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As a bridge between classrooms and careers, the U.S. adult education system is a driver of economic mobility for 1.5 million adult learners each year, at least half of whom are English language learners (ELLs). Yet even with this commitment and capacity to connect adult learners with career pathways, English proficiency remains a core barrier to workforce inclusion: The U.S. is meeting the educational needs of just 4% of adult ELLs. Scaling access to effective language instruction is urgent, and adult education is an important part of the solution. Join veteran linguistics researcher Dr. Katie Brown, founder of EnGen, in a science-based, solutions-oriented discussion about how a proven approach—contextualized, career-aligned language upskilling—can help more adult learners meet both educational and career goals. Original webinar date: November 30, 2022 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/FOMwTIBKSsc
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What is the foundation for successful remote instruction? What are the considerations that will help to reach and teach ESOL students, whether remote, in-person, or some combination of the two? If you are preparing ESOL classes amidst ongoing uncertainty, this webinar will help to identify the components of an effective communication plan, discuss ways in which you can organize and structure your class for maximum engagement, and examine elements of successful course delivery. Original webinar date: July 27, 2022 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/281P-B7ZbG8
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Are you looking for free online resources to teach ESOL at a distance? USA Learns (www.usalearns.org) offers five English courses that use multimedia to teach beginning and intermediate English. The interactive activities cover listening, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, pronunciation, reading, writing, speaking, and job skills. Brainstorm ways to use these materials in your class and learn to create your own USA Learns course to track student progress, scores, and time. Original webinar date: July 22, 2022 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/MPcbkJ8eFEA
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There is a national focus on upskilling and reskilling workers for the jobs of the future, but immigrants, refugees, and speakers of other languages are often left out of these initiatives simply because they lack the English skills to participate. Enabling English learners with the skills they need to communicate effectively in the workplace is critical to equity and inclusion, promotes a collaborative working environment, and helps employers promote from within. Adult educators can play a critical role in workplace-based programs that build bridges from foundational skills to industry-recognized competencies and credentials, but to do so, they need to rethink old and outdated instructional models. This webinar will illustrate innovative best practices for adult educators who want to offer scalable and effective employer-based instruction, including real examples of programs and tools to measure impact and success. Original webinar date: July 15, 2022 Recording link: https://youtu.be/YoQnsfECqJ8
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You can now serve large numbers of refugees and immigrants in your community with a breakthrough smartphone-based learning model. Developed through a successful global deployment with Afghan refugees, the Learning Upgrade Refugee Program uses WhatsApp to onboard large numbers of refugees and create learning community groups. Staff or volunteer coaches enroll learners into courses covering English ESL, math, test prep, and job skills. Learners use smartphones at home to complete engaging lessons for rapid growth to reach their goals of proficiency, GED, higher ed, and better jobs. Providers using this new model have documented a 4x rate of learning with 1 year of growth in 3 months. Join us to learn about this exciting new model and receive access to a no-cost pilot for your program. More info and pilot signup (link): https://web.learningupgrade.com/partners/org-ngo/ Original webinar date: May 4, 2022 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/blEd9lmXC1Q
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Are you looking to improve both your student recruitment and retention outcomes? Do you want to help your students learn English while they prepare for the jobs of the future? The EnGen team will provide insight into how a wide variety of programs have transitioned to blended, virtual, and career-focused language learning, and are personalizing the learning experience for each learner and their individual goals. Learn more about EnGen's approach to supporting career pathway transitions in healthcare, technology, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and many other growth sectors. We will use our latest career pathway, English for Pharmacy Technicians, as a real-life example of a turn-key solution for building this type of bridge program. Original webinar date: November 10, 2021 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/xFehhHsLd_0
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Community colleges and adult education programs are critical to building an inclusive and equitable recovery through English language, digital literacy, workplace readiness, and academic transition programs. The EnGen team will provide insight into how a wide variety of programs have transitioned to blended, virtual and career-focused language learning, now and into the future. Learn more about EnGen's approach to supporting academic success and career pathways in healthcare, technology, retail, hospitality, manufacturing and many other growth sectors. Original webinar date: August 2, 2021 Webinar recording link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M-OAxsEMgs
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Adult ABE/ESL students often lack the learning strategies necessary to be successful in remote learning environments. Educators can promote students’ engagement and retention in remote learning by embedding resilience-building strategies and self-regulation skills in the curriculum. The webinar introduces an innovative perspective on how to integrate the affective with the cognitive domain in remote instruction. Attendees will contribute expertise, practice skills learned in the webinar, and engage in self-reflection. Original webinar date: July 22, 2021 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/2p0kQ9nR72Y