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The Open Door Collective (ODC) is dedicated to reshaping U.S. society to have dramatically less poverty and economic inequality and more civic engagement and participation in all our society has to offer. ODC is made up of professionals working in adult basic skills, social services and poverty reduction, who believe that adult basic skills and lifelong learning programs can open doors of opportunity to healthier, more prosperous and more satisfying lives. ODC members have expertise in connecting adult basic skills to healthcare, employment and training, corrections and family and social services. We advocate including adult basic skills, including English language, basic literacy, numeracy, high school equivalency, college readiness and technology skills as an integral part of a larger agenda of reducing poverty and income inequality, broadening social participation, and moving us closer to the kind of society in which we all want to live.
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Define competency-based learning (CBAE) Define blended learning (BL) Describe features and advantages of blended learning and competency-based learning for students, teachers, and programs Describe how CBAE and BL fit together Describe how to access inexpensive computers and broadband Internet in the classroom or for home use Survey students’ technology skills and their access to portable digital devicesYou must be logged in to download this resource. Register now if you don't have an account.
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Preceded by a brief introduction of the trend by panel moderator David J. Rosen, a panel of experienced adult public charter school administrators will present their schools, addressing topics such as school origins, including the application process; how the school is accountable and to whom; and what opportunities are afforded to adult learners as a result of a program becoming a public charter school. Following the presentations there will be an opportunity to address questions to the panelists.
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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?
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Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 requires that federally-funded institutions and programs ensure equal access, equal treatment, and support services for disabled students Section 508 requires that all technology used in federally-funded institutions and programs be accessible, including websites, IT systems, and online courses Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Prohibits discrimination based on disability by a public entity or institution
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LINCS now offers materials created by the ESL Pro project to improve adult ELL instruction in three areas: increasing the rigor of instruction, integrating digital literacy into English language instruction, and connecting adult ESL learners to career pathways. Materials include issue briefs, teacher-focused instructional resources in a digital magazine format, and online learning modules on each of the topics. The roles of both teachers and administrators are addressed in each module. Preview the materials, hear how materials are being used, and consider how they might be used in your program or state.
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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.
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Crowdfunding: “The practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.”-Forbes “$90-96 Billion industry by 2025.”-World Bank