new partnerships can help you tap into new sources of funding. ATTACHMENTS: Beyond WIOA drawing on other federal resources to help your learners Apr 2016 conference presentation FINAL
    ABE/GED TRAIN THE TRAINER-GO MOTIVATE! Effective Strategies for Adult Educators to improve retention, persistence, engagement and motivation among ABE/GED Adult Learners
    Author: Dr. Lynn Taylor, PhD
    Subject Area: Career Pathways
    Program Level: Conference 2016 Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Adult educators will learn effective strategies to improve retention, persistence and motivation. Participants will understand the factors that affect adult learning including individual learning preferences, styles, and stressors. ABE instructors will gain practical and innovative learning strategies in an interactive workshop to encourage and engage learner participation to incorporate in the ABE/GED ® classroom or workplace. ATTACHMENTS: ABEfinalpresentationcoabetalaedallastexasapril2016
    Traveling Through the Math Practices: Hands On Math (Word Doc)
    Author: Jessica Adams, Sandra Adkins
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Conference 2015 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    During this session participants will join Jessica and Sandra to explore the 8 Math Practices of the CCRS, what they mean for teaching math with greater depth, and simple activities to get your students thinking deeper about mathematics. Participants with all levels of math knowledge are invited to attend as no level of expertise is required by the participants.   Participants will travel to 8 stations to learn a math practice and try out an activity that shows the practice in action. Each station will demonstrate an activity that can easily be translated into skills needed for any of the High School Equivalency Exams and College and Career Readiness. All activities will be differentiated as well so attendees of all levels will be able to participate.   Activities to be covered include differentiated war, algebra tiles, Cuisenaire rods, pattern blocks, exploring triangles, fractions strips, problem solving, and attribute cards. ATTACHMENTS: Math Practices Handout FINAL
    Law and Algebra: SVU (Special Visual Unit) Workshop Resources (2015 COABE)
    Author: Heidi Schuler
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Conference 2015 Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    For too long, algebra has been viewed in adult education as the second most daunting math (second only to fractions), and now it is time to make algebra as approachable as adding. Participants in this session will discover some new approaches to teaching algebra as patterns, rules, equations, and lines on a graph while utilizing research-based tools, techniques, and resources learned from the Adult Numeracy Instruction -“ Professional Development (ANI-PD). Hands-on practice and ready-to-use resources will be provided. ATTACHMENTS: Algebra in Our World packet Algebra in Our World packet Answer Key OER Fact Sheet for Adult Education College and Career Transition Programs Law and Algebra SVU presentation3
    Adult Fluency and Vocabulary
    Author: Wendy Quinones
    Subject Area: Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Video
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    These three short, free, authentic professional development videos for teachers or tutors draw on five principles of effective vocabulary instruction from the research of Curtis and McKeown, 1987. See  http://www.ncsall.net/?id=466,  in an article in Focus on Basics, Connecting Research and Practice, Volume 2, Issue A, The nature of vocabulary acquisition. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.) The five principles are: 1) Students get numerous opportunities to learn a word's meaning; 2) Words are presented in a variety of contexts; 3) Students are asked to process words in active, generative ways; 4) Distinctions as well as similarities among words' meanings are stressed; and 5) improvement is emphasized in students' ability to use words in speaking and writing, as well as to recognize their meanings. The adult reading teacher introduces the theory, and the lessons, and then we see the lessons in progress. The web address for these videos is http://www.mlo ts.org/?page_id=59
    Not So Scary Practical Ways for Adult Educators to Engage in Advocacy COABE2016 session
    Author: Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, Ashley Shaw
    Subject Area: Advocacy, WIOA
    Program Level: Conference 2016 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Adult educators have a lot to add to policy conversations, but it can be hard to figure out the best use for your scarce time. In this presentation, National Skills Coalition provides a practical overview of the policy landscape, and numerous examples of how adult educators can weigh in on these important discussions.
    Mobile Devices for Adult Educators
    Author: Susan Gaer
    Program Level: Conference 2015 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Interested in using your mobile device in your classroom? Explore features of your device that will help adult students. Discussion focuses on management, etiquette, and recent research along with ideas that work with any phone. Leave this invigorating workshop with lots of ideas Download the COABE Powerpoint here. ATTACHMENTS: mobilelearning1
    San Jacinto College Intentional Connections Presentation
    Author: Amy Axtell, Myrna Valdez, Robert Sandhaas
    Subject Area: Career Pathways
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Presenters will provide information about a program designed to provide intensive support to low level developmental students. Participates will gain an understanding of specific strategies to plan, develop, and implement similar programs on their own campuses. The program's student success rates will also be shared.   ATTACHMENTS: COABE Presentation PPT Final Version